Did the Inventor of the Guillotine Die By Guillotine?
Today's question comes from August Berkshire: Is it true that the person who invented the guillotine was guillotined himself? What the story behind both events? WANT ME TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION ABOUT H...
1 Juni 20176min
What is the Bloody Mary Myth Based On?
Today's question comes from Goa Yong: Is Bloody Mary a real person? WANT ME TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION ABOUT HISTORY? Click here to learn more. TO HELP OUT THE SHOW Leave an honest review on iTun...
31 Maj 20179min
Was Leif Erikson First to Visit the New World?
Today's question comes from Ryan: Was Leif Erikson really the first explorer of European descent to explore North America? WANT ME TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION ABOUT HISTORY? Click here to learn more. ...
30 Maj 20176min
Tevi Troy on Pop Culture in the White House: From Washington’s Library to Trump’s Twitter Account
In the 21st century presidents can't stay out of the spotlight. Barack Obama released his NCAA tournament brackets every year on ESPN, was a regular guest on Jimmy Fallon and the rest of the late nigh...
29 Maj 201752min
When Did People Start Using Last Names?
Today's question comes from Melanie Padon: When did people start using last names and why? How did they come up with them? WANT ME TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION ABOUT HISTORY? Click here to learn more. ...
26 Maj 20176min
Did Conquering Armies Really Salt the Earth of Their Enemies?
Today's question comes to us from Peter Swanson. My question is what is the history of "salting the earth" after a military victory. How would an army in the ancient world have transported tons and to...
25 Maj 20177min
What if JFK Had Lost the 1960 Election?
Today's question comes to us courtesy of Brandon. Here's his question: This is Brandon Wall, and I'm wondering what would have happened if Nixon beat JFK in the 1960 presidential election. How would t...
24 Maj 201713min
Justin from the Generation Why Podcast: What Assassination Had the Most Impact on History?
Today's question comes to us from Justin from the Generation Why Podcast. It's a true crime podcast that you should definitely check out. Here's his question: What murder or assassination through hist...
23 Maj 201718min
