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Empire: World History

356. Liberator of Latin America: Descent Into Tyranny (Part 3)

Empire: World History

Goalhanger

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4.55.4K Ratings

🗓️ 4 May 2026

⏱️ 43 minutes

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Summary

How did a treacherous trek across the freezing Andes lead to the creation of Gran Colombia? Why did Irish, British and Bengali mercenaries travel across the world to join his fight against the Spanish? How did exile to Haiti change Simón Bolívar’s views on slavery? Get the entire Simón Bolívar miniseries early and ad-free by joining the Empire Club at empirepoduk.com  In Episode 3 of our series, William and Anita discuss Simón Bolívar’s legendary military victories, the forgotten combat roles of women in the revolution, and his gradual shift towards autocratic rule. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com. Email: empire@goalhanger.com Instagram: @empirepoduk Blue Sky: @empirepoduk X: @empirepoduk Assistant Producers: Alfie Rowe and Imogen Marriott Social Producer: Charlie Johnson Editor: Vasco Andrade Producer: Anouska Lewis Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:56.0

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1:01.0

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Price and participation may vary. Hello and welcome to Empire with me, Anita Arnand.

1:23.0

And me, William Durampal.

1:24.8

Now, Willie, last time you should remind people where we were, because Simon Bolivar's

1:29.3

story, it's true to say, it's complicated.

1:32.5

Now, in the first episode, I think you were slightly concerned that we were, you know,

1:36.9

sort of fan girling maybe over, over here.

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