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When the Coffeehouse Became the Most Dangerous Room in Europe
In 1675, King Charles II of England declared war on an unlikely enemy: the coffeehouse. These weren't taverns or gambling halls—they were places wher…
3 months, 1 week ago
THE HISTORIANS #2 - How "Wild" was the Wild West? I Paul Andrew Hutton & Mark Lee Gardner
Welcome back to THE HISTORIANS — the series here on History Shorts where I sit down with two leading historians for an unscripted conversation about…
3 months, 1 week ago
Clara Barton's Missing Soldiers Office
When the American Civil War ended, the fighting was over—but for thousands of families, the agony had only just begun. Sons, husbands, and brothers h…
3 months, 1 week ago
When Teachers Waged War Against Calculators
In the 1970s, a tiny electronic device sparked one of the most unexpected battles in education. It wasn't over politics, funding, or curriculum. It w…
3 months, 1 week ago
The Dark WWII History of Paris's Hotel Lutetia, w/ Jane Rogoyska
I'm delighted to be joined by acclaimed historian and author Jane Rogoyska.
In her powerful new book, Hotel Exile: Paris in the Shadow of War, Jane t…
3 months, 1 week ago
The Resolute Desk's Ghost Ship Past
One of the most famous pieces of furniture in the world wasn't built for a president. It was built from the timbers of a ship that refused to die.
In…
3 months, 1 week ago
Poinsettismo: The Christmas Flower's Forgotten Diplomatic Disaster
Every December, millions of bright red poinsettias decorate homes, churches, and holiday tables around the world. Few people realize that the beloved…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Marcus Garvey's Fleet of Dreams
In the years after World War I, millions of people of African descent dreamed of a future free from colonialism, discrimination, and racial oppressio…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
The Last Stands of Custer, Crazy Horse, & Sitting Bull, w/ Tom Clavin
In this timely episode, we sit down with #1 New York Times bestselling author Tom Clavin to discuss his gripping new book Vengeance: The Last Stands …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Merrill's Marauders
Hollywood remembers Merrill's Marauders as fearless jungle fighters. The reality was far harsher.
In this episode of History Shorts, we follow the el…
3 months, 2 weeks ago