The Latin American History Podcast

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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’s inhabitants during this period. We will look at what caused the wars of independence, how they were won, and what Latin America looked like afterwards.The region’s twentieth century history was marked by extremes – in political ideas, in levels of wealth, and in cultural expression. It was a time of guerrillas, dictators, death squads, powerful corporations, and turmoil. The cold war was played out in extreme here – although filtered through the legacy of colonialism and the region’s own unique heritage.All this and more make Latin American history a fascinating story, and one worth telling. Join me on this podcast as I set about doing so.

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  • Kilgortrout18
    So good!
    As others have mentioned, sometimes the recording quality isn’t the best. But, what Max lacks in that arena, he more than makes up for it with such great, informative content. I’ve learned so much from this podcast and really recommend it for anyone interested in the (insanely broad) history of Latin America.
  • Keeper at home Ela
    Amazing
    This is the best history on Latin America I have ever heard/ read. It is easy to understand and looks at the people rather than just cold data. It also is surprisingly non biased (as far as that is possible for us humans). I use it for homeschooling and our older children love it.
  • flowerprof
    So informative!
    This podcast, narrated deliciously by Max Serjeant, is informative and full of accurate historical anecdotes. It is not a dramatic presentation, but rather a unique perspective of Latin America from a European perspective, with full understanding of the historical influences that have, and continue to affect the Americas. I love the details, and the effort to present them in abundance. Max presents from his personal experiences backed by history. Brilliant!
  • AlyssaaaaaB
    Ok
    Not the best audio quality and definitely needs someone to oversee editing
  • booheaven
    Addictive and interesting
    My only complaint is the quality of the audio. However it sounds like the author does a lot of traveling so that may explain. I’m looking forward to seeing where this story goes, as Latin American history is an increasingly broad subject.
  • jujgugu
    The Americas comes to life
    The host is an informative narrator that cleverly ties real life historic events in the Americas to our current world.
  • AB987*
    Informative and fair
    The host does his research and presents as much information as possible while still keeping it interesting. I’ve enjoyed learning so much!
  • Andret6
    Awesome history podcast
    Honest assessment of available sources structured into a compelling narrative, great if you wanna learn more about the history of Latin America.
  • jpereyra65
    Good Show
    Very thorough, it would make it more appealing if it were more dramatized.
  • AwesomePossum3
    Love this pod - smart & accessible
    I only know snippets here and there about Latin American history, and have been listening from the beginning of the pod to pull things together. It’s great! Chill, informative, very accessible for the lay history fan.
  • prof nicole
    Fantastic public historian
    Max It works very hard to understand academic history in a way that is relatable to his listeners. I love his accent as well!
  • mbenji87
    Very engaging history podcast
    I found this podcast about a year ago and recently caught up with the latest episode (August 2021 as of the writing of this review). I have learned a lot about Latin American history from each episode. Max seems to be on a bit of a break, but I hope he’s well and that he’ll be back soon with more content. Definitely recommended.
  • Stay Free 87
    Big props to Max
    To quote Max, "Hello." I'm an American who has traveled to Cuba, Belize, Puerto Rico and parts of Mexico and always been fascinated with the incredible people and places but never taken a deep dive into Latin American history until discovering Max's enjoyable and illuminating podcast. I hope he creates many more episodes soon.
  • lobos_dad
    Episode 52 OUTSIDER CAUSE
    Outsiders caused central and southern indigenous political problems for self interest mainly USA. How can a “Mexican” Apache INDIAN be the last Indian to fight 🇺🇸. Their are conspiracies. Indigenous people have been fighting to keep their land from all directions.
  • Ryan.nj
    Great podcast
    I recently found the podcast and am really enjoying it for Latin America history. Note to the show, I went back to beginning but was unable to hear episodes 2 and 4-9. Thanks.
  • John Stryker03
    Excellent Podcast
    I’m really happy to have found this podcast. It’s simple in format and Max brings a lot of great information each time. From the Precolombian era it is now on the Conquistadors. I look forward to seeing how far forward it’s able to go! Recommend if you are interested in Latin America.
  • luispantoja
    Very good podcast
    This is a very good podcast on a topic that is under appreciated. I wish the creator and narrator would include a bit more of his sources but other than that I highly recommend it!
  • KJMLALA16
    Who is WE
    QUESTION for GROUPONetc posted Oct 22 2020 Hello GROUPONetc YOU do not recommend this podcast, as YOU are a race essentialist with prejudice That is clear And unfortunate But confusingly you refer to WE in your comment as in, WE do not need blah blah ... Who is WE? Please elaborate Thanks Ps. This is an excellent podcast potentially enjoyable for anyone interested in history Other than bigoted race essentialists evidently
  • GROUPONisSHIT
    Strange customs and tales...
    We dont need another white perspective
  • Silooo23
    The Beat Way to Learn Latin American History
    I am so thankful for this podcast. It is an easy listen, thoughtfully written, and gives you an amount of information you can digest. I got to listen to this while traveling Latin America and visiting archeological sites from Mexico to Argentina. Your passion for Latin America shows in the quality. Thanks!
  • Hoewen miller
    Pleasantly surprised
    Really happy I found this podcast, his dedication to the content really shows !!
