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Conversations: The Falklands War and power of storytelling w/ Sir Max Hastings
Join Peter as he speaks with the renowned journalist, author, and military historian Sir Max Hastings.
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Vidocq - the First Modern Detective
Francois Vidocq is often considered the first modern detective - even though he spent most of his life on the other side of the law.
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Shipping Kids Through USPS
Yep, you read the title of this episode correctly. There was actually a time in the United States, and not even that long ago, well 1913, when people…
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America First Movement
The America First movement was a major isolationist force in U.S. politics before World War II, combining anti-war sentiment, economic nationalism, a…
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Spanish Inquisition
The Spanish Inquisition was a powerful institution established in 1478 by Catholic Monarchs Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile, with th…
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Nazi Aktion T4 Project
In 1939, Adolf Hitler authorized the elimination of German citizens who were considered to be weak and led, and I quote, "a life unworthy of being li…
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Roger Sherman's Compromise
LIMITED SERIES 7 - Famous Americans You Never Knew Existed: Roger Sherman was the only person who signed all four documents from the American Revolut…
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TODAY IN CONTEXT: Pope Francis and a Conclave
TODAY IN CONTEXT: Today, we discuss the history and process of the Roman Catholic Church's Conclave. While we wish Pope Francis a healthy and speedy …
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Conversations: A Story of Britian's Forgotten Rogue Agent, w/ James Crossland
Peter speaks with Dr. James Crossland about his latest book, Rouge Agent, detailing the life and career of Robert Bruce Lockhart, including his plot …
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Flannan Lighthouse Mystery
In December of 1900, Donald MacArthur, Thomas Marshall, and James Ducat vanished from their post at the lighthouse on Flannan Island off the western …
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