What In The History

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader, and philanthropist who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the country's first black head of state and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election. In part 2 we discuss apartheid and Nelson Mandela's fight against it. ------ Follow What In the History: Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRVQd0V3zzpobm42ax-I6OA Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/whatinthehistorypod Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comedy, Johnny Smith Style Follow Dan Brady @dbcomedy814 on both Instagram and Facebook https://teespring.com/stores/what-in-the-history-podcast ------ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader, and philanthropist who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the country's first black head of state and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election. In part one we discuss Mandela's early years and how his humble beginnings shaped him into the man he became. ------ Follow What In the History: Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRVQd0V3zzpobm42ax-I6OA Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/whatinthehistorypod Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comedy, Johnny Smith Style Follow Dan Brady @dbcomedy814 on both Instagram and Facebook https://teespring.com/stores/what-in-the-history-podcast ------ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255

Edward Allen Carter Jr. was a United States Army sergeant first class who was wounded in action during World War II. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest military decoration for valor, for his actions on March 23, 1945, near Speyer, Germany. Edward Carter lived a fascinating life from being raised in India and China to fighting in the Spanish Civil War SFC Carter did it all. We discuss all this and more on today's episode of What In The History. ------ Follow What In the History: Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRVQd0V3zzpobm42ax-I6OA Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/whatinthehistorypod Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comedy, Johnny Smith Style Follow Dan Brady @dbcomedy814 on both Instagram and Facebook https://teespring.com/stores/what-in-the-history-podcast ------ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255

Boudicca was a queen of the British Celtic Iceni tribe who led an uprising against the conquering forces of the Roman Empire in 60-61 A.D. In this episode we examine the legend of Boudicca and what is known about her life and why she led a revolt against the powerful Roman Empire. We also discuss the history of the Roman Empire in Great Britain. ------ Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @whatinthehistorypod Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comedy, Johnny Smith Style Follow Dan Brady @dbcomedy814 on both Instagram and Facebook https://teespring.com/stores/what-in-the-history-podcast ------ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255

The Spanish flu, also known as the 1918 flu pandemic, was an unusually deadly influenza pandemic caused by the H1N1 influenza A virus. Lasting from February 1918 to April 1920, it infected 500 million people about a third of the world's population at the time three successive waves ------ Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @whatinthehistorypod Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comedy, Johnny Smith Style Follow Dan Brady @dbcomedy814 on both Instagram and Facebook https://teespring.com/stores/what-in-the-history-podcast ------ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255

The Crimean War was fought to decide which of the five empires that dominated Europe in the nineteenth century would become the most powerful. Two of the empires involved, Britain and France, fought to maintain the status quo. The Russian Empire fought for the right to expand its territory in eastern Europe and elsewhere. The Austrian Empire remained neutral throughout this war while the Ottoman Empire, once the most powerful in the world, survived a Russian attack but was revealed to be weak and destined for eventual collapse. The Crimean War did not directly change the world, but it led indirectly to changes that were to completely re-shape Europe. ------ Dan is all by himself in this one as he talks about the end of the war. ------ Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @whatinthehistorypod Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comedy, Johnny Smith Style Follow Dan Brady @dbcomedy814 on both Instagram and Facebook https://teespring.com/stores/what-in-the-history-podcast ------ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255

he Crimean War was fought to decide which of the five empires that dominated Europe in the nineteenth century would become the most powerful. Two of the empires involved, Britain and France, fought to maintain the status quo. The Russian Empire fought for the right to expand its territory in eastern Europe and elsewhere. The Austrian Empire remained neutral throughout this war while the Ottoman Empire, once the most powerful in the world, survived a Russian attack but was revealed to be weak and destined for eventual collapse. The Crimean War did not directly change the world, but it led indirectly to changes which were to completely re-shape Europe. ------ In part 2 we discuss how poor living conditions led to a bulk of the deaths suffered during the war. We also discuss the "meat and potatoes" of the Crimean War ------ Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @whatinthehistorypod Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comedy, Johnny Smith Style Follow Dan Brady @dbcomedy814 on both Instagram and Facebook https://teespring.com/stores/what-in-the-history-podcast ------ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255

