Church Brothels of the Middle Ages
During the Middle Ages (5th–15th centuries), prostitution was a complex and controversial issue in Christian Europe. The Catholic Church, which dominated spiritual and social life, viewed prostitution...
12 Apr 202510min
Conversations: Was Stalin a step ahead of Churchill and FDR? w/ Giles Milton
Peter speaks with historian and internationally bestselling author, Giles Milton about his latest release, The Stalin Affair. SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/c/HistoryShortsPodcast LEARN MO...
11 Apr 202522min
Mary Lincoln Declared Insane
While Abraham Lincoln tolerated Mary's peculiar, extravagant, and sometimes irrational and angry behavior, their son Robert - not so much. In 1875, ten years after Lincoln's assassination, the preside...
10 Apr 202512min
Edo's Little Matchgirl
Though her life was cut short in flames for starting a fire in Edo in 17th Century, Oshichi's story refuses to die. Instead, it became one of Japan's most enduring tales—a story whispered in the alley...
9 Apr 202511min
Galileo's Trial
Galileo Galilei (who lived between 1564 and 1642) was one of the most influential scientists of the Scientific Revolution. His work in astronomy, physics, and mathematics laid the foundation for moder...
8 Apr 202512min
The Communist Manifesto
While people connect communism with the Soviet Union and China, and rightfully so, many forget that its origins are actually tied more to Germany and Britain than the east and the far east. Furthermor...
7 Apr 202511min
Patton's Task Force Baum Blunder
As World War II neared its final months in March 1945, General George S. Patton—the legendary, aggressive, and often controversial commander of the U.S. Third Army—ordered one of the most audacious an...
6 Apr 202512min
Boy Scouts of America
The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is one of the most iconic youth organizations in U.S. history, shaping millions of young boys into leaders, adventurers, and responsible citizens. Established in 1910, ...
5 Apr 202513min
