Temptations of Power | Scandals in the American Presidency

Temptations of Power | Scandals in the American Presidency

Americans love a scandal, especially when it involves those in power. In this episode, we take a look at three of the most scandal-ridden presidencies in American history (none of which involve living chief executives) and try to understand what each one tells us about the abuse of power and the institutions that work to both preserve and restrain it.

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Pop Quiz | The War of Jenkin's Ear (or) That Escalated Quickly!

Pop Quiz | The War of Jenkin's Ear (or) That Escalated Quickly!

What started as a simple question about The War of Jenkin's Ear devolved into a mighty whirlwind on social media, immortality, and Jon's opinion of Elon Musk!Let us know your thoughts or ask questions...

24 Heinä 20255min

The Ash Heap of History | The End of the Cold War (Republish)

The Ash Heap of History | The End of the Cold War (Republish)

During the summer break, the 15-Minute History podcast team are republishing some of their favorite episodes. This episode originally aired on March 20, 2020.___The world's most powerful communist lea...

21 Heinä 202520min

Pop Quiz | Holy Relics?

Pop Quiz | Holy Relics?

Why, in medieval times, were holy relics so popular? Was the church displaying them to give people hope in the divine or for financial gain, or both? In this pop quiz, Joe and Jon discuss the possible...

17 Heinä 20255min

What If? | A Lasting Peace at Tilsit (Republish)

What If? | A Lasting Peace at Tilsit (Republish)

During the summer break, the 15-Minute History podcast team are republishing some of their favorite episodes. This episode originally aired on July 12, 2021.___The raft floated in the midst of the Riv...

14 Heinä 202510min

Pop Quiz | "Stagflation"

Pop Quiz | "Stagflation"

With economics being all the rage these days and everyone on social media becoming experts in tariff and spending policy, Joe and Jon discuss one of the most serious economic problems a country can fa...

10 Heinä 20254min

What if? | Pizzaro & the Potato (Republish)

What if? | Pizzaro & the Potato (Republish)

During the summer break, the 15-Minute History podcast team are republishing some of their favorite episodes. This episode originally aired on August 30, 2021.___From 1531-1532, Pizzaro and his group ...

7 Heinä 20259min

Pop Quiz | "Sherman's Neckties"

Pop Quiz | "Sherman's Neckties"

Recently, Jon mentioned "Sherman's Neckties" in an episode that referenced the American Civil War. Now it's time to talk about these fascinating--and terrifying--examples of psychological warfare!Join...

2 Heinä 20253min

America's Utopian Mores | A Discussion

America's Utopian Mores | A Discussion

Where does utopianism come from? Can we really create a perfect world, and did the colonists think they could create utopia in the New World? And why did Jon pick this topic?Join us for answers to the...

30 Kesä 202531min

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