"Daring Mighty Things" | The Panama Canal and American Intervention in Latin America

"Daring Mighty Things" | The Panama Canal and American Intervention in Latin America

Over a century ago, the United States blasted its way through a continent in one of the largest engineering projects in world history. The Panama Canal's construction brought with it decades of American involvement in Latin America--the effects of which are still felt today.

Join us every Monday as we explore topics in American history leading to our 250th birthday in July and for pop quizzes and "Sketches in History" episodes every Thursday. Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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Pop Quiz | Everything is Awful (How to Get Historical Interpretation Wrong)

Pop Quiz | Everything is Awful (How to Get Historical Interpretation Wrong)

In this pop quiz, Joe asks me why some historians choose to interpret the past through current-day lenses and the problems that can create for students of history. We then get into a discussion on the...

24 Huhti 20256min

Tariffs, Tariffs Everywhere | A Discussion on the Intricacies of Global Trade

Tariffs, Tariffs Everywhere | A Discussion on the Intricacies of Global Trade

Join us this week as Joe and I delve into the political, social, and (of course) economic consequences of tariffs. We stay away from the politics--mostly--and try to hone in on the fact that every eco...

21 Huhti 202534min

Sketches in History | Impossible Escape

Sketches in History | Impossible Escape

The 15-Minute History Podcast team brings you a new segment, just for kids, called Sketches in History, where history isn’t just a story—it’s an adventure. Join Lottie Archer as she dives into her ext...

17 Huhti 20257min

Tariffs, Tariffs Everywhere | The Intricacies of Global Trade

Tariffs, Tariffs Everywhere | The Intricacies of Global Trade

We're back from our spring break a week early! This episode is a timely overview of tariffs--taxes on imported goods--from a historical perspective. We will not get into the political aspects of the c...

14 Huhti 202516min

Pop Quiz | Yalta (and a "What If?")

Pop Quiz | Yalta (and a "What If?")

This week, Joe comes awfully close to asking a "what if" question (and getting a shoe thrown at him)! Join us as we discuss historical perspectives on the Yalta Conference at the end of World War Two ...

10 Huhti 20257min

Caesar Augustus | From Clay to Marble (Republish)

Caesar Augustus | From Clay to Marble (Republish)

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...

7 Huhti 202516min

Sketches in History | A Discovery in the Sand

Sketches in History | A Discovery in the Sand

The 15-Minute History Podcast team brings you a new segment, just for kids, called Sketches in History, where history isn’t just a story—it’s an adventure. Join Lottie Archer as she dives into her ext...

3 Huhti 20258min

Genius | Michelangelo Buonarroti (Republish)

Genius | Michelangelo Buonarroti (Republish)

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 te...

31 Maalis 202512min

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