History Shorts

TODAY IN CONTEXT: Today, we discuss the history and process of the Roman Catholic Church's Conclave. While we wish Pope Francis a healthy and speedy recovery, his double pneumonia and the rumors surro...

28 Feb 202510min

Peter speaks with Dr. James Crossland about his latest book, Rouge Agent, detailing the life and career of Robert Bruce Lockhart, including his plot to sabotage the budding Bolshevik Revolution in Rus...

28 Feb 202526min

In December of 1900, Donald MacArthur, Thomas Marshall, and James Ducat vanished from their post at the lighthouse on Flannan Island off the western coast of Scotland. SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.p...

27 Feb 202511min

Anna Chapman - a strikingly charismatic and enigmatic figure - became a symbol of modern espionage when she was exposed as a sleeper agent for Russia in 2010. Chapman's tale intertwines elements of in...

26 Feb 202511min

Judging by the famous movie Cinderella Man about the down-on-his-luck boxer James Braddock during the Great Depression, it may seem that boxing was the go-to sport during America's worst financial cri...

25 Feb 202510min

The creation of Batman, one of the most iconic superheroes in history, is a tale of creativity, ambition, and, unfortunately, injustice. While Bob Kane is widely credited as Batman's sole creator, the...

24 Feb 202511min

The term Femme Fatale stems from the French word "deadly woman." It epitomizes the male fantasy of predatory female sexuality - irresistible and accomplishing lethal hidden agendas while ensnaring her...

23 Feb 202510min

TODAY IN CONTEXT: We know how it's going but don't know where it will go, so let's revisit how it started. Welcome to another bonus episode in our TODAY IN CONTEXT series, where I provide some histor...

22 Feb 202518min