Episode
Part Two: Christopher Columbus: Bringer of the Apocalypse
57:35
Published: Thu Sep 08 2022
Description
Robert is joined again by Michael Swaim to continue to discuss Christopher Columbus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
In this episode, the host discusses his confusion and frustration with the current state of video games and expresses his desire for a simpler gaming experience.
00:00 - 03:59 (03:59)
Summary
In this episode, the host discusses his confusion and frustration with the current state of video games and expresses his desire for a simpler gaming experience.
EpisodePart Two: Christopher Columbus: Bringer of the Apocalypse
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Columbus' interactions with the Arawak people in the Bahamas involved perceived cultural misunderstandings, including what is often referred to as gift-giving, and it becomes clear that the natives were consciously entering an exchange with him.
03:59 - 08:38 (04:39)
Summary
Columbus' interactions with the Arawak people in the Bahamas involved perceived cultural misunderstandings, including what is often referred to as gift-giving, and it becomes clear that the natives were consciously entering an exchange with him.
EpisodePart Two: Christopher Columbus: Bringer of the Apocalypse
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The speaker discusses a story about an explorer who was given gifts by locals who believed him to be some sort of celestial being.
08:38 - 13:10 (04:31)
Summary
The speaker discusses a story about an explorer who was given gifts by locals who believed him to be some sort of celestial being. The explorer dismisses the gifts as trifles, which the speaker deems bad anthropology.
EpisodePart Two: Christopher Columbus: Bringer of the Apocalypse
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The speaker shares a fascinating anecdote about Columbus and his men's beliefs, highlighting the tendency to generalize beliefs as universal.
13:11 - 18:53 (05:42)
Summary
The speaker shares a fascinating anecdote about Columbus and his men's beliefs, highlighting the tendency to generalize beliefs as universal.
EpisodePart Two: Christopher Columbus: Bringer of the Apocalypse
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The speaker discusses a writer who is being portrayed as an anthropological savant but is actually more like a player of the game Civilization and there is also an ad pitch for United Hammock.
18:54 - 22:47 (03:53)
Summary
The speaker discusses a writer who is being portrayed as an anthropological savant but is actually more like a player of the game Civilization and there is also an ad pitch for United Hammock.
EpisodePart Two: Christopher Columbus: Bringer of the Apocalypse
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The podcast explores how cultural exchange and language diversity play a role in history, particularly during times of colonization and exploration.
22:47 - 27:25 (04:38)
Summary
The podcast explores how cultural exchange and language diversity play a role in history, particularly during times of colonization and exploration.
EpisodePart Two: Christopher Columbus: Bringer of the Apocalypse
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Asensio's view of kidnapping and detaining people with their partners in relationships is belittled as trifling, despite the implications it could have, especially when dealing with alien groups.
27:25 - 32:16 (04:51)
Summary
Asensio's view of kidnapping and detaining people with their partners in relationships is belittled as trifling, despite the implications it could have, especially when dealing with alien groups.
EpisodePart Two: Christopher Columbus: Bringer of the Apocalypse
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The Spanish empire enslaved indigenous people to work in gold mines as part of their taxes, despite the fact that converted Christians couldn't be enslaved.
32:16 - 37:38 (05:21)
Summary
The Spanish empire enslaved indigenous people to work in gold mines as part of their taxes, despite the fact that converted Christians couldn't be enslaved. The indigenous people mainly acquired small amounts of gold through searching river beds.
EpisodePart Two: Christopher Columbus: Bringer of the Apocalypse
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The story of Captain Cook and the HMS Endeavour often glosses over the unethical actions taken by Cook and his crew towards native peoples, but historian Dan Smail sheds light on the full picture, including instances of theft and violence.
37:38 - 40:48 (03:10)
Summary
The story of Captain Cook and the HMS Endeavour often glosses over the unethical actions taken by Cook and his crew towards native peoples, but historian Dan Smail sheds light on the full picture, including instances of theft and violence.
EpisodePart Two: Christopher Columbus: Bringer of the Apocalypse
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Columbus and his men are rescued by a local leader, or kaseek, after the Santa Maria crashes due to treachery from men of Palos.
40:48 - 44:12 (03:23)
Summary
Columbus and his men are rescued by a local leader, or kaseek, after the Santa Maria crashes due to treachery from men of Palos.
EpisodePart Two: Christopher Columbus: Bringer of the Apocalypse
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Columbus and his men were saved from a sinking ship and were offered to live in a fort built by Chief Guacanagari, as he saw it as a way to display the power of the Spanish Crown to local enemies.
44:12 - 49:10 (04:58)
Summary
Columbus and his men were saved from a sinking ship and were offered to live in a fort built by Chief Guacanagari, as he saw it as a way to display the power of the Spanish Crown to local enemies.
EpisodePart Two: Christopher Columbus: Bringer of the Apocalypse
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Columbus's colonization of the Caribbean islands and the exploitation of native labor and resources are highlighted, along with the journalist killings suffered by the region.
49:10 - 51:44 (02:33)
Summary
Columbus's colonization of the Caribbean islands and the exploitation of native labor and resources are highlighted, along with the journalist killings suffered by the region.
EpisodePart Two: Christopher Columbus: Bringer of the Apocalypse
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Christopher Columbus had high expectations for the men he left behind on Hispaniola, expecting them to find gold, mine, and spice with which to conquer the Holy Sepulchre.
51:44 - 57:32 (05:48)
Summary
Christopher Columbus had high expectations for the men he left behind on Hispaniola, expecting them to find gold, mine, and spice with which to conquer the Holy Sepulchre. However, his intentions for leaving the men behind were primarily to set up a settlement so people could live.
EpisodePart Two: Christopher Columbus: Bringer of the Apocalypse
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The idea of 'discovery' and 'ownership' was a tool used by Columbus and the sovereigns to justify their acquisition of resources.
57:32 - 1:00:28 (02:55)
Summary
The idea of 'discovery' and 'ownership' was a tool used by Columbus and the sovereigns to justify their acquisition of resources. Though it was striking how they quickly took over and decided they owned the place, sucking up resources in the process.