Podcasts about history podcasts

We know who Anne Frank is and what happens in her diary, but what about before and after the diary. We delve into what preceded her writing and into the question of why didn't they try to leave Europe. The we talk about what happens to each one of the eight that were in the annex after they were discovered and arrested.

Notre-Dame de Reims was the sight of continuous fighting during World War I. Despite pleas from the French people;e and even the Pope, this cathedral was continually damaged. The cathedral even became a site of propaganda of both sides.

Today as we look at the wonderful penny, with a long history starting with the establishment of the US Mint  in 1792. Pennies have been with us a long time and have become part of our culture and vernacular. So a penny for your thoughts and let's see what we know.

Send us a textThe first of our Ogden summer shorts series. What shocking crime happened within the Mousigin family in Ogden? Join us for a short story with many more to come this summer.Ogden, Ogden Utah, Junction City, True Crime, Historic 25th Street, Two-Bit Street, Ogden True Crime, Utah True Crime, Police, Police Podcast, Tales of Policing, History, History Podcast

Eugene Veal was in a small launch craft, in the harbor when the attack happened. Unable to get to their destroyer , they chose to go back into the fighting , unarmed , and rescue men out of the burning oil coated water. Giving him a new outlook, Eugene Veal would serve for 22 years including the Pacific Theatre, and Korea.

A table set for the service members who cannot be with us today. Every item set on the table has a very poignant  meaning. The makings and history are what we discuss this time.

Stephanie Gorton is a writer, editor, and journalist whose work has been published in a range of outlets including The New Yorker, Smithsonian, and Paris Review Daily. She has worked in editorial roles at several independent presses, and her first book came out in 2020, titled Citizen Reporters: S. S. McClure, Ida Tarbell, and the Magazine that Rewrote America. Her second book, which came out in November, is The Icon and the Idealist: Margaret Sanger, Mary Ware Dennett, and the Rivalry that Brought Birth Control to America. It's a fascinating dual biography that brings to life two complicated leaders of the birth control movement in the early 1900s, and the lasting impact of their actions and interactions. We spoke early this year, and I loved getting to hear more about Stephanie's research and writing process, especially how she thought about narrative structure and revising with feedback.

This week we ferry over to Sheffield Island Lighthouse off the coast of Norwalk, Connecticut. We shed light on stories like which lighthouse keeper dropped dead mid-sentence, and why a flaming steamboat disaster might be relevant. We'd appreciate it if you took a moment to help our podcast by rating and reviewing on apple and NOW on Spotify! Don't forget to check our show notes for our social links! Definitely check out our Instagram (@hauntedorhoaxpod). We post all photos and videos talked about in the show there!Haunted or Hoax Social Medias:WebsiteInstagramTwitterFacebookSources for this Episode:TELEVISION & MEDIA: WEBSITES:Sheffield Island Lighthouse History – Norwalk Seaport Associationhttps://www.seaport.org/sheffield-island-historySheffield Island Light – New England Lighthouseshttps://www.nelights.com/exploring/Connecticut/sheffield_island_light.htmlSheffield Island Light – Lighthouse Friendshttps://www.lighthousefriends.com/light.asp?ID=786Lexington (Steamship) – Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexington_(steamship)Appalling Calamity – Connecticut Historyhttps://connecticuthistory.org/appalling-calamity-loss-of-the-steamboat-lexington-today-in-history-january-13-1840/  

Personal Identity is at the heart of contemporary culture. Political philosophies are built around it and family history is a hobby undertaken by hundreds of thousands. Understanding where you came from is seen as central to understanding who you are. But what if the things that are uncovered are uncomfortable, upsetting or even life-changing?Matthew Sweet is joined at the Hay Festival by three writers who have hosted podcasts which raise these questions – Joe Dunthorne, whose memoir Children of Radium and BBC Radio 4 series Half Life explore his great-grandfather's work with chemical weapons; Kavita Puri, whose series Three Million told the story of the Bengal Famine, and of British culpability in it; and Jenny Kleeman, whose BBC Radio 4 podcast The Gift tells the stories of lives upended by DNA testing kits. How does the format of the podcast help them explore these complicated subjects?The Gift, Three Million and The History Podcast, Half Life are all available now on BBC Sounds Producer: Luke Mulhall

