The Real Pirates of the Caribbean
Long before Hollywood turned them into legends, the real pirates of the Caribbean ruled the seas with blood, smoke, and gold. This History Shorts episode dives into the true stories behind figures lik...
6 Nov 202510min
When Poetry was an Olympic Event
This History Shorts episode explores the forgotten era of the Olympics, when art, literature, and architecture stood beside running and wrestling at the Games. From gold medals for verses to the debat...
5 Nov 20259min
TODAY IN CONTEXT: Dick Cheney's Legacy
Whether you admire Dick Cheney or condemn him, one thing is undeniable: he changed the office of the vice presidency forever. No one before him, not Adams, not Johnson, not even the activist vice pres...
4 Nov 202511min
Before Hitler Stole the Swastika
Long before it became a symbol of hate, the swastika was a mark of peace, prosperity, and the divine found in ancient temples from India to Greece. This History Shorts episode traces its 3,000-year jo...
4 Nov 202511min
Conversations: How much do you know about Christopher Columbus? w/ Matthew Restall
Peter speaks with Matthew Resatll about his newest book, The Nine Lives of Christopher Columbus. Restall takes us beyond polemic, sifting through the evidence across nations, languages, and five centu...
3 Nov 202536min
YOU DECIDE: The Vietnam War - Necessary Intervention or Disastrous Mistake?
Some see the Vietnam War as a necessary intervention to protect global stability and prevent the spread of communism, while others view it as a tragic mistake, a quagmire that would cost countless liv...
2 Nov 202514min
The Death that Shaped U.S.-Iran Relations
The violent death of American Vice Consul Robert Whitney Imbrie in Tehran in July 1924 shocked both the United States and Persia (modern-day Iran). A mob attack in broad daylight, ostensibly sparked b...
1 Nov 202514min
Conversations: Malcolm Gladwell's Revenge of the Tipping Point
Peter speaks with a true master of storytelling and insight, Malcolm Gladwell. A staff writer for The New Yorker since 1996, Malcolm has captivated millions with his groundbreaking books, which blend ...
31 Okt 202519min
