US Borders: The Missouri Bootheel and The Toledo War
Today the history guy tells two stories of state borders in the US. The first is the long history of Missouri’s borders, which were deeply entwined with American politics of the period. Then the histo...
14 Jun 20221h 2min
D-Day Heroes
Next week June 6th, 2022 will mark the 78th anniversary of the D-Day landings. In honor of the enormous sacrifice by the many men and women who fought, planned, and supported that battle, today the hi...
31 Mai 20221h 6min
A.P. Giannini and The History of Credit
On today’s episode, the history guy talks about some of the foundations of our modern life: How an Italian-American man’s vision fundamentally changed the way banks and loans work, and that ever-prese...
17 Mai 202254min
Forgotten Peoples: the Itza Maya and Axum
On today’s episode, the history guy talks about two ancient societies: the still mysterious Itza Maya, who built Chichen Itza, and the story of the forgotten trading Empire of Axum, located in modern ...
3 Mai 20221h 13min
1970s Car Disasters: The Dale and the Vega
On today’s episode the History guy takes a drive through some automotive history from the 1970s. First, he’ll tell the story of the Dale, the first “space age car” with a laundry list of amazing featu...
19 Apr 20221h 4min
Coasties: Stories of the USCGCs Tampa and Icarus
On today’s episode, the history guy talks about the United States Coast Guard, and two of their contributions to combat in the World Wars. First, the history guy tells the story of the USCGC Tampa, wh...
5 Apr 20221h 10min
Lines on the Road and the Wheels that Drive on them
Today, the history guy talks about two things that millions of people around the world deal with every single day: the lines on the road, and tires. Both have interesting histories that might surprise...
22 Mar 20221h 2min
Tales of Two 19th Century Kates
On today’s episode, The History Guy talks about two impressive Kates of the 19th century. First is Kate Warne, who became America’s first female detective when she was hired by Alan Pinkerton in 1856 ...
8 Mar 20221h 9min
