Démocratie et Tyrannie: The Five Republics of France
This week on Historia Obscura: how one of the first republics in the modern world underwent several regime changes. Special thanks to Patreon subscribers Barbara and Tom! Subscribe to my Patreon at ht...
15 Apr 202221min
Yang Kyoungjong: The Korean at Utah Beach
This week on Historia Obscura: how a single Korean conscript fought for the Japanese, Soviet, and German armies, all during the same war. Special thanks to Patreon subscribers Barbara and Tom! Subscri...
1 Apr 202216min
Attorney General v. X: The First Step Towards Legal Abortion in Ireland
This week on Historia Obscura: how a legal battle involving a pregnant Irish teenager set in motion one of the most drastic ideological transformations in world history. Special thanks to Patreon subs...
18 Mar 202219min
Cotton, Colonization, and Confederados: The Story of Americana
This week on Historia Obscura: how a group of ex-Confederates settled in Brazil and created a thriving Southern community there. Special thanks to Patreon subscribers Barbara and Tom! Subscribe to my ...
4 Mar 202219min
Willie Francis: The Boy Who Was Executed Twice
This week on Historia Obscura: how a young man survived the electric chair and fought in court to ensure he wouldn't be sent back. Special thanks to Patreon subscribers Barbara and Tom! Subscribe to m...
18 Feb 202220min
Seretse Khama: The Clay that Bound Botswana
This week on Historia Obscura: how a newly independent African nation with all odds stacked against turned into a prosperous society, thanks to the governance of one brilliant leader. Special thanks t...
4 Feb 202220min
Brother Daniel: The Jewish Friar Who Wasn't (or Was?)
This week on Historia Obscura: how a man who was born Jewish fought for his right to become an Israeli citizen, despite being a Catholic priest. Special thanks to Patreon subscribers Barbara and Tom! ...
21 Jan 202217min
The Opium Wars: China's Failed War on Drugs
This week on Historia Obscura: how an opioid epidemic two centuries ago set the stage for one of the most contentious geopolitical issues of the modern day (suggested by: Eliza from Colorado). Special...
7 Jan 202217min
