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The Fall of Ferdinand Magellan
Ferdinand Magellan's circumnavigation of the globe, which began in 1519 and ended in 1522, stands as one of the most significant achievements in the …
1 year, 10 months ago
BONUS Deep Dive: The Death of General Sikorski
Join Peter and his special guests, the authors of Sabotage!, Chris Wroblewski and Garth Barnard, as they discuss one of World War II's biggest myster…
1 year, 10 months ago
Just the Facts: Military History
HISTORY SHORTS' JUST THE FACTS: Military History
Join Peter as he shares some obscure historical military facts you can surprise your friends with at…
1 year, 10 months ago
Landmarks: Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal, one of the most iconic structures in the world, was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Co…
1 year, 10 months ago
Conversations: Writing about flawed historical characters is more fun, w/ Ben Macintyre
CONVERSATION SERIES: Ben Macintyre
Join Peter as he speaks with Mr. Ben Macintyre, a renowned historian and bestselling author of Operation Mincemeat…
1 year, 10 months ago
Battle of the Overpass
Among the inconsistencies in Henry Ford's legacy of creating an automobile empire and putting Americans on the road with his affordable Model T is th…
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Kidnapping the Pope
It was an incident that pitted two of the most powerful men in the medieval world of their time. Referred to as the "Outrage of Anagni," in 1303, Kin…
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Killing J.P. Morgan
Some would have said that before America entered the conflict in 1917, the United States, with its neutrality and isolationism, was immune to the tur…
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Marathon to Athens
For all of those Marathon runners out there who regularly survive the 26-mile run - did you ever wonder about the origins of the name and the seeming…
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Trivia: Ancient Landmarks
HISTORY SHORTS SUNDAY TRIVIA - Ancient Landmarks
Test yourself to see how many ancient landmarks you can recognize based on a brief description. And …
1 year, 10 months ago