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What Ancient Egypt Junk Food Was Like
In this episode, we explore what junk food looked like in Ancient Egypt and the snacks people craved thousands of years ago. We break down the sweet …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
What Life Was Like in Judea During the Time of Jesus
In this episode, we explore what everyday life was like in Judea during the time of Jesus under Roman rule. We look at daily work, religious traditio…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Your Life as a Roman Gladiator
In this episode, we explore the harsh realities of gladiator life in ancient Rome, from forced enrollment and rigorous training to the constant threa…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Why It Sucked to Be a Medieval "Dentist"
In this episode, we explore the world of the medieval tooth-drawer, a skilled craftsperson managing dental pain without modern medicine. We learn abo…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Normal Behaviors That Were Signs of Mental Illness in Medieval Times
In this episode, we slowly explore how everyday behaviors like grief, introversion, vivid dreams, epilepsy, and mood swings were once misunderstood a…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Why You Wouldn't Last A Day in Ancient Egypt | History for Sleep
In this episode, we explore the stark reality of daily life in Ancient Egypt, contrasting the popular idealized image with the challenging, often har…
7 months ago
Atomic Bombs End Japan’s Resistance
In this episode, we explain how nuclear devastation broke Japan’s ability to continue fighting. We analyze why surrender became inevitable.
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8 months ago
How Wartime Secrecy Created the Atomic Bomb
In this episode, we explain how wartime secrecy allowed the atomic bomb to be built at record speed. In this episode, we break down the trade-offs be…
8 months ago
The Destruction of Manila 1945
In this episode, we break down how the battle unfolded and why it became so deadly. In this episode, we look at how urban combat magnified the damage…
8 months ago
What Happened in Hitler’s Bunker
In this episode, we answer what really happened during Hitler’s final days underground. In this episode, we separate myths from documented events.
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8 months ago