The Crimean War was fought to decide which of the five empires that dominated Europe in the nineteenth century would become the most powerful. Two of the empires involved, Britain and France, fought to maintain the status quo. The Russian Empire fought for the right to expand its territory in eastern Europe and elsewhere. The Austrian Empire remained neutral throughout this war while the Ottoman Empire, once the most powerful in the world, survived a Russian attack but was revealed to be weak and destined for eventual collapse. The Crimean War did not directly change the world, but it led indirectly to changes which were to completely re-shape Europe. ------ In Part 1 we discuss the roads that led to war in Europe in 1853. We also discus the empires involved in war. ------ Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @whatinthehistorypod Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comedy, Johnny Smith Style Follow Dan Brady @dbcomedy814 on both Instagram and Facebook https://teespring.com/stores/what-in-the-history-podcast ------ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255

Charles "Lucky" Luciano was an Italian-born gangster who operated mainly in the United States. Luciano started his criminal career in the Five Points gang and was instrumental in the development of the National Crime Syndicate. ------ In part 2 we discuss the forming of the Commission, Luckys trial and deportation, and his later life. ------ Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @whatinthehistorypod Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comedy, Johnny Smith Style Follow Dan Brady @dbcomedy814 on both Instagram and Facebook https://teespring.com/stores/what-in-the-history-podcast ------ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255

Charles "Lucky" Luciano was an Italian-born gangster who operated mainly in the United States. Luciano started his criminal career in the Five Points gang and was instrumental in the development of the National Crime Syndicate. ------ In part 1 we discuss Luckys rise to power in New York City. ------ Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @whatinthehistorypod Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comedy, Johnny Smith Style Follow Dan Brady @dbcomedy814 on both Instagram and Facebook https://teespring.com/stores/what-in-the-history-podcast ------ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255

This week we talk about the financial aspect of the great depression with our friend Dave. ------ Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @whatinthehistorypod Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comedy, Johnny Smith Style Follow Dan Brady @dbcomedy814 on both Instagram and Facebook https://teespring.com/stores/what-in-the-history-podcast ------ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255

The Great Depression was a severe worldwide economic depression that took place mostly during the 1930s, beginning in the United States. The timing of the Great Depression varied across the world; in most countries, it started in 1929 and lasted until the late 1930s ------ In part 3 we discuss those who were opposed to the new deal and the start of war in Europe. ------ Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @whatinthehistorypod Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comedy, Johnny Smith Style Follow Dan Brady @dbcomedy814 on both Instagram and Facebook https://teespring.com/stores/what-in-the-history-podcast ------ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255

The Great Depression was a severe worldwide economic depression that took place mostly during the 1930s, beginning in the United States. The timing of the Great Depression varied across the world; in most countries, it started in 1929 and lasted until the late 1930s ------ In part 2 we discuss the New deal and the start of the FDR presidency ------ Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @whatinthehistorypod Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comedy, Johnny Smith Style Follow Dan Brady @dbcomedy814 on both Instagram and Facebook https://teespring.com/stores/what-in-the-history-podcast ------ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255

The Great Depression was a severe worldwide economic depression that took place mostly during the 1930s, beginning in the United States. The timing of the Great Depression varied across the world; in most countries, it started in 1929 and lasted until the late 1930s ------ In part 1 we discuss the Hoover administration and the causes of the great depression. ------ Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @whatinthehistorypod Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comedy, Johnny Smith Style Follow Dan Brady @dbcomedy814 on both Instagram and Facebook https://teespring.com/stores/what-in-the-history-podcast ------ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255

Charles Joseph Whitman was an American mass murderer who became infamous as the "Texas Tower Sniper". On August 1, 1966, he used knives to kill his mother and his wife in their respective homes, then went to the University of Texas in Austin with multiple firearms and began indiscriminately shooting at people. ------ In Part 3 we discuss the horrible events of August 1st, 1966 ------ Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @whatinthehistorypod Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comedy, Johnny Smith Style Follow Dan Brady @dbcomedy814 on both Instagram and Facebook https://teespring.com/stores/what-in-the-history-podcas ------ Rest Easy Nan this one is for you.

Charles Joseph Whitman was an American mass murderer who became infamous as the "Texas Tower Sniper". On August 1, 1966, he used knives to kill his mother and his wife in their respective homes, then went to the University of Texas in Austin with multiple firearms and began indiscriminately shooting at people. ------ In Part 2 we discuss Whitman's Marine Corps career. his early adult life, and we address the start of his mental break. ------ Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @whatinthehistorypod Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comedy, Johnny Smith Style Follow Dan Brady @dbcomedy814 on both Instagram and Facebook https://teespring.com/stores/what-in-the-history-podcas ------ Rest Easy Nan this one is for you.

