Join Holly and Tracy as they bring you the greatest and strangest Stuff You Missed In History Class in this podcast by iHeartRadio.
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History Things Podcasts
A weekly podcast about the history, science, lore and surprises that make everyday things secretly incredibly fascinating. Hosted by comedy writer, emoji creator, and ‘Jeopardy!‘ champion Alex Schmidt. Join Alex & his co-host Katie Goldin for a joyful deep dive into seeing the world a whole new way! (For research sources, bonus episodes, and how you can support the podcast, visit sifpod.fun.)
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We tell our children unsettling fairy tales to teach them valuable lessons, but these Cautionary Tales are for the education of the grown ups – and they are all true. Tim Harford (Financial Times, BBC, author of “The Data Detective”) brings you stories of awful human error, tragic catastrophes, and hilarious fiascos. They'll delight you, scare you, but also make you wiser. New episodes every Friday.
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Throughline is a time machine. Each episode, we travel beyond the headlines to answer the question, "How did we get here?" We use sound and stories to bring history to life and put you into the middle of it. From ancient civilizations to forgotten figures, we take you directly to the moments that shaped our world. Throughline is hosted by Peabody Award-winning journalists Rund Abdelfatah and Ramtin Arablouei. Subscribe to Throughline+. You'll be supporting the history-reframing, perspective- ...
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A podcast telling the story of the Roman (Byzantine) Empire from 476 AD to 1453. www.thehistoryofbyzantium.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Award-winning podcast from the QI offices in which the writers of the hit BBC show discuss the best things they've found out this week. Hosted by Dan Schreiber (@schreiberland) with James Harkin (@jamesharkin), Andrew Hunter Murray (@andrewhunterm), and Anna Ptaszynski (#GetAnnaOnTwitter)
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A podcast about exactly what it says it is: examining the bad ideas, mistakes and accidents that misshaped our world.
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Ongoing History of New Music looks at things from the alt-rock universe to hip hop, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. It is Canada’s most well known music documentary hosted by the legendary Alan Cross. Whatever the episode, you’re definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this.
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Paranormal, unexplainable, and uncanny stories aren't just in the fiction section. They happen every day, to people just like you. One Strange Thing brings you family-friendly stories from America's newspaper archives. And they all have something in common: an element that can't be explained by logic alone. Join us on our trek through small town U.S.A.'s oddities - and prepare to wonder what oddities are hiding in your hometown, too.
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Why do so many people believe things that aren’t true? In an era when claims of “fake news” come as natural as breathing, and social media allows lies to spread and multiply like viruses, the question feels more relevant than ever. From the teenage girls who convinced Sir Arthur Conan Doyle that fairies were real in the 19th century to “Balloon boy” in 2009, Hoax! will explore the most audacious and ambitious tricks in history. And along the way, we’ll uncover the reasons people let themselv ...
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It’s a lighthearted nightmare in here, weirdos! Morbid is a true crime, creepy history and all things spooky podcast hosted by an autopsy technician and a hairstylist. Join us for a heavy dose of research with a dash of comedy thrown in for flavor. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Morbid ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.
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This my re-telling of the story of England. I aim to be honest, and rigorous - but always loving of my country's history. It is a regular, chronological podcast, starting from the end of Roman Britain. There are as many of the great events I can squeeze in, of course, but I also try to keep an eye on how people lived, their language, what was important to them, the forces that shaped their lives and destinies, that sort of thing. To listen free of adverts, support the podcast, access a libra ...
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In a country obsessed with gossip, the great and the good fear one thing more than any other - scandal. British scandals change the course of history. They bring down governments, overthrow the rich and cause the mighty to fall. Some are about sex, others about money. In the end, they’re all about power. But often at the heart of a scandal, there are ordinary human stories. Stories of those caught up in the swirl of outrage. Who was really to blame for what happened? Why did they do it? And ...
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Learn things about London that most Londoners don't even know in weekly episodes with qualified London tour guide Hazel Baker from londonguidedwalks.co.uk There's so much we can't fit into our tours, no matter how hard we try. This London history podcast is where we can get down and dirty with the detail! You're not going to find this level of detail in any guidebook. Leave us a voice message to get featured!
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Discover what Vikings did when they were at home in this fun medieval history and literature podcast about the Icelandic sagas. Hosted by two medieval literature professors with beards.
