Pop Quiz | The "War of the Worlds" Radio Drama

Pop Quiz | The "War of the Worlds" Radio Drama

On Halloween night in 1938, a radio drama shocked the American people by describing a Martian invasion. This event demonstrated the power of the spoken word delivered electronically as much as FDR's "fireside chats." Joe is a big fan of the show, so Jon asked him about it (while also getting the date wrong--so please shame him in the comments below).

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Dan's Back! | A Discussion on the Korean War

Dan's Back! | A Discussion on the Korean War

Our beloved interloper Dan returns to join us for a conversation about the Korean War and how it influenced later conflicts and the role of the military in political affairs. He also shares his though...

17 Maj 38min

Sketches in History | Surrounded

Sketches in History | Surrounded

Welcome back to Sketches in History! This segment, just for kids, shows that history isn't just a story, it's an adventure. Join Lottie Archer as she dives into her extraordinary notebook, where sketc...

14 Maj 14min

Victory Lost | The Korean War

Victory Lost | The Korean War

The cold froze rifles in their hands, turned oil to sludge, and stiffened fingers until pulling a trigger became an exercise in willpower. Men slept in shallow foxholes they'd hacked out of frozen gro...

11 Maj 17min

Pop Quiz | What Historians Have Missed

Pop Quiz | What Historians Have Missed

Let's have a conversation about what historians may have missed about the Founders of the United States, what may have been glossed over, and the reasons for both. Join us every Thursday for Pop Quizz...

7 Maj 5min

The Arsenal of Democracy | A Discussion on Home Front USA

The Arsenal of Democracy | A Discussion on Home Front USA

How did the American home change once the soldiers returned from the war. How long did it take for the country to recognize that its injustices were choices? And why did American culture seem to break...

4 Maj 37min

Sketches in History | One Bomber Every 63 Minutes

Sketches in History | One Bomber Every 63 Minutes

Welcome back to Sketches in History! This segment, just for kids, shows that history isn't just a story, it's an adventure. Join Lottie Archer as she dives into her extraordinary notebook, where sketc...

30 Apr 14min

The Arsenal of Democracy | Home Front USA

The Arsenal of Democracy | Home Front USA

It's tempting to view the Second World War primarily through the lens of combat, but students of American history must also look at the transformation that occurred on the home front, in the rhythms o...

27 Apr 16min

Audience Member Pop Quiz | The French at War

Audience Member Pop Quiz | The French at War

The French nation has a reputation for being willing to surrender in battle, but is that a fair assessment?This question came from an audience member, and we love getting these from you all. So leave ...

23 Apr 7min

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