A(z) Worldhistory csatorna legjobb podcastjai (2024)

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Episode 95: US Presidential Elections (1789 - 1868) 25:56

7h ago25:56

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The first US Presidential Elections were held in 1789 and George Washington was elected President. John Adams polled the 2nd highest electoral votes and became Washington's VP. A tie in the Election of 1800 brought in the Twelfth Amendment to the Constitution, which established separate votes for the President and the VP from the election of 1804. …

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Episode 205: The Guns Of August. With Chris Kempshall 1:29:32

2d ago1:29:32

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THIS WEEK! We are discussing The first month of the First World War. From the tension that lured in Europe, to the alliances, and the shot of Sarajevo that would be the casus beli for The First World War. All this, and more this week on "Well That Aged Well. With "Erlend Hedegart". Find Dr. Kempshall on social media here: Twitter/X: @ chriskepmshal…

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Episode 204: Halloween Special: Dantes Inferno. With Francis Young 1:04:20

9d ago1:04:20

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IN THIS YEARS HALLOWEEN SPECIAL! We discuss the famous work of Dante Alighieris "The Divine Comedy". From a brief history of Dante, to how he enters hell. We discuss some levels of Hell such as limbo, and the circle of Lust. And what is the influence of Dantes "Divine Comedy?" Find out this week on "Well That Aged Well", With "Erlend Hedegart Don`t…

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Episode 94: Vietnam War - the battles, bombings, accords and conclusion 27:21

14d ago27:21

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Post 1956, several battles are fought between North and South Vietnam. The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution of 1964 gives US President LBJ authority to increase US involvement in the Vietnam War. This is followed by targeted bombings under Operation Rolling Thunder by the US and counter offensives by the Viet Cong like the Tet Offensive. Agent Orange and …

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Episode 203: Hitlers Pepole Part 2. With Sir Richard J. Evans 59:25

16d ago59:25

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THIS WEEK! We continue our two parter on Hitlers People. We begin with Himler, and go through Faces such as Alfred Rosenberg, Heinrich Heydrich, Adolf Eichman, and much more. THIS WEEK! On "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hedegart". . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor…

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Episode 147: Aztec Memories Part I-A Rose Not a Rose 45:25

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The story of the Aztec Empire is a story unlike any other. From it's origins as a nomadic underdog, to it's ascendance at the rich and powerful city of Tenochtitlan, to it's clash of civilizations with the mighty Spanish Empire, this is a historical story that will never happen again. If you think you know the story, think again. For hundreds of ye…

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Episode 202: Hitlers People. Pat 1. With Sir Richard J. Evans 1:06:07

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THIS WEEK! We give you anoher 2 parter. And this time we take a look at Hitlers henchemen. In Part 1 we look at how Hitler rose to power, to the life Herman Göring, Goebels, and Rom. All this, and more, this week on "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hedegart". Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See …

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Episode 93: Vietnam War - the origins and early days 25:15

28d ago25:15

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Japan occupies Vietnam temporarily, after defeating the French during WWII. After WWII, the French come back and Vietnam gets divided into North and South Vietnam at the 17th parallel. Ho Chi Minh becomes the leader in the North. The French support ex-Emperor Bao Dai in the South, but the US supports his Premier Ngo Dinh Diem. The conflict starts w…

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Episode 201: The Rise And Fall Of Mercia. With Annie Whitehall 56:04

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THIS WEEK! We talk about The Rise, and fall of the Anglo Saxon Kingdom known as Mercia. From its first leader Penda, to the christianisation of Mercia, Offa The Great, and the Viking attack on Lindesfarne, and much, much more. This week on "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hedegart". Links to find Professor Whitehead can be found here: Annie WHit…

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Episode 200: Drunk History. With Eleanor Janega 1:26:58

1M ago1:26:58

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THIS WEEK! We FINALLY! Reached the 200th Episode! And we are celebrating with a party. We are drinking, and having fun discussing history. From Alcohol Compsumption in the Middle Ages to how women werre treated, to the Angevin dynasty. And much, much more. This week on "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hedegart". Support this show http://supporte…

