Embark on a wondrous exploration of the human history of the sea as a resource, avenue, and arena. Presented by maritime history professor John Curtis Perry.
Episodes
Friday Dec 18, 2020
Friday Dec 18, 2020
Germany emerges as a great power in the later 19th century and ultimately challenges Britain at sea.
Friday Dec 11, 2020
Friday Dec 11, 2020
A small Britain pushes aside France on the sea and becomes the world’s leading salt water power.
Friday Dec 04, 2020
Friday Nov 27, 2020
Friday Nov 27, 2020
Now we move into a global maritime community, with the Atlantic world seizing the initiative and wielding it until the mid 20th century.
Friday Nov 20, 2020
Friday Nov 20, 2020
Why did France fail to compete successfully with Britain at sea? What were Britain’s advantages?
Friday Nov 13, 2020
Friday Nov 13, 2020
Maritime Europe discovers the Pacific and we look at the life of the sailor.
Friday Nov 06, 2020
Friday Nov 06, 2020
A newly-united Britain, with growing prosperity and new markets, vigorously contests other maritime powers.
Friday Oct 30, 2020
Friday Oct 30, 2020
England admires and fights the Dutch, and begins to develop a powerful navy.
Friday Oct 23, 2020
Friday Oct 23, 2020
Remarkable rulers strengthen the national government. At sea, privateers capture foreign wealth and popular admiration.
Friday Oct 16, 2020