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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 …
1 year, 8 months ago
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…
1 year, 8 months ago
Michelangelo Paints the Sistine Chapel
Many of us have seen - well at least pictures or a few selected details from - Michelangelo's lofty Renaissance masterpiece. Yet, what somehow escape…
1 year, 8 months ago
Conversations: How "Wild" was the Wild West? w/ Tom Clavin
Join Peter as he speaks with the multiple New York Times Bestselling author Tom Clavin about his path to becoming a writer, history as a whole, and h…
1 year, 9 months ago
Ninjas
Ninjas, or shinobi, have captured the imagination of people worldwide with their reputation for stealth, espionage, and martial prowess. These covert…
1 year, 9 months ago
Mesopotamia - The First Civilization
Mesopotamia may technically not have been the world's first society and civilization, but based on all available evidence, it is, at the very least, …
1 year, 9 months ago
North Korea's Three Generations Rule
The "Three Generations of Punishment" rule in North Korea is one of the most infamous aspects of its penal system. This policy reflects the regime's …
1 year, 9 months ago
War of the Roses
The War of the Roses was a complex and bloody struggle fought between 1455 and 1487 for the English throne between two rival branches of the House of…
1 year, 9 months ago
BONUS Deep Dive: WWI and Military Service Tribunals
Join Peter for a conversation about the British Military Service Tribunals and World War I as a whole with the host of the successful WW2 Podcast, An…
1 year, 9 months ago
Akwesasne: A Nation Among Nations
Akwesasne is a town and a nation where a simple visit will make you cross the U.S. and Canada border multiple times without ever realizing it. This M…
1 year, 9 months ago