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BONUS: Arcane 30:33

1M ago30:33

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This bonus episode is the first episode of a nine part podcast series on the Netflix show “Arcane.” I recap season 1 of the show and delve into the history, psychology, and philosophy underpinning the story-discussing why it is relevant for the real world problems that we all face. In Episode 1, we introduce some of the characters and their overarc…

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Episode 92: Covert Ops - Hitler, CIA and Civil War 25:53

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The July 20 plot was intended to assassinate Hitler and invoke Operation Valkyrie in Germany, post the assassination. LBJ and Nixon got the CIA to snoop on US students under Operation CHAOS. The Union soldiers initiated the Great Locomotive Chase during the Civil War, to cut off the Confederacy's supply routes.…

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Episode 199: Anthony Kaldellis Returns: Eastern Roman Empire. An Introduction. 1:27:35

1M ago1:27:35

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THIS WEEK! We have returning guest Anthony Kaldellis back, and we discuss his recent book "The New Roman Empire". In this introduction episode to Eastern Roman History. We discuss the conversion to Christianity, to the emperor Julian, the last Pagan Emperor. To Justinians conquest, Iconoclasm, and much more. This week on "Well That Aged Well". With…

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Episode 198: Red Deads Violent Past. With Tore C. Olsson 1:23:37

2M ago1:23:37

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THIS WEEK! We take a look at The Video Game "Red Dead Redemption 2", by Rockstar Games. How well do the game represent The American West in the decade of the 1890s? How many gangs such as The "Vanderline Gang", were left by this time. And what of the railroad tycoons? And racism in the late 19th Century America? Find out all this, and more, on "Wel…

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Episode 91: the history of Cinema 22:39

2M ago22:39

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In 1891 the Edison Company successfully demonstrated a prototype of the Kinetoscope, which enabled one person at a time to view moving pictures. The first to present projected moving pictures to a paying audience were the Lumière brothers in December 1895 in Paris, France. The first feature-length movie incorporating synchronized dialogue was The J…

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Episode 197: Roger Crowley Returns: Spice! The 16th Century Trade, That Shaped The Modern World! 50:16

2M ago50:16

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THIS WEEK! We are discussing the 16th Century that kicked off the Spice trade. From the start of exploration to east Asia, to relations between Spanish, and Portugese. And how did the 16th Century Spice trade change the modern world? Find Out This Week on "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hedegart". Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/we…

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Episode 146: Prehistory and Posthistory 28:50

2M ago28:50

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Is history a cycle? How do the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki shed light on the discovery of prehistoric cave paintings at Lascaux Cave? What is the link between prehistory and posthistory? This episode looks into the links between the beginning and end of the human story-the human drive to preserve a legacy and pass on a message as a ci…

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Episode 196: The Ancient Near East. With Amanda Podany 1:13:08

2M ago1:13:08

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THIS WEEK! We cover The Ancient Near East. From The Third Dynasty of Ur. To how we know so much about early civilization, to the women of The Ancient Near East, To Assyria, and Babylon, and much, much more. This week on "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hedegart". Find Professor Podany here: Social Media: Instagram: @Ahpodany Twitter/X: @ahpod Li…

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Episode 90: the physics of Dictatorships 21:48

2M ago21:48

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Dictatorships can be classified into Military, Hybrid, Dynastic Civilian and the Democratically elected dictatorships. Dictators aspire to stay in power for a long time and do so by instilling fear in their citizens. And once they've achieved this, some prefer to build a cult following. But under certain circumstances Dictatorships can be toppled a…

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Episode 195: A History Of Afghanistan. Part 2. With Tamim Ansary 59:06

2M ago59:06

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THIS WEEK! We continue our mini series on our history Of Afghanistan. From the inter war years, to the second World War, and the modernization programe of Afghanistan, until today. All this, and Much, Much More on "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hedegart". Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on Acast. See ac…

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Episode 194: A history of Afghanistan. Part 1. With Tamim Ansary 50:31

3M ago50:31

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THIS WEEK! We take a look at the history of Afghanistan, in Two parts. In Part 1 we begin with the Rise of The Afghan Empire founded by Ahmad Shah Durrani , to the entry of the British, and the Russians. From the Anglo Afghan War, and the reign of Habibullah Khan. All this, And More on "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hedegart". Support this sho…

