About this episode
With several brutal wars raging and more potentially imminent, formerly "decent" people are turning into bloodthirsty sharks. This episode examines history's most devastating conflicts using Matthew White's meticulously researched "Atrocities"—data respected across the political spectrum. Blood transcends political bias, revealing how Eurocentric our historical education is. When countries are bucking toward war, only perspective keeps us from getting thrown.--SPONSORS:NetSuite: More than 41,000 businesses have already upgraded to NetSuite by Oracle, the #1 cloud financial system bringing accounting, financial management, inventory, HR, into ONE proven platform. Download the CFO's Guide to AI and Machine learning: https://netsuite.com/102Shopify: Shopify powers millions of businesses worldwide, handling 10% of U.S. e-commerce. With hundreds of templates, AI tools for product descriptions, and seamless marketing campaign creation, it's like having a design studio and marketing team in one. Start your $1/month trial today at https://shopify.com/cognitiveStart your FREE scan for data brokers that are hoarding your personal info:https://www.optery.com/protect-your-p...--Bibliography:Atrocities by Matthew WhiteBloodlands by Timothy SnyderA History of China by John KeayThe First World War by John KeeganA History of the Second World War by Liddell HartPlagues and Peoples by McNeilOur Oriental Heritage by Will DurantA History of China by Wolfram EberhardAutumn in the Heavenly Kingdom by Steven R. PlattThe Cambridge Illustrated History of ChinaWar, Peace and War by Peter Turchinthe Later Roman Empire by BuryA Guide to Late Antiquity by Peter BrownHistory's Greatest Wars by CumminsTragedy and Hope by Carroll QuiggleyA History of Russia, Mongolia and Central Asia by David ChristianWar in Human Civilization by Azar GatThe 30 Years War by Peter WilsonThe Military Revolution by Geoffrey ParkerThe General Crisis by Geoffrey ParkerAfrica by John ReaderAfrican History by Basil DavidsonInglorious Empire by Sashi TharoorEurope: A History by Norman DaviesThe Soul of India by Amaury de RiencourtDestiny Disrupted by Tamim AnsarySecular Cycles by Peter TurchinGenerations
