Mark Schauss Podcasts

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Today, we finish up the two-part series starting with the victorious Battle of Poltava and ending with the disastrous Battle of Tsushima, one that would begin the destruction of the Romanov dynasty . VetaHumanz Live! the place to meet veterinary superheroes. Listen and Learn how to become a veterinary superhero by using your powers for good! Listen…

Today, we start a two part series on the battles that molded Russia and its history. We begin today with the Battle of the Kalka River in 1223 and end with Battle of Moscow in 1612. VetaHumanz Live! the place to meet veterinary superheroes. Listen and Learn how to become a veterinary superhero by using your powers for good! Listen on: Apple Podcast…

Today, I interview Lucy Ward, the author of the soon to be released book The Empress and the English Doctor: How Catherine the Great Defied a Deadly Virus. VetaHumanz Live! the place to meet veterinary superheroes. Listen and Learn how to become a veterinary superhero by using your powers for good! Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Obsessed with Wi…

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The Pugachev Rebellion reached incredible heights of violence only to be crushed, with Pugachev betrayed by his own men. VetaHumanz Live! the place to meet veterinary superheroes. Listen and Learn how to become a veterinary superhero by using your powers for good! Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyBy markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss)

Today, we complete the series on the anarchist movement in Russia. We talk about the influence of Leo Tolstoy, Emma Goldman, Aleksei Borzoi, and Lev Chernyi on the newest anarchists of today like Azat Miftakhov, Anastasia Baburova, and the anarchist punk rock group Pussy Riot.By Mark Schauss

Today, we start a two-part series on the Anarchist movement in Russia and the Soviet Union.By Mark Schauss

Today, I interview the author of the book Before Evil- Young Lenin, Hitler, Stalin, Mussolini, Mao, and Kim, Brandon Gauthier. Professor Gauthier and I have a spirited discussion about what made Lenin and Stalin the monsters they were to become VetaHumanz Live! the place to meet veterinary superheroes. Listen and Learn how to become a veterinary su…

Our podcast is doing a cross-promotion with Lindsay Graham's, History Daily. This episode is on Laika, the first animal to travel into space. Enjoy this episode and try History Daily!By Mark Schauss

Nikolai Vavilov was one of the great geneticists of the 20th century whose goal was to end famine and starvation. Ironically, he would die in one of Stalin's prisons of hunger. Join me in this tribute to the man who would try to save the world. VetaHumanz Live! the place to meet veterinary superheroes. Listen and Learn how to become a veterinary su…

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The invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces has created an international crisis. Today's episode try to bring meaning to what is going on. VetaHumanz Live! the place to meet veterinary superheroes. Listen and Learn how to become a veterinary superhero by using your powers for good! Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify…

A quick announcement about the future of the podcast and comments about the goings on in Ukraine and Russia.By markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss)

Today, in episode 213, I discuss the notion that Tsar Peter III was a high-functioning autistic. Listener Ian G proposed the idea which I feel has some very strong merit. VetaHumanz Live! the place to meet veterinary superheroes. Listen and Learn how to become a veterinary superhero by using your powers for good! Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify…

Today, we finish the three part series about the men who helped Joseph Stalin terrorize the Soviet Union. VetaHumanz Live! the place to meet veterinary superheroes. Listen and Learn how to become a veterinary superhero by using your powers for good! Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyBy markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss)

Today, we continue the series on those men who enabled Stalin to keep his country terrorized. VetaHumanz Live! the place to meet veterinary superheroes. Listen and Learn how to become a veterinary superhero by using your powers for good! Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyBy markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss)

Stalin's reign of terror couldn't have happened without the support of a number of ruthless enablers. Today, we begin a three part series on these men and how they survived. VetaHumanz Live! the place to meet veterinary superheroes. Listen and Learn how to become a veterinary superhero by using your powers for good! Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotif…

Today, we finish up the first round in the Rebels, Rogues, and Scholars bracket. We begin with the liberator of South America, Simon Bolivar, who goes up against the evolutionary pioneer, Charles Darwin. Our second match is between the man who helped bring down apartheid in South Africa, Nelson Mandela, and one of the most prolific inventors in wor…

Today, we finish up the first round in the Leaders bracket. Our first battle is between the Mughal Emperor Akbar against the head of the Songhai Empire of Western Africa, Askia Mohammed I. The second scrum is an all England fight between the King of the West Saxons, Alfred the Great and the Queen with an era named after her, Elizabeth I. Find out w…

Today, we finish up the first round in the Military bracket. We begin with the Roman general who defeated Hannibal at the Battle of Zama, Scipio Africanus. He goes up against the general who began the unification of Japan in the 16th century, Oda Nobunaga. The final tilt pits the Kurdish/Arab general who ousted the Crusader's from Jerusalem, Saladi…

Today, we finish up the Battle bracket. We begin with the decisive end to the Napoleonic Wars, Waterloo. It goes up against the American Revolutionary battle, Yorktown. Then we have the face-off between the Greco-Persian fight, Marathon. We complete the first round when it takes on the Korean conflict's Battle of Chosin Reservoir. Find out who make…

Today, we finish off the Villains bracket as we pit the Italian dictator, Benito Mussolini against the sadistic head of the USSRs NKVD secret police, Lavrenty Beria. The second battle pits the Islamist terrorist Osama bin Laden facing the scourge of Rome, the genocidal Attila the Hun. Find out who moves on to the second round as well as finding out…

Today we cover the time between Vladimir's time as prince of Novgorod to his death, presenting newly found information.By markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss)

Today's duel episode brings battles from two brackets, the Events and Villains. We start with the publishing of the Travels of Marco Polo versus the Start of the Computer Age. Our second scrum pits the King of Belgium, Leopold II against the African leader, Shaka Zulu. Find out who moves on to the second round. Support the show (http://www.battlegr…

