When COVID hit two Social Studies took to the internet. We answer student/listener questions, talk about current events and anything else we find interesting.
We look at where tacos originate and how they have changed over the years.
We look at why TikTok is being targetted and what does it mean for you!
We look at the genesis of a new language that grew out of a revolution in Nicaragua.
We look at the brief history of Olympic medals awarded for sports inspired art.
We look at the service of animals in warfare. Largely inspired by Mr. Turner visit to Hyde Park in London this winter.
We look into the mysterious origins of axolotls and their popularity. Where do they come from? What secrets do they hold for modern medicine?
We look at the NFL 1925 season and how the Pottsville Maroons were not awarded the championship...
We look at when Boston's North End was caught under a flood of molasses. A real sticky situation!
We look at the unfortunate fate of the largest freighter to sail on Lake Superior. Gordon Lightfoot was moved to write a haunting folk ballad about the events of November 10th 1975.
We look at interesting proposals that Representatives and Senators thought should be amendments but never crossed the finish line. They aren't alive, they aren't dead... They are zombies.
We look at a threat to the America ecosystem and wildlife. A desire for more pork has potentially devastating impact on the continent.
We give you a break down of one of the supreme court cases that will be ruled on this summer. Is it within the executive branches power to forgive college debt?
We look at the history of the Greenwood district of Tulsa and the violence that was done to that community in 1921.
We look at where we think Wakanda would be if it were a real nation in Africa!
We look at what happened that fateful day in a Georgian forest when a black bear happened upon some misplaced cocaine. The truth that inspired the upcoming film.
We talk about one of the craziest stories we have ever found. A man decides to deliver beers to his buddies while they are in an active warzone!
We look at problems with the transfer portal, NIL deals and conference realignment.
Find out what Boxing Day is! Why is there a holiday right after Christmas?
Learn about how Australia struggles to control an invading horde of flightless birds.
How did a hungry barnyard animal almost cause a shooting war between two nations?
We explore how a disagreement over the cost of a damaged pastry shop led to a war between a young Mexican nation and France.
We look at a landmark decision 55 years ago this month that redefined marriage in the United States.
We look at the European explorers who ventured to the American continents before Columbus by 400 years.Â
Where do bananas come from? Are bananas in danger? Listen and find out.
We look at some large demominations of US currency that many people didn't know are real.
We look at where unicorns come from and what they symbolize.
We look at the overlooked occupation of the Aleutians during WWII.
We look at the origin of St. Patrick's Day and some of the imagery around it.
We look at the history of a small town in Oregon that was created by a cult.
We look at the war in Ukraine and try to help you understand what is happening there.
In 1908, a terrible explosion rocked the rural Siberian area near the Tunguska River. We look at the possible causes of this devastating event.
We look at the histtory of Black Friday and the trend of where we see it going.
Was Genghis Khan really the scourge of the Earth? We look at the positive and negative impacts of Genghis Khan.
We look at the origin of the name of this inlet between Jacksonville and St. Augustine Florida.
We look at our favorite titles from various gaming platforms!
G-league ESPN predictions on NFL playoffs.
What makes a good flag? What makes a terrible one? Let us tell you!
We share our raw thoughts on the events of January 6th in Washington, DC.
Where does he come from? We take a deep dive into the learn and complicated past of Santa. (We have super cool sweaters, you have to trust us or go to YouTube.)
A mysterious disappearance of colonists off the coast of Virginia. What are the possible explanations? Which seems the most probable?
We look at the more PG-13 look at what happened vs what we learned in elementary school.
What history movie do you love? Does it have to be "good history" to be enjoyed? Find out our picks.
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