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"Ask Haviv Anything" is a podcast about history, a podcast you, dear listener, will help to shape and direct, focusing not just on what I want to talk about but on what you want to learn and discuss. Nothing is off limits. We're going to talk about big and painful things, and also beautiful and fascinating things, wars and identities and painful history. And also more light-hearted things. Humor matters, especially when facing tough subjects. Join me on this journey. A podcast by Haviv Retti ...
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A light hearted, only slightly blasphemous papal history podcast, ranking the Popes from Peter to Leo XIV
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Redacted (verb): censor or obscure for legal or security purposes. [REDACTED] History is a show where we can have real, unfiltered conversations about the things that SOME FOLK don't want us to talk about. This is where we will huddle around the campfire and tell the stories of people that the textbooks forgot. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show! If you want to support the show, come join the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/Blackkout https://www.tiktok.com/@blackkout___ For all inquiries, ...
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Welcome to Our Skin, a Personal Discovery Podcast. Each week, host Holly Frey showcases a personal story from someone who lives–and thrives!--while managing psoriasis. Being diagnosed with a chronic skin condition can throw anyone off track, but Our Skin guests have a message of hope: a diagnosis can be an opportunity to discover new things about ourselves, our grit, and our power. In addition to these tales of hope, Frey and her guests plunge into the jaw-dropping, bizarre, and occasionally ...
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Learn something new every day! Everything Everywhere Daily is a daily podcast for Intellectually Curious People. Host Gary Arndt tells the stories of interesting people, places, and things from around the world and throughout history. Gary is an accomplished world traveler, travel photographer, and polymath. Topics covered include history, science, mathematics, anthropology, archeology, geography, and culture. Past history episodes have dealt with ancient Rome, Phoenicia, Persia, Greece, Chi ...
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Expanded Perspectives Podcast is your source for Ancient History, Alternative History, Cryptozoology, UFO's, Conspiracy Theories and all things Paranormal. Join the hosts and lifelong friends Kyle Philson and Cameron Hale as they dig into mysteries of our ancient past, unusual events, unbelievable creatures and undeniable truths through research and interviews with top researchers, archaeologist, historians and authors. They take a down to earth approach while maintaining and open mind. Its ...
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With over 8 billion people in the world, we all have one thing in common. Every day we all get dressed. Join Dressed as we explore the social and cultural histories behind the who, what, when of why we wear.
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Listening to America aims to “light out for the territories,” traveling less visited byways and taking time to see this immense, extraordinary country with fresh eyes while listening to the many voices of America’s past, present, and future. Led by noted historian and humanities scholar Clay Jenkinson, Listening to America travels the country’s less visited byways, from national parks and forests to historic sites to countless under-recognized rural and urban places. Through this exploration ...
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The unusual, the extraordinary, the paranormal. Come along as we explore all things strange.
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Comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds picks a subject from history and examine it.
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An idiosyncratic, eclectic look at all things Human. History, War, Sociology, Music, Sports, Politics (little I hope), Philosophy, Artists, Genius, Literature & More because I can't help myself...The interconnectedness of everything in life is astounding. Or, maybe it's just my brother & me!
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The award-winning podcast (also a TV show & book series) about dark historical tales. Each episode explores the mysterious creatures, tragic events, and unusual places that fill the pages of history. Because sometimes the truth is more frightening than fiction.
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Learning your history makes you - and your people - stronger. As Black people, we know we’re often left out of the history books. That media images are skewed. That we need access to experts, information, and ideas so we can uplift our community. Black History Year connects you to the history, thinkers, and activists that are usually excluded from mainstream conversations. You might not agree with everything you hear, but we’re always working toward one goal: uniting for the best interests o ...
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A History Podcast for Kids! Parents love us, Teachers love us, and most importantly, kids do too! History can be amazing, inspiring and relevant to anyone. We love to share the stories of Spies, funny foods, George Washington's foibles, early advancements in cartooning and ballooning and much more! A professional music score and important songs accompany nearly every themed episode. Proud Kids Listen Member @pastandcurious
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From UFOs to psychic powers and government cover-ups, history is riddled with unexplained events. You can turn back now or learn the Stuff They Don't Want You To Know ... an audio podcast from iHeartRadio.
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In-depth discussions of all things Catholic - theology, art, history and more - featuring Thomas Mirus with a variety of notable guests. A production of CatholicCulture.org.
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How do landmark Supreme Court decisions affect our lives? What does the 2nd Amendment really say? Why does the Senate have so much power? Civics 101 is the podcast about how our democracy works…or is supposed to work, anyway.
