Examining the Ages

Examining the Ages Over Dinner is an idea that evolved from over fifty years of conversations between friends, Bob Houghtaling and Wayne Politelli. We have a love of history and are concerned that its minimization can lead to an erosion of the social fabric. We realize that lessons from history are not always clear, but by having discussions about the past, additional insight into our present just might come into fruition. Hopefully, the exchange of views that ensue might just be both relevant and fun.

Stalin Comes to Power 02/14/2020

Stalin Comes to Power Bob and Wayne discuss the rise of Joseph Stalin and his insidious grip on Russia. Following the time from World War I’s end to the cusp of another world conflict, Stalin’s methods for acquiring power, and the impact his policies had on a nation, left a troubling legacy, as well as scars. /episode/index/show/examiningtheages/id/13157210

The Russian Revolution 12/24/2019

The Russian Revolution Bob and Wayne discuss many of the individuals and conditions that led to the Russian Revolution as well as the demise of the Romanovs. Special emphasis is placed on the twists and turns that give us some of the greatest figures in history. /episode/index/show/examiningtheages/id/12522224

To End All Wars 11/12/2019

To End All Wars Bob and Wayne discuss the many factors that led to World War I. Emphasis is placed on the rise of Nationalism, those many confusing alliances, and military fervor gone extreme. All of these, and many more, were key ingredients which created a conflict still being felt today. /episode/index/show/examiningtheages/id/12003380

The Music of Our Lives 10/10/2019

The Music of Our Lives Bob and Wayne return to discuss the ‘Music of our Lives’, a journey that takes them from Elvis to Emmylou Harris. Special emphasis is placed on how folks like The Beatles, Bob Dylan and the Rolling Stones influenced the cultural landscape of an era. /episode/index/show/examiningtheages/id/11591012

Baseball 06/20/2019

Baseball Bob and Wayne discuss the game of Baseball and how it impacted generations of players along with fans. Emphasis is placed on lessons learned from sports, as well as the importance of pick-up games for kids. /episode/index/show/examiningtheages/id/10229105

Napoleon 06/07/2019

Napoleon Bob and Wayne delve into the life of Napoleon Bonaparte and how through genius, will, and audacity, he changed the face of Europe. Special emphasis will be placed on his brilliant triumphs as well as devastating defeats. From Corsica to St. Helena there is an interesting story to be told. /episode/index/show/examiningtheages/id/10090058

A Reign of Terror 05/17/2019

A Reign of Terror Bob and Wayne examine causes of the French Revolution. Special emphasis is placed on the great philosophers and scientists who paved the way for tremendous change. Winding through a myriad of events that eventually led to the overthrow of a monarchy, this segment of Examining the Ages Over Dinner ends with the rise of Napoleon. /episode/index/show/examiningtheages/id/9824585

The Century of Humiliation 04/04/2019

The Century of Humiliation Bob and Wayne delve into a tumultuous period in Chinese History known as The Century of Humiliation. Along the way events and individuals who paved the way for the eventual rise of Communism are discussed. /episode/index/show/examiningtheages/id/9270221

The Modern Middle East 03/19/2019

The Modern Middle East Bob and Wayne delve into a number of events that led the way for the creation of the Modern Middle East. Along the way you will be introduced to a number of famous, and not so famous, individuals whose efforts played roles in significant change. /episode/index/show/examiningtheages/id/9061508

Germany, Nationalism and World War II 02/05/2019

Germany, Nationalism and World War II Bob and Wayne investigate some of the conditions that led to Germany’s Nationalistic fervor following World War II. Eventually these, along with other happenings throughout the world, would set the stage for the rise of Adolph Hitler and World War II. /episode/index/show/examiningtheages/id/8531687

The Civil War 01/21/2019

The Civil War Bob and Wayne discuss the American Civil War. Special emphasis is placed on antecedents that led to conflict, major battles and the impact the war has on today’s world. Lifelong friends both hope that you stay tuned for the next segment of the Examining the Ages (Over Dinner) which will look at World War II. /episode/index/show/examiningtheages/id/8335775

Examining the Ages Over Dinner 01/05/2019

Examining the Ages Over Dinner Examining the Ages Over Dinner is an idea that evolved from over fifty years of conversations between friends, Bob Houghtaling and Wayne Politelli. We have a love of history and are concerned that its minimization can lead to an erosion of the social fabric. We realize that lessons from history are not always clear, but by having discussions about the past, additional insight into our present just might come into fruition. Hopefully, the exchange of views that ensue might just be both relevant and fun. /episode/index/show/examiningtheages/id/8143088

Examining the Ages

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