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Alli Roper

Did you forget your world history, and now feel lost when world topics come up in current events? Designed for busy people who forgot (or never learned it in the first place) and need a quick refresh, Wiser World takes foundational world history and makes it approachable and concise. As a former teacher, Alli Roper wants to remind us of the world's foundational, basic history so we can have the context we need think historically about current events, travel, and global topics. Episodes are published once or twice a month, and consist of 101 episodes (100-ish year deep dives into various countries), Know Before You Go episodes (brief histories for highly-traveled spots), and pretty much any other world-related topic that you wish you'd been taught in history class.

Wiser World

In this episode we take Cuba's history from pre-1492 (Columbus) to 1902 (Independence), giving a high-level look at Cuba for those who know little to nothing about it and would like foundational understanding. 

Questions we answer: Where is Cuba located, and what is it like geographically? What was it like before 1492? What role did Christopher Columbus play in the history of Cuba? How did Spanish colonization influence the island? What role did the transatlantic slave trade play in the sugar industry, and how was Cuba involved? What role did Great Britain and United States play in Cuba during the 1800s? Who was José Martí and how did he influence Cubans? How did Cuba eventually gain its independence from Spain? 

This episode is sponsored by Quince. Go to quince.com/wiserworld for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. 

For extra resources to further your study, head to Patreon.
The transcript for this episode is found here.
Sources used in making this episode found here. 
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This podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Visit airwavemedia.com to learn about other fantastic history and education-centric shows that are created for curious, thoughtful people. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast.
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47. Cuba 101 - Part 1

In this episode we take Cuba's history from 1902 to 1959, giving a high-level look at Cuba for those who know little to nothing about it and would like foundational understanding. 

Questions we answer: How did the US influence Cuba while it was a US Protectorate? What role did the Platt Amendment play? What role did race play in Cuban society during the early 1900s? Who was Gerardo Machado and how did he become Cuba’s first dictator? How did Cuban citizens fight back? How was the mafia involved in Cuba? Who was Fulgencio Batista and how did he influence Cuban politics? Who is Fidel Castro and how did he and his fellow rebels launch a revolution that would change Cuba forever? 

This episode is sponsored by Quince. Go to quince.com/wiserworld for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. 

For extra resources to further your study, head to Patreon.
The transcript for this episode is found here.
Sources used in making this episode found here. 
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This podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Visit airwavemedia.com to learn about other fantastic history and education-centric shows that are created for curious, thoughtful people. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast.
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48. Cuba 101 - Part 2

In this episode we take Cuba's history from 1959 to 2025, giving a high-level look at Cuba for those who know little to nothing about it and would like foundational understanding. 

Questions we answer: How did Fidel Castro become the most powerful man in Cuba? What happened to private land and business after the Cuban Revolution? How did the U.S. respond to all the changes? What was the Bay of Pigs Invasion, and why did it fail? What was the Cuban Missile Crisis, and why was it important? What were the different waves of Cuban exile migrations? How did Cuba respond to the fall of the Soviet Union? What is the Special Period in Cuba, and how did ordinary Cubans adapt to survive? How did people flee Cuba in the 1990s? What was the Wet Foot, Dry Foot policy, and how did it affect Cuban migration? Who took over after Fidel Castro? How did President Obama change relations between the US and Cuba? How do President Trump’s policies affect Cuba? How did the Covid-19 Pandemic affect Cuba and what is Cuba like today? We’ll answer these questions and many more in today’s episode Cuba 101: part 3 of 3. 

This episode is sponsored by Quince. Go to quince.com/wiserworld for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. 

For extra resources to further your study, head to Patreon.
The transcript for this episode is found here.
Sources used in making this episode found here. 
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This podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Visit airwavemedia.com to learn about other fantastic history and education-centric shows that are created for curious, thoughtful people. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast.
Website (sign up for email newsletter): https://wiserworldpodcast.com/
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49. Cuba 101 - Part 3

Three philosophical lessons I've learned from Cuban history and am integrating into my personal life. 

This episode is sponsored by Quince. Go to quince.com/wiserworld for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. 

For extra resources to further your study, head to Patreon.
The transcript for this episode is found here.
Sources used in making this episode found here. 
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This podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Visit airwavemedia.com to learn about other fantastic history and education-centric shows that are created for curious, thoughtful people. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast.
Website (sign up for email newsletter): https://wiserworldpodcast.com/
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50. Humanizing History: Lessons Learned from Cuba

This episode explains the basic concepts of the Passover tradition and Seder meal for those who know little to knowing about it and want a foundation of knowledge to build on. 

Special thanks for my friends Merav and Debbi for their contributions to this episode! 

This episode is sponsored by Quince. Go to quince.com/wiserworld for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. 

