Podcast Episodes

Tea

Tea's story begins in ancient China, where it is said to have been discovered around 2737 BCE by Emperor Shen Nong, a legendary figure known as the "…

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Hitler's Favorite Commando

Otto Skorzeny had a personal relationship and access to Adolf Hitler, who once credited him with "saving the Third Reich." American President Dwight …

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Captain James J. T. Waddell's Mission

This is the first episode of the 7th Limited Series, Famous Americans You Never Knew Existed. Captain James Iredell Waddell was a Confederate naval o…

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Conversations: One history podcaster to another, w/ Gary Arndt

CONVERSATION SERIES: Gary Arndt

Peter speaks with Gary Arndt, an award-winning travel photographer and the Everything Everywhere Daily Podcast host.

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States Named After Individuals

You may know some states named after real people - but do you remember the "who" and the "why"?

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BONUS Deep Dive: Department of Education - A History

Welcome to a new recurring series called TODAY IN CONTEXT, where historical topics will be geared toward what is happening in the news.

With the com…

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Disappearance of Agatha Christie

On the evening of December 3, 1926, Agatha Christie, already a successful mystery writer, left her home in Berkshire. She abandoned her car on the ed…

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Food Riots in History

Throughout history, food shortages, skyrocketing prices, and widespread hunger have often triggered unrest. Food riots have played pivotal roles in s…

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Princes in the Tower

The story of the Princes in the Tower—Edward V and his younger brother, Richard of Shrewsbury, Duke of York—is one of the most enduring mysteries in …

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Vintage News: Death of Jayne Mansfield

This week's story deals with the tragic accident that took the life of one of Hollywood's biggest stars of the 1960s, Miss Jayne Mansfield. Today's a…

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