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At Popular Science, we report and write dozens of science and tech stories every week. And while a lot of the fun facts we stumble across make it into our articles, there are lots of other weird facts that we just keep around the office. So we figured, why not share those with you? Welcome to The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week. For advertising opportunities please email [email protected] We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcY ...
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The Thing About Austen is a podcast about Jane Austen's world — the people, objects, and culture that shape Austen's fiction. Come for the historical context and stay for the literary shenanigans. Think of us as your somewhat cheeky tour guides to the life and times of Jane Austen.
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CWTR is a weekly, hour long, intenet-based talk radio show hosted by Gerry Prokopowicz of East Carolina University. Each week, Gerry interviews leading historians, authors, enthusiasts, etc. on all things Civil War related.
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Slow Burn illuminates America’s most consequential moments, making sense of the past to better understand the present. Through archival tape and first-person interviews, the series uncovers the surprising events and little-known characters lurking within the biggest stories of our time. Want more Slow Burn? Join Slate Plus to unlock full, ad-free access to Slow Burn and your other favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Slow Burn show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. ...
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Let's make history fun again! Come listen to interviews with award winning authors, the rantings of a history nerd, and various other things. Enjoy!
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Industry veterans, degenerate gamblers & besties Chamath Palihapitiya, Jason Calacanis, David Sacks & David Friedberg cover all things economic, tech, political, social & poker.
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Peoples & Things is a podcast in which host Lee Vinsel interviews scholars, practitioners, and activists about human life with technology.
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History Uncovered is brought to you by the digital publisher All That’s Interesting, where we explore all things weird and bizarre in the natural world and the world past. Each Wednesday, we take a deep dive into a topic we haven’t been able to stop thinking about. Dive deeper into these stories on All That's Interesting Follow our page on Facebook: HistoryRevealed Follow us on Instagram: @realhistoryuncovered credits: https://allthatsinteresting.com/podcast-credits Please contact advertisin ...
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Join me each week as I take a look at all things history! Whether it be a person, a place, event, or just something really interesting, I will cover many of the stories our past has to offer.
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How about a break — for your ears? At CNN, we know the news can be a lot to take in. So each week, 5 Good Things offers you a respite from the heavy headlines and intense news cycle. Treat yourself to something fun and uplifting every Saturday as we share the bright side of life from all over the globe.
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You might think you know what it takes to lead a happier life… more money, a better job, or Instagram-worthy vacations. You’re dead wrong. Yale professor Dr. Laurie Santos has studied the science of happiness and found that many of us do the exact opposite of what will truly make our lives better. Based on the psychology course she teaches at Yale -- the most popular class in the university’s 300-year history -- Laurie will take you through the latest scientific research and share some surpr ...
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Intriguing hour-long conversations with people who are making things happen. Hosted by Peter Slen. New episodes every Sunday evening. From the network that brings you "Washington Today" and "Lectures in History" podcasts.
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Alex Andreou revisits the classic Greek myths, and uncovers universal themes they share with us across the millennia
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A conversational approach to interpreting history. Hosts Patrick and Parker aim to connect you to some of your favorite stories from the past as well as ones you might not have ever heard before! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube at @TheHistoryThingsPodcast
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The Thing About Witch Hunts is the podcast of historical witch trials and modern-day violent witchcraft persecution. From the Salem Witch Trials to the ramifications of today's harmful practices related to accusations of witchcraft and ritual attacks, Witch Hunt covers it all. Tune in today to find out why Witch Hunt is an essential podcast for everyone interested in this intriguing subject. #history #witchcraft #SalemWitchTrials #witchhunt
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THTP EP 111: The Night That Saved Baseball - Cal Ripken Jr and “The Streak” 30th Anniversary Reflection w/ Tim Kurkjian
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Send us a textBy The History Things Podcast
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Behind the Scenes Minis: All Things Clean
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Tracy talks about her background writing copy for sanitation and cleaning products. She and Holly also discuss how the implementation of the Wells' recommendations could have prevented a lot of illness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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3 Ridiculous Things That Used To Be Illegal For Black Folks
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Today’s tough-on-crime laws couldn’t hold a candle back in the day. As soon as enslavement ended, the foolishness started. Black people – even those who were already free – could be jailed for anything, and these reasons are three of the most ridiculous. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit …
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Tell Me Something I Don't Know (Volume 2)
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More stories! More mea culpas! More NAPOLEON! This one's got it all. Send me your best "I bet you didn't know that" story in an audio file to [email protected] Check out: indeed.com/theconstant now to start hiringVisit our Patreon here. You too can get ad-free, early episodes, starting now! …
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Bringing Salem Witch Trial History to Students: A Librarian's Creative Educational Program
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Episode Summary: Jennifer Tozer, librarian at Pueblo Community College in Colorado, shares how she created "Witch Trials: Accusation to Exoneration" - a comprehensive month-long educational program running throughout October. When traditional museum exhibits weren't available, Jennifer built her own visual displays from scratch, featuring poster ex…
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Tiia Sahrakorpi on a Use-Based History of Electricity in Finland
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Peoples & Things host, Lee Vinsel, talks with Tiia Sahrakorpi, Visiting Professor at Weber State University, about her interesting book project, Our Land: An Oral History of Energy, which was funded by the Research Council of Finland. The project, which was rooted in oral histories in three locations in Finland, takes a use-based perspective and ex…
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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why lint is secretly incredibly fascinating. Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode. Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5 (Alex’s old podcast hosting service required a minimum of 5 characters per episode title, and he's keeping that go…
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Folklore can take many forms, but most involve words in a specific language. One exception, though, are the traditions passed down through a very different kind of communication. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Mus…
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How to Spend Your Time and Money Better (with Nobel Prize Winner Richard Thaler)
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We all behave irrationally. We pay for expensive gym memberships and only go once. We spend windfall cash on things we'd never buy with our salaries. We plan to do nice things in the distant future, but don't actually write them down in our calendars. These things can be bad for our happiness, so why do we do them? Economist Richard Thaler won a No…
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Peter Navarro Reflects on Politics, Prison, and the Trump Presidency
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White House trade adviser Peter Navarro went to prison in 2024 after being found guilty of two counts of criminal contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with a subpoena from the House January 6th Committee. In his book, "I Went to Prison So You Won’t Have To," Mr. Navarro describes the Justice Department's case against him, his arrest and tria…
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Episode 110: The Thing About Lady Catherine's Windows with guest Dr. Emily Davis-Hale
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Have you heard of this really, really, REALLY amazing house called Rosings? No seriously, it's basically the greatest house that has ever been built. And the windows! Don't even get me started. I mean, honestly, look at that gorgeous glazing. This episode we're joined by Dr. Emily Davis-Hale of Reclaiming Jane to discuss Lady Catherine, her windows…
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On May 31, 1970, one of the most devastating disasters in Peruvian history occurred. A magnitude 7.9 earthquake hit just off the coast of Peru, creating the most catastrophic natural disaster in the country's history. The “Ancash” or “Great Peruvian Earthquake” not only caused disastrous short-term loss of life, but also had long-term impacts that …
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SYMHC Classics: Chesapeake Bay Oyster Wars
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This 2013 episode covers the years after the Industrial Revolution and the Civil War when the oyster supply became so scarce that people turned to oyster piracy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Sometime around 11,000 years ago, somewhere in the Middle East or Central Asia, someone figured out how they could keep wild sheep and breed them. This simple act had enormous consequences for humanity. It improved food production, revolutionized the production of clothing, and even influenced the development of writing. Fast forward over 10,000 ye…
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A superstar takes the stage one last time tonight, marking the end of a historic residency in Puerto Rico. How a free travel program for high school seniors aims to connect a divided US. A 9-year-old sets up a front-yard stand designed to make people smile. A stranger’s kindness turns a homeless teen into a devoted foster dad. Plus, meet the TIME’s…
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Charlie Kirk Murder, Assassination Culture in America, Jimmy Kimmel Suspended, Ellison Media Empire
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(0:00) Reacting to Charlie Kirk's death: impact, legacy, and what's wrong in America (15:27) Assassination culture in America, online radicalization (30:37) Jimmy Kimmel suspended indefinitely by ABC (49:11) The Ellison Media Empire: Paramount, Warner Bros Discovery, TikTok (1:01:09) Besties discover their recent YouTube videos have been flagged as…
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The Mystery of New Zealand's Kaikōura Lights
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In December of 1978, New Zealand's Kaikōura mountain ranges gained international attention as a series of unidentified glowing objects appeared to follow multiple planes in the area. Pilots, journalists, radar techs and air traffic control all confirmed the events -- along with numerous witnesses on the ground. Almost fifty years after the initial …
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Fashioning the Guinness World Records with Benjamin Hollingum (Dressed Classic)