Tim Benz and Oakmont Historian David Moore relive the 2016 U.S. Open at Oakmont won by Dustin Johnson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Turning points è un podcast che parla dei punti di svolta della storia, ossia di quegli avvenimenti che hanno cambiato il destino di piccoli paesi, di grandi nazioni o del mondo intero. D-Day 6 giugno 1944: lo Sbarco in Normandia Questa puntata parla di ciò che avvenne nel “Giorno più Lungo”, il D-Day, un piccolo viaggio che partirà dalle sale dei comandi militari, passando per i paracadute dei soldati alleati, fino ad arrivare alle spiagge della Normandia, dove sarà ripercorso ogni momento della tragica esperienza dello sbarco.

Tim Benz and Oakmont Historian David Moore relive the 2007 U.S. Open at Oakmont won by Angel Cabrera. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Benz and Oakmont Historian David Moore relive the 1994 U.S. Open at Oakmont won by Ernie Els. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rhiannon and Alex delve into the poetry in dictionary definitions and the silences in films as Alex has been watching the yet-to-be-released adaption of Deborah Levy's book Hot Milk. Rhiannon shares a beautiful poem that gives space for calm and organisation without imposing it. We discuss resolving conflict as demonstrated in the glorious and informative storytelling and debates of The Rest is History podcast. And finally we explore the labour of motherhood through Emma Barnett's fantastic book Maternity Service.Show NotesThe Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows by John KoenigHot Milk by Deborah LevyHer Naked Skin by Rebecca LenkiewiczHot Milk Film Directed and screenplay by Rebecca LenkiewiczThe Banshees of Inisherin by Martin McDonaghThe Cost of Living by Deborah LevyThings I Don't want to Know by Deborah LevyReal Estate by Deborah LevyDucks in a Row by Donna AshworthThe Rest is History Podcast with Tom Holland & Dominic SandbrookMaternity Service: A Love Letter to Mothers from the Front Line of Maternity Leave by Emma BarnettNeuroscientist, TJ Power's tips on calming your anxiety https://www.instagram.com/p/DIg4rI5I2wh/?img_index=1

Send us a textWelcome to our season finale! Everything is Jake though, we'll be dropping some Ogden Shorts and Mugshot Stories throughout the summer to keep you entertained, and then we'll be back in the Fall with a whole new season of the historical stores you've come to enjoy. In the meantime kick back and enjoy the Jazzy times of the boozehounds, juice joints, spiffies, flappers, and as always, all things Ogden-centric of our diamond-in-the-rough town of O-Town of the 1920's. Stories of murder, mayhem, a heavy dose of - what was it like to live through this - and the people who held it all together. Ogden, Ogden Utah, Junction City, True Crime, Historic 25th Street, Two-Bit Street, Ogden True Crime, Utah True Crime, Police, Police Podcast, Tales of Policing, History, History Podcast

Tim Benz and Oakmont Historian David Moore relive the 1983 U.S. Open at Oakmont won by Larry Nelson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Benz and Oakmont Historian David Moore relive the 1973 U.S. Open at Oakmont won by Johnny Miller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Padraic Scanlan. Padraic is an associate professor at the University of Toronto. His research focuses on the history of labor in Britain and the British empire. He's the author of three books, including Freedom's Debtors: British Antislavery in Sierra Leone in the Age of Revolutions and Slave Empire: How Slavery Made Modern Britain. His newest book, out this year, is called Rot: An Imperial History of the Irish Famine, and it offers a reinterpretation of the Irish Great Famine of the mid-1800s that shows how massive income inequality, debt, housing prices, precarious employment and more contributed to the disaster. I spoke with Padraic about how he thinks about writing for a general audience, his work with a developmental editor and why he loves editors, and his writerly inspirations.

Today we talk about dogs that served in the United States Army that had dog tags. Sheba served as a sentry dog during the Korean War. What she did and what happens to the dogs after the war is what our podcast is all about.

