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The Colonial Dept.

Lio Mangubat
Philippine History
Philippine Colonial History
Philippines
Japanese Occupation
Mickey Mouse Money
Headhunting
Mt. Banahaw
Inflation
Anti-Miscegenation Laws
Silk, Silver, Spices, Slaves
Banknotes
Filipinos
British Occupation Of the Philippines
Charles Wilkes
Germany
California
Spanish Colonization
Gold
Spanish Colonialism
United States South Seas Exploratory Expedition

Welcome to the Colonial Department, the podcast where we take long-lost stories from Philippine colonial history and bring them to life. Follow us on IG: @thecolonialdept

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Eric Ingles
Son of Gustavo Ingles, reflecting on his father's experiences in war.
Episode: Extra Credit: On a prisoner’s life in Japanese-occupied Manila
Albert Samaha
Inequality Editor at BuzzFeed News, investigative journalist, and author of the book Concepcion, An Immigrant Family's Fortunes.
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Episode: Special: All about the book 'Silk, Silver, Spices, Slaves'

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Leo Mangubat
Creator of the Colonial Department, involved in writing, narration, and production of the episodes.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 78 ratings
  • At Last an Engaging Podcast on Filipino History!

    Well produced, engaging, entertaining, all while teaching me more about Filipino history. I’d longed for years for a good podcast on Filipino history, and Lio Mangubat has delivered. Excellent!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FTHEFRICKNNICKNAME
    United States3 months ago
  • Great Production and Content

    This podcast must have taken a lot of effort and time and it shows!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    filtrippod
    United Statesa year ago
  • A Good Spin-off of Occupy Pilipinas

    Can't wait for the next episode

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AlcedMD
    Philippines5 years ago

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The host is praised for delivering a compelling narrative that captivates and educates audiences about colonial history, with many expressing excitement for future episodes.
Listeners appreciate the engaging and well-produced content that brings to light informative aspects of Filipino history.

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#89
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S6E10: A Guerilla’s Torment
Q: What was your reaction when you found out the full story of what your father went through in the war?
To me, it was not a surprise because I worked with him. I was with him every day. I saw his mannerisms were different.
Special: The book launch... live!
Q: How do you dig into history and how do you find these stories?
The host mentions that they read a lot of history books, particularly from university presses in the Philippines, and synthesize information from scholarly sources to entertain and educate their audience.

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A deep exploration of Philippine colonial history, featuring unique and often overlooked stories that connect the past to present-day cultural narratives. Episodes frequently cover significant historical figures, artifacts, and events, providing listeners with insights into the complexities of socio-political dynamics and cultural intersections during the colonial era. Noteworthy themes include the impact of colonialism on local traditions, the intersection of race and identity, and the influence of global events on the Philippines' historical trajectory.

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