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Compendium: A History Collection

Compendium: A History Collection

By: Josh Johnson
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 Compendium is Josh Johnson’s exploration of the past, but through a new lens.
In the tradition of long-form podcasting giants like Dan Carlin and Danielle Bolleli, Josh explores history you may not have learned in school.Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Social Sciences World
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  • #10 - The Sound of Distant Guns II

    #10 - The Sound of Distant Guns II
    Oct 13 2025

    What happens when a 90-day war goes longer than 90 days? You get a soupy melange of nerves, avarice, and confusion. Nobody at the time is equipped to deal with it, least of all the men in charge.

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    3 hrs and 28 mins
  • Empire of Reason

    Empire of Reason
    Sep 12 2025

    Political violence is becoming a disturbing norm. The partisan divide grows wider. Can we close the gap? Can we resolve our disagreements through reason? For whatever they are worth, Josh shares a few thoughts.
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    47 mins
  • Alexander Hamilton and the Founding Era with Chris Dougherty

    Alexander Hamilton and the Founding Era with Chris Dougherty
    Sep 8 2025

    The Founding Era is fascinating in many ways; it marks the beginning of our American history and laid the foundation for the democratic republic we know today. But it's a more complicated period than what you learn in school. Infighting and partisan factionalism nearly strangled the American infant in her cradle. I talk with Chris Dougherty about the founding era, about Alexander Hamilton, and the great democratic experiment.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
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Josh was made to do Podcasts, his information and delivery is phenomenal. The way he’s been able to make history engaging, easy to understand and relatable is second to none. I highly recommend checking this out!

History has never felt so Compelling

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