"Dieu et mon droit" | The Divine Right of Kings

"Dieu et mon droit" | The Divine Right of Kings

Throughout history, leaders have claimed their positions in a variety of ways: military conquests, electoral mandates, revolutionary uprisings, and more. But probably the most common and certainly the furthest from modern democratic sensibilities is the divine right of kings. While it is present in a variety of religious and social traditions, most audiences today are familiar with the Judeo-Christian concept that originates from both the Old and New Testaments. Using the words of Jesus Himself -- "Render unto Caesar that which is his" -- and those of His apostles Peter and Paul, Christian rulers from Late Antiquity to the Enlightenment proclaimed themselves beyond criticism because their thrones had come from Almighty God.

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Join us as we explore the idea of the divine right of kings and how two nations, England and France, took different paths in their political cultures--to very different ends.

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The Trail of the Past | A Discussion on Turning Points in History

The Trail of the Past | A Discussion on Turning Points in History

Join as we teach you three stories that changed - or could have changed - history. Season Three is about turning points in the past, and we hope you will join us as we discuss this concept.

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The Trail of the Past | Turning Points in History

The Trail of the Past | Turning Points in History

Join as we teach you three stories that changed - or could have changed - history. Season Three is about turning points in the past, and we hope you will join us throughout this season as we teach you...

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Season Two Wrap-Up

Join us as we wrap up Season Two of 15-Minute History. Season Three will begin on Monday, September 2, 2019. If you enjoyed this season, please share the show with your friends, family, and co-workers...

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The Blue Ribband | A Discussion about Crossing the Atlantic

The Blue Ribband | A Discussion about Crossing the Atlantic

Join us in our final discussion in season two as we discuss three stories that follow a common theme—crossing the Atlantic Ocean and traveling to Europe.

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The Blue Ribband | Crossing the Atlantic

The Blue Ribband | Crossing the Atlantic

Join us as we share three stories that follow a common theme—crossing the Atlantic Ocean and traveling to Europe.

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Winning but Losing | A Discussion on the Vietnam War

Winning but Losing | A Discussion on the Vietnam War

Join us as we discuss the Vietnam War.

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Winning but Losing | The Vietnam War

Winning but Losing | The Vietnam War

Join us as we teach you about the Vietnam War.

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One Small Step | A Discussion about The Space Race

One Small Step | A Discussion about The Space Race

Join us as we discuss the amazing history of the space race.

22 Apr 201926min

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