Voltaire and Frederick's Messy Friendship
In the 18th century, two of Europe's most formidable intellects believed they had found a kindred spirit in each other. One was a king who dreamed of ruling through reason. The other was the era's sha...
13 Jan 9min
Copernicus Moves the Earth
In the 16th century, one quiet canon and mathematician made a claim so radical it shattered humanity's place in the universe. Nicolaus Copernicus didn't just challenge astronomers; he challenged kings...
12 Jan 11min
Brief History of Cemeteries
Cemeteries are more than resting places for the dead; they are mirrors of the societies that built them. From ancient burial mounds and medieval churchyards to sprawling Victorian "cities of the dead"...
11 Jan 12min
The Mann Act: America's Morality Law
Passed in 1910, the Mann Act was meant to protect women from exploitation. Instead, it became one of the most powerful and abused moral weapons in American law. In this episode of History Shorts, we u...
10 Jan 10min
Conversations: How Our History Shows What We Can Overcome, w/ Greg Jackson
In this special interview episode, Prof. Greg Jackson, the creator and voice behind the wildly popular History That Doesn't Suck, joins History Shorts for a wide-ranging conversation about how history...
9 Jan 59min
Killing Philip II of Macedon
In 336 BCE, at the height of his power, King Philip II of Macedon entered a grand theater to celebrate a royal wedding. He never left alive. In this episode of History Shorts, we revisit one of antiqu...
8 Jan 13min
History's Worst Nun? Juana Inés de la Cruz
She was called disobedient. Arrogant. Dangerous. She is now remembered as one of the greatest minds of the Spanish-speaking world. In this episode of History Shorts, we revisit the life of Juana Inés ...
7 Jan 11min
Judicial Life Appointments Gone Wrong
The U.S. Constitution grants Supreme Court justices life tenure to protect judicial independence. But what happens when that protection becomes a liability? DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A RAT...
6 Jan 11min