What did New Mexico look like before the time of the dinosaurs? The 3,000-square-foot Bradbury Stamm Construction Hall of Ancient Life at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science tells the story of 300 million years of evolution  featuring never-before-seen fossils from ancient fish, amphibians, invertebrates, reptiles, and more uncovered across the state.  Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the exhibit being contructed in the weeks before its grand opening with Spencer Lucas, Curator of Paleontology, and Matt Celeskey, Curator of Exhibits. (Then go see the exhibit fully assembled!) New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science The Bradbury Stamm Construction Hall of Ancient Life Before the Famous Fossils: Ancient Life in the Paleozoic Era in New Mexico article in Spring 2025 issue of El Palacio *** We'd love to hear from you! Let us know what you loved about the episode, share a personal story it made you think of, or ask us a question at elpalacio@dca.nm.gov. You can write a regular email or record a short voice memo and attach it for us to listen to.  Visit newmexicoculture.org for info about our museums, historic sites, virtual tours, and more.  Our favorite way to fully experience everything they have to offer is with the New Mexico CulturePass. Reserve yours online!   If you love New Mexico, you'll love El Palacio Magazine! Subscribe to El Palacio today.  Encounter Culture, a production of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, is produced and edited by Andrea Klunder at The Creative Impostor Studios.  Hosted by Emily Withnall, editor at El Palacio MagazineExecutive Producer: Daniel Zillmann Technical Director & Post-Production Audio: Edwin R. RuizEditor & Production Manager: Alex RieglerAssociate Producer & Editor: Monica Braine (Assiniboine/Lakota) Theme Music: D'Santi Nava Instagram: @newmexicanculture and @elpalaciomagazine

Boo! Did we scare you with our chaotic posting schedule? Never fear, we haven't ghosted you. This week we are clicking our heels three times to end up in Kansas where a paranormal investigator and seeming skeptic Becky provided Kristen with all the tea. Treasure, buried in the back yard bodies, mystery pictures. This place has everything except maybe facts to back it up? Listen to find out if it's phantoms or a really strong wind. We'd appreciate it if you took a moment to help our podcast by rating and reviewing on apple and NOW on Spotify! Don't forget to check our show notes for our social links! Definitely check out our Instagram (@hauntedorhoaxpod). We post all photos and videos talked about in the show there!Haunted or Hoax Social Medias:WebsiteInstagramTwitterFacebookSources for this Episode:TELEVISION & MEDIA: WEBSITES:https://www.kcghosts.com/kansas-sauer-castleHauntedHouses.comAnton Philip Sauer  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58515207/anton-philip-sauerEva Marie Sauer Perkins  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/61828692/eva_marie-perkinsHelen F. Sauer  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58515332/helen_f-sauer  Includes grave marker photo: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58515332/helen_f-sauer#view-photo=237448885John Seaman “Dink” Perkins  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/81213915/john_seaman-perkins- Kansas City Public Library: Know Your KCK History  https://www.kckpl.org/posts/know-your-kck-history-sauer-castlehttps://kcstudio.org/long-down-for-the-count-150-year-old-sauer-castle-is-on-the-way-to-a-rebirth/

Send us a textToday's episode connects ancient Viking history to today's global headlines. This is my seventh conversation with historian and political commentator Martyn Whittock—this time we dive into his brand-new book, “Vikings in the East: From Vladimir the Great to Vladimir Putin.”Martyn joins us from Bath, UK, where he's been tracking the strange but powerful ways history is being used—and misused—in modern politics. We explore how Viking warriors, Norse myths, and the baptism of Vladimir the Great in 988 C.E. are showing up in Putin's speeches and statues… and even in his justification for war. We'll ask: Is Russia the “true” heir of Western values? What's the story behind that giant Vladimir statue in Moscow? And why does ancient Kyiv play such a central role in today's geopolitical storm?We also turn our lens on the U.S.—trade wars, tariffs, Bitcoin, Christian nationalism, and wild predictions about our political future.Anyone who is thoughtful and just a little bit skeptical about the stories we hear will want to join us for this insightful, instructive exploration of history.    SHOW NOTESSupport the showBecome a Patron - Click on the link to learn how you can become a Patron of the show. Thank you! Ken's Substack Page The Podcast Official Site: TheBeachedWhiteMale.com

Documentary, Culture, Society, Courses, Education, History - Jamie Jeffers

Etymoleon can be found on APPLE PODCASTS & SPOTIFY Be sure to follow ArtMuse on Instagram & TikTok. Donate to ArtMuse HERE.ArtMuse is produced by Kula Production Company.Today's episode was written by host Grace Anna.There are accompanying images, resources and suggestions for further reading on the ArtMuse website and Instagram.