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From the most toxic makeup in history to the world's first sunglasses, in this 2023 episode, we discuss all things fashion and Guinness World Records with Senior Editor Ben Hollingum. Want more Dressed: The History of Fashion? Our website and classes Our Instagram Our bookshelf with over 150 of our favorite fashion history titles Learn more…
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Behind the Scenes Minis: Math and Falsehoods
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Holly shares a story about Augustin Fresnel's early career. Tracy discusses an article criticizing the Smithsonian and points out its incorrect contents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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The History of ICE & Immigration in America
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On this episode of the Redacted Podcast, we take a very quick look into the history of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement or "ICE". The organization is only 20 years old but the average American citizen would probably think that they have been around forever. Stay Connected with Me: PATREON: patreon.com/redactedhistory https://www.tiktok.com/@B…
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The Vietnam War was perhaps the most significant event that took place in the last half of the 20th century. It had profound impacts on the United States and, of course, Vietnam. However, many people have a very simplistic view of the causes of the war. They assume it was just a result of Cold War politics. While that was certainly a cause, the roo…
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143 - The Past Times with Matt Braunger
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Dave Anthony reads a paper to co-host Gareth Reynolds and funny man Matt Braunger SOURCES OFFICIAL MERCH TOUR DATESBy All Things Comedy
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A Deadly Day at the Races: What Radical Protest Can and Cannot Do
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After years of campaigning for votes for women, the Suffragettes emerge at the turn of the 20th Century. Their motto, 'Deeds Not Words', heralds the start of more radical actions, including fire bombing, civil disobedience and hunger strikes. Emily Davison is a passionate rebel, but she pushes at the limits of what her allies find acceptable. Histo…
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Using These Everyday ‘Black’ Words Is More Harmful Than You Think
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Without batting an eye, we casually use everyday words that associate Blackness with evil. While using them seems innocent, their hidden impact negatively affects us. How many of these words have you used? _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company. PushBlack exists to amplify …
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Episode 139: Downing Street — A Microcosm of London Step down one of the world’s most famous addresses. Downing Street isn’t just the seat of power; it reflects London’s history, politics, and social change. Discover the stories that shaped a nation from this iconic street.
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601: No Such Thing As Sausage By Chanel
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Dan, James, Andy and Ella Al Shamahi discuss Sci Fi, vespidae, real life hobbits and real death habits. Visit nosuchthingasafish.com for news about live shows, merchandise and more episodes. Join Club Fish for ad-free episodes and exclusive bonus content at apple.co/nosuchthingasafish or nosuchthingasafish.com/patreon Get an exclusive 15% discount …
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Listener Mail: Barbie Power Wheels, Panama Strangeness, A Time Warner Conspiracy and More
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A bizarre Power Wheels heist goes awry. TikTok loses its mind over an unidentified ...thing in Panama. A fellow Conspiracy Realist hips Ben, Matt and Noel to a massive (and massively petty) possible conspiracy in the corporate world. All this and more in this week's listener mail segment. They don't want you to read our book.: https://static.macmil…
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Solana’s Anatoly Yakovenko on Crypto's Next Era: Quantum, AI, and the Future of Money
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(0:00) Introducing Solana Co-Founder Anatoly Yakovenko (0:55) Crypto under Trump vs Biden, stablecoin boom, what it means for US treasuries (5:56) Traditional exchanges using blockchain vs crypto-native exchanges, how crypto gets mass market (10:02) Most exciting crypto verticals outside of finance: social, IP rights, real estate, CLARITY Act (15:5…
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One of the most important encyclicals we need to rediscover is Pope Leo XIII's Libertas (1888), on the true nature of human liberty. This encyclical explains what true liberty consists of, followed by a lengthy exposition of the Church's condemnation of liberalism, in the Enlightenment/classical sense rather than today's narrower use of the word. M…
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The year 1900 was a pivotal year in world history. It was the end of the 19th century and on the cusp of the 20th century. Many of the technical advances that would come to define the next 100 years were just being unleashed. Social and economic changes were unfolding that would revolutionize the world. The changes that the world had seen in the 19…
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The U.S. immigration detention system is spread out across federal facilities, private prisons, state prisons, and county jails. It’s grown under both Democratic and Republican presidents. And it’s been offered up as a source of revenue for over a century, beginning with the first contracts between the federal government and sheriffs along the Cana…
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FUGU Japanese Samarai & Shogun Era Delicacy that will kill you 1 Delicacy meal at risk of Death Emperor Hirohito Black Market Trade Offs 1200x more poisonous than cyanideBy Joe Morahan/JS Morahan
