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Rasputin's Autopsy Secrets
When it comes to Grigori Rasputin's mystique, most of it stems from a combination of his enigmatic personality, extraordinary rise to influence, and …
1 year, 3 months ago
Conversations: Poland's Place in World History, w/ Norman Davies
CONVERSATION SERIES: Dr. Norman Davies
Peter speaks with Dr. Norman Davies, a renowned historian known for extensive research on Polish and European …
1 year, 3 months ago
Killing Dillinger
The story of John Dillinger, one of the most notorious criminals of the Great Depression, is a tale of audacious bank heists, high-profile escapes, a…
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The $36 Million Dollar Scam
It is now common knowledge that the great Robber Barrons of the Gilded Age cheated the public - also likely the reason why they became known by that …
1 year, 3 months ago
Pope's Line Across the World
Once the new world was discovered by Europeans in 1492, so began the clamoring for land and colonization rights between the two biggest maritime powe…
1 year, 3 months ago
The Fall of Boss Tweed
William "Boss" Tweed, one of the most infamous political figures in American history, was the leader of Tammany Hall, the Democratic political machin…
1 year, 3 months ago
Trivia: Candy
SUNDAY TRIVIA: Candy
Let's see if you can guess the candy based on its origins story.
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Brazilian Expeditionary Force of WWII
Brazil's failure to send troops to fight during the First World War led to an ongoing joke: A snake will smoke a pipe before Brazil goes to war. But …
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Landmarks: Washington Monument
The Washington Monument's history is marked by dedication, delays, and a remarkable transformation into one of America's enduring symbols of unity an…
1 year, 3 months ago
Conversations: How Rome's Roads Shaped History, w/ Catherine Fletcher
CONVERSATION SERIES: Dr. Catherine Fletcher
Peter speaks with Dr. Fletcher, the renowned Renaissance and Early Modern European History historian, abo…
1 year, 3 months ago