In this episode, we examine Friedrich Hayek's The Road to Serfdom, a chilling warning about how societies drift into tyranny—not through force, but through the seductive promise of central planning. Written in the shadow of fascism and communism, Hayek's argument is more relevant than ever: when the state takes control of the economy, it inevitably takes control of our lives. What begins as progress can end in oppression. This is the road to serfdom.

We step into the shadowy corridors of 17th-century Paris to uncover the life and legacy of Catherine Monvoisin—better known as La Voisin. Fortune-teller, midwife, poisoner, and alleged sorceress, La Voisin rose from modest beginnings to become a central figure in the notorious Affair of the Poisons—a scandal that shook the court of King Louis XIV to its core. We explore her double life: by day, a respected healer and diviner; by night, a dealer in black masses, love potions, and fatal poisons. How did she build such a powerful underground network? What drew noblewomen and royals to her services? And what ultimately led to her fiery downfall? Join us as we unravel the dark mystique of one of history's most infamous femmes fatales—and examine the fear, desperation, and superstition that fueled her rise and fall.

Folge 2: Systemfehler In dieser Folge geht es darum, was die drei ehemaligen Soldaten, Luftlandesanitäterin Annika, Feldjäger Alex und Fallschirmjäger Robert, im Einsatz erlebt haben und wie sich ihre Posttraumatische Belastungsstörung am Anfang zeigte. Eine Gewöhnung an traumatische Situationen tritt Psychiaterin Dr. Ulrike Schmidt zufolge nicht ein. Traumazentren und – behandlungskonzepte sind für die Bundeswehr neu, erläutert Rechtsanwalt Arnd Steinmeyer - sie war auf traumatisierte Soldaten lange nicht eingestellt, "weil man ja immer auch davon ausgegangen ist, die Bundeswehr macht mehr so ein bisschen Unterstützungs- und Hilfseinsätze, und da wird schon nichts passieren". Doch es ist etwas passiert im schwersten Gefecht in der Geschichte der Bundeswehr, Karfreitag in Kundus 2010 - drei Gefallene, acht Verletzte. Mit Folgen für Annika, Alex - und für Robert, der bereits 2002 traumatisiert worden war. Sie funktionieren zunächst weiter. Doch sie haben jahrelange Schlafstörungen, quälende Flashbacks, teils auch Suizidgedanken. "Man hat sich das nicht eingestanden. Man will ja nicht krank sein. Ein Soldat ist nicht krank", so Feldjäger Alex. In dieser Ausgabe geht es außerdem um die Doppelrolle der Ärzte: Einerseits entscheiden sie im Auftrag der Bundeswehr über Geldzuwendungen und berufliche Zukunft, andererseits sollen sie als Mediziner helfen: "Das ist ein ganz hochproblematischer Punkt, dass die Soldaten manchmal von Vorgesetzten behandelt werden", sagt Trauma-Expertin Schmidt. Die nächsten Folgen von "Killed in Action - Trauma Bundeswehr" werden am 22.5. veröffentlicht. Die Angebote der Bundeswehr für psychisch Kranke finden sich unter: https://www.bundeswehr.de/de/betreuung-fuersorge/ptbs-hilfe Dazu gibt es die Trauma-Hotline: +49 800 588 7957 Hilfsangebote des Deutschen BundeswehrVerbandes e.V.: https://www.dbwv.de/multimedia/fuer-veteranen/hilfsangebote Und des Bundes Deutscher EinsatzVeteranen: https://www.veteranenverband.de/hilfe/ Erster Ansprechpartner bei Verdacht auf eine psychische Erkrankung ist für aktive Soldaten der Truppenarzt. Für ehemalige Soldaten und Angehörige: Hausarzt, Psychiater oder Psychotherapeut (Terminservice 116117). Hilfe bei einer akuten Krise bei der nächsten psychiatrischen Klinik oder beim Notarzt unter 112. Der Sozialpsychiatrische Dienst ist ein Angebot für Menschen mit psychischen Erkrankungen und deren Angehörige. Der SpDi bietet Beratung und Hilfe an. In Suchmaschine "Sozialpsychiatrischer Dienst" und Wohnort eingeben. Sie erreichen die Telefonseelsorge rund um die Uhr kostenfrei unter 0800-111 0 111 oder 0800-111 0 222. Informationen und Hilfe rund um das Thema Depression: https://www.deutsche-depressionshilfe.de Informationen zu Angsterkrankungen: https://www.angstselbsthilfe.de Für Angehörige: https://www.bapk.de Podcast-Tipp: "Alles Geschichte - der History-Podcast": https://www.ardaudiothek.de/sendung/82362084/