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Episode 145: Daughters of Shandong with Eve Chung 51:53

3M ago51:53

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In 20th century China, ordinary people had to make incredibly hard decisions every day to simply survive. One generation passed the torch of war and death to the next, and people had to live with the consequences. Families, identities, and histories hung in the balance as lives were constantly uprooted and reshuffled. In this episode I’m joined by …

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Episode 89: Singapore - the Economic miracle 21:47

3M ago21:47

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The British arrived in Singapore in January 1819 when Sir Stamford Raffles landed on the island, establishing it as a trading post for the British East India Company. Singapore declared independence from Britain in 1963 and became part of Malaysia. Due to political and cultural differences, Singapore separated from Malaysia and became independent i…

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Episode 193: Edward I. A Great, And Terrible King. With Marc Morris 38:41

3M ago38:41

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THIS WEEK! We take a look at Edward I. The English Monarch most famously known from Braveheart. From his upbringing to the family affairs. To how Edward went on a crusade, and The real Scottish Rebellion by William Wallace. We take a look at the Life of Edward I, this week on "Well That Aged Well", with "Erlend Hedegart". Support this show http://s…

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Episode 192: Belisarius And Antonina. With David Parnell 1:07:40

3M ago1:07:40

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THIS WEEK! We take a look at the Roman General known as Belisarius, and his wife Antonina. We take a look at their early life to their campaign, and how Belisarius would rise to become a general, and reconquer the Roman Empire. and eventually fall from grace. All this, and more on "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hedegart" Support this show http…

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Episode 88: 1975 - Emergency in India 23:34

3M ago23:34

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In 1975, the Allahabad High Court finds Prime Minister Indira Gandhi guilty of electoral malpractices during the 1971 election and rules that she needs to step down as Prime Minister. This triggers a series of events that culminate in the imposition of Emergency in India - a period when all civil liberties of common citizens, are taken away by the …

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Episode 191: All Roads Leads To Rome. With Catherine Fletcher 55:12

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THIS WEEK! We take a look at the history of the Roman Roads. From the making of the Roman Roads to their use throughout their 2000 years history. We talk about everything from the roads function, to their use during the crusades to the reneissance, and today. All this and more on "Well That Aged Well", with "Erlend Hedegart". Support this show http…

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Episode 144: Aftersun 27:11

3M ago27:11

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What is memory? Why do we remember and forget? How does the puzzle of memory fit together or fall apart in our minds? In the 2022 film “Aftersun,” written and directed by Charlotte Wells, a woman tries to look back into the foggy past of her memory, remembering a childhood vacation with her dad while trying to uncover clues about his troubled life.…

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Episode 190: The Ancient Olympics. With Nigel Spivey 46:46

4M ago46:46

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THIS WEEK! As the Paris Olympics aproaches we take a look at the Ancient Olympics. From the world of sport before the Olympics, to how the Olympics were founded, the role of Athletes played, to the diffrent sporting events that took place, to the revival of the modern olympics. All this and more this week on "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hede…

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Episode 87: Explorers and Cosmonauts 25:56

4M ago25:56

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Norway's Roald Amundsen was the first to reach the South Pole in Dec, 1911. Tenzing and Hillary became the first to scale Mt. Everest in May of 1953. Yuri Gagarin had the world spellbound as he became the first human in Space in April 1961.Ajay Kaul által

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Episode 189: The Last Great War Of Antiquity. With James Howard-Johnston 1:07:19

4M ago1:07:19

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THIS WEEK! We take a look at The Last Great War Of Antiquity. The war between Rome and Persia that would last for almost thirty years. What was the casus beli for the war? How close were the Persian in winning the war, and what caused the tide of the war to change? Find out this week on "Well That Aged Well", with "Erlend Hedegart". Support this sh…

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Episode 188: Misconceptions About Pirates. With Richard Blakemore 1:34:35

4M ago1:34:35

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THIS WEEK! We find out what excactly we think we know about Pirates. We go through the most famous misconceptions, and myths about the history of Piracy. Did they say Argh Matey? And did they walk the plank? And were there really such a thing as Treassure Maps? Find out This week on "Well That Aged Well", With Erlend Hedegart". Find Professor Blake…

