A mercenary powerhouse loses a single battle and becomes the world’s broker of peace. We trace how Marignano in 1515 forced Switzerland to pivot from exporting violence to exporting trust, and the moral trade-offs that followed into the twentieth century. Have feedback? Send us a Text and Interact with us! Support the show Twitter: @HistoryHelix BlueSky: @historyhelix.bsky.social Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Doublehelixhistory Instagram: History_Helix Email: DoubleHelixHistoryp...
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A mercenary powerhouse loses a single battle and becomes the world’s broker of peace. We trace how Marignano in 1515 forced Switzerland to pivot from exporting violence to exporting trust, and the moral trade-offs that followed into the twentieth century. Have feedback? Send us a Text and Interact with us! Support the show Twitter: @HistoryHelix BlueSky: @historyhelix.bsky.social Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Doublehelixhistory Instagram: History_Helix Email: DoubleHelixHistoryp...
The Rwandan Genocide: Independent In Name (Part 3)
Double Helix: Blueprint of Nations
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9 months ago
The Rwandan Genocide: Independent In Name (Part 3)
Step through the pages of history as we unravel the complex tapestry of Rwanda's path to independence and the shadows of its colonial past. What if the struggle for true independence is just the beginning? Witness the irony as President Grégoire Kayibanda, on the day of liberation, speaks in the language of the oppressors, highlighting the persistent grip of colonial influence. Explore how colonial structures were ingeniously repurposed by new leaders to consolidate power, fostering divisions...
Double Helix: Blueprint of Nations
A mercenary powerhouse loses a single battle and becomes the world’s broker of peace. We trace how Marignano in 1515 forced Switzerland to pivot from exporting violence to exporting trust, and the moral trade-offs that followed into the twentieth century. Have feedback? Send us a Text and Interact with us! Support the show Twitter: @HistoryHelix BlueSky: @historyhelix.bsky.social Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Doublehelixhistory Instagram: History_Helix Email: DoubleHelixHistoryp...
