Podcast Episodes

The Manhattan Project (Encore)

Episode 1980

During the Second World War, the United States embarked on one of the greatest science and engineering projects the world had ever seen. 

Over 125,000 people took part in the program, the vast majori…

Published on 23 hours ago

Operation Bernhard

Episode 1979

Wars can be fought in many different ways. Ultimately, they are resolved on the battlefield.

However, there are other ways to try to subdue an enemy. You can try to destroy their logistical support f…

Published on 1 day, 23 hours ago

A Brief History of Neckties

Episode 1978

One of the most ubiquitous items of clothing in formal and business attire is the necktie. 

Yet even a cursory check of paintings from several centuries ago shows that neckties have not been around f…

Published on 2 days, 23 hours ago

NASCAR

Episode 1977

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, better known as NASCAR, has become one of the most recognizable and uniquely American forms of motorsport. 

It emerged from the traditions of the r…

Published on 3 days, 23 hours ago

The History of Nintendo

Episode 1976

Nintendo is one of the most legendary video game companies in the world.

Many of you have probably owned a Nintendo system to play video games. If you are old enough, you might have even played some …

Published on 4 days, 23 hours ago

The Year 1975

Episode 1975

By 1975, the world had seen 25 years of radical change. The changes seen in the first half of the 20th century accelerated even faster. Empires ended, there were social and technical revolutions, new…

Published on 5 days, 23 hours ago

Questions and Answers: Volume 37

Episode 1974

In the north, things are getting colder, snow is starting to fall, and the days are getting shorter.
It is also the season for gift-giving. 

As I can’t personally give all of you a customized gift, I …

Published on 6 days, 23 hours ago

Panama

Episode 1973

Panama is best known as the location of the Panama Canal, the waterway that revolutionized international sea transportation.

However, there is a lot more to the country. Its history is unlike any oth…

Published on 1 week ago

Italian vs German Fascism

Episode 1972

Fascism is one of the most notorious political ideologies that shaped the 20th century.

Fascism is typically only thought of in tandem with Nazi Germany, but it wasn’t the only country that adhered t…

Published on 1 week, 1 day ago

The Desecration of St. Denis (Encore)

Episode 1971

The French Revolution was one of the most significant events in history. 

It wasn’t just a political revolution where one government replaced another. It was also a social revolution where the revolu…

Published on 1 week, 2 days ago