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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
Yucatan Peninsula
Scotland
Brazil
Disease
Hiram Bingham III
Maya
Zuni People
Latin American Music
Buenos Aires
Guatemala
Tenochtitlan
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

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes148Founded9 years ago
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HistorySociety & CulturePlaces & Travel

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Latest Episodes

Today we look at the first wave of migration from the West Indies to Central America. Instigated by the construction of railway, this arduous work saw extremely high death rates among the imported labour force, and a collection of lawless towns grew ... more

Today we start a new series looking at the wave of migration that saw people from the English speaking Caribbean moving to Central America 100-150 years ago. Many parts of the coastline of Costa Rica and Panama still have large populations of English... more

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

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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 Latin American History Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 556 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 States5 months ago
  • Good Job

    Very Nice Podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vtrkbgul
    Germany6 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
    Germany9 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
    Canada9 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 Kingdom9 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the depth of historical content and storytelling, with many finding it informative and well-researched.
There are positive remarks regarding the host's knowledge and ability to engage listeners with compelling narratives.

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#143
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#197
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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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A podcast dedicated to exploring the rich and intricate history of Latin America, the content focuses on a wide array of topics, including colonial society, independence movements, and the socio-political dynamics throughout the region's history. With a commitment to storytelling, the episodes cover significant events and figures, delving into the narratives surrounding adventure, exploration, and the impact of broader geopolitical forces, such as the Cold War. A unique aspect of this podcast is its effort to interweave personal experiences and rich anecdotes, providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of both historical facts and localized tales that shape the cultural fabric of Latin America.

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