The Kennedy Curse
What was it about the Kennedys that attracted so much tragedy, that many believed them to be cursed?From plane disasters in World War 2, to drug overdoses and of course, assassinations - it has to be ...
25 Des 202340min
President James K. Polk: Lies, Warmongering & the Myth of Success
Is this the only president to have achieved all of their campaign promises? James K. Polk, the 11th Commander-in-Chief successfully led the nation through ambitious expansion during his single term.Do...
20 Des 202331min
The Amish: Origins and Society
Simple living, plain dress and pacifism. This is not a lifestyle typical of the United States. So how did the Amish come to be in America? Where did this religion come from? And how has their society ...
18 Des 202339min
Tea, Tax & Revolution: Boston Tea Party Aftermath
Why did the Boston Tea Party happen? Why Boston? And how did the events of December 1773 fit in to the American Revolution?In this episode, we are taking a broader look at the Boston Tea Party with Be...
14 Des 202323min
The Boston Tea Party Explained
On December 16th 1773, Bostonian colonists took a stand against the British Crown in the Boston Tea Party.In this episode, we dive deep into the events of that evening in Boston Harbor. Don is joined ...
11 Des 202319min
President John Tyler: The 'Accidental' President
He may have been the tenth President, but John Tyler - 'His Accidency' - was a pioneer in many ways.Tyler was the first Vice President to assume the position of commander-in-chief on the death of thei...
6 Des 202337min
The Rise & Fall of Political Parties
The two party division of the US political system is as evident as ever as we warm up to the 2024 elections. But where does this state of affairs come from?Don speaks to Michael Barone, political anal...
4 Des 202345min
Operation Downfall: What if the Allies Invaded Japan?
How would the Allied forces have forced the surrender of Japan had they not dropped the bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki?Operation Downfall was the planned invasion of Japan. It was expected to be a ma...
30 Nov 202342min
