Los mejores podcasts de Thomas Rillstone (2024)

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142 - Guns, Germs and Spears 24:36

11d ago24:36

24:36

The St Jean Baptiste find a much needed island to resupply. However, not all is as it seems and by the end, the crew will find themselves in a worse position than when they arrived. Check out the website and shownotes! Become a Patron! Buy some merch! Music used in this episode: Track: "High Anxiety_Full Mix" Music provided by https://slip.stream D…

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141 - The Beast Within 30:40

25d ago30:40

30:40

Last episode we finished just after three men deserted the ship on the island of Luzon in the Philippines, just kinda making a run for it into the jungle. Today we will see how de Surville reacted to this and get a sense of how he intends to conduct himself going forward. Check out the website and shownotes! Become a Patron! Buy some merch! Hosted …

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140 - Malaysian Adventures 26:42

1M ago26:42

26:42

The St Jean Baptiste continues on her journey from India around the Malay Peninsula where her crew faces a few trials and tribulations! Check out the website and shownotes! Become a Patron! Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Birb of the Year 2024 1:00:50

2M ago1:00:50

1:00:50

As we head towards the end of the year, it is time for the Bird of the Year competition run by Forest & Bird! As usual I have picked a bird to do some research on and tell you all about. This year it is the koekoeā/Long Tailed Cuckoo. We will be back to our regularly scheduled programming in a fortnight! Check out the website and shownotes! Become …

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139 - Starting as They Mean to Go On 29:01

2M ago29:01

29:01

The 1769 expedition of the St Jean Baptiste gets underway! We talk about all the problems that came up pretty much immediately as they sailed down the eastern coast of India and we discuss how much the voyage cost. Which I know sounds boring but it's actually pretty interesting cause it cost waaaaay too much, but why? Check out the website and show…

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138 - Merchant, Sailor, Soldier, Captain 35:09

3M ago35:09

35:09

Today we cover the early life of the next European captain who would come to Aotearoa's shores, Jean Francois Marie de Surville. We also talk about how his ill fated expedition into the Pacific was conceived. Check out the website and shownotes! Become a Patron! Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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137 - Pacific Enlightening 33:51

3M ago33:51

33:51

Europeans don't return to Aotearoa for over 100 years after the expedition of Abel Tasman so today we will be covering the broad strokes of what Europe was up to that would lead them back to exploring the South Pacific. Check out the website and shownotes! Become a Patron! Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Mid-Winter Check In 6:44

4M ago6:44

6:44

Just a short update on what I've been up to behind the scenes, where we are going and a couple of episode recommendations that came out from other podcasts recently that relate to us! 80 Days Episode Pax Britannica Episode Check out the website and shownotes! Become a Patron! Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati…

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136 - Profitable Lands 31:19

4M ago31:19

31:19

Abel Tasman returns to Batavia after a 10 month expedition and his bosses give their final reports. How was Aotearoa's first European visitor to be remembered? Listen to find out! Check out the website and shownotes! Become a Patron! Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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135 - Back Into The Blue 25:21

5M ago25:21

25:21

Abel Tasman and his crew were successfully scared off by Ngāti Tūmatakōkiri at Mohua/Golden Bay after a brief skirmish. Today we will follow the Dutch as they make their way north along Aotearoa's coast before leaving our shores for the wider Pacific. Check out the website and shownotes! Become a Patron! Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.c…

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134 - I am the One Who Knocks 30:58

5M ago30:58

30:58

Abel Tasman has arrived in Mohua/Golden bay and the Māori of Taupo Point pā want to get the measure of these newcomers. It's time for the first meeting of Europe and Aotearoa. Check out the website and shownotes! Become a Patron! Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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133 - Knock Knock, It's Europe 23:41

6M ago23:41

23:41

For the last few episodes you would be forgiven for thinking this was the VOC Podcast. It's taken us a bit of time but we finally make it back to the part of the world that we are interested as we continue to follow Abel Tasman's 1642 expedition. Check out the website and shownotes! Become a Patron! Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr…

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132 - Old Land, New Land 31:38

