A Brief Reflection on the Passing of Queen Elizabeth II
Today's episode is a little different than usual, because it's been an unusal week. This one is more of a personal reflection, but it's a bit of history too.
14 Syys 20228min
Tuesday Book Review: The First World War - A Complete History
In our first Tuesday Book Review episode of this month, we'll look at "The First World War: A Complete History" by Martin Gilbert.
13 Syys 20225min
Rick Rescorla: A Hero of 9/11 We Should Never Forget
This Sunday marks the 21st anniversary of the September 11th attacks. In this episode, which I do every year around this time, we introduce you to a hero of that day who should never be forgotten: Ric...
8 Syys 202210min
Three Myths About Cleopatra
Today we debunk some persistent myths about one of the most famous women who ever lived: Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt.
31 Elo 20226min
A Monday Rant: Ron DeSantis Revises the Bible
In this week's Monday rant, I vent my frustration about a case of historical, literary, and religious history being revised in real-time on the campaign trail by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
8 Elo 202210min
Four Facts About the Crimean War
In today's episode we look at a few facts about a largely forgotten war. Crimea is in the news today, and this is the perfect time to learn a little more about a conflict that raged there over 150 yea...
3 Elo 20226min
A Monday Rant: Why Does a Millionaire Keep Texting Me Asking for $20?
Since last week's Monday rant got such a positive response, I'm doing another one. This time, I vent my frustration about something we all deal with: endless texts from politicians begging us for mone...
1 Elo 20226min
A Monday Rant: Out of 142 Million People, Are These Really Our Only Two Choices?
I normally don't rant on this podcast, but today I'm making an exception. The definition of insanity is making the same choices over and over, and expecting a different result. It seems we're poised t...
25 Heinä 20229min
