"Daring Mighty Things" | The Panama Canal and American Intervention in Latin America

"Daring Mighty Things" | The Panama Canal and American Intervention in Latin America

Over a century ago, the United States blasted its way through a continent in one of the largest engineering projects in world history. The Panama Canal's construction brought with it decades of American involvement in Latin America--the effects of which are still felt today.

Join us every Monday as we explore topics in American history leading to our 250th birthday in July and for pop quizzes and "Sketches in History" episodes every Thursday. Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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Pop Quiz | The War of Jenkin's Ear (or) That Escalated Quickly!

Pop Quiz | The War of Jenkin's Ear (or) That Escalated Quickly!

What started as a simple question about The War of Jenkin's Ear devolved into a mighty whirlwind on social media, immortality, and Jon's opinion of Elon Musk!Let us know your thoughts or ask questions...

24 Juli 20255min

The Ash Heap of History | The End of the Cold War (Republish)

The Ash Heap of History | The End of the Cold War (Republish)

During the summer break, the 15-Minute History podcast team are republishing some of their favorite episodes. This episode originally aired on March 20, 2020.___The world's most powerful communist lea...

21 Juli 202520min

Pop Quiz | Holy Relics?

Pop Quiz | Holy Relics?

Why, in medieval times, were holy relics so popular? Was the church displaying them to give people hope in the divine or for financial gain, or both? In this pop quiz, Joe and Jon discuss the possible...

17 Juli 20255min

What If? | A Lasting Peace at Tilsit (Republish)

What If? | A Lasting Peace at Tilsit (Republish)

During the summer break, the 15-Minute History podcast team are republishing some of their favorite episodes. This episode originally aired on July 12, 2021.___The raft floated in the midst of the Riv...

14 Juli 202510min

Pop Quiz | "Stagflation"

Pop Quiz | "Stagflation"

With economics being all the rage these days and everyone on social media becoming experts in tariff and spending policy, Joe and Jon discuss one of the most serious economic problems a country can fa...

10 Juli 20254min

What if? | Pizzaro & the Potato (Republish)

What if? | Pizzaro & the Potato (Republish)

During the summer break, the 15-Minute History podcast team are republishing some of their favorite episodes. This episode originally aired on August 30, 2021.___From 1531-1532, Pizzaro and his group ...

7 Juli 20259min

Pop Quiz | "Sherman's Neckties"

Pop Quiz | "Sherman's Neckties"

Recently, Jon mentioned "Sherman's Neckties" in an episode that referenced the American Civil War. Now it's time to talk about these fascinating--and terrifying--examples of psychological warfare!Join...

2 Juli 20253min

America's Utopian Mores | A Discussion

America's Utopian Mores | A Discussion

Where does utopianism come from? Can we really create a perfect world, and did the colonists think they could create utopia in the New World? And why did Jon pick this topic?Join us for answers to the...

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