'The Booksellers' is a Documentary Every Lover of Books or History Should See
In today's episode, we look at a film that combines three things I love: history, documentaries, and bookselling.
20 Jun 20238min
Abraham Lincoln, Abolition, and the Emancipation Proclamation
In today's episode, we take a look Abraham Lincoln and the issue of slavery in America. Much has been said, much has been written, but what is the historical truth? Was he really an ardent abolitionis...
19 Jun 20238min
Father's Day Special: The Best and Worst Dads in Literary History
In today's special Father's Day episode, we're keeping it light. We'll be looking at the best and worst dads in literary history. Happy Father's Day!
18 Jun 20239min
Five Myths About World War II
In today's episode, we look at five persistent myths about World War II that need to be corrected.
17 Jun 20237min
Five More Historical Myths that Refuse to Die
In today's episode, we debunk five more common historical myths that far too many people still believe are true.
16 Jun 20238min
Myths About the Spanish Inquisition
In today's episode, we wade into a myth so pervasive that almost everyone accepts it as fact. Let's take a look at the Spanish Inquisition and set the record straight.
14 Jun 20238min
The Nobel Prize Winner You've Never Heard Of
In today's episode, we meet a giant of French literature few Americans have even heard of. We need to change that, because in addition to being a great novelist, he has much to teach us about Paris du...
13 Jun 20236min
Ten Common Historical Myths that Refuse to Die
Today's episode is a roundup of ten historical myths that continue to persist today despite all evidence to the contrary.
12 Jun 202314min
