SA013 - Argentine Independence: The Missing Declaration & The Widow Who Hosted a Revolution
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SA013 - Argentine Independence: The Missing Declaration & The Widow Who Hosted a Revolution
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In this episode, Nils, Celine, and Ethan travel to San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina, in the year 1816 – into a modest whitewashed house owned by a widow. Inside, 33 delegates argue for nine intense hours over a single, life‑or‑death question:
💭 Do we officially break from Spain and declare an independent nation – or step back, and hope the king forgives six years of rebellion?Along the way, the episode weaves together:
- 🕵️♂️ The mystery of a vanished original Declaration of Independence
- 🧑🦳 The widow, Francisca Bazán de Laguna, whose house became the cradle of a nation
- ⚔️ The brutal risk of treason under the Spanish Crown
- 🧭 The continental vision of José de San Martín
- 📜 A secret amendment that rejected not just Spain, but any foreign domination
If you enjoy high‑stakes politics, untold stories, and a dash of historical detective work, this episode is designed for you.
🎙️ Meet Your Hosts- 👨🏫 Nils – Swedish professor of history, expert storyteller, your guide through the politics, wars, and big decisions behind independence.
- 👩🏫 Celine – From Edinburgh, bringing empathy, sharp analogies, and questions that connect 1816 Argentina to everyday life.
- 🧑🎓 Ethan – From Malta, our Gen Z co‑host, asking the “wait, but why?” questions and voicing what listeners are thinking.
Together, they make a complex political story feel human, emotional, and easy to follow.
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