Today's episode adds to the story of one of ancient Russia's most important leaders, Vladimir the Great. VetaHumanz Live! the place to meet veterinary superheroes. Listen and Learn how to become a veterinary superhero by using your powers for good! Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyBy markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss)

Today, I will be returning to the beginning of the podcast with a rerun of episode 1, but with lots more new history to share about Russian before there were Russians.By markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss)

Today, we finish up the history of Ukraine and its relationship with Russia.By markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss)

Today, we begin in the Rebels, Rogues, and Scholars bracket where we pit the founder of Planned Parenthood and champion of contraception, Margaret Sanger, Against the winner of the 1979 Noble Peace Prize, Saint Mother Teresa. From the Battles Bracket we put the Roman Battle of Pharsalus against the great upset victory of the British over the French…

First, we go to the Leaders Bracket where we pit the Emperor of the Carolingian Empire, Charlemagne against the third pharaoh of the 19th Dynasty of Egypt, Ramesses the Great. From the Military bracket we start with the feared general of ancient times, Hannibal Barca. He goes up against the Maid of Orleans, Joan of Arc. Support the show (http://www…

First, we head to the Events bracket where we find one of the favorites to win Battle Ground History, World War II go up against the Fall of the Berlin Wall. Then, moving over to the Villain bracket, we find another favorite, Adolph Hitler, face off against the leader of the first Soviet secret police agency, the Cheka, Felix Dzerzhinsky. Find out …

Today, we present two battles, one in the Rebels, Rogues, and Scholars bracket, where Benjamin Franklin the American polymath faces off against the Scottish rebel, William Wallace. In the second scrum, we pit two Roman fights, the Battle of Actium between the forces of Octavian against Mark Antony and Cleopatra against the Battle of Alesia where Ju…

Today, we begin a new series with an overview of the history of Ukraine and its relationship to Russia.By markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss)

Battle Ground History will be paused until July to allow me to write a book I've been asked to produce for my one of work. Don't worry, we'll be back and I promise I'll take this podcast to its conclusion. See everyone soon! Support the show (http://www.battlegroundhistory.com)By Mark Schauss

From the Military bracket, we bring you two of the finest generals in world history. The first, was one of the finest leaders of the US Army during World War II. The second, considered by many the last of the Romans, was the great Byzantine general, Belisarius. Find out who will move on to the second round. Support the show (http://www.battleground…

In our final look at Siberia, we focus on the lives of both women and children in the gulag system developed by the Soviets.By markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss)

In the Leaders bracket we pit the monarch of Great Britain who ruled for 63 years, Queen Victoria. Her opponent, the Emperor of the Roman Empire who allowed Christians to worship freely, Constantine the Great. Find out who moves on to the second round of the tournament. Support the show (http://www.battlegroundhistory.com)…

In the Villains bracket we pit the man who unified the Mongol people and carried out the mass murder of millions versus the ruthless leader of Iraq, who led his people into a genocidal war against Iran, Saddam Hussein. Support the show (http://www.battlegroundhistory.com)By Mark Schauss

Today, we head on over to the Events bracket where we pit the modern day wonder, the Invention of the Internet, against the most ancient of our contestants, the Civilization of Sumer. Find out who moves on to the second round of the tournament. Support the show (http://www.battlegroundhistory.com)By Mark Schauss

Today, we head on over to the Battles bracket were we pit an ancient clash between the emerging Roman army against the old man on the block, the Greeks. Their opponent is the turning point contest of the American Civil War, Gettysburg. Support the show (http://www.battlegroundhistory.com)By Mark Schauss

Over in the Rebels, Rogues, and Scholars bracket, we pit arguably the most successful rebel of all time, the founder of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang. His opponent, the man whose publication of the principle of heliocentrism, sparked the Scientific Revolution, Nicholas Copernicus. Find out who moves on thte second round. Support the show (http://…

Today, we recount the harsh life living in Siberian prisons and gulags.By markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss)

Today, we head on over to the Military bracket where we start with "the ultimate hero-monster" Tamerlane, also known as Timur. His opponent is the soldier-statesman from the 18th century, Fredrick the Great. Find out who moves on to the second round. Support the show (http://www.battlegroundhistory.com)…

In the Leaders bracket, we pit the King of Spain at the height of its global empire, Phillip II against the first president of the United States of America, George Washington. Find out who makes it to the second round. Support the show (http://www.battlegroundhistory.com)By Mark Schauss

Siberia is a mythical, magical, and intimidating place. Discover the mystery of this part of Russia.By markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss)

From the Villains bracket, we bring out two first-ballot inductees to the evil hall of fame, the Transylvanian Vlad Dracul and Nazi SS-Reichsfuhrer Heinrich Himmler. Find out who moves on to the second round. Support the show (http://www.battlegroundhistory.com)By Mark Schauss

From the Events bracket we bring the devastating Mongol Invasions and the signing of the influential Magna Carta. Find out which one moves on over to the second round. Support the show (http://www.battlegroundhistory.com)By Mark Schauss

In our review of the Russian rulers of old, we turn our eyes to Ivan IV, the first and most controversial of all of the Russian Tsar's.By markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss)

From the Battles bracket, we pit the World War II Battle of Stalingrad, one of the bloodiest and most brutal fights of the war, against the Battle of Leipzig, one of the last conflicts of the Napoleonic Wars. Find out who moves on to the second round. Support the show (http://www.battlegroundhistory.com)…

From the military bracket, we bring you two brilliant strategists, General Erwin Rommel from Germany and Grand Prince Dmitri Donskoi. Find out who moves on to meet Julius Caesar in the second round. Support the show (http://www.battlegroundhistory.com)By Mark Schauss