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	Podcast:		Condensed Histories
	Episode:		The History and Impact of Civilization: Exploring Sid Meier's Franchise
	Category:		Society & Culture
	Duration:		00:43:35
	Publish Date:		2025-02-20 05:00:00
	Description:		In this episode of Condensed Histories, Jem delves into the history and cultural impact of the beloved video game series Sid Meier's Civilization. He discusses the evolution of the game from its inception in 1991 to the latest installment, Civilization VI, and the anticipated Civilization VII. He explores gameplay mechanics, strategies, and the educational value of the series, highlighting how it brings world history to life by allowing players to lead various civilizations from antiquity to modern times. The episode also covers real historical interactions between differing civilizations, with in-depth analyses of Japan's Meiji Restoration and Hernán Cortés' conquest of the Aztec Empire. 00:00 Introduction to Condensed Histories 01:03 Greg the Editor's Excitement 01:55 The Evolution of Civilization Games 03:24 Gameplay Mechanics and Strategies 07:12 Cultural and Technological Impact 20:42 Historical Examples of Civilization Clashes 21:27 The Opening of Japan 26:51 Cortés and the Fall of the Aztec Empire 36:44 Reflections on Civilization's Educational Value 39:39 Civilization VII and Final Thoughts 43:10 Closing Remarks and Call to Action Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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