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Killing Peter and Paul
In the summer of 64 AD, Rome burned, and Emperor Nero needed someone to blame.
As flames consumed the Eternal City, rumors swirled that the emperor …
8 months, 4 weeks ago
Ho Chi Minh Trail: Vietnam's Invisible Weapon
In this episode of History Shorts, we unravel the story of the Ho Chi Minh Trail, the vast, secretive logistics network that became the lifeline of N…
8 months, 4 weeks ago
The Fall of the Ottoman Empire
For more than six centuries, the Ottoman Empire stood at the crossroads of continents, ruling over vast territories, commanding powerful armies, and …
8 months, 4 weeks ago
Conversations: Preserving History at the National Museum of the U.S.A.F. w/ Meghan Anderson
In this episode, we're joined by Meghan Anderson, Manuscript Curator in the Research Division at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, …
9 months ago
Brutus: The Man Who Killed Caesar
History remembers him as a traitor, but Brutus believed he was saving the Republic.
In this episode of History Shorts, we trace the dramatic rise and…
9 months ago
Ullamaliztli: The Deadly Sport of Mesoamerica
Long before stadiums, scoreboards, or professional leagues, Mesoamerican civilizations played a game where sport, ritual, and the cosmos collided.
In…
9 months ago
The Castrated Angel Singers of Rome
For centuries, their voices were said to sound unearthly, pure, soaring, and unlike anything heard before or since.
In this episode of History Shorts…
9 months ago
Pulaski: The Father of American Cavalry
In this episode of History Shorts, we tell the dramatic, transatlantic story of the Polish nobleman who helped shape the American Revolution from the…
9 months ago
The Great Awakenings: When America Found Religion
At two pivotal moments in American history, waves of religious revival swept across the colonies and the young United States, reshaping faith, politi…
9 months ago
Did President Van Buren Invent How We Do Politics Today?
Nicknamed "The Little Magician," Martin Van Buren was one of the most skilled political operators in American history, and one of its most misunderst…
9 months ago