Conversations: Triumph, Tragedy & the Shaping of the American West, w/ Paul A. Hutton
What really shaped the American West? In this gripping episode, we sit down with award-winning historian and author Paul Andrew Hutton to explore his powerful new book, The Undiscovered Country: Trium...
29 Elo 202531min
The Gaspee Affair of 1772
In this episode, we explore the Gaspee Affair of 1772, a bold act of colonial resistance when Rhode Island patriots attacked and burned the British customs ship Gaspee. Uncover the tension, daring, an...
28 Elo 202510min
Codex Gigas - The Devil's Bible
In this episode, we delve into the Codex Gigas, the medieval manuscript shrouded in legend and superstition. Discover its colossal size, the infamous Devil illustration, and the mysterious writings th...
27 Elo 202511min
German Revolution of 1918
In this episode, we explore Germany's 1918-1919 Revolution, a turbulent period when Communist revolutionaries sought to seize power amid the collapse of the Kaiserreich. Discover the clashes, politica...
26 Elo 202512min
Socrates the Warrior
In this episode, we uncover Socrates' military career, examining how his time as a hoplite in the Peloponnesian War influenced his philosophy, honed his courage, and shaped the ethical convictions tha...
25 Elo 20257min
Native American Scouts of the Civil War
During the Civil War, thousands of Native Americans served as scouts, guides, and soldiers, navigating the complex loyalties of tribes split between the Union and Confederacy. Many fought to protect h...
24 Elo 20259min
Justinian's Quest to Unify the Roman Empire
In the sixth century, Emperor Justinian I of the Eastern Roman Empire sought to restore the Roman world, with Rome itself as his ultimate prize. Beginning in 533 CE with the swift reconquest of the Va...
23 Elo 202512min
Conversations: The Marine "Bastard" Battalion, w/ Gregg Zoroya
In this powerful episode, we're joined by award-winning journalist and author Gregg Zoroya to discuss his gripping new book, Unremitting: The Marine "Bastard" Battalion and the Savage Battle That Mark...
22 Elo 202521min