Charles Joseph Whitman was an American mass murderer who became infamous as the "Texas Tower Sniper". On August 1, 1966, he used knives to kill his mother and his wife in their respective homes, then went to the University of Texas in Austin with multiple firearms and began indiscriminately shooting at people. ------ In part 1 we discuss Charles Whitman's life before the Marine Corps and his abusive childhood. ------ Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @whatinthehistorypod Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comedy, Johnny Smith Style Follow Dan Brady @dbcomedy814 on both Instagram and Facebook https://teespring.com/stores/what-in-the-history-podcas ------ Rest Easy Nan this one is for you.

This week we are Joined by good friend Tripp Ainsworth and we discuss Krampus ------ Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @whatinthehistorypod Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comedy, Johnny Smith Style Follow Dan Brady @dbcomedy814 on both Instagram and Facebook https://teespring.com/stores/what-in-the-history-podcast ------ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255

This week we are joined by Corey Brennan and have a wild conversation revolving around The Silk Road. ------ Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @whatinthehistorypod Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comedy, Johnny Smith Style Follow Dan Brady @dbcomedy814 on both Instagram and Facebook https://teespring.com/stores/what-in-the-history-podcast ------ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255

Santa Claus—otherwise known as Saint Nicholas or Kris Kringle—has a long history steeped in Christmas traditions. Today, he is thought of mainly as the jolly man in red who brings toys to good girls and boys on Christmas Eve, but his story stretches all the way back to the 3rd century when Saint Nicholas walked the earth and became the patron saint of children. In today's episode, we explore not Santa's early roots, but also the Norse mythology roots as well. To cap off this episode we discuss Santa in America and the commercialization of the Kris Kringle. ------ In Part 2 we discuss the commercialization of Santa and his pagan roots. ------ Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @whatinthehistorypod Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comedy, Johnny Smith Style Follow Dan Brady @dbcomedy814 on both Instagram and Facebook https://teespring.com/stores/what-in-the-history-podcast ------ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255

Santa Claus—otherwise known as Saint Nicholas or Kris Kringle—has a long history steeped in Christmas traditions. Today, he is thought of mainly as the jolly man in red who brings toys to good girls and boys on Christmas Eve, but his story stretches all the way back to the 3rd century when Saint Nicholas walked the earth and became the patron saint of children. In today's episode, we explore not Santa's early roots, but also the Norse mythology roots as well. To cap off this episode we discuss Santa in America and the commercialization of the Kris Kringle. ------ In part one we discuss the life and times of the patron saint of almost everything, St Nicholas. ------ Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @whatinthehistorypod Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comedy, Johnny Smith Style Follow Dan Brady @dbcomedy814 on both Instagram and Facebook https://teespring.com/stores/what-in-the-history-podcast ------ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255

Although the name wasn't given to the trade route until after its 18th-century demise, just the words ‘Silk Road' bring to mind a daring adventure through unknown lands, encountering people from exotic cultures and far-off locales. The Silk Road, which began being traveled as early as the 2nd century BCE, would become instrumental in the trade of not only silk, but other textiles, precious gems, porcelains, and spices along an east-west route through most of the continent of Asia. Offshoots of the Silk Road would also take travelers through the Indian sub-continent, the Arabian Peninsula, and into Africa. ------ In part 2 we discuss some of the ideas the traveled the road, some of the famous people and groups that traveled the road, and the end of The Silk Road. ------ Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @whatinthehistorypod Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comedy, Johnny Smith Style Follow Dan Brady @dbcomedy814 on both Instagram and Facebook https://teespring.com/stores/what-in-the-history-podcast

Although the name wasn't given to the trade route until after its 18th-century demise, just the words ‘Silk Road' bring to mind a daring adventure through unknown lands, encountering people from exotic cultures and far-off locales. The Silk Road, which began being traveled as early as the 2nd century BCE, would become instrumental in the trade of not only silk, but other textiles, precious gems, porcelains, and spices along an east-west route through most of the continent of Asia. Offshoots of the Silk Road would also take travelers through the Indian sub-continent, the Arabian Peninsula, and into Africa. ------ In part 1 we discuss the beginning of The Silk Road, the route that traders took, and some of the inventions that were traded. ------ Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @whatinthehistorypod Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comedy, Johnny Smith Style Follow Dan Brady @dbcomedy814 on both Instagram and Facebook https://teespring.com/stores/what-in-the-history-podcast