6M ago31:38

31:38

Abel Tasman finally gets his expedition underway in 1642, heading into the South Pacific in search of gold and glory. We also discuss a bit about our sources too! Check out the website and shownotes! Become a Patron! Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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131 - Sailing Instructions 40:56

6M ago40:56

40:56

Today we discuss the instructions that Abel Tasman was given by the Batavian Council for his 1642 expedition. This included anything from what ships and supplies he would be given right through to how he should interact with indigenous peoples. This will help us understand Tasman's actions as well as give us a frame of reference for how the Council…

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130 - Shōgun 26:28

7M ago26:28

26:28

We continue Abel Tasman's story, this time in the lead up to his famous expedition in 1642, which sees him get caught up in the ongoing conflict between Europe and Japan. Check out the website and shownotes! Become a Patron! Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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129 - Chasing Geese 36:04

7M ago36:04

36:04

Having covered the background of the Dutch Empire and the VOC in the previous episode, today we will be looking at the early life and career of our main character for the next little while, Abel Tasman. We talk about how he came to be part of the Dutch East India Company and take a look at his first major voyage. Check out the website and shownotes…

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128 - What's a Europe? 35:56

8M ago35:56

35:56

It's a new year and this time we are beginning a new chapter in the story of Aotearoa! Today we talk about some people on the other side of the globe that call themselves Europeans and give a bit of backstory to what they were up to just before these Pacific islands were added to their maps. Check out the website and shownotes! Become a Patron! Buy…

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HANZ Season 2 Trailer 2:38

8M ago2:38

2:38

A new era of HANZ is dawning, the eyes of the world a turning eastward as the engines of empire grow hungry. Our adventure is just getting started. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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127.5 - Q+A 2023 39:28

8M ago39:28

39:28

To end our chapter on the pre-European period of Aotearoa's history I asked for your questions and you delivered! You guys sent in so many/I spoke too much that I had to split the episode into 5 parts. I messed up the audio a little bit in these episodes and it was gonna be a huge hassle to fix it so I've decided to leave it as is. It's not awful, …

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127.4 - Q+A 2023 30:03

9M ago30:03

30:03

To end our chapter on the pre-European period of Aotearoa's history I asked for your questions and you delivered! You guys sent in so many/I spoke too much that I had to split the episode into 5 parts. I messed up the audio a little bit in these episodes and it was gonna be a huge hassle to fix it so I've decided to leave it as is. It's not awful, …

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127.3 - Q+A 2023 1:01:08

9M ago1:01:08

1:01:08

To end our chapter on the pre-European period of Aotearoa's history I asked for your questions and you delivered! You guys sent in so many/I spoke too much that I had to split the episode into 5 parts. I messed up the audio a little bit in these episodes and it was gonna be a huge hassle to fix it so I've decided to leave it as is. It's not awful, …

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127.2 - Q+A 2023 45:12

10M ago45:12

45:12

To end our chapter on the pre-European period of Aotearoa's history I asked for your questions and you delivered! You guys sent in so many/I spoke too much that I had to split the episode into 5 parts. I messed up the audio a little bit in these episodes and it was gonna be a huge hassle to fix it so I've decided to leave it as is. It's not awful, …

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127.1 - Q+A 2023 46:59

10M ago46:59

46:59

To end our chapter on the pre-European period of Aotearoa's history I asked for your questions and you delivered! You guys sent in so many/I spoke too much that I had to split the episode into 5 parts. I messed up the audio a little bit in these episodes and it was gonna be a huge hassle to fix it so I've decided to leave it as is. It's not awful, …

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126 - Matau the Giant of Wakatipu 11:02

11M ago11:02

11:02

As is tradition at the end of a topic, here is a Māori legend! This one talks how Lake Wakatipu in the lower South Island got its distinctive shape, as well as a unique feature that you may not have known about! Check out the website and shownotes! Become a Patron! Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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125 - Peace In Our Time 44:16

11M ago44:16

44:16

We talk about what happens in the immediate aftermath of a battle and how peace was made in our final episode on the pre-European Māori era of Aotearoa's history. Check out the website and shownotes! Become a Patron! Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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124 - The Element of Surprise 28:06

