Chapter
The History of Modern Genocide
07:11 - 13:20 (06:09)
The podcast host discusses the story of a European power dominating and colonizing tribal people with their technological and civilizational advantages and the destruction of their culture, sometimes with the choice between surrender or rebellion. The speaker finds a romantic but doomed quality to these stories and notes the impact on one's soul when imagining being subjected to such treatment.
Clips
Historian Hans Van Wees explains that throughout most of history, surrendering during a siege was often the only choice to prevent the complete destruction and possible genocide of a city.
07:11 - 09:31 (02:20)
Summary
Historian Hans Van Wees explains that throughout most of history, surrendering during a siege was often the only choice to prevent the complete destruction and possible genocide of a city. This brutal practice is known as "bellum romanum", or all-out war without restraint.
ChapterThe History of Modern Genocide
EpisodeShow 60 - The Celtic Holocaust
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
This episode explores the devastating reality of genocide and how it cannot be truly captured or conveyed without trivializing the experience of those who lived through it.
09:31 - 11:24 (01:52)
Summary
This episode explores the devastating reality of genocide and how it cannot be truly captured or conveyed without trivializing the experience of those who lived through it.
ChapterThe History of Modern Genocide
EpisodeShow 60 - The Celtic Holocaust
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
This podcast discusses the history of European colonization, particularly regarding a tribe that had a chance at fighting back and winning due to them being European themselves.
11:24 - 13:20 (01:56)
Summary
This podcast discusses the history of European colonization, particularly regarding a tribe that had a chance at fighting back and winning due to them being European themselves.