From Dan to Beersheba: Biblical Borders & The British Mandate
In this episode of pplpod, we trace the origins of the famous phrase "From Dan to Beersheba," used nine times in the Hebrew Bible to define the settled territory of the Tribes of Israel. We explore it...
25 Feb 17min
G Men (1935): James Cagney Switches Sides in this Classic Gangster Film
On this episode of pplpod, we investigate the 1935 crime classic G Men, one of the top-grossing films of its year. We discuss how Warner Bros. attempted to rebrand the genre by casting James Cagney—fa...
25 Feb 19min
The Giant Sucking Sound: Ross Perot, NAFTA, and the 1992 Election
In this episode of pplpod, we revisit one of the most famous political catchphrases in American history: the "giant sucking sound." We dive into the 1992 United States presidential election, where ind...
25 Feb 19min
From Hell: Jack the Ripper, George Lusk, and the Kidney in the Mail
In this episode of pplpod, we tear open the envelope on the most gruesome correspondence in true crime history: the "From Hell" letter. Sent in October 1888 to George Lusk, chairman of the Whitechapel...
25 Feb 25min
Albania’s Highest Honor: Inside the "Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu" Decoration
In this episode of pplpod, we explore the history and prestige of the "Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu" Decoration, a high honorary state decoration of the Republic of Albania. Join us as we discuss how t...
25 Feb 19min
God Is Born: The Polonaise That Defined Polish Christmas (Bóg się rodzi)
In this episode of pplpod, we uncover the powerful history behind "God Is Born" (Bóg się rodzi), the hymn widely regarded as the National Christmas Carol of Poland.Join us as we explore how 18th-centu...
25 Feb 27min
Gentleman Jim Corbett: The Father of Modern Boxing & The Man Who Beat Sullivan
In this episode of pplpod, we step into the ring with James J. Corbett, the legendary World Heavyweight Champion who revolutionized boxing history. Known to the world as "Gentleman Jim," Corbett trans...
25 Feb 28min
Baroness Orczy: The Scarlet Pimpernel & The Birth of the Secret Identity
In this episode of pplpod, we explore the life of Baroness Orczy, the Hungarian-born British novelist who revolutionized popular culture by introducing the "hero with a secret identity". Best known fo...
25 Feb 30min
