Why Europe Changed the World

Why did the Industrial Revolution happen first in Europe—and what role did Christianity, scepticism, and the Western tradition play in shaping the modern world?⁠ ⁠ In this conversation, classicist James Kierstead explores the immense influence of the Greek, Roman, Jewish, and Christian synthesis on global history, while also weighing it against other major traditions such as Confucianism.⁠ ⁠ 🔗 Learn more at the link in bio.⁠ ⁠ #history #westerncivilization #industrialrevolution #christianity #civilization #ancienthistory #philosophy #culture #europeanhistory #worldhistory #historian #geopolitics #historyfacts #politics #society #ideas #civilisation #intellectualhistory #modernity #culturalhistory⁠