Xerxes I | A Discussion
Join us as we discuss Xerxes I, his conquest, and how hubris ruined him.
22 Jan 202427min
Pop Quiz | Jamestown vs. Plymouth
Welcome to the Pop Quiz! Every other Thursday, Joe asks a topical question about history, and Jon has to answer it without any help or resources - other than his legendary memory and knowledge of hist...
18 Jan 20248min
Xerxes I | Hubris
Xerxes I, also known as Xerxes the Great, was a Persian king who ruled over the vast Achaemenid Empire from 486 BCE to 465 BCE. He was the son of King Darius I and Atossa, the daughter of Cyrus the Gr...
16 Jan 202418min
Christmas Bells | Hope
It’s Christmas Day, 1863, and a man is reading a letter. The letter had arrived several days before, but every time he picks up the parchment, it feels like the first time. He sits quietly in the soli...
22 Des 20236min
Two Kings | A Discussion
When reviewing evil in history, ancient kings are easy targets. Join us as we discuss two kings and detail two major events during their reign.
18 Des 202321min
Pop Quiz | Communism vs. Fascism
Welcome to the Pop Quiz! Every other Thursday, Joe asks a topical question about history, and Jon has to answer it without any help or resources - other than his legendary memory and knowledge of hist...
14 Des 202311min
Two Kings | Examining Intentions
When reviewing evil in history, ancient kings are easy targets. It is common to review their actions out of the context of their time, apply current values to ancient actions, and judge accordingly. ...
11 Des 202315min
Thursday Thoughts | A Model of Competition
Welcome to a new segment in 15-Minute History called, Thursday Thoughts! Every other Thursday, Joe will speak about a specific person, place, or event in history in under five minutes. This week, we t...
7 Des 20235min
