Pop Quiz | Communism vs. Fascism
Welcome to the Pop Quiz! Every other Thursday, Joe asks a topical question about history, and Jon has to answer it without any help or resources - other than his legendary memory and knowledge of hist...
14 Dec 202311min
Two Kings | Examining Intentions
When reviewing evil in history, ancient kings are easy targets. It is common to review their actions out of the context of their time, apply current values to ancient actions, and judge accordingly. ...
11 Dec 202315min
Thursday Thoughts | A Model of Competition
Welcome to a new segment in 15-Minute History called, Thursday Thoughts! Every other Thursday, Joe will speak about a specific person, place, or event in history in under five minutes. This week, we t...
7 Dec 20235min
Confronting Evil | A Discussion on Three People in History
Join us as we discuss confronting evil, the three figures in history, and the actions that inspire others to stand.
4 Dec 202335min
Pop Quiz | The Grenada Invasion
Welcome to the Pop Quiz! Every other Thursday, Joe asks a topical question about history, and Jon has to answer it without any help or resources - other than his legendary memory and knowledge of hist...
30 Nov 20237min
Confronting Evil | Three People in History
How do leaders confront villains? Among history’s most important lessons are seeing how people and nations face down rising evil. In this episode, we are going to examine the actions of three statesme...
27 Nov 202316min
Thursday Thoughts | The Fake French Pastry
Welcome to a new segment in 15-Minute History called, Thursday Thoughts! Every other Thursday, Joe will speak about a specific person, place, or event in history in under five minutes. This week, we ...
23 Nov 20233min
The Inquisition | Discussing Fact from Fiction
Join us as we discuss the Inquisition, the horrors it brought, the heroes that ended it, and the fiction around this dark time in history.
20 Nov 202336min
