This is Not a History Lecture

Historic houses are one of many types of museums that exist within our communities. Today Kat is going to talk about the origins, some of the benefits, and the drawbacks of old houses!Let's Chat! Bluesky: TINAHLPodcastEmail: thisisnotahistorylecture@gmail.com

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Kaleigh takes on another museum topic for today's minisode, delving into the skeletons that made people believe in giants, claims that the Smithsonian destroyed artifacts, and what all of these things mean for museums in our modern context.Let's Chat! Bluesky: TINAHLPodcastEmail: thisisnotahistorylecture@gmail.com

This episode is dedicated to conspiracies, and the possible truths behind them! Kat and Kal have both selected theories from history.... and they're ready to discuss how those events were steeped in suspicion, even when they first happened! So least to say, this episode is definitely NOT a history lecture!Let's Chat! Bluesky: TINAHLPodcastEmail: thisisnotahistorylecture@gmail.com

Museums, their artifacts, and how the two of those entities interact... these are huge factors in how the world sees an object, and the importance it is given. The Mona Lisa is a piece of art with a fascinating journey, so stick around while Kat breaks down its rise in popularity! Let's Chat! Bluesky: TINAHLPodcastEmail: thisisnotahistorylecture@gmail.com

Join us as we talk about the topical Cadaver Synod and the Satsuma Rebellion!Let's Chat! Bluesky: TINAHLPodcastEmail: thisisnotahistorylecture@gmail.com

Welcome back to another Minisode! Today Kat takes a brief (but important look at UNESCO World Heritage Sites, what they mean for the world, and the importance of preserving cultural heritage.Let's Chat! Bluesky: TINAHLPodcastEmail: thisisnotahistorylecture@gmail.com

Join us in a little historical escapism and hear about the inspiring life of Wilma Mankiller from Kat and the infamously dangerous (mostly to one group of people) poison, Aqua Tofana, from Kaleigh!Let's Chat! (working on a Twitter alternative)Email: thisisnotahistorylecture@gmail.comRemember to rate us wherever you can!

It's Native American Heritage Month! To celebrate we are highlighting some amazing parts of Indigenous American history. Kat finalllyyy tells us the awe-inspiring story of the Navajo Code Talkers, then Kaleigh shares the story of Woman Chief.Let's Chat! (working on a Twitter alternative)Email: thisisnotahistorylecture@gmail.comRemember to rate us wherever you can!

Grab some candy and turn on that halloween ambient sound CD because we have an awesome Halloween episode for y'all! Kat gets us started with shining a light on something that doesn't get nearly as much attention as it's counterpart - the Werewolf Trials in Europe! Kaleigh then holds our hand through the spooky history of Haunted House attractions!Let's Chat! (working on a Twitter alternative)Email: thisisnotahistorylecture@gmail.com

It's a theme episode! For this one, we decided that we would pick a topic from our respective histories of interest, so, of course we've got a wild episode for y'all. Kat starts us off with the history of the Circassian Genocide and then Kaleigh leaves us in better spirits with a look at Harris's List of Covent Garden Ladies.Let's Chat! (working on a Twitter alternative)Email: thisisnotahistorylecture@gmail.comRemember to rate us wherever you can!

It's Hispanic Heritage Month! Join us for a riveting history of the Aztec Calendar from Kat and the thrilling tale of the Pastry War from Kaleigh!Let's Chat! (working on a Twitter alternative)Email: thisisnotahistorylecture@gmail.comRemember to rate us wherever you can!

Once again, we're talking about some radically different people for episode 188. Kat will be covering the notorious pirate Grace O'Malley, and Kaleigh is talking about the great American legend... Johnny Appleseed!Let's Chat! Twitter: @TINAHLpodcastEmail: thisisnotahistorylecture@gmail.comRemember to rate us wherever you can!

Honestly, episode 187 isn't what it seems! Kat is talking about the casket girls (not the vampires they're rumored to be) and Kaleigh is talking about luddites (the textile workers from the industrial revolutions, not the term for people who dislike technology)!Let's Chat! Twitter: @TINAHLpodcastEmail: thisisnotahistorylecture@gmail.comRemember to rate us wherever you can!

How old is it, really? Our theme for this episode is things that are older than we think! Kat will be discussing the legend and origin of the Minotaur, and Kaleigh will take a bite out of the history of chewing gum!Let's Chat! Twitter: @TINAHLpodcastEmail: thisisnotahistorylecture@gmail.comRemember to rate us wherever you can!