On this week's episode, we are joined by the wonderful Brieana Woodward and we discuss Operation Paperclip. ------ Follow Brieana @notadamncheese on IG, youtube, and twitter Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @whatinthehistorypod Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comedy, Johnny Smith Style Follow Dan Brady @dbcomedy814 on both Instagram and Facebook https://teespring.com/stores/what-in-the-history-podcast

Operation Paperclip was a secret program of the United States, in which more than 1,600 German scientists, engineers, and technicians, such as Wernher Von Braun and his V-2 team, were taken from Germany to the United States, for U.S. government employment, primarily between 1945 and 1959. Many were former members, and some were former leaders, of the Nazi Party ------ In part 3 we discuss bringing Nazi scientists to the U.S and the benefits it had ------ Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @whatinthehistorypod Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comedy, Johnny Smith Style Follow Dan Brady @dbcomedy814 on both Instagram and Facebook https://teespring.com/stores/what-in-the-history-podcast

Operation Paperclip was a secret program of the United States, in which more than 1,600 German scientists, engineers, and technicians, such as Wernher Von Braun and his V-2 team, were taken from Germany to the United States, for U.S. government employment, primarily between 1945 and 1959. Many were former members, and some were former leaders, of the Nazi Party ------ In part 2 we discuss the allied pursuit of Nazi technology. ------ Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @whatinthehistorypod Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comedy, Johnny Smith Style Follow Dan Brady @dbcomedy814 on both Instagram and Facebook https://teespring.com/stores/what-in-the-history-podcast

Operation Paperclip was a secret program of the United States, in which more than 1,600 German scientists, engineers, and technicians, such as Wernher Von Braun and his V-2 team, were taken from Germany to the United States, for U.S. government employment, primarily between 1945 and 1959. Many were former members, and some were former leaders, of the Nazi Party. ------ In Part 1 we discuss the technology created by Nazi Germany ------ Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @whatinthehistorypod Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comedy, Johnny Smith Style Follow Dan Brady @dbcomedy814 on both Instagram and Facebook https://teespring.com/stores/what-in-the-history-podcast

This week we are join by fellow podcaster Kayley Horton as we discuss the life and death of Mata Hari. Even though the conversation was plagued with technical difficulties, but it was still very enjoyable. ------ Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @whatinthehistorypod Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comedy, Johnny Smith Style Follow Dan Brady @dbcomedy814 on both Instagram and Facebook https://teespring.com/stores/what-in-the-history-podcast

Margaretha Zelle, Gretha MacLeod, Madame Rousseau, the woman known as Mata Hari went by many different names.  She was taught that the three ingredients needed for happiness were luxury, affection, and good social standing. Margaretha tried to win her happiness through marriage but chose the wrong man. When it became clear to her that no one man could give her everything she needed, her transformation began. As Mata Hari, Margaretha could live the perfect life. Often referred to as an exotic dancer, Mata Hari was the leading experimental dance artist of her day.  Enjoying liaisons with some of the most powerful men in Europe, Mata Hari made no apologies for her lifestyle. She was not ashamed. When those same powerful men turned on each other and went to war, they unanimously turned against Mata Hari and the pre-war decadence she represented. ------ In part 2 we discuss the rise and terrible fall of Mata Hari's stage career ------ Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @whatinthehistorypod Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comedy, Johnny Smith Style Follow Dan Brady @dbcomedy814 on both Instagram and Facebook https://teespring.com/stores/what-in-the-history-podcast

