Normal Behaviors That Were Signs of Mental Illness in Medieval Times
In this episode, we slowly explore how everyday behaviors like grief, introversion, vivid dreams, epilepsy, and mood swings were once misunderstood as signs of possession or madness in medieval times....
26 Feb 1h 11min
Why You Wouldn't Last A Day in Ancient Egypt | History for Sleep
In this episode, we explore the stark reality of daily life in Ancient Egypt, contrasting the popular idealized image with the challenging, often harsh existence of ordinary people. We take a sensory ...
21 Feb 2h 18min
Atomic Bombs End Japan’s Resistance
In this episode, we explain how nuclear devastation broke Japan’s ability to continue fighting. We analyze why surrender became inevitable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22 Jan 4min
How Wartime Secrecy Created the Atomic Bomb
In this episode, we explain how wartime secrecy allowed the atomic bomb to be built at record speed. In this episode, we break down the trade-offs between transparency and survival. Hosted on Acast. S...
22 Jan 4min
The Destruction of Manila 1945
In this episode, we break down how the battle unfolded and why it became so deadly. In this episode, we look at how urban combat magnified the damage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
22 Jan 4min
What Happened in Hitler’s Bunker
In this episode, we answer what really happened during Hitler’s final days underground. In this episode, we separate myths from documented events. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
21 Jan 4min
Nuremberg Trials and the Rule of Law
In this episode, we break down how the Nuremberg Trials reinforced the idea that no one is above the law. In this episode, we explain how this principle reshaped global norms. Hosted on Acast. See aca...
21 Jan 4min
How Nazis Changed Their Identities
In this episode, we explain how fleeing Nazis adopted new names and documents. In this episode, we break down the systems that enabled identity laundering. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
21 Jan 3min