For extra resources to further your study, head to Patreon.
The transcript for this episode is found here.
Sources used in making this episode found here. 
Sign up for my email newsletter at https://wiserworld.com/

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51. Understanding Passover: History, Traditions, and the Meaning Behind the Meal

Everything you need to know about the podcast! How it came to be, how episodes will work, and what you need to know before you start listening. *Correction: I never did go with a seasonal approach. I ended up pivoting with the current events of the day!
This podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Visit airwavemedia.com to learn about other fantastic history and education-centric shows that are created for curious, thoughtful people. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. You can also support the podcast through Patreon.
 
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Website: https://wiserworldpodcast.com/
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Song credit: "Heart of Indonesia" by mjmusics
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1. Wiser World Podcast - Trailer

Why do we need to know about countries, culture, governments, economies different from our own? In this episode I give you four reasons for why having a regular diet of world material in your life benefits not just you, but everyone. *CORRECTION: At the end of this episode, I say I will launch in Season 1 on the Middle East in Episode 3. This did not happen—I pivoted according to the needs of the time.
The transcript for this episode. 

This podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Visit airwavemedia.com to learn about other fantastic history and education-centric shows that are created for curious, thoughtful people. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. You can also support the podcast through Patreon.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wiserworldpodcast/
Website: https://wiserworldpodcast.com/
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Song credit: "Heart of Indonesia" by mjmusics 
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2. Four Reasons We Need More of the World in our Lives

This episode is a very concise and basic review of Russia’s history in the past 100-ish years: Part 1 covers pre-1917 to 1949, and Part 2 covers 1949 - early 2022. Albert Einstein said, “The definition of genius is taking the complex and making it simple.” I am no genius, but I definitely tried to do the genius thing here. It was a challenge, for sure. Obviously, I leave a LOT out and I gloss over tons of things we could spend days and weeks learning about. But I did my best to share historical facts as we know them currently. 
A transcript for this episode found here. 
This podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Visit airwavemedia.com to learn about other fantastic history and education-centric shows that are created for curious, thoughtful people. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. You can also support the podcast through Patreon.
Sources
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wiserworldpodcast/
Website: https://wiserworldpodcast.com/
To join the email list, click on the website link, and it will take you there! 
Song credit: "Heart of Indonesia" by mjmusics 
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3. Russia 101 (The Last 100 Years In Russia) - Part 1

This episode is a VERY concise and basic review of Russia’s history in the past 100-ish years: Part 1 covers pre-1917 to 1949, and Part 2 covers 1949 - early 2022. Albert Einstein said, “The definition of genius is taking the complex and making it simple.” I am no genius, but I definitely tried to do the genius thing here. It was a challenge, for sure. Obviously, I leave a LOT out and I gloss over tons of things we could spend days and weeks learning about. But I did my best to share historical facts as we know them currently. 
A transcript for this episode can be found here. 
This podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Visit airwavemedia.com to learn about other fantastic history and education-centric shows that are created for curious, thoughtful people. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. You can also support the podcast through Patreon.

Sources
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wiserworldpodcast/
Website: https://wiserworldpodcast.com/
To join the email list, click on the website link, and it will take you there! 
Song credit: "Heart of Indonesia" by mjmusics 
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4. Russia 101 (The Last 100 Years in Russia) - Part 2

This episode is a very concise and basic review of Ukraine’s history in the past 100-ish years: Part 1 covers the late 1800s to 1945, and Part 2 covers 1945 - early 2022. In the U.S., we aren’t taught much at all about Eastern European countries, like Ukraine, in school. They are largely mysteries. My hope is that these episodes change that. 
A transcript for this episode is found here.
This podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Visit airwavemedia.com to learn about other fantastic history and education-centric shows that are created for curious, thoughtful people. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. You can also support the podcast through Patreon.

Sources
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wiserworldpodcast/
Website: https://wiserworldpodcast.com/
To join the email list, click on the website link, and it will take you there! 
Song credit: "Heart of Indonesia" by mjmusics 
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5. Ukraine 101 (The Last 100 Years in Ukraine) - Part 1

A brief, concise history of China from 1972 to 2022.

Deng Xiaoping leadership, Four Modernizations 

Economic reform, Special Economic Zones 

Tiananmen Square, 1989

Hong Kong returns to China 

90s - 2010s general basics 

2014 Umbrella Revolution

Uyghur Genocide 

Censorship

Chinese militarization of man made islands, military potential 

Disappearances 

Chinese yuan 

+ more 

Note: I pronounced the Chinese currency "yuan" incorrectly. It is supposed to be pronounced something like "you-en". 
Additional Learning: 
One Perspective: This podcast episode on disappearances in China 
Frontline Documentary on Tank Man 
A transcription for this episode is found here. 
This podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Visit airwavemedia.com to learn about other fantastic history and education-centric shows that are created for curious, thoughtful people. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. You can also support the podcast through Patreon.
Source List 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wiserworldpodcast/
Website (sign up for email newsletter): https://wiserworldpodcast.com/
To join the email list, click on the website link, and it will take you there! 
Song credit: "Heart of Indonesia" by mjmusics 
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9. China 101 (The Last 100 Years in China) - Part 3

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