Margaretha Zelle, Gretha MacLeod, Madame Rousseau, the woman known as Mata Hari went by many different names.  She was taught that the three ingredients needed for happiness were luxury, affection, and good social standing. Margaretha tried to win her happiness through marriage but chose the wrong man. When it became clear to her that no one man could give her everything she needed, her transformation began. As Mata Hari, Margaretha could live the perfect life. Often referred to as an exotic dancer, Mata Hari was the leading experimental dance artist of her day.  Enjoying liaisons with some of the most powerful men in Europe, Mata Hari made no apologies for her lifestyle. She was not ashamed. When those same powerful men turned on each other and went to war, they unanimously turned against Mata Hari and the pre-war decadence she represented.  ------ In Part 1 we discuss Mata Hari's life before the stage ------ Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @whatinthehistorypod  Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comedy, Johnny Smith Style Follow  Dan Brady @dbcomedy814 on both Instagram and Facebook https://teespring.com/stores/what-in-the-history-podcast   

This week we are joined by our good friend Tripp Ainsworth as we discuss the Rough Riders ------ Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @whatinthehistorypod Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comedy, Johnny Smith Style Follow Dan Brady @dbcomedy814 on both Instagram and Facebook

he Rough Riders were a diverse group of volunteer cavalry soldiers who served during the Spanish-American War in 1898. The men were led by the tireless Teddy Roosevelt (1858-1919) and are best known for their overwhelming victory at San Juan Hill in Cuba.When the United States found itself at war with Spain in April of 1898, Teddy Roosevelt quit his position as Assistant Secretary of the Navy to serve as lieutenant colonel under Leonard Wood. The men worked together to form a regiment of cavalry volunteers. The unit would become one of the most famous regiments in American history ------ In part 4 we told up the end of the war and the Rough Riders ------ Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @whatinthehistorypod Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comedy, Johnny Smith Style Follow Dan Brady @dbcomedy814 on both Instagram and Facebook

he Rough Riders were a diverse group of volunteer cavalry soldiers who served during the Spanish-American War in 1898. The men were led by the tireless Teddy Roosevelt (1858-1919) and are best known for their overwhelming victory at San Juan Hill in Cuba.When the United States found itself at war with Spain in April of 1898, Teddy Roosevelt quit his position as Assistant Secretary of the Navy to serve as lieutenant colonel under Leonard Wood. The men worked together to form a regiment of cavalry volunteers. The unit would become one of the most famous regiments in American history ------ In part 3 we discuss the battle of San Juan Hill ------ Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @whatinthehistorypod Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comedy, Johnny Smith Style Follow Dan Brady @dbcomedy814 on both Instagram and Facebook

he Rough Riders were a diverse group of volunteer cavalry soldiers who served during the Spanish-American War in 1898. The men were led by the tireless Teddy Roosevelt (1858-1919) and are best known for their overwhelming victory at San Juan Hill in Cuba.When the United States found itself at war with Spain in April of 1898, Teddy Roosevelt quit his position as Assistant Secretary of the Navy to serve as lieutenant colonel under Leonard Wood. The men worked together to form a regiment of cavalry volunteers. The unit would become one of the most famous regiments in American history ------ In part 2 we discuss American forces arriving on Cuba, the other happenings of the Spanish American War, and Teddys first taste of combat ------ Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @whatinthehistorypod Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comedy, Johnny Smith Style Follow Dan Brady @dbcomedy814 on both Instagram and Facebook

The Rough Riders were a diverse group of volunteer cavalry soldiers who served during the Spanish-American War in 1898. The men were led by the tireless Teddy Roosevelt (1858-1919) and are best known for their overwhelming victory at San Juan Hill in Cuba.When the United States found itself at war with Spain in April of 1898, Teddy Roosevelt quit his position as Assistant Secretary of the Navy to serve as lieutenant colonel under Leonard Wood. The men worked together to form a regiment of cavalry volunteers. The unit would become one of the most famous regiments in American history ------ In Part 1 we discuss Teddys thirst for glory and the beginning of the Rough Riders ------  Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @whatinthehistorypod  Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comedy, Johnny Smith Style  Follow Dan Brady @dbcomedy814 on both Instagram and Facebook

On this weeks episode we are joined by comic and friend Jesse Pimpinella to discuss the Japanese invasion of Alaska. We had a absolute blast on this episode as we covered topics ranging from military nicknames to the in/outs of stand up comedy ------ Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @whatinthehistorypod Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comedy, Johnny Smith Style Follow Dan Brady @dbcomedy814 on both Instagram and Facebook Follow our guest, Jesse Pimpinella on Twitter, Facebook, and IG @comicjessep