  • Juister13
    Fascinating and Passionate
    This is not a high tech, studio-made production, and yet it is one of the best podcasts there is! The passion of the host and the vast amounts of information he knows make this podcast entertaining and indispensable for anyone with even a mild interest in Latin American history. If you like history of any kind, you will like this podcast. Thank you for making this!
  • JSCArizona
    Where does he find those stories?
    The author has a bottomless supply of interesting tales. His smooth narration floats you through time and place. I’m happy when I see a new episode pop up in the morning.
  • Buddhist Rookie
    Fascinating and Superbly Delivered
    This history podcast is incomparable in its depth and action packed narrative. The history of personalities and motivations beginning in Spain, the conquistadors and the indigenous is expertly uncovered and presented. Somehow Max's Australian accent makes the presentation even better. This truly must be a labor of love and I am most appreciative. I'm thrilled to hear every new episode and look forward to hearing more about Latin America having been to Peru and read the Last Days of the Incas by MacQuarrie, which was terrific. Bravo Max !
  • arepamon
    Great show
    Max you have great pod and it’s helped me learn about my culture. This is my first pod I am listening to and has helped me during this whole pandemic. It’s true I listen and learn driving to work and during my breaks. So thank you! Almost forgot People this is a great show and subscribe.
  • halfcocked hamer
    Very much so
    High quality research Highly rated highly shared
  • The_Glaze
    Interesting and informative
    Very interesting and easy to follow.
  • Normandy9
    Great show!
    Latin America is a vast area with a variety of people and cultures. Attempting such a topic takes a person who really understands what they are doing. Max does a great job researching and presenting the information in a clear and concise way that makes it easy for the listener to follow along.
  • HoosierCaro
    Comprehensive!
    Latin America is enormous, and a podcast covering its history must be bold. Fortunately, Max is up to the challenge, giving you a passionate, well-researched, well-presented narrative history of the region. It will be fun to see how he handles the different strands in the colonial era, the wars of independence, and the resulting disparate nations. In the meantime, enjoy this!
  • ItsSabs
    Very interesting
    I love history podcasts like THoR and hardcore history, this podcast is equal in quality and is very interesting
  • 5boroblue
    Thank you.
    Thank you for this podcast. It’s really interesting and has enriched my knowledge while simultaneously showing me how little I know about Latin American history.
  • lingua203
    Very well done
    The presenter loves his subject and it is reflected in the output. He explains everything very well and adds lots of historical and economic context.
  • spiritual_guru
    So interesting!
    I’m on the fifth episode and I’m hooked . Awesome podcast! Keep them coming man. 5 stars for sure. Wish they were a little lengthier but other than that this is perfect .
  • grossdissapointment
    Well done, compelling storytelling
    One of my top favorite podcast series. Well researched and delivered, Max is a good storyteller. He shares facts and details but ultimately he gets himself out of the way lets a riveting narrative shine through. My only wish is that he could produce them faster. Max, put up a Patreon and quit your day job!
  • InSearchOfMoreLight
    Excellent Podcast considering the Vast Task
    Considering the amount of land and time being covered, as well as the amount of universal agreeable facts available to us about Latin American history, he does an excellent job. Any one episode, I feel like he can dedicate to a podcast itself. I really enjoyed it.
  • Deca Man
    History with context
    As a US diplomat posted in Latin America I've had the classical history overviews and the good fortune to learn both Spanish and Portuguese making my job easier. But the origins of the Spanish and Portuguese empires were just memorized names, dates and turning points. We usually deal in the present and near future. Max's podcast takes you down to ground level (or sea level) to really understand these historical characters, their backgrounds and motivations. I really enjoyed the Iberian and Caribbean episodes as scene setters for cultural context. I stumbled upon this podcast and listened nonstop for four days and was shocked that I had already caught up to the latest episode. It's also nice to hear Max evolve as a podcaster, improving his tone, rhythm and recording quality. I'm a major consumer of history podcasts and this one is well worth your attention.
  • ghoetker
    Excellent! Just listen to it.
    Super interesting, even though I didn't think I had that much interest in Latin American history per se. The subject matter itself is compelling and the presenter is excellent. He has a nice handle on pacing and depth. Highly recommended.
  • Tlimof
    Love it!
    Great history podcast, just wished it was longer with more detail.
  • CermakJack
    I doubted, I listened, I subscribed - do as I say not as I do: subscribe and listen!
    Even if you THINK you’re not interested in Latin America, you’ll be glad to have proven yourself wrong by taking the plunge and following this podcast from the beginning, where you will not find the tedium of skating past common knowledge but rather be diving deep into compelling ideas... looking forward to the onward development of this podcast and its interpretive/analytic/narrative duende...
  • Matthais P
    Appreciate all your work
    I spend somewhere around 45 hours a week listening to podcast while I drive across the Rocky Mountains for work. really appreciate your podcast easy to listen to and understand.
  • PanzerschrekW
    Fantastic information
    I came across Max’s plug in another history podcast I enjoy on a regular basis, and, being a descendant of Native American tribes from Latin America, I instantly fell in love with the information given by Max. I look forward to more episodes to further increase my knowledge of the history associated with my ancestors.
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