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A Storm of Decay: The Salem Witch Trials and the Death of Authority
It might seem a bit gauche to discuss the Salem witchcraft crisis for Halloween, but here it is: the story of the real damage done by the infamous Salem witch trials beyond the deaths of about two do…
Published on 1 week, 3 days ago
The Uncomfortable Truth About Rhetoric to Violence
In the chaotic month that was September 2025, much has been said about the role of rhetoric and violence in the United States; namely how the former causes the latter, or at least how the former and …
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
A Violent Yet Flammable World (w/ Kristaps Andrejsons & Daniele Bolelli)
In light of the recent killing of conservative pundit Charlie Kirk and the realization among many that the United States is facing a stark rise in the possibility of greater political violence than a…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
The Protestant World and Christ's Chinese Brother (w/ Daniele Bolelli)
Hey all, it’s great to be back with all of you. Especially for this special conversation that has been well overdue, especially on the History Impossible feed. I was thrilled to be able to host my fr…
Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago
A New Great Awakening May Be Nigh
After a slight delay, History Impossible is back with the newest installment of audio adaptations of previous writing and historical scholarship that I’ve done in the past several years or so. In thi…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
Civilization, Moral Masochism, and Wonders of the Visible World (w/ Brendan O'Neill)
Hello everybody. We have another amazing conversation for you fine people to enjoy, this time a little spicier as far as controversial subjects go. To further expand upon my thoughts on the imperiali…
Published on 4 months ago
The Unreality of Realism (w/ Zack Twamley of When Diplomacy Fails)
In this newest conversation on History Impossible, I was super-happy to be joined by fellow historical podcaster Zack Twamley, host of the excellent and long-running podcast, When Diplomacy Fails. Za…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago
The Butler Boomerang: How American Empire Stopped American Fascism
Hello again everyone. We have a new, special episode of History Impossible for all of you in which we examine a less-known moment of American imperialism, as well as the downstream effects it seemed …
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
A Velvet Jihad
Please note: This episode was made before I learned about the influence of Qatar in various parts of the United States (including, apparently, the Oval Office for the mere price of a plane), but hone…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
Trump 2.0: Making America Progressive Again
The question of who President Donald Trump resembled in history is one that has become almost a cliche, mostly thanks to its ideological Rorschach quality, especially during his first term and in the…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago