1623 Studios Podcasts

Revolution at Sea — An Altered Seascape Emerges (Ep 28)

Ocean is no longer the only way for people to travel across oceans. The oceanic empires rapidly collapse. Nuclear power makes true submarines possible and helps open the Arctic. Bulk cargo, the container, and the internet make new complete logistics networks possible and change our lives as consumers.

Revolution at Sea — New Dimensions of Warfare (Ep 27)

Europe tears itself apart in the first half of the 20th century. Warfare becomes global and civilians suffer severely. Ocean forms both avenue for the flow of resources, goods, and people, but also for an arena. New weaponry below the surface and above it complicate war at sea.

Revolution at Sea — North Atlantic Supremacy (Ep 26)

As a triumph of the industrial revolution and its focus in the Atlantic, for the first time in history one region seemingly dominates the entire globe. Its ocean becomes a great vehicle for the flow of resources, people, and ideas. Immigration transforms cultures.

Revolution at Sea — Why Fight Spain (Ep 25)

Emotion pushes war. America goes to Cuba to fight a Spanish colonial government. The war spreads to Asia and the United States becomes a colonial power stretching into the far Pacific, filled with uncertain strategic implications.

Revolution at Sea — Americans Look at the Sea Again (Ep 24)

Exploiting the new age of steel, Americans use this new industry to build a modern navy although on a modest basis. Americans begin to perceive its application to international affairs.

Revolution at Sea — Americans Look Inward (Ep 23)

Occupying their own West preoccupies Americans, and they do not react quickly to changing uses of the sea, which the industrial world is creating. The American merchant marine disappears.

Revolution at Sea — The USA: Rising Power (Ep 22)

American space and resources enabled the rise of a new presence on the international seas. Establishing a powerful place in the world of sail, the nation falls into civil war.

Revolution at Sea — Japanese Re-Emergence (Ep 21)

Japan makes what the Atlantic world considers a remarkable leap into regional power and modernity. Defeating Russia generates both admiration and fear about Japan as it builds a colonial presence.

Revolution at Sea — New Entrants: Germany (Ep 20)

Germany emerges as a great power in the later 19th century and ultimately challenges Britain at sea.

Revolution at Sea — Why Britain Prevailed (Ep 19)

In a protracted struggle, a small but rich Britain pushes aside France on the sea and emerges as the world’s unquestioned salt water power.