Podcast Episodes

What If: A Lindbergh Presidency

There was a darker side to American hero Charles Lindbergh—one that, had he cashed in on his fame in 1940 and run for the presidency, would have undo…

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Conversations: Destroying the Nazi Atomic Bomb Program, w/ Neal Bascomb

Neal Bascomb is an acclaimed journalist, author, and historian who is known for his ability to transform complex historical events into captivating n…

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Real Indiana Jones

Indiana Jones has roamed the globe battling Nazis while digging up deserts and saving religious artifacts while managing to land the beautiful girl a…

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Naming America

Sure, it would likely have made more sense to name the two continents Columbia after Christopher Columbus, or for the Native Americans who had been h…

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Nostradamus

Nostradamus was a sixteenth-century French astrologer, physician, and reputed seer best known for his book Les Propheties, or the Prophecies, a colle…

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Killing the Red Baron

Forever known as Snoopy's arch nemesis, the Red Baron, or Manfred von Richthofen was renowned for his exceptional skills in aerial combat. But did yo…

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Trivia: Ancient History

So, how much do you know about Ancient History? You may surprise yourself.

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What If: Cuban Missile Crisis

When American U-2 spy planes captured aerial photographs of the missile sites in Cuba, the world held its breath as two superpowers engaged in tense …

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Conversations: How Narrative History Brings the Past to Life, w/ Jeff Shaara

The New York Times Bestselling author Jeff Shaara is a literary giant whose historical novels have brought history to life for millions of people ove…

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The Curse of the Hope Diamond

The diamond industry has thrived for centuries with the shiny rocks acting as status symbols for those who can afford them. But, there is one famous …

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