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Frenemies: France & the USA, a History
Episode 286
Since their respective revolutions, the USA and France have been intrinsically linked. But what have the highest points in their relationship been? A…
1 year ago
Ronald Reagan: The Hollywood President
Episode 285
Think what you like about him, Ronald Reagan was a big hitter and his presidency changed America. This ex-Hollywood actor's eight years in office set…
1 year ago
Frenemies: Mexico & the USA, a History
Episode 284
With almost 2,000 miles of shared border, the United States and Mexico have a long history of cooperation and conflict. From territory and trade, to …
1 year ago
Battle of Shiloh
Episode 283
The staggering casualties of the Battle of Shiloh shocked both the North and South, marking a turning point in public perception of the Civil War's l…
1 year, 1 month ago
Heaven's Gate: The UFO Cult
Episode 282
What did the appearance of a comet in 1997 have to do with a tragic event in San Diego? Was Heaven's Gate a cult? And how does it compare to the othe…
1 year, 1 month ago
Gerald Ford: The Unelected President
Episode 281
Gerald Ford is the only person to serve as president without being elected to either the presidency or the vice presidency. He was handed a poisoned …
1 year, 1 month ago
The Manson Family: Cult Murder in Hollywood
Episode 280
In the summer of 1969, Hollywood was shaken by a set of brutal murders. Their perpetrators? The infamous Charles Manson and his 'family'.
In this epis…
1 year, 1 month ago
How to Survive the Desert: Cities of the Southwest
Episode 279
How did cities grow in America's largest and hottest desert? How did the rivers of the South West shape its history? Don is joined by Kyle Paoletta, …
1 year, 1 month ago
Jonestown: The Death of a Cult
Episode 278
Did you ever wonder where the phrase 'drink the Kool-Aid' came from? In this second episode about the Peoples Temple, we rejoin them in Jonestown, Gu…
1 year, 1 month ago
1945: America & Victory in Europe
Episode 277
May 8th saw the final surrender of Nazi Germany, marking the end of the Second World War in Europe. Eighty years on, we're taking a look at the final…
1 year, 1 month ago