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Roots of Reality Historian Ben Baumann uses history from the from the formation of the universe to today, to show how our modern world came to be.
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New Episode: An Inspiring Hockey Story with Rob O'Gara, where we talk about Yale University's hockey national championsh...
01/12/2024

New Episode: An Inspiring Hockey Story with Rob O'Gara, where we talk about Yale University's hockey national championship team, how college hockey has changed, and Rob's journey to the NHL. Listen/watch anywhere or at rootsofreality.com/podcast

If you haven't already check out the latest episode. The History of Hockey anywhere or at rootsofreality.com/podcast
30/11/2024

If you haven't already check out the latest episode. The History of Hockey anywhere or at rootsofreality.com/podcast

In 1875, the first ever indoor ice hockey game was played in Montreal, Canada.
23/11/2024

In 1875, the first ever indoor ice hockey game was played in Montreal, Canada.

In 1893, the first Stanley Cup champions were the Montreal Hockey Club.
19/11/2024

In 1893, the first Stanley Cup champions were the Montreal Hockey Club.

17/11/2024

Kings vs Red Wings, both teams have long histories in the NHL. The Detroit Red Wings being one of the Original 6 NHL teams founded in 1926. And the Los Angeles Kings founded in 1967 and made famous by the arrival of the greatest player of all time Wayne Gretzky in 1988.

New Episode Topic: The History of Hockey
15/11/2024

New Episode Topic: The History of Hockey

America has overcome a lot in it's history. This will be the latest big test for the country, but history reminds us we ...
06/11/2024

America has overcome a lot in it's history. This will be the latest big test for the country, but history reminds us we can get through it.

New Episode: A Historical Perspective on the 2024 Election. Listen anywhere or at rootsofreality.com/podcast
31/10/2024

New Episode: A Historical Perspective on the 2024 Election. Listen anywhere or at rootsofreality.com/podcast

New Episode: What America Can Learn from the Roman Republic with Dr. Jason Schlude, where we talk about why ancient hist...
30/10/2024

New Episode: What America Can Learn from the Roman Republic with Dr. Jason Schlude, where we talk about why ancient history is relevant, how ancient history influenced the founding fathers, and the ancient political challenges that American democracy faces today. Listen/watch anywhere or at rootsofreality.com/podcast.

New Episode: The History of Attacking Democracy, where I talk about the various ways authoritarians have attacked democr...
29/10/2024

New Episode: The History of Attacking Democracy, where I talk about the various ways authoritarians have attacked democracies throughout history and why these examples should serve as a warning to American democracy today. Listen anywhere or at rootsofreality.com/podcast

In the 1950s, Francois Duvalier would become the President of Haiti and create a cult of personality around himself, cla...
27/10/2024

In the 1950s, Francois Duvalier would become the President of Haiti and create a cult of personality around himself, claiming he was chosen by God. In 2024, Donald Trump shared a video on social media claiming that he too was chosen by God.

25/10/2024

Reed Galen on why this is not an election you can sit out and how to vote. Listen/watch the full episode anywhere or at rootsofreality.com/podcast

New Episode: The Future of American Democracy with Reed Galen, where we talk about his work to help protect American dem...
24/10/2024

New Episode: The Future of American Democracy with Reed Galen, where we talk about his work to help protect American democracy and the dangers that Donald Trump poses to it this election. Listen/watch anywhere or at rootsofreality.com/podcast

In 2007, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez would call the media criticizing him the "enemy of the state." He would go on ...
23/10/2024

In 2007, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez would call the media criticizing him the "enemy of the state." He would go on to create massive censorship across the country. Today, Donald Trump calls his critics the "enemy within" and threatens to censor them if elected again.

In 2008, the President of Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe would appoint three judges loyal to him to the nation's highest court, ...
22/10/2024

In 2008, the President of Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe would appoint three judges loyal to him to the nation's highest court, allowing him to become a dictator. In 2024, the Supreme Court with 3 Trump appointees would grant all presidents immunity from prosecution for official acts. Thus, if reelected Trump could have unrestrained power, allowing him to become an authoritarian.

In 2006, the Italian Prime Minister and billionaire businessman Silvio Berlusconi would falsely claim that the election ...
21/10/2024

In 2006, the Italian Prime Minister and billionaire businessman Silvio Berlusconi would falsely claim that the election he lost was rigged and refused to concede the election. Donald Trump would do the same in 2020.

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