Forgotten Peoples: the Itza Maya and Axum
On today’s episode, the history guy talks about two ancient societies: the still mysterious Itza Maya, who built Chichen Itza, and the story of the forgotten trading Empire of Axum, located in modern ...
3 Maj 20221h 13min
1970s Car Disasters: The Dale and the Vega
On today’s episode the History guy takes a drive through some automotive history from the 1970s. First, he’ll tell the story of the Dale, the first “space age car” with a laundry list of amazing featu...
19 Apr 20221h 4min
Coasties: Stories of the USCGCs Tampa and Icarus
On today’s episode, the history guy talks about the United States Coast Guard, and two of their contributions to combat in the World Wars. First, the history guy tells the story of the USCGC Tampa, wh...
5 Apr 20221h 10min
Lines on the Road and the Wheels that Drive on them
Today, the history guy talks about two things that millions of people around the world deal with every single day: the lines on the road, and tires. Both have interesting histories that might surprise...
22 Mars 20221h 2min
Tales of Two 19th Century Kates
On today’s episode, The History Guy talks about two impressive Kates of the 19th century. First is Kate Warne, who became America’s first female detective when she was hired by Alan Pinkerton in 1856 ...
8 Mars 20221h 9min
Aerial Hijinks: 3 Wild Stories
On today’s episode, the history guy tells several stories about aerial hijinks - First the story of Korean air veteran Tommy FitzPatrick, whose good spirits and impeccable skill made him a legend in h...
22 Feb 20221h 7min
Civil War Freedom Fighters: Robert Smalls and Abraham Galloway
On today’s episode, we chat about two heroes of the American civil war who fought against frightful odds to secure better lives for themselves and their people. First is the incredible story of Robert...
8 Feb 202259min
The Mafia Beer Wars: Dean O'Bannion and Calvin Goddard
On today’s episode the history guy talks about two events in the history of the Mob - the Schofield Flower Shop Murder of Arch Killer Dean O’Bannion, and the ballistics expert Calvin Goddard, who did ...
25 Jan 202254min
