History of Terrorism Part 6: White Terrorism in the South
Our podcast series on the History of Terrorism continues. This 2 part podcast episode looks at White Terrorism in the south after the Civil War. Be prepared for a look at a shameful American history you have probably never heard or considered. America's part in the history of terrorism did not start at 9/11. It started in the 19th century and it helps explain a lot of the domestic issues today.
History of Terrorism Part 4: The Reign of Terror
In this latest episode in our History of Terrorism podcast series we look at "The Reign of Terror" in the French Revolution. This event set the stage for future terrorists like Joseph Stalin and Mao Zedong who used purist ideology and the powers of the state to reign down unprecedented horrors on their people.
Election Meddling
In this podcast episode we take a brief look at the long history of election meddling which the US has helped to write since 1915.
History of Terrorism Part 3: Guy Fawkes & The Gunpowder Plot
This new episode in our history of terrorism podcast series looks at tyrannicide, the religious wars of Europe and the famous Guy Fawkes Gunpowder...
Venezuela in Crisis – Part 1
This two part podcast series explains the how the current crisis in Venezuela developed. Part 1 looks at the history of Venezuela and demonstrates this South American nation's unique place in the global order. Venezuela in Crisis helps you understand the news that is unfolding today.
Killers in the Name of God Part 2: Decline of Islam
Before Islamic extremism took hold in the Middle East there was actually a decline in Islam’s influence there as nationalism and political philosophies took...
Killers in the Name of God – Part 1: The Caliphates
This is part 1 of the three part podcast series that look at the history of Islamic Extremism.
JB Shreve looks at the early history...
History of Terrorism Part 2: The Assassins
During the time of the Crusades, a special group known as the Assassins arose out of the Middle East. They were led by a...
Growing Violence in West Africa
In today's podcast episode we are joined by Dr Idayat Hassan Director for the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) in Abuja, Nigeria. Dr...
History of Terrorism Part 1: The Zealots
The first episode in our new series on the History of Terrorism begins in the 1st century with a group of religious fanatics in Palestine whose activity in revolt against Rome inadvertently brought about the destruction of Jerusalem. The Zealots foreshadowed much of the tactics and extremism seen in terrorist groups today throughout much of the world especially on the front of religious or ideological fanaticism.