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The Latin American History Podcast

Max Serjeant
Vaccine Revolt
Machu Picchu
Rio De Janeiro
Latin America
Smallpox
Coup
Spanish Empire
Yucatan
Scotland
Disease
Brazil
Hiram Bingham III
Maya
Zuni People
Latin American Music
Buenos Aires
Tenochtitlan
Guatemala
Yucatan Peninsula
Montejo

The Latin American History Podcast aims to tell the story of Spanish and Portuguese America from its very beginnings up until the present day. Latin America’s history is home to some of the most exciting and unbelievable stories of adventure and exploration, and this podcast will tell these stories in all their glory. It will examine colonial society, slavery, and what life was like for the region... more

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Latest Episodes

In today's episode we talk to Haley Cohen Gilliland about her new book. Based on interviews with the protagonists of this recent and continuing piece of Argentine history, the book looks at the Grandmothers of the Plaza de Mayo and their search for t... more

In the final episode of the series we trace the protracted decline of utopia. Split into rival settlements, the inhabitants will gradually abandon their communal ethos. Meanwhile, legal and financial problems in Australia will further undermine the p... more

Today's episode covers the moment when the New Australia project cracked and splintered into separate settlements. We look at the reasons for this split, and how it manifested itself.

Support this podcast at — redcircle.com/the-latin-america... more

The third part of the story of New Australia is marked by conflict. In this episode the divisions within the colonists deepen, and lead to open revolt against Lane's leadership, and even instances of physical violence. Could the colony survive the tu... more

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Recent Guests

Stephanie Schmidt
Author of Child Martyrs and Militant Evangelization in New Spain
University of Texas Press
Episode: Child Martyrs and Militant Evangelization in New Spain - An Interview with Stephanie Schmidt
Marcos Colón
Professor at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, filmmaker, and editor of Amazonia Latitude.
Arizona State University and Amazonia Latitude
Episode: The Amazon in Times of War - An Interview with Marcos Colón

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Max Sargent
Host of the podcast, focused on narrating Latin American history with depth and clarity, incorporating personal insights alongside thorough research.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 545 ratings
  • New favorite historical podcast

    So happy I found this podcast. Interesting topics with so much depth. Thank you Max!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EeHam1
    United States3 months ago
  • Good Job

    Very Nice Podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vtrkbgul
    Germany3 months ago
  • Wonderful overviews

    Great for people like me, who love the region but are a little overwhelmed by the wealth of history there is. Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ladida69420
    Germany6 months ago
  • Very informative

    Been listening for a long time and really enjoy the depth of knowledge and how much attention to details.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NickandtheB#1fan
    Canada6 months ago
  • Fabulous

    Love the podcast. One of my favourites! Look forward to every new episode. Well-written and paced. Insightful and surprisingly wide-ranging thematically.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    REMan99
    United Kingdom7 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the depth of research and wide-ranging topics covered, making complex historical issues accessible and engaging.
There are some concerns regarding audio quality in certain episodes, with suggestions for improvement in editing and production standards.
Many find the storytelling captivating, often highlighting personal narratives that bring history to life.

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#147
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A Flower Traveled in my Blood - An Interview with Haley Cohen Gilliland
Q: What do you think the future looks like for rediscovering these children?
Haley discusses the ongoing efforts of the Grandmothers and how younger generations are becoming involved in continuing their mission.
A Flower Traveled in my Blood - An Interview with Haley Cohen Gilliland
Q: Can you talk a bit about what happened to the children and about the process of tracking them down?
Haley explains how the military regime kidnapped children and the investigative work the Grandmothers undertook to find them, including checking birth certificates for discrepancies.
A Flower Traveled in my Blood - An Interview with Haley Cohen Gilliland
Q: Would you be able to start by telling us a little bit about yourself and your connection to the story in the book, and why you chose this story?
Haley talks about moving to Argentina and becoming aware of the brutality of the dictatorship, specifically the kidnapping of babies, and her fascination with the Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo.
Child Martyrs and Militant Evangelization in New Spain - An Interview with Stephanie Schmidt
Q: How effective do you think this tactic of enlisting these boys was? Do we know if they played a significant role in the beginning of the conversion of Mexico's indigenous peoples?
Kids were sent out into the farther flung communities in small groups. We know multiple histories from this time tell us that the kids were used as Child Evangelists.
Child Martyrs and Militant Evangelization in New Spain - An Interview with Stephanie Schmidt
Q: What was the setting of the stories you tell in your book? I know we're talking about Spanish Mexico, but how soon after the conquest did these events take place?
I'm looking at kind of the mid to late 1520s. This is less than 10 years after the conquest of Mexico.

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What is The Latin American History Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A comprehensive exploration of Latin America's vibrant history, this podcast offers engaging narratives stretching from colonial times to contemporary issues. Emphasis is placed on significant historical events, cultural evolution, and the lived experiences of individuals throughout the region's tumultuous past. Listeners can expect captivating stories about exploration, social struggles, revolutions, and the complex interplay of politics and society in Latin America, providing a breadth of knowledge rarely covered in mainstream history discussions.

With a unique focus on both well-known and lesser-known events, the podcast captivates history enthusiasts by illuminating the intricacies of Latin American life, including themes of colonialis... more

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