On this weeks dive into history we discuss the Japanese invasion of Alaska. In the Battle of the Aleutian Islands (June 1942-August 1943) during World War II (1939-45), U.S. troops fought to remove Japanese garrisons established on a pair of U.S.-owned islands west of Alaska. In June 1942, Japan had seized the remote, sparsely inhabited islands of Attu and Kiska, in the Aleutian Islands. It was the only U.S. soil Japan would claim during the war in the Pacific. ------ In part 4 we discuss the mistakes made by the Allied Forces, the end of the Aleutian Islands campaign, and why we think this battle is forgotten ------ Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @whatinthehistorypod Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comedy, Johnny Smith Style Follow Dan Brady @dbcomedy814 on both Instagram and Facebook

On this weeks dive into history we discuss the Japanese invasion of Alaska. In the Battle of the Aleutian Islands (June 1942-August 1943) during World War II (1939-45), U.S. troops fought to remove Japanese garrisons established on a pair of U.S.-owned islands west of Alaska. In June 1942, Japan had seized the remote, sparsely inhabited islands of Attu and Kiska, in the Aleutian Islands. It was the only U.S. soil Japan would claim during the war in the Pacific. ------ In part 3 we discuss one of the largest Banzai charges of WW2, and the brutal Battle of Attu ------ Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @whatinthehistorypod Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comedy, Johnny Smith Style Follow Dan Brady @dbcomedy814 on both Instagram and Facebook

On this weeks dive into history we discuss the Japanese invasion of Alaska. In the Battle of the Aleutian Islands (June 1942-August 1943) during World War II (1939-45), U.S. troops fought to remove Japanese garrisons established on a pair of U.S.-owned islands west of Alaska. In June 1942, Japan had seized the remote, sparsely inhabited islands of Attu and Kiska, in the Aleutian Islands. It was the only U.S. soil Japan would claim during the war in the Pacific. ------ In part 2 we discuss the Battle of Dutch Harbor ------ Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @whatinthehistorypod  Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comedy, Johnny Smith Style  Follow Dan Brady @dbcomedy814 on both Instagram and Facebook

On this weeks dive into history we discuss the Japanese invasion of Alaska. In the Battle of the Aleutian Islands (June 1942-August 1943) during World War II (1939-45), U.S. troops fought to remove Japanese garrisons established on a pair of U.S.-owned islands west of Alaska. In June 1942, Japan had seized the remote, sparsely inhabited islands of Attu and Kiska, in the Aleutian Islands. It was the only U.S. soil Japan would claim during the war in the Pacific. ------ In part 1 we discuss the build up of allied forces in the North Pacific, the strategic importance of Alaska, and the intent of the Japanese ------  Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @whatinthehistorypod Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comedy, Johnny Smith Style Follow Dan Brady @dbcomedy814 on both Instagram and Facebook

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This week we are joined by good friend and Pittsburgh comic Andreas O'Rourke. Join us as we discuss everything from Big Dick John Basilone to Johnny taking a shit. ------ In Honor of Veterans Day support Non-Profits for veterans https://www.whhc.org/ ------ Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @whatinthehistorypod Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comedy, Johnny Smith Style Follow Dan Brady @dbcomedy814 on both Instagram and Facebook

On this week's dive into history, Johnny Smith and Dan Brady take a look at the history of The Medal Of Honor and two of it's most well known recipients, John Basilone and Audie Murphy. ------ In part 3 we dive into one of the most decorated U.S military members Audie Murphy ------ In Honor of Veterans Day support Non-Profits for veterans https://www.whhc.org/ ------ Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @whatinthehistorypod Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comedy, Johnny Smith Style Follow Dan Brady @dbcomedy814 on both Instagram and Facebook

On this week's dive into history, Johnny Smith and Dan Brady take a look at the history of The Medal Of Honor and two of it's most well known recipients, John Basilone and Audie Murphy. ------ In Part 2 we dive in to the life and times of Marine Corps legend John Basilone. ------ In Honor of Veterans Day support Non-Profits for veterans https://www.whhc.org/ ------ Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @whatinthehistorypod Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comedy, Johnny Smith Style Follow Dan Brady @dbcomedy814 on both Instagram and Facebook

On this week's dive into history, Johnny Smith and Dan Brady take a look at the history of The Medal Of Honor and two of it's most well known recipients, John Basilone and Audie Murphy. ------ In Part 1 Dan and Johnny dive into the history and the statistics of the medal of honor ------ In Honor of Veterans support Non-Profits for veterans https://www.whhc.org/ ------ Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @whatinthehistorypod Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comedy, Johnny Smith Style Follow Dan Brady @dbcomedy814 on both Instagram and Facebook

In this weeks episode Johnny Smith and Dan Brady are joined by guest Aaron Douglas. Join them as they discuss Episode 12.