12M ago28:06

28:06

We discuss how pā, fortified settlements, were captured during military campaigns, in particular how surprise and deception played a huge part in Māori warfare. Check out the website and shownotes! Become a Patron! Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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123 Part 1 - My Bird of the Century 2023 42:30

12M ago42:30

42:30

It's that time of year again! The Forest and Bird competition to see who is Aotearoa's Bird of the Year is back on! Every year I pick a native or endemic bird to talk about to teach you about some of the weird and wonderful birds we have. This year it is extra special because Forest and Bird turn 100 years old this year and to celebrate they have a…

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123 Part 2 - My Bird of the Century 2023 45:21

12M ago45:21

45:21

It's that time of year again! The Forest and Bird competition to see who is Aotearoa's Bird of the Year is back on! Every year I pick a native or endemic bird to talk about to teach you about some of the weird and wonderful birds we have. This year it is extra special because Forest and Bird turn 100 years old this year and to celebrate they have a…

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Request for Questions! 4:20

1y ago4:20

4:20

I'm going to be doing a Q+A episode at the end of the year to answer any burning questions you may have about any topics we have covered over the last five years! I want to be able to fill any gaps that you have been wondering about but to do a Q+A episode, I need your Qs! So please send me your questions to historyaotearoa@gmail.com. Thanks in adv…

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122 - The Field of Battle 32:38

1y ago32:38

32:38

Today we will continue on the journey to battle looking at the strategies Māori employed and how they engaged in battle. Become a Patron! Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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121 - Lighting the Beacons 35:16

1y ago35:16

35:16

We start to look at the process of how Māori went to war, firstly with how they prepared and then go on the journey with them as they gather allies and begin to march. Become a Patron! Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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120 - Te Rā with the Early Māori Textiles Team 58:01

1y ago58:01

58:01

A very exciting interview with the team that brought home the only known pre-European Māori sail from the British Muesum. We talk about not just Te Rā herself but also the process of talking to the British Museum and organising the exhibition along with the responses from the New Zealand public. You can see Te Rā in the Christchurch Art Gallery unt…

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119 - Waka Taua 56:39

1y ago56:39

56:39

The waka taua, war canoes, are one of the most enduring symbols of power and prestige from pre-European Aotearoa. Today is an extra long episode where we discuss their construction, symbolism and use! Click here to listen to the Whatshername Podcast discussing Te Puea Herangi! Become a Patron! Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy …

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118 - Fortress 26:42

1y ago26:42

26:42

We discuss a part of Māori warfare that was so important that when it arrived on the scene it forever changed the way Māori waged war, dominating the military and even physical landscape well into the 19th century. The pā, or fort. Become a Patron! Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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117 - It’s How You Use It 28:05

1y ago28:05

28:05

Following on from the previous episode, we discuss some more Māori weapons. We cover some for the rangatira, like tewhatewha, and some that were more for the common folk, including the most feared weapon of all. Become a Patron! Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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116 - It's Not About Size 33:28

1+ y ago33:28

33:28

Waging war is a bit hard with just fists so in this episode and the one following we talk about the weapons Māori used to fight. In this episode we discuss some iconic weapons including the patu and taiaha! This was recorded not long after episode 115 so I was still coming off a cold, apologies if I sound a bit gummed up still! Check out the websit…

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115 - The House of Tūmatauenga 36:34

1+ y ago36:34

36:34

The home stretch! Today we begin our final pre-European topic, Māori warfare. In this episode we discuss the reasons for war, from murder to migration as well as talking a bit about how Māori society was changing before Europe changed everything. I was a just coming off a cold when I recorded this so apologies if I sound a bit gummed up! Check out …

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114 - The Taniwha of Waikaremoana 10:14

1+ y ago10:14

10:14

A shorter episode today as I didn't have enough time this week for a full episode so I hope you enjoy this bite sized story from Tuhoe about Lake Waikaremoana in Te Urewera! Check out the website and shownotes! Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/historyaotearoa Buy some merch! https://teespring.com/stores/hanz-podcast Hosted on Acast. See aca…

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113 - Rongoā Māori with Donna Kerridge 1:12:16