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Episode 143: The Unseen Leader with Martin Gutmann 55:01

4M ago55:01

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Leadership is one of the most interesting avenues of historical study, but also one of the most misunderstood. In this episode I'm joined by historian Martin Gutmann to talk about some of the myths and larger lessons about historical leadership. We discuss: what leadership is, why it matters, how leadership connects to the human story, some histori…

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Episode 86: Great Political Upsets 23:37

4M ago23:37

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After leading the United Kingdom during WWII, Churchill loses his re-election bid. Harry Truman surprises polls to defeat Republican Thomas Dewey in 1948. Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev is ousted in a very democratic way in the Soviet Union, in 1964.Ajay Kaul által

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Episode 187: Independence Day. With Thomas Macike 1:30:35

4M ago1:30:35

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THIS WEEK! We take a look at the American War Of Independence. From the causes of the reveloution, to the patriots to rise, and call to revolution, to the decleration of independence, and it`s aftermath. All this, and more on "Well That Aged Well". Find our podcast "To Boldly Talk Where No Man Has Talked Before here": https://open.spotify.com/show/…

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Episode 186: Kievan/Rus. With Alexandra Vukovich 1:06:31

5M ago1:06:31

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THIS WEEK! We take a look at the founding of early Russia, better known as Kievan/Rus. From the founding of Kiev to the christianization Of Kiev, to The Republic Of Novgorodd, and the Mongol Invation. and much more. This week on "well That Aged Well".With "Erlend Hedegart". Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/well-that-aged-well. Hosted on…

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Episode 85: A history of Medicine 22:06

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Modern medicine owes a lot of its development to the Ancient civilizations of Greece, India and China. Modern medicine took off after the Industrial Revolution because of faster spread of disease and infection within large industrial communities. The medical professionals were able to understand bacterial diseases way before they understood viruses…

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Episode 185: Morriss Rossabi Returns: Khublai Khan 1:01:38

5M ago1:01:38

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THIS WEEK! Morris Rossabi returns once again, and we discuss The Mongol Ruler "Khublai Khan". From the fall of Chingiss to the upbringing of Khublai. How did he rule his Chinese Empire? From the early life of Khublai to the siege of Vietnam, to the failed Japanese invasion,and how his death would end Mongol Rule in China. All this and more on "Well…

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Episode 142: The Road Part III 20:52

5M ago20:52

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Cormac McCarthy's "The Road" depicts a horrific wasteland that is the worst possible example of an existential threat coming to life. But like in his other novels, there are also moments where you wonder if the evil depicted in the book is actually just a mere shade of the real evil hiding in the abyss-just a representation of something much deeper…

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Episode 184: 1177BC. The Year Civilization Collapsed. With Eric. H. Cline 1:06:09

5M ago1:06:09

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THIS WEEK! We take a look at the year civilization collapsed. Or did it? We begin with looking at our own times, and how close we are to a collapse in our current civilization to the world before 1177BC. But was it really an imidiate collapse? Or did it happen gradually over time? Find out this week on "Well That Aged Well", With "Erlend Hedegart".…

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Episode 84: The Children of Dictators 21:13

5M ago21:13

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Stalin micromanaged his daughter and she ended up defecting to the US. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. though won the Presidential Office his dictatorial father held, via a democratic election. Mao's children mostly died young.Ajay Kaul által

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Episode 183: The Rise Of The Plantagenets. With Matt Lewis 1:31:42

5M ago1:31:42

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THIS WEEK! We take a look at the Rise Of The Angevin, (better known as the Plantagenets), dynasty. From The White Ship to Henr II, and Eleanor Of Aquataine, The murder of Thomas Becket, to Richard The Lionhearts rebellion and crusade to King John, And much more. This week on "Well That Aged Well". With "Erlend Hedegart". You can find Matt Lewis her…

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Episode 141: The Road Part II 23:52

6M ago23:52

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Philosophers and Psychologists have often imagined a "blank slate" to put different theories of human nature to the test. What would humanity be if you stripped away all the culture, all the pressures, all the social interactions that shape us on a daily basis? In Cormac McCarthy's "The Road," he takes this idea to the next level by examining chara…

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