Send us a textIn a land ruled by bullets and betrayal, Belle Starr rose to infamy as the Wild West's ruthless "Bandit Queen." She rode with killers, stole with outlaws, and turned survival into an art form. With ties to Jesse James and a trail of stolen horses behind her, Belle thrived where law and loyalty meant nothing. But her empire of rebellion ended in blood, leaving her body cold on a dirt road and her murder unsolved. Dive into the violent legend of a woman who lived — and died — by her own rules.Watch the video version here: https://youtube.com/live/Hh86RCXVyZADon't forget, you can watch us live on Tuesday nights at 8PM CST - U.S. on YouTube and Facebook! Support the Show: Patreon (Bonus Content)Follow us on Social Media: YouTube ChannelFacebook Fan PageInstagram Fan Page X (formerly Twitter)TikTok Fan Page"After Dark with EVP" (Use code "AFTERDARK25" for 25% off an annual subscription)https://bit.ly/46GOmAzSubmit Your Story, Comments, or Questions: theevppod@gmail.com

Send us a textOur annual tribute to the fallen. However, we have added some brothers from other jurisdictions to this one, and some we knew personally. Remember we honor the way they lived by the way we live. Ogden, Ogden Utah, Junction City, True Crime, Historic 25th Street, Two-Bit Street, Ogden True Crime, Utah True Crime, Police, Police Podcast, Tales of Policing, History, History Podcast

Vivianite is a unique crystal that just so happens to grow on dead things. Vivianite has been found growing on organic materials such as fossil shells, animal waste deposits, peat bogs, sediments, and even on or within decomposing human corpses. So what's going on here?Why does vivianite form on dead bodies?

Chase drops in to give us a rundown on what is new in the Relic Room. How we give back a voice to people from the past. And how you can become a caretaker of the artifacts and share the history.

Gunners Mate First Class Osmond Kelly Ingram was the first enlisted man  killed in WW I. As a torpedo approach the ship he was on , Ingram tried to throw all the depth charges overboard. He was killed preforming the act and won the Medal of Honor, since he saved the ship and all the men aboard. He was the only fatality, and this is his story

Drafting the Past is a show about the craft of writing history, hosted by historian and writer Kate Carpenter. In this episode, Kate is joined by historian Dr. Omar Valerio-Jiménez. Omar is a professor of history at the University of Texas at San Antonio, where he is also an associate dean for graduate studies. He originally worked as an engineer before going back to school to become a historian. His work focuses on histories of Mexican American civil rights, citizenship, education, and memory. His first book was called River of Hope: Forging Identity and Nation in the Rio Grande Borderlands, and his second book, which is the focus of this interview, is Remembering Conquest: Mexican Americans, Memory, and Citizenship. Remembering Conquest explores the collective memories of the U.S.-Mexico War and how those memories motivated civil rights campaigns among several generations of Mexican Americans. Omar is a pleasure to speak with, and his thoughtful approach to his work came through in our conversation. Keep an ear out especially for his work log system, which I might have to try out myself.

