The Search for Molly Pitcher
You probably remember learning about the legendary figure in American History, Molly Pitcher in grammar school. But did you know that the famous Revolutionary War heroine probably never existed? Well, maybe. https://www.patreon.com/c/HistoryShortsPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2 Apr 20247min
Sgt. York's Army of One
Since the First World War, the story of Alvin York has often been used as an example of unwavering bravery and heroism. But did you know that even in today’s world of hollywood exaggerating its depiction of warfare for better effect, it still pails to York’s actual actions on the Western Front in 1917? https://www.patreon.com/c/HistoryShortsPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28 Mars 20247min
Who was Jim Crow?
The name Jim Crow is often used to describe the segregation laws, rules, and customs that came to be after the Civil War and Reconstruction, but did you know that there never was a person named Jim Crow? Well, kind of. https://www.patreon.com/c/HistoryShortsPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26 Mars 20247min
Catherine's Doomed Husband
Catherine the Great of Russia, whose reign extended from 1729 to 1796, needs no introduction, but did you know that to become “great,” Catherine had to first get rid of her troublesome husband, Peter III of Russia? https://www.patreon.com/c/HistoryShortsPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21 Mars 20247min
Thou Shall Not Kill Cats
If you believe the internet, Pope Gregory IX issued a papal bill in the 13 century that declared cats as instruments of satan, which led to huge numbers of them being killed. This, in turn, as many websites would have you believe, led to the bubonic plague. So, how true is this story? Well, while it contains some separate truths, the narrative, as a whole, could not be more wrong. https://www.patreon.com/c/HistoryShortsPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
19 Mars 20247min
Conversations: Flags of Our Fathers w/ James Bradley
Join us for a short conversation with James Bradley, the New York Times #1 bestselling author of such works as Flags of Our Fathers, Flyboys, The Imperial Cruise, and The China Mirage. https://www.patreon.com/c/HistoryShortsPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14 Mars 202420min
Napoleon's Missing Hand
For any of us who have seen a portrait of Napoleon, we have undoubtedly noticed that he always placed a hand inside his vest or shirt when posing. There is no doubt he popularized the existing trend. But did you know that to this day, historians cannot quite agree if there was more to it than that? https://www.patreon.com/c/HistoryShortsPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12 Mars 20246min
The Auschwitz's "Canada"
During World War II, Canada significantly supported the Allied forces and contributed to the war effort. But did you know that its reputation as a country of great riches among the inmates of one the conflict’s most infamous death camps, Auschwitz, resulted in its name being used to define a dark aspect of camp life? https://www.patreon.com/c/HistoryShortsPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7 Mars 20246min
