War of 1812 (Part 2) | The Fire That Reforged a Nation
Washington burns. The White House is in flames. But from the smoke and ashes, a nation discovers what it means to be American.The War of 1812's darkest hour became its defining triumph. As British vet...
1 Des 202518min
Pop Quiz | Classical Influences on the Founding Fathers
How did the writings of Greece and Rome influence our Founding Fathers, and what lessons did they take away from these documents? Join us for a conversation about the importance of representative gove...
27 Nov 20255min
Thanksgiving & the Art of Being Thankful
On this week of Thanksgiving, join us as we share stories of Thanksgiving throughout history. (This episode originally aired in November 2019.)
24 Nov 202512min
Sketches in History | Don't Give Up the Ship (Part 1)
The 15-Minute History Podcast team welcomes you back to another Sketches in History. This segment, just for kids, shows that history isn't just a story, it's an adventure. Join Lottie Archer as she di...
20 Nov 202510min
The War of 1812 (Part 1): Humiliation, Hawks, and Heroism
Detroit falls without a fight. War Hawks demand blood. But on a blood-slick deck, four words become legend: Don’t give up the ship.The War of 1812 is often dismissed as a minor conflict, overshadowed ...
17 Nov 202519min
Pop Quiz | The Founding Fathers' Reading List
In this week's Pop Quiz, Joe asked about what the Founding Fathers were reading as they shaped the course and construction of American government and how these ideas influenced their decisions.Join us...
13 Nov 202510min
"I Know I am Right" | A Discussion on John Adams
While our episode on John Adams centered on his career, today's discussion focused more on his personality, beliefs, and relationships with others (especially Abigail and his children). We also covere...
10 Nov 202538min