Welcome back to Drafting the Past, a podcast where we talk all about the craft of writing history. I'm Kate Carpenter and for this episode, I'm delighted to be joined on the podcast by Dr. Emily Herring. As you'll hear, I've been following Emily's career for a while now, and I was eager to ask about her first book and her shift from academia to full-time writing. Her book is called Herald of a Restless World: How Henri Bergson Brought Philosophy to the People. It's an intellectual biography of philosopher Henri Bergson, who achieved remarkable fame in the early 1900s, and it's a genuinely fascinating and pleasurable read. Let's dig into it. Here's my interview with Dr. Emily Herring. Buy Emily's book Find links and show notes at draftingthepast.com Support the show on Patreon Sign up for the free show newsletter  

Host Stephen Sloan and guest host Rick Tullis launch a new season exploring the top events, issues, and individuals from each generation of Waco's History. They also debut the new song, Wacotown by Wes Cunningham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Lauren takes us on a deep dive of SIX - a show with all of her favorite things (parts for women! a short run time! all girl band!) while Karen fills in the historical fun facts! Get in touch! @downstageleftpc downstageleftpc@gmail.com downstageleftpodcast.com

From The History Podcast, this is Invisible Hands. This is the story of a hidden force that changed Britain forever — free market capitalism — and the invisible hands that shaped it.David Dimbleby traces the history of an idea that charts his lifespan. It started in a fighter plane in the Battle of Britain, gained traction in shadowy post-war London backrooms and rose to heights of excess in the new champagne bars of the City. Now it's 2025 and it has come to define every aspect of life in Britain. An idea that transformed the economy, politics and, ultimately, society itself.But how did it happen? Who are the little known people behind it? What did they want?And - as Donald Trump threatens to overturn the global economic system - is the free market here to stay? Or are we entering a new era?

We're back with part two of the tower of terror...eerr... Tower of London. We've got escapes, people losing their heads, polar bears, wine...what more could you ask for?!We'd appreciate it if you took a moment to help our podcast by rating and reviewing on apple and NOW on Spotify! Don't forget to check our show notes for our social links! Definitely check out our Instagram (@hauntedorhoaxpod). We post all photos and videos talked about in the show there!Haunted or Hoax Social Medias:WebsiteInstagramTwitterFacebookSources for this Episode:TELEVISION & MEDIA: WEBSITES:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_prisoners_of_the_Tower_of_London 

Send us a textIn the first Volcano Minisode of our season break, Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole uncover one of the wildest stories you've probably never heard: how an active volcano in Mexico accidentally buried—and preserved—the world's largest pyramid. Yes, really.

On this episode, Frank Murano takes a deep dive into the world of organized crime with special guest Jeff Nadu, host of 'The Sit Down.' They explore the current state of the mafia, discussing whether there's a resurgence, the dwindling influence of the old guard, and the challenges the mob faces today. Topics include the active involvement of figures like Gene Gotti and Vito Gazo, the recent Lucchese bust in New Jersey, and the entanglements between politics and organized crime. They also consider the mafia's adaptation to the digital age and the ongoing allure of mafia lore in popular culture. Jeff Nadu shares his insights on who to watch in the mafia world and makes a bold prediction for organized crime in 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Japan isolated itself from other countries for centuries. In the land of the samurai, tradition and honour were central. Guns were seen as dishonourable – until they weren't. We see how Japan only changes its capital city via anagram (this could be next: Yo-ok-t?). So we investigate the remarkable Meiji modernisation period of a century or so ago, which launched Japan as a superpower – and prepared Japan to be a world-leader in technology, as the country still is today.  Check out the photos from our trip on https://www.dadandmelovehistory.com/ After the end theme music you'll find these questions: 1. What was a ‘shogun'? 2. What was Kyoto? 3. What anagram of KYOTO did the Japanese capital move to? 4. Which country was Commodore Perry from and what did he force Japan to do in the 1850s and 1860s? 5. Japan modernised its education system, economy, transport, communications and what else? 6. By the early 1900s, Japan's modernisation made its power rise. What countries did Japan invade before 1941? Here's our website, where you'll find photos, info about each episode and links to our social media: dadandmelovehistory.com - here, you can also listen to episodes. We also strongly recommend the family-friendly History Detective podcast, as advertised in our pod. Check out historydetectivepodcast.com! For mature history lovers: read industry reviews of Dad's World War II novels, A Chance Kill and The Slightest Chance, at paulletters.com. Available as e-books, as well as in paperback. Dad's first wartime novel, A Chance Kill, is a love-story/thriller based on real events in Poland, Paris, London and Prague. The Slightest Chance follows the remarkable true story of the only escape from Japanese imprisonment by a Western woman during World War II. Please rate and review us wherever you get podcasts. And share our podcast on social media and recommend it to friends – that's how we'll keep going. We will bring you episodes throughout the year, so stay subscribed on your podcast app! Podcast cover art by Molly Austin All instrumental music is from https://filmmusic.io and composed by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Sound effects are used under RemArc Licence. Copyright 2025 © BBC  

Description: Phlebotomy is a very important tool in our medical world, but its history is a little dark. For centuries bloodletting was seen as a cure for many ailments, so a tool was invented to help make the process easier, the fleam. Medical science has sure come a long way.    

