Low Songs, Holy Songs
In this last episode of 2025, Jon takes us on a journey through time and space to learn the stories of several beloved Christmas carols. We hope you enjoy them, and we look forward to seeing you in Ja...
22 Joulu 202511min
Pop Quiz | A (Very Incomplete) History Reading List
What are the essential works of history every curious reader should know, and where should someone actually start when diving into them? Join Jon and Joe for the first of many conversations about the ...
18 Joulu 20253min
What to Watch | History in Movies Part IV
"Based on a true story." "Inspired by actual events." "The following actually happened."These five words might be Hollywood's greatest magic trick, transforming entertainment into education, fiction i...
15 Joulu 202544min
Pop Quiz | "15-Minute Rage-Bait"
Why do dumb ideas keep popping up like weeds? Why do people embrace them despite mountains of evidence they don't work and huge piles of bodies left in their wake? Are they true believers or just grif...
11 Joulu 20257min
The War of 1812 | A Discussion - Myths, Realities, and Ideals
"Don't give up the ship." "The Star-Spangled Banner." "Old Hickory." The Battle of New Orleans.The War of 1812 gave us some of America's most enduring symbols and phrases. But did it actually change a...
8 Joulu 202540min
Sketches in History | Don't Give Up the Ship (Part 2)
The 15-Minute History Podcast team welcomes you back to another Sketches in History. This segment, just for kids, shows that history isn't just a story, it's an adventure. Join Lottie Archer as she di...
4 Joulu 20258min
War of 1812 (Part 2) | The Fire That Reforged a Nation
Washington burns. The White House is in flames. But from the smoke and ashes, a nation discovers what it means to be American.The War of 1812's darkest hour became its defining triumph. As British vet...
1 Joulu 202518min
Pop Quiz | Classical Influences on the Founding Fathers
How did the writings of Greece and Rome influence our Founding Fathers, and what lessons did they take away from these documents? Join us for a conversation about the importance of representative gove...
27 Marras 20255min
