Warfare, Advancement, and Revisionism

Warfare, Advancement, and Revisionism

by Thomas Preston Floyd

Government History Social Sciences

Season 5

Bronze, Weapons, and Armor

This week I go over bronze and brass as well as the new weapons being from bronze. The Sword. I also try to define the differences between swords and daggers. Finally I talk about defensive equipment including shields and potentially armor. YouTube: https://youtu.be/MVbFoxC_qOQ Twitter/X: https://x.com/WarAdRevPod 🛒 Old Glory - Iconic music and sports fan merch 💰 Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: WARPOD https://promocode.to/old-glory/warpod-18s

Three More Metals for Metallurgy

This week we talk about early human use of Silver, Lead, and Tin and how they were being incorporated in early metallurgy with the other metals of copper, gold, and iron. We also talk about etymology and general properties of the metals. YouTube:https://youtu.be/bLxxTfauAe0 Twitter/X: https://x.com/WarAdRevPod

Dyeing

In this episode we talk about dyes and the dyeing processes available to early human socities. We also cover several of the plants, animals, and minerals used in various parts of the world to create the various colors of dye. YouTube: https://youtu.be/h7_HOthWyT4 Twitter/X: https://x.com/WarAdRevPod 🛒 Old Glory - Iconic music and sports fan merch 💰 Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: WARPOD https://promocode.to/old-glory/warpod-18s

Textiles and Weaving

This week we talk about the emergence of textile production. Specifically those made via weaving done by hand and on simple wooden looms. We also go over how weaving was typically considered to be a female skill and occupation in Egypt, Mesopotamia, and the broader Mediterranean world. We also talk about female deities associated with weaving in those areas. YouTube: https://youtu.be/8QDdvznCNfI Twitter/X: https://x.com/WarAdRevPod 🛒 Old Glory - Iconic music and sports fan merch 💰 Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: WARPOD https://promocode.to/old-glory/warpod-18s

Silkworms, Yaks, and More Birds

This week we conclude our domestication episodes for this volume by discussing the guarded and rugged Yaks. The numerous, versatile, and varied Pigeons. The hardy and practical Guinea Fowl. As well as two verities of Silk Worms. Twitter/X: https://x.com/WarAdRevPod YouTube: https://youtu.be/QLFbC1ui1QQ 🛒 Old Glory - Iconic music and sports fan merch 💰 Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: WARPOD https://promocode.to/old-glory/warpod-18s

Dromedary and Goose Domestication, Plus... the Great Honker

This week we talk about the domestication of the Dromedary or single humped camel. As well as the dual domestication events of the Greylag and Swan Goose. This includes etymology geography and some talk of cultural impact. Like the deified Goose of Egyptian myth guarding a great egg. Twitter/X: https://x.com/WarAdRevPod YouTube: https://youtu.be/yshVAnM-w2A

More Bovidae and Duck Domestication

This week we cover three Asian Bovids domestications, the Gaur, Wild Water Buffalo, and Benteng. The ancestors of the Gayal, The River and Swamp Buffalos, and Bali Cattle. As well as the Mallard and new world ducks. Twitter/X: https://x.com/WarAdRevPod YouTube: https://youtu.be/Pe_xpjsJQWo 🛒 Old Glory - Iconic music and sports fan merch 💰 Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: WARPOD https://promocode.to/old-glory/warpod-18s

Citrus Part Two

This week we finish our discussion about the domesticate varieties of Citrus and their hybrids. Including etymology, origins, and uses. There are three important notes for this week's episode! First during the etymology section there is discussion regarding the etymology of one of the names of a specific type of lime that in some places has very complicated connotations so if you are offended by or have difficulties with strong language be warned. Second, when discussing Persian limes around the 15 minute mark I misspoke when I said they were not widely grown. I should have said that they didn't become widely grown outside of Persia until much later than Key or Mexican limes. Finally I mixed up lemons and limes several times this episode but you can probably figure out which I meant via context clues. Twitter/X: https://x.com/WarAdRevPod YouTube: https://youtu.be/oCebuRuc4Ho 🛒 Old Glory - Iconic music and sports fan merch 💰 Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: WARPOD https://promocode.to/old-glory/warpod-18s

Citrus Part One

In today's episode we discuss the etymology and origin of two citrus fruits the Mandarin Orange and the Pomelo as well as the hybrid bitter and sweet oranges bred from the two. Twitter/X: https://x.com/WarAdRevPod YouTube: https://youtu.be/ocsOJlb4XPM

Plums and Rosaceae Berries

This week I correct a major oversight by talking about the domestication of the Plum which has been long done by this volume. We also cover the major berries in the Rosaceae family, the Blackberry, Strawberry, and Raspberry. I also throw in the Blueberry even though it is not aa Rosaceae. This includes some etymology as well as some discussion of distribution and different cultivar types based on region. Twitter/X: https://x.com/WarAdRevPod YouTube: https://youtu.be/4yfO_LhtCnw

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