He wasn't Keanu Reeves, and he definitely wasn't a Christian hero. In this episode, we rip the golden halo off Constantine the Great and dig into the actual history behind the man who allegedly saw a cross in the sky and converted an empire. Spoiler: he was more into Apollo than Jesus.Was Constantine a devout believer or just a savvy warlord with excellent PR? We're dragging in all the big names—Diocletian, Eusebius, Helena, Galerius, Julius Caesar, Sol Invictus—and tossing their reputations on the pyre of historical comedy.Featuring entrails, imperial propaganda, and a brief stopover in ancient Canada (don't ask, just listen). Perfect for fans of religious satire, Roman drama, and anyone who's ever side-eyed Christian revisionism. Sketch comedy. Blasphemous history. Reluctant education. Because saints don't order the murder of their wives and sons. But emperors do. 

Welcome back to Drafting the Past. I'm Kate Carpenter, and this is a podcast about the craft of writing history. In this episode, I'm joined by historian and writer Dr. Surekha Davies. Surekha is a former history professor who now writes full-time, and she can also be found speaking about history and consulting on monsters. In fact, monsters have played a major role in much of her research. Her first award-winning book was titled Renaissance Ethnography and the Invention of the Human: New Worlds, Maps, and Monsters. Her second book, which is aimed at a general audience, is out now; it's called Humans: A Monstrous History. The book looks at, as she puts it, how people “have defined the human in relation to everything from apes to zombies, and how they invented race, gender, and nations along the way.” I spoke with Surekha about how she made the switch to full-time writing, her newsletter, Notes from an Everything Historian, and how she organized what could have been an unruly book. Enjoy my conversation with Dr. Surekha Davies.

Send us a textIn this episode we take a look at what happens when international and infamous swindler Harry Cooper goes up against Ogden's Own Chief Detective Pender in the early 1900's. It's a debonair hustler vs cowboy common sense in a game of cat-and-mouse. Was Pender up to the task? Find out in our latest episode.Ogden, Ogden Utah, Junction City, True Crime, Historic 25th Street, Two-Bit Street, Ogden True Crime, Utah True Crime, Police, Police Podcast, Tales of Policing, History, History Podcast

During the Vietnam War , over 50 billion pieces of propaganda were dropped on North Vietnam, many of which were safe conduct passes. These passes would encourage defecting to the south and guarantee that the pass holder would not be harmed. This was considered a success since at least 160,00 soldiers used the passes and surrender.

During the next few weeks, the 15-History Podcast team is taking a break and bringing you some of their favorite previous episodes. This episode originally aired on November 1, 2021._______The old man lay in his bed surrounded by courtiers and family members. He had traveled from Rome to visit the place where his father had died many years ago, and now his own life was nearing its end. History records his last words as, “Have I played the part well? Then applaud as I exit.” Caesar Augustus, the first citizen of Rome and the founder of an empire that outlasted him by over fourteen hundred years, departed this life peacefully. But his rise and reign had been anything but peaceful.Join us as we teach you about Ceasear Augustus, his life, and how his actions directed the rise of one of the largest empires in the history of the world. 

During the next few weeks, the 15-History Podcast team is taking a break and bringing you some of their favorite previous episodes. This episode originally aired on November 16, 2020. Join us as we teach you about the genius of Michelangelo Buonarroti, his timeless works of art, and the legacy he left behind. 

On today's Saturday Matinee, we just begin to scratch the surface of the long, storied history of Taiwan- a country whose beginnings may trace as far back as 6,000 years ago.Link to The China History Podcast: https://linktr.ee/teacupmediaSupport the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more.History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.