In the wake of the carnage of World War I, humanity attempted a revolutionary experiment: a "parliament of nations" designed to prevent future conflict. Join us as we explore the rise and fall of the League of Nations, the first worldwide intergovernmental organization dedicated to maintaining global peace.

In this episode, we break down:

• The Vision: Born from the 1919 Paris Peace Conference and championed by U.S. President Woodrow Wilson, the League sought to replace secret diplomacy with collective security and disarmament.
• Victories for Humanity: Beyond borders, the League made strides in global welfare. We discuss the International Labour Organization’s fight for worker rights, the introduction of the "Nansen passport" for stateless refugees, and efforts to eradicate slavery and the d ...