History, stories, stuff like that
The first Emperor of China; the "Dragon King–" the man who unified China, inspired the Great Wall, and is guarded by 8,000 terracotta warriors. Episode 22
The history of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii. From the Greeks, to the Romans, to 2020... come learn about the city Mount Vesuvius decimated in 79 AD. Episode 21
The OG Michelin Guide– the seven wonders of the ancient world. Ancient Greece's best tourist sights: the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Temple of Artemis, the Statue of Zeus at Olympia, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the Colossus of Rhodes, and the Lighthouse of Alexandria. Episode 20
Ten of history's tallest buildings. From the Tower of Babel myth to the Great Pyramid of Giza to the Burj Khalifa. Episode 19
The Story of the Culper Spy Ring: the unknown group of Patriot spies who helped to win the American Revolutionary War. Episode 18
The history of the "People's House." The construction, the destruction, and the stories of the American landmark. Episode 17
In June 1962, three men escaped from Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary... or did they? Join me for another off-the-dome episode where I talk about the famous escape "The Rock." Also follow us on insta: @mrwoodshistory. Episode 16
The History of Niagara Falls Stunts: the falls, the stories, the stunts. Episode 15
The History of the Liberty Bell– the idea, the crack, the stories of the American icon. Episode 13
Join me as I freestyle an episode on the Depression Era gangster nicknamed "Public Enemy Number One:" John Dillinger.
From France to New York Harbour– the story of Lady Liberty. Episode 12
The origins, the story, the myths of Edward Teach– better known as Blackbeard. Episode 11
My Thesis Special: Dressing the Reich: The Fear and Elegance in Nazi Uniforms. Episode 10 Link to photos: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16Tz1MjnPP6kPktlX4B1UXD0A8-VQRFC6oOVQT0bBHeU/edit?usp=sharing
History's most epic camping trip– Lewis and Clark's expedition through the Louisiana Territory to the Pacific. Episode 9
The history of le Tour Eiffel– the people, the stories, the facts. Episode 8
The Amber Room Mystery– from construction to disappearance; the story, the beauty. Episode 7
The Curse of Tippecanoe, also called Tecumseh's Curse. The background, the curse, and its effects. Episode 6.
The first summiting of Mount Everest in 1953– the story, the characters, the mountain.
The history of the American Flag– the story, the versions, the myths from the colonies to 2020.
The 1903 Tour de France– the characters, the story, the history.
The sinking of the Titanic: the lead-up, sinking, and aftermath https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSGeskFzE0s
Episode 1. Operation Barbarossa– the Axis invasion of the Soviet Union in June 1941.
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