Episode 1.0 – Introduction

“From the cry of a tiny insect, one can hear the sound of a vast world.” – Zhang Daye Tiny Insect is a history podcast about the creation of the modern world. It takes a global perspective to tell the story of the world between 1206 and 1914. From the beginning of one era of global catastrophe, to the beginning of another. This episode is an overview of what I want the show to be about.