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The American Legal History Podcast

Timothy J. Innes

This podcast will trace the history and evolution of American law from its most ancient roots, through the birth of the common law in medieval England, early colonial and revolutionary American, through the early days of the supreme court, the civil war, through the tumultuous twentieth century and on to the present day. Although legal theory and philosophy will be discussed this is a not a podcast on jurisprudence. The entire podcast will have about 60 installments, each one about thirty minutes in length.

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05/23/20 • 35 min

In this episode we will explore the motivations for the founding of colonies in British North America; how their corporate charters served as a template for the organization of their governments; the highly coercive legal system initiated in Jamestown to control the immigrants; the Massachusetts Bay Colony, its founding, leaders, religious beliefs, and governmental structure; a big-picture view of the court structure, and organization throughout the colonies; social services and business regulation throughout the colonies; and the Protestant Ethic and its impact on subsequent American legal history.
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05/23/20 • 35 min

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04/04/20 • 34 min

In Episode Six, Part II, on the birth of the Common Law in Medieval England, we will discuss the origins, legal significance, and enduring legacy of "Magna Charta." In addition, we will examine the abolition of the "ordeals" as the principle method of determining the guilt or innocence of those accused of major crimes, the effect on legal procedure, and the changing role of the jury in wake of their abolition. We will also look at civil justice, and the birth, growth, proliferation, and importance of the "writ system."
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04/04/20 • 34 min

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03/02/20 • 33 min

In the first of two episodes we will explore the origins and growth of the common law in Medieval England. First, we will attempt the difficult task of defining the common law; then we will take a big picture view of English society in the 10th and 11th century, the feudal system and its influence on the common law. Next, we will look at the revolutionary judicial reforms of King Henry II in terms of criminal law and procedure. Lastly, we will see how a series of important laws paved the way for the introduction of the jury and writ system.
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03/02/20 • 33 min

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In episode four we will examine the extraordinary story of the creation of the Corpus Juris Civilis at the direction of the emperor Justinian I in the sixth century. This work was and is the foundational template for all civil law countries today. I will also discuss the lose and rediscovery in Western Europe and the birth of the university. Finally, you will learn about the merger of Roman law, canon law, and feudal law to form a common legal culture the ius commune across continental Europe.
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02/06/20 • 29 min

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In episode three we will examine the unwritten Spartan legal code, so coercive that one historian has described it as a "human molding" system, We will also look at the creation and enduring legacy of Rome's first written code of laws, the Twelve Tables, Last, we will examine the origins and practice of law in Classical Athens and Republican Rome.
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01/02/20 • 31 min

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In this episode we will begin with a note on how we measure time. Then we will look at the Laws of the Bible and the Mitzvot. The Greek contribution to the development of the law through an examination of their law codes, philosophy, and theater.
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11/27/19 • 31 min

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In Episode One you will learn about the science of human equality; the ancient roots of the law and the steps in its evolution; the Code of Hammurabi and the astonishing sophistication of the Mesopotamian legal system.
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11/15/19 • 25 min

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Episode Nine: Amerindians and the Law, Part I

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07/26/20 • 25 min

In episode nine we will explore the fascinating but often neglected topic of the influence of Amerindians on the law. We will discuss why the English gained supremacy along the North American coast at the expense of other European powers; how "virgin soil epidemics" devastated indigenous peoples throughout the New World; the starkly different world views concerning the possession of land and concepts of ownership; the Amerindian method of dispute resolution and finally the sad legacy of early military conflicts between the new comers and native peoples.
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07/26/20 • 25 min

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Introduction: The American Legal History Podcast

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11/11/19 • 5 min

This podcast will trace the history and evolution of American Law from its most ancient roots, through the birth of the Common Law in medieval England, the early colonial and revolutionary era, through the early days of the Supreme Court, the Civil War years, the tumultuous twentieth century, and on to the present day. Although legal theory and philosophy will be discussed it is not a podcast on jurisprudence. The entire podcast should have about 60 installments, with each episode approximately 30 minutes in length.
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11/11/19 • 5 min

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06/20/20 • 30 min

In episode eight we will continue our examination of the law in early Colonial America. First, we will examine the trial and banishment from the Massachusetts Bay Colony of Anne Hutchinson in 1637. Next, we will discuss one of the strangest episodes in American legal history, the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. Last, we will take on the codification of law in the 17th century, with a particular emphasis on the 1648 Laws and Liberties of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
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06/20/20 • 30 min

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How many episodes does The American Legal History Podcast have?

The American Legal History Podcast currently has 25 episodes available.

What topics does The American Legal History Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Constitution, History, Law and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on The American Legal History Podcast?

The episode title 'Episode Seven: Law in Early Colonial America, Part I' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The American Legal History Podcast?

The average episode length on The American Legal History Podcast is 34 minutes.

How often are episodes of The American Legal History Podcast released?

Episodes of The American Legal History Podcast are typically released every 53 days, 21 hours.

When was the first episode of The American Legal History Podcast?

The first episode of The American Legal History Podcast was released on Nov 11, 2019.

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