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In the early morning hours of July 9, 1993, police in Sedona, Arizona received a dispatch call from 911 regarding a domestic violence related shooting at a home on Coffee Pot Drive. When they arrived at the home, officers found thirty-one-year-old Russell Peterson performing CPR on his longtime girlfriend, Stephanie Wasilishin, who was lying on the…
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This Black Filmmaker Was Hollywood’s Biggest Threat to White Supremacy
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He stepped out onto the stage, prepared to address the audience. But deep in his spirit he knew death was upon him. It was urgent that he deliver one final message to his people. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company. PushBlack exists to amplify the stories of Black histor…
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The Stanley R. Mickelsen Safeguard Complex
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At the height of the Cold War, both the Soviets and the United States raced to hold supremacy across the globe. Over in North Dakota, you can find a strange relic of this unending conflict -- the Stanley R. Mickelson Safeguard Complex, a billion-dollar boondoggle built to detect and destroy Soviet missiles. It opened on October 1st, 1975. Just one …
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Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi on self-driving's future, changing business model, job displacement
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(0:00) Introducing Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi (0:59) Uber’s self-driving business: partnerships, market size, LiDAR vs computer vision, safety, distribution (8:14) How self-driving impacts Uber’s business model over time (13:30) Other forms of transportation Uber could provide (16:09) $20B stock buyback plan vs. investing in R&D and acquisitions, f…
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Episode 148 - Snallygaster: The Bird Monster That Haunts Maryland
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In February 1909, just around one month after the first newspaper reports about the Jersey Devil were published, the Maryland-based Middletown Valley Register published a report about a local who encountered a terrifying creature known as the Snallygaster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Maria Amparo Ruiz de Burton is known as one of the earliest Mexican-American authors published in English, and her life story is tied closely to the Mexican-American war and the establishment of California as a state. Research: Amero, Richard W. “The Mexican-American War in Baja California.” The Journal of San Diego History. Winter 1984, Volume 30,…
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066: The History of Marriage and Weddings: The Transfer of Wealth and Property, The Introduction of Love, and Modern Day
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Hello! In the second Instalment of the wedding series, we are looking at marriage itself. For most of history marriage was more of a transactional agreement then an endevour of love. But just when did love become one of the main aspects of weddings? Thats what we explore in todays episode. If you would like to send me any questions, comments, or id…
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On January 15, 1947, a young woman was found dead in Los Angeles, California. She was found naked, cut in half, and drained of blood. When the crime was reported in the newspaper, the woman received a nickname, the Black Dahlia. Though the case has been cold for the better part of a century, the murder of the Black Dahlia has remained one of the mo…
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Illustrating the Salem Witch Trials: Ben Wickey on His Graphic Novel More Weight
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With his highly anticipated debut graphic novel "More Weight: A Salem Story" releasing, Massachusetts-born author Ben Wickey joins us for an exclusive pre-launch interview about this Alan Moore-praised "appalling masterpiece." The Edward Gorey Award-winning artist's first solo work tells the harrowing tale of Giles Corey, the only person pressed to…
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This episode is directed at people who need to understand how their favourite bands got their names. I will present you 60 band names over the course of this program…the first 20 will be a study of current popular groups…then we’ll move to some retro names, followed by some random labels. And we’ll conclude with groups filed under “what were they t…
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From clothes curtains to computer microchips to calico doll dresses, in the latest edition of Fashion History Now, we explore the fascinating--and surprising-- stories quite literally woven into the clothes we wear and the technology we use. Other things we love in this episode: Catherine Martin X Upcycled by Miu Miu. Check out Catherine's director…
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The Horrors of Forced Breeding Among the Enslaved
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When they couldn’t continue human trafficking, they turned to a new horror to ensure a supply of enslaved labor. Enslavers forcibly bred the enslaved to serve their evil dreams of wealth, and the rate at which they did so was alarming. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company…
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Episode 40i - Ljósvetninga Saga (Judgments)
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After nearly a year of working our way through Ljósvetninga Saga, it is finally time to bring it to the Saga Thing and pass judgments. As always, we'll pass out awards for Best Bloodshed, Nicknames, and Notable Witticisms. We'll send one (or more?) scoundrel in Outlawry. And we'll also discuss the Body Count, pick Thingmen, and offer our Final Rati…
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The Birmingham Six | Funeral for a Friend | 1
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When IRA bombs tear through two pubs in Birmingham and kill 21 innocent people, Detective Superintendent George Reade knows he has to act fast to find the perpetrators. But for Paddy Hill and five friends - on their way to Ireland for a funeral - this is the start of a torturous nightmare that will become the biggest miscarriage of justice in Briti…
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