1+ y ago1:12:16

1:12:16

This episode is a pretty special one! I am joined by Donna Kerridge, a rongoā Māori practitioner and advisor to ACC and the Ministry of Health, among other organisations, and is the founder of Ora New Zealand who "deliver organisational hauora Māori (Māori health perspectives) policy and advisory services, presentations and training programs. Donna…

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112 - Kahukura and the Fairy Fishermen 15:35

1+ y ago15:35

15:35

To fit with our recent episode on creatures from Māori folklore, here is a story involving the tūrehu, a type of fairy in Aotearoa! There might be a few more of these in the coming weeks involving not just fairies but ghosts and taniwha too! Check out the website and shownotes! Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/historyaotearoa Buy some merch…

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The Future of HANZ in 2023 10:03

1+ y ago10:03

10:03

As we hurtle towards the first major shift in the content of HANZ I thought this would be a good time to take stock of where we are and make some changes! Check out the website and shownotes! Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/historyaotearoa Buy some merch! https://teespring.com/stores/hanz-podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for …

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111 - Nature's Pharmacy 41:13

1+ y ago41:13

41:13

Today we have a one off special episode all about rongoā Māori, medicine! We discuss how spirituality was integrated into medical care, how medicine was applied and the plants they used! WARNING: The information contained in this episode is not medical advice. I am not responsible if you are injured by consuming a plant that you identified incorrec…

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110 - Terrifying Terrific Taniwha 22:58

1+ y ago22:58

22:58

Down here in Aotearoa it is the spooky season of autumn so here is a fun little episode all about ghosts, fairies, taniwha and all sorts of creatures from Māori folklore! Some we have seen before, others will be brand new but hopefully all are interesting! Check out the website and shownotes! Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/historyaotearoa…

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109 - Beyond the Veil 36:30

1+ y ago36:30

36:30

We venture into Rarohenga as discuss what happens when a person passes into the next life, how a community grieves and follow the soul on its final journey. This episode is a bit of a heavier one so take precautions to protect your wairua if needed. Check out the website and shownotes! Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/historyaotearoa Buy so…

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108 - Futurama 40:11

1+ y ago40:11

40:11

Today we will discuss more about the practicalities of religion, specifically karakia, divination, mākutu and magic. It's a lot of fun stuff around the more physical elements of relgion and magic that are sometimes less prevelant in the more dominant Abrahamic religions today! This episode was recorded live on twitch.tv/historyaotearoa Check out th…

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107 - Tapu Tohunga 24:57

1+ y ago24:57

24:57

We move away from talking darectly about the gods to discuss how tapu was navigated and talk a bit more about the people that helped do the navigating, the tohunga. Check out the website and shownotes! Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/historyaotearoa Buy some merch! https://teespring.com/stores/hanz-podcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon…

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106 - Generous Gods 36:01

1+ y ago36:01

36:01

We move down the tiers of gods to talk about some of the less powerful but more influential deities in daily life, as well as discussing how these atua were contacted. Side note: I mispronounce Tamaki Makaurau in this episode, my bad! Will rectify it next episode! Check out the website and shownotes! Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/history…

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105 - Lord on High 28:24

1+ y ago28:24

28:24

We have mentioned a couple of times over the last few episodes a Supreme God of the pantheon but haven't gone in depth into who this entity is. We change that this episode as we talk about exactly who this Supreme God is and what he's all about! Check out the website and shownotes! Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/historyaotearoa Buy some m…

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104 - War in Heaven 29:25

1+ y ago29:25

29:25

We follow on from the events of the separation of Rangi and Papa to look at the various godly wars that occurred between the Big Six as well as discussing more about what these multiple heavens are all about! Check out the website and shownotes! Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/historyaotearoa Buy some merch! https://teespring.com/stores/ha…

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103 - Tāne and the Bois 40:59

2y ago40:59

40:59

In this episode we start our discussion on Māori religion! I realise this may be a slightly contentious subjuct so the first half is giving some disclaimers and historical context and the second half is cracking into Māori creation story and the main atua therein. Check out the website and shownotes! Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/history…

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