Booth's Other Victim
The assassination of President Abraham Lincoln on April 14, 1865, at Ford's Theatre remains one of the most infamous moments in American history. Most people remember John Wilkes Booth as Lincoln's as...
2 Huhti 202513min
Champagne and the Treaty of Versailles
When one thinks of World War I or the treaty that finally brought it to an end, one does not automatically go to talking about champagne. Yet, a clause regarding the sparkling wine sipped by the Frenc...
1 Huhti 202512min
Bacon's Rebellion
Bacon's Rebellion was a violent uprising in colonial Virginia that took place from 1676 to 1677. While others have since occurred, Nathaniel Bacon's act of defiance was the first popular uprising in A...
31 Maalis 202511min
Grimaldi Curse: Princess Grace
Grimaldi Curce (Limited Series 8): In 1956, the world believed the Grimaldi curse had finally been broken. The marriage of Prince Rainier III of Monaco and Grace Kelly, the American actress-turned-pri...
30 Maalis 202512min
William Jennings Bryan
William Jennings Bryan was one of the most influential and charismatic political figures in late 19th and early 20th century America. Known for his extraordinary oratory skills, progressive ideals, an...
29 Maalis 202512min
Conversations: Murders in German WWII POW Camps Across the U.S. w/ William Geroux
Join Peter as he and author William Geroux discuss his newest book, The Fifteen, which details the fascinating story of German POW camps in the United States during World War II and the little-known m...
28 Maalis 202522min
Comic Books on Trial
The rise of comic books' popularity coincided with growing concerns among parents, educators, and social critics about their supposed negative influence on America's youth. These fears culminated in a...
27 Maalis 202511min
Napoleon's Polish Countess
The story of Marie Walewska, her relationship with Napoleon Bonaparte, and their son, Alexandre Walewski, is a fascinating tale of romance, politics, and historical intrigue during the Napoleonic era ...
26 Maalis 202511min