The Korean War began in 1950 when North Korea invaded South Korea in an attempt to reunite the two halves of the peninsula under one communist government. It was not a civil war, and neither was it simply a war to gain more land, since the two sides shared a common past, and in some ways, a common identity. The Korean War lasted just over three years, from June 1950 through July 1953, but it was one of the most important early events of the Cold War. This conflict, between the United States and the Soviet Union, encompassed the entire world in an ideological battle between two opposing economic systems – communism and capitalism – and their accompanying cultures and ways of life. The United States and the Soviet Union involved themselves directly or indirectly in every conflict between their two respective economic systems. Therefore, the Korean War was not just a battle over sovereignty of the Korean Peninsula. ------- In part 3 Johnny and Dan cover some of the major battles and just a few of the service members who received The Medal Of Honor ------- Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @whatinthehistorypod Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comedy, Johnny Smith Style Follow Dan Brady @dbcomedy814 on both Instagram and Facebook

The Korean War began in 1950 when North Korea invaded South Korea in an attempt to reunite the two halves of the peninsula under one communist government. It was not a civil war, and neither was it simply a war to gain more land, since the two sides shared a common past, and in some ways, a common identity. The Korean War lasted just over three years, from June 1950 through July 1953, but it was one of the most important early events of the Cold War. This conflict, between the United States and the Soviet Union, encompassed the entire world in an ideological battle between two opposing economic systems – communism and capitalism – and their accompanying cultures and ways of life. The United States and the Soviet Union involved themselves directly or indirectly in every conflict between their two respective economic systems. Therefore, the Korean War was not just a battle over sovereignty of the Korean Peninsula. ------- In Part 2 Johnny Smith and Dan Brady cover the entirety of the Korean war ------- ollow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @whatinthehistorypod Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comedy, Johnny Smith Style Follow Dan Brady @dbcomedy814 on both Instagram and Facebook

The Korean War began in 1950 when North Korea invaded South Korea in an attempt to reunite the two halves of the peninsula under one communist government. It was not a civil war, and neither was it simply a war to gain more land, since the two sides shared a common past, and in some ways, a common identity. The Korean War lasted just over three years, from June 1950 through July 1953, but it was one of the most important early events of the Cold War. This conflict, between the United States and the Soviet Union, encompassed the entire world in an ideological battle between two opposing economic systems – communism and capitalism – and their accompanying cultures and ways of life. The United States and the Soviet Union involved themselves directly or indirectly in every conflict between their two respective economic systems. Therefore, the Korean War was not just a battle over sovereignty of the Korean Peninsula. ------- In Part 1 Dan Brady and Johnny Smith cover the perfect storm of events that lead to all out war in 1950 ------- Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @whatinthehistorypod Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comedy, Johnny Smith Style Follow Dan Brady @dbcomedy814 on both Instagram and Facebook

This is a new weekly series from the guys at What In The History. Each week Dan and Johnny will host a livestream on Facebook, YouTube, Periscope, and Twitch. During the live stream they will discuss the most recent episode and whatever comes up in between. ------- Due to Johnny Smith being deep in the heart Texas, Dan is Joined by fellow comic and Chicago resident Chris Scriva. Dan and Chris discuss everything from living in Erie to severely making fun of Al Capones syphilitic insanity. As always please like, share, and rate where ever possible

In this episode we cover one of the most notorious gangsters of all time, Al Capone. Born In Brooklyn, NY Al Capone rose to power in Chicago during the 1920s. He ruled the city through corruption and fear and was ultimately and sentenced to prison for tax evasion in 1931. -------- In Part 2 we cover Al Capones arrest, stint in the famous Alcatraz Prison, and his death at his home in Florida -------- Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @whatinthehistorypod Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comedy, Johnny Smith Style Follow Dan Brady @dbcomedy814 on both Instagram and Facebook