Every President’s Go-to Drink, From Washington’s Whisky to Obama’s Homebrew—Mark Will-Weber
There are books about presidents. There are books about cocktails. Then there are books that create and attribute a cocktail to each of the 45 U.S. presidents. Journalist and editor Mark Will-Weber ha...
5 Kesä 20171h 18min
What Were French Trappers Doing in 1700s America?
Today's question comes from Suzanne: I would enjoy anything about the French in North America, Canada and the US, early American History of the Michigan Territory, Seven Years War, etc. WANT ME TO A...
2 Kesä 20176min
Did the Inventor of the Guillotine Die By Guillotine?
Today's question comes from August Berkshire: Is it true that the person who invented the guillotine was guillotined himself? What the story behind both events? WANT ME TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION ABOUT H...
1 Kesä 20176min
What is the Bloody Mary Myth Based On?
Today's question comes from Goa Yong: Is Bloody Mary a real person? WANT ME TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION ABOUT HISTORY? Click here to learn more. TO HELP OUT THE SHOW Leave an honest review on iTun...
31 Touko 20179min
Was Leif Erikson First to Visit the New World?
Today's question comes from Ryan: Was Leif Erikson really the first explorer of European descent to explore North America? WANT ME TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION ABOUT HISTORY? Click here to learn more. ...
30 Touko 20176min
Tevi Troy on Pop Culture in the White House: From Washington’s Library to Trump’s Twitter Account
In the 21st century presidents can't stay out of the spotlight. Barack Obama released his NCAA tournament brackets every year on ESPN, was a regular guest on Jimmy Fallon and the rest of the late nigh...
29 Touko 201752min
When Did People Start Using Last Names?
Today's question comes from Melanie Padon: When did people start using last names and why? How did they come up with them? WANT ME TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION ABOUT HISTORY? Click here to learn more. ...
26 Touko 20176min
Did Conquering Armies Really Salt the Earth of Their Enemies?
Today's question comes to us from Peter Swanson. My question is what is the history of "salting the earth" after a military victory. How would an army in the ancient world have transported tons and to...
25 Touko 20177min
