Peter the Great Takes Revenge on His Wife
In 1698, Peter the Great returned from his sweeping tour of Western Europe—the Grand Embassy—eager to modernize Russia. Instead, he found a nation on the brink of chaos, shaken by rebellion and resist...
9 Maj 12min
Conversations: The Lost Empire of Emanuel Nobel, w/ Douglas Brunt
In this Conversation Series episode of History Shorts, bestselling author and podcast host Douglas Brunt joins us to discuss his sweeping new book, The Lost Empire of Emanuel Nobel. Brunt dives into t...
8 Maj 30min
A Short History of Ice Cream
Few treats carry as much joy—or as much history—as a simple scoop of ice cream. In this episode of History Shorts, we trace the surprisingly rich journey of ice cream from its ancient origins to the m...
7 Maj 13min
The Whiskey Rebellion
In 1794, the young United States faced one of its first major tests of authority—not from a foreign enemy, but from its own citizens. On the western frontier of Pennsylvania, small farmers and distill...
6 Maj 10min
The American Lioness: Lady Randolph Churchill
Long before her son became one of the most famous leaders of the 20th century, Lady Randolph Churchill was already commanding attention on both sides of the Atlantic. Born in New York City and thrust ...
5 Maj 12min
The Crazy Horse Memorial
Rising from the granite peaks of the Black Hills, the Crazy Horse Memorial is one of the most ambitious—and controversial—projects in American history. In this episode of History Shorts, we explore th...
4 Maj 13min
The Theft of Owens Valley's Water
In the early 20th century, a quiet agricultural valley in California became the center of one of the most controversial water grabs in American history. In this episode of History Shorts, we uncover h...
3 Maj 13min
Capturing Al Capone
For years, Al Capone ruled Chicago's underworld with near impunity—bootlegging, bribery, and violence keeping him one step ahead of the law. But in the end, it wasn't a dramatic shootout or a daring r...
2 Maj 10min
