The Lost Generation: WWI, Hemingway, & The Roaring Twenties
In this episode of pplpod, we dive into the fascinating history of the Lost Generation, the demographic cohort born between 1883 and 1900. Coming of age just before or during World War I, this generat...
10 Mar 21min
Winston Churchill: WWII Prime Minister, British Statesman & His Complex Legacy
In this episode of pplpod, we dive deep into the extraordinary life of Sir Winston Churchill, one of the most significant figures of the 20th century. Known worldwide as the resolute British Prime Min...
10 Mar 17min
The Selective Service Act of 1917 & America's WWI Draft
In this episode of pplpod, we dive deep into the Selective Service Act of 1917, the pivotal legislation that transformed the United States military during World War I.Did you know that when the U.S. e...
10 Mar 23min
The Battle of Saint-Mihiel – America’s First Major WWI Offensive
In this episode of pplpod, we dive deep into the muddy, trench-filled landscapes of World War I to explore the historic Battle of Saint-Mihiel. Fought between September 12 and 16, 1918, this battle is...
10 Mar 12min
The Espionage Act of 1917: Spies, Whistleblowers, and the Fight for Free Speech
In this episode of pplpod, we dive deep into one of the most controversial and fiercely debated laws in United States history: the Espionage Act of 1917. Originally enacted by Congress shortly after t...
10 Mar 23min
The Evolution of Gas Masks – From Ancient Sponges to Modern NBC Protection
In this episode of pplpod, we dive deep into the fascinating history of gas masks and the evolution of personal protective equipment. Discover how early breathing devices, like the common sponges used...
10 Mar 23min
The Armenian Genocide: World War I and the Ottoman Empire
In this deeply impactful episode of pplpod, we explore the harrowing history of the Armenian Genocide, a systematic campaign of destruction carried out within the Ottoman Empire during the shadows of ...
10 Mar 59min
The Devil's Rope – How Barbed Wire Tamed the American West and Transformed Warfare
Welcome to another episode of pplpod! Today, we are untangling the complex, bloody, and surprising history of barbed wire, a simple steel fencing wire constructed with sharp edges that fundamentally r...
10 Mar 21min
