Fredrick Douglas | Pinnacle of Freedom
"I once knew a little boy whose mother and father died when he was six years old. He was a slave and had no one to care for him. He slept on a dirt floor in a hovel, and in cold weather would crawl in...
14 Nov 202215min
Civil Rights & the Supreme Court | A Discussion
Join us as we discuss the history of civil rights in America through the bench of the Supreme Court, the lasting effect of Brown vs. Board of Education, and how such rulings have shaped our society to...
7 Nov 202226min
Civil Rights & the Supreme Court | Redux
In early 1865, the Union and Confederate armies were locked in mortal combat around the city of Petersburg, VA, and in the humid forests of Georgia. The American Civil War's end was near, and the Linc...
31 Okt 202213min
The Abolitionist's Journal | An Interview with James D. Richardson
Join us as we speak with James D. Richardson about his new book, "The Abolisitionist's Journal: Memories of an American Antislavery Family". In the book, Mr. Richardson details the findings from the j...
24 Okt 202243min
J.R.R. Tolkien | A Discussion about Optimism
Join us as we discuss heroism through the eyes of J.R.R. Tolkien, how he incorporated heroism into stories, and how history influenced his view of heroes in fiction and real life. Listen also as we an...
17 Okt 202245min
J.R.R. Tolkien | Optimism
Familiar to millions as the author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, John Ronald Reuel Tolkien believed that myths used stories of heroes to inspire generations of readers. He began his writing...
10 Okt 202212min
Heroes | A Discussion about Season Six
Join us as we discuss the three short stories of heroes and learn what you can expect this season as we show you the people, places, and events in history that have contributed to the good we see in o...
3 Okt 202226min
Heroes | Welcome to Season Six of 15-Minute History!
Welcome to season six of 15-Minute History! Listen as we tell you three short stories of heroes. This season is about the people, places, and events in history that have contributed to the good we see...
26 Sep 202215min
