Philippine History Z

A biweekly podcast where Eman La Viña gives his take on Philippine history and the misconceptions that often surround it. Because if there’s one thing about history, it’s this: things are always a bit more complex. Facebook and Twitter: @phzpodcast Instagram: @philippinehistoryzofficial

Special Episode: Mi Ultimo Adios

Eman La Viña presents his translation of Jose Rizal’s final poem, Mi Ultimo Adios (My Last Farewell). LINK: http://bit.ly/3nSkRnU (includes Spanish and English text of Mi Ultimo Adios) MUSIC: Samba Stings by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4008-samba-stings License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Dance of Solitude by MusicLFiles Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6630-dance-of-solitude License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

01-19
07:38

013 The Death of Rizal

The story of a national hero comes to a close, as that of a revolution begins. BIBLIOGRAPHY: http://bit.ly/39xKw00 MUSIC: Sardana by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5002-sardana License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Sad Dramatic March by MusicLFiles Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6240-sad-dramatic-march License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Symmetry by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4790-symmetry License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-...

01-19
40:33

012 Rizal Comes Home

Jose Rizal comes home to the Philippines once again, only to realize that trouble has been waiting for him. Also, Rizal’s “vacation” in Dapitan. BIBLIOGRAPHY: http://bit.ly/3b5ghQy MUSIC: Sardana by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5002-sardana License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Love by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5682-love- License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license The Parting Glass by Alexander Nakarada Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/...

01-05
41:54

011 The Propaganda Movement II: Divided We Fall

Infighting in the Propaganda Movement, partly fueled by its leaders’ dueling visions, ultimately tears it apart. Also, how Jose Rizal’s works reveal his stance on Philippine independence. BIBLIOGRAPHY: http://bit.ly/3mAyxDi MUSIC: Sardana by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5002-sardana License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Suonatore di Liuto by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4440-suonatore-di-liuto License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Unsafe...

12-22
45:14

010 The Propaganda Movement I: La Solidaridad

Upon returning to Europe, Jose Rizal joins a group of young Filipinos whose efforts to reform the Philippines lead to the creation of the newspaper, La Solidaridad. Also, the Freemasons. BIBLIOGRAPHY: https://bit.ly/3lJ9ldu MUSIC: Sardana by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5002-sardana License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Entertainment by Alexander Nakarada Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4761-entertainment License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ ...

12-08
36:38

009 Rizal in Europe

Jose Rizal goes to Europe and writes Noli Me Tangere - and returns to the Philippines a wanted man. Also, how we may have been wrong about Maria Clara all along. BIBLIOGRAPHY: https://bit.ly/36W4d08 MUSIC: Sardana by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5002-sardana License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Master of the Feast by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4026-master-of-the-feast License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Teller of the Tal...

11-24
28:00

008 Pepe: The Young Rizal

Before there was Jose Rizal, there was Pepe, a young boy from Calamba. Also, how this boy experiences racism and police brutality a century before Black Lives Matter. BIBLIOGRAPHY: https://bit.ly/3l9sCoQ MUSIC: Sardana by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5002-sardana License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Teddy Bear Waltz by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4466-teddy-bear-waltz License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Jungle Roll by Win...

11-10
24:23

007 The Ilustrados

Sent to study in Spain, a group of young Filipinos, among them a future national hero, will open their eyes to the reality of colonialism. Also, we take a look at the life and accomplishments of one of Philippine history’s most controversial figures: Pedro Paterno. BIBLIOGRAPHY: https://bit.ly/2TkNL3g LINKS: Pedro Paterno dressed as the “Prince of Luzon” - https://filipiknow.net/pedro-paterno-prince-of-luzon/ MUSIC: Sardana by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5002-sardana Lice...

10-27
24:23

006 GOMBURZA

If it weren’t for a mutiny, three priests would not have gone down in history as inspiring a revolution. Also, how a gambling addiction can kill you in an unexpected way. BIBLIOGRAPHY: https://bit.ly/36M9Tvj MUSIC: Sardana by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5002-sardana License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Mourning Song by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4086-mourning-song License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Stormfront by ...

10-13
24:47

005 Changing Tides

Before the EDSA Revolution or the Arab Spring, protest movements led by reformists threaten to upend the old order in Spanish Philippines, aided by a liberal government. Also, how a colonel’s wife arguably became the “first lady” of the Philippines. BIBLIOGRAPHY: https://bit.ly/33XFQhf MUSIC: Sardana by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5002-sardana License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Freedom by Alexander Nakarada Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4881-freedom Li...

09-29
29:22

004 A New Century

A new government in Spain brings forth new changes to the Philippines, with the introduction of tobacco and the birth of a new Filipino identity. Also, meet a Spaniard who would be one of the first “Filipinos”: The Filipino Count, Luis Rodriguez Varela. BIBLIOGRAPHY: https://bit.ly/3iCv9qB MUSIC: Sardana by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5002-sardana License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Bushwick Tarantella by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Cre...

09-15
25:15

003 Battles: 1500s to 1760s

The Philippines becomes a battleground as foreign powers seek to invade it and the natives discover a new pastime: armed rebellion. Also, how did a rebellion go undefeated for 84 years? BIBLIOGRAPHY: https://bit.ly/2YNePeG MUSIC: Sardana by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5002-sardana License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4...

09-01
45:49

002 A Dumping Ground for Spain's Rejects

From the start, Spanish Philippines was always a wretched hive of scum and villainy. Also, a look at how the Manila Galleon ultimately brought the Philippines and Mexico together. BIBLIOGRAPHY: https://bit.ly/2DTvcyZ MUSIC: Sardana by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5002-sardana License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Industrious Ferret by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3912-industrious-ferret License: http://creativecommons.org/license...

08-18
32:44

001 The Conquest

A look at the Philippines before the Spanish arrived, and what happened the moment they did. Also, what brought Spain halfway across the world in the first place? LINKS: Spanish colonial demarcation lines: https://library.princeton.edu/visual_materials/maps/websites/pacific/spice-islands/demarcation-lines.html BIBLIOGRAPHY: https://bit.ly/30gJjGQ MUSIC: Sardana by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5002-sardana License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ The Crown by A...

08-04
40:54

000 Introductory Episode

Coming August 2020: Philippine History Z, a new podcast by Eman La Viña which tackles the nuances and misconceptions surrounding Philippine history. Because if there’s one thing about history, it’s this: things are always a bit more complex. MUSIC: Sardana by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5002-sardana License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

07-29
04:25

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