"Dieu et mon droit" | The Divine Right of Kings
Throughout history, leaders have claimed their positions in a variety of ways: military conquests, electoral mandates, revolutionary uprisings, and more. But probably the most common and certainly the...
9 Jun 202518min
Pop Quiz | Answering an Audience Question & The Overton Window
In this double pop quiz, Jon answers a question from an audience member and then discusses the Overton Window and how the range of "acceptable" political discourse changes over time.Join us every othe...
5 Jun 20259min
The Magna Carta | A Discussion on Power, Politics, and the Birth of Liberty
Join us as we discuss the history of the Magna Carta, how it changed English governance, and its influence on all democracies and constitutional federal republics that came after.
2 Jun 202535min
Sketches in History | Connecting Continents
The 15-Minute History Podcast team brings you a new segment, just for kids, called Sketches in History, where history isn’t just a story—it’s an adventure. Join Lottie Archer as she dives into her ext...
29 Mai 20259min
The Magna Carta | Power, Politics, and the Birth of Liberty
It’s raining. The men in the group are drenched and have been so almost all day. Nobles in their finest attire stand ankle-deep in mud, their expressions a mixture of triumph and apprehension. Before ...
26 Mai 202517min
Pop Quiz | The New Deal, part 2
In part two of this pop quiz series, Joe and I discuss the New Deal's long-term legacy and the controversial idea that anything can really be "free."As always, we love to hear from you, so leave a com...
22 Mai 20258min
The Khmer Rouge | “To Destroy You is No Loss” (Repost)
This week, the team wanted to revisit one of the most popular episodes from last season. A new, exciting episode is coming to you on Monday. ____“I was fifteen years old when the Khmer Rouge came to p...
19 Mai 202515min
Sketches in History | When the Walls Come Down
The 15-Minute History Podcast team brings you a new segment, just for kids, called Sketches in History, where history isn’t just a story—it’s an adventure. Join Lottie Archer as she dives into her ext...
15 Mai 20259min
