Episode – 1826 : Madame la Guillotine Podcat Transcript The Guillotine has become infamous for being a symbol of the French Revolution and the Reign of Terror. It has been […]
Episode – 1823 : Michigan vs Ohio
Episode – 1823 : Michigan vs Ohio Podcast Transcript Michigan and Ohio are two states renowned for their intense rivalry. When you think of the rivalry between the two states, […]
Episode – 1816 : The Republic of Ghana
Episode – 1816 : The Republic of Ghana Podcast Transcript Located in the heart of West Africa is the nation of Ghana. Ghana is a medium-sized country in terms of […]
Episode – 1804 : Frederick Douglass
Episode – 1804 : Frederick Douglass Podcast Transcript In 1818, the man who would go on to become one of the greatest leaders in the cause against American slavery was […]
Episode – 1794 : Catherine the Great
Episode – 1794 : Catherine the Great Podcast Transcript Catherine the Great was one of the most influential rulers in Russian history, transforming the Russian Empire into a major European […]
Episode – 1785 : A History of Memorial Day (Redux)
Episode – 1785 : A History of Memorial Day (Redux) Podcast Transcript Every year, on the last Monday in May, the United States honors its war dead. It is often […]
Episode – 1778 : Emperor Diocletian
Episode – 1778 : Emperor Diocletian Podcast Transcript In the middle of the Third Century, things were looking really bad for the Roman Empire. This period was marked by civil […]
Episode – 1773 : Alcatraz
Episode – 1773 : Alcatraz Podcast Transcript Located in the middle of San Francisco Bay is one of the Bay Area’s most iconic landmarks: Alcatraz. It is one of the […]
Episode – 1768 : The Third Amendment
Episode – 1768 : The Third Amendment Podcast Transcript The Bill of Rights to the United States Constitution holds some of the most treasured rights held by Americans. This includes […]
Episode – 1763 : A Brief History of Australia
Episode – 1763 : A Brief History of Australia Podcast Transcript Australia is a unique country. By area, it’s huge. By population, however, it is dwarfed by smaller countries such […]
Episode – 1739 : The Greatest Nobel Prize Snubs
Episode – 1739 : The Greatest Nobel Prize Snubs Podcast Transcript As of the recording of this episode, 1,012 people have been awarded Nobel Prizes across every category. This episode […]
Episode – 1703 : The Underground Railroad
Episode – 1703 : The Underground Railroad Podcast Transcript Before the US Civil War, a group of abolitionists didn’t just sit around passively to wait for the end of slavery […]
Episode – 1702 : Timor-Leste (East Timor)
Episode – 1702 : Timor-Leste (East Timor) Podcast Transcript Located in the Indonesian Archipelago, it is one of the newest countries in the world, Timor-Leste, or, as it’s sometimes known […]
Episode – 1684 : The Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre
Episode – 1684 : The Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre Podcast Transcript On the morning of February 14, 1929, a horrific crime took place on the north side of Chicago. Seven […]
Episode – 1673 : The Origins and History of the Abolitionist Movement
Episode – 1673 : The Origins and History of the Abolitionist Movement Podcast Transcript The most significant event in American history was undoubtedly the Civil War. The Civil War was, […]
Episode – 1670 : Mafia Royalty: The Five Families and Their Influence on New York
Episode – 1670 : Mafia Royalty: The Five Families and Their Influence on New York Podcast Transcript Organized crime wasn’t always so organized. In the early 20th century, in New […]
Episode – 1631 : The Plum Pudding Riots and the Puritan War on Christmas
Episode – 1631 : The Plum Pudding Riots and the Puritan War on Christmas Podcast Transcript Christmas is the time of year for getting together with loved ones, celebrating, and […]
Episode – 1621 : Women’s Suffrage
Episode – 1621 : Women’s Suffrage Podcast Transcript The earliest forms of democracy go back over 2000 years to Ancient Greece. While this early system did have voting, not everyone […]
Episode – 1620 : Prisoners of War and the Geneva Conventions
Episode – 1620 : Prisoners of War and the Geneva Conventions Podcast Transcript If you ever watch a war movie, you might see a scene where a prisoner of war […]
Episode – 1598 : California
Episode – 1598 : California Podcast Transcript California isn’t just another US state. It is the most populous state in the union, and it has an economy which, if it […]