Best Rachel Pasternack Podcasts (2026)

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History Heard Here Season 5 - Episode 9: The Past, the Present, and the Future 12:28

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This week, Rachel discusses the early 2000s, the 2010s, the present, and the future on the last episode of History Heard Here. We'll talk about some hopeful things like more elections around the world, a rover with a cute nickname, water being discovered on Mars, and the inevitable end of the universe as we know it. Our relationship with religion c…

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An Update! 0:37

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Next week is our last episode!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historyheardhere/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historyheardhere/support

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History Heard Here Season 5 - Episode 8: Take a Chill Pill! 9:22

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This week, Rachel discusses the 1990s as countries that were part of the USSR gain independence and the Internet is in full swing. You'll learn that we still don't know which wave of feminism we're in, how Latin and South America are actually more feminist, and that the Spice Girls should never be undermined. New technology is created as the bigges…

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History Heard Here Season 5 - Episode 7: Totally Tubular 11:27

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This week, Rachel discusses the 1980s as the Cold War finally comes to an end with no one even winning. Eastern European countries are finally free (as well as Canada but that's unrelated) as most people agree that there was no point for the war in general. We talk about Reagan's presidency which is filled with assassination attempts, strikes conce…

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History Heard Here Season 5 - Episode 6: What’s the Skinny? 16:28

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This week, Rachel discusses the 1970s and how it's worse than we remember as phrases have dark origins and something dark in the universe is discovered. The Vietnam war ends and violence increase in the Middle East and you'll learn that cults are not the solution to that. Oil becomes an issue as people start to care about the planet and we realize …

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History Heard Here Season 5 - Episode 5: What a Bummer 14:16

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This week, Rachel discusses the 1960s and how Cuba cannot catch a break. People learn about the Vietnam War and then suddenly change their minds and the Bay of Pigs earns it spot in top 10 of history’s disasters. Camelot rises and falls with the JFK administration as people go against the grain in all aspects of life through the Chicano Movement, f…

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History Heard Here Season 5 - Episode 4: Crusin' for a Brusin' 14:34

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This week, Rachel discusses the 1950s and why they might be overrated since apparently even after a world war, people still don't want peace. Wars that don't really seem to end are started and the US and the USSR use them as an excuse to fight against each other and since they can't get enough of each other they take it out of this world. Pop cultu…

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History Heard Here Season 5 - Episode 3: Only Thing to Fear is Fear Itself 21:01

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*Content Warning: The Holocaust is talked about during this episode and so matters related to that and anti-semitism will be mentioned. If you'd like to skip past that, visit the show notes on the website to see when to skip to. This week, Rachel discusses the Holocaust and the immediate aftermath of World War 2 as this episode will definitely go u…

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History Heard Here Season 5 - Episode 2: Loose Lips Might Sink Ships 11:01

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This week, Rachel discusses World War 2 from start to finish which unlike World War 1, seems much more worldly with battles happening across Europe, Africa, and the Pacific. Poland slowly becomes not-Poland as Germany and the Soviet Union take parts of it and you'll learn that if you invade a place, most people don't want you in their club that pro…

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History Heard Here Season 5 - Episode 1: (Market) Crash and Burn 17:26

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This week, Rachel discusses the 1920s, 30s, and the lead-up to World War 2 with a decade that seems great and another that doesn't. In the 1920s we see how people have reacted and recovered from World War 1 by being pretty modern like getting really into music, cutting their hair, and buy a lot of stuff. In the background, dictators around the worl…

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History Heard Here Season 4 - Episode 9: No Man's Land 11:00

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This week on the Season 4 finale, Rachel discusses the Great War AKA World War 1 as we dive into Europe to see what's going on in both the Western and Eastern fronts to show that amidst the war, people were still nice to each other and the teams constantly changed. Also talked about are some of the main battles from the war as we finally wrap up wh…

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History Heard Here Season 4 - Episode 8: The War to (Not) End All Wars 11:46

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*Correction - Bosnia and Serbia are still countries, I just got ahead of myself and was thinking of Czechoslovakia (which does not exist and is now Slovakia and the Czech Republic). This week, Rachel discusses the rise of imperialism and the catalyst of World War One as everyone turns to Africa to make genetic and geography much harder just because…

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History Heard Here Season 4 - Episode 7: Open Doors and Open Arms 9:12

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This week, Rachel discusses the fall of the shogunate AKA the Tokugawa Period as Japan continues to have an emperor (and still does) but decides to give constitutions a try. Also discussed is the start of the fall of the Ottoman empire and we inch closer and closer to WW1 and the 20th century. Japan tries to play nice with others and then decides t…

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History Heard Here Season 4 - Episode 6: Death of the Dynasties 11:25

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This week, Rachel discusses the fall of the Russian empire as well as the fall of the Qing Dynasty and the Chinese dynastic cycle. Corruption is a big theme this week as the only thing that stops the Qing empress from ruling is her death and the Russian people turned against the government and each other. We also talk about the Opium Wars which wil…

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History Heard Here Season 4 - Episode 5: I’ve Been Working on the Railroad 11:52

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This week, Rachel discusses the Western Hemisphere once again as we catch up with Canada, the US and Latin and South America now that they’re industrialized which seems to be making everything worse. Tensions are high in Canada, slavery is a hot topic in America and there are way too cowboys in Argentina. People don’t realize that they are in for a…

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History Heard Here Season 4 - Episode 4: Keep Up With the Times 10:18

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This week, Rachel discusses a bunch of random topics as we go from the Russian empire to the rise of nationalism to the start of the Industrial Revolution. In Russia, they continue to prove that the 70s is the best decade (at least when it comes to the 1870s) and that folklore has the power to start revolutions and create new countries. As people c…

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History Heard Here Season 4 - Episode 3: July: The Month of Revolutions 9:51

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This week, Rachel discusses both the Napoleonic era and the July Revolution to show you that both good and bad things come in small packages. Also in this episode is some good traveling advice on why winter in Russia is never a fun time, and also if people are upset at you, you should probably stop doing the things that are upsetting them and that …

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History Heard Here Season 4 - Episode 2: Beggars Can't Be Choosers 11:37

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*There will be no more Myth Moment from this episode onward*This week, Rachel discusses both the American and French Revolutions and we learn that in the 1700s no one was happy with their monarch and that people have always been cheapskates. You will also hear in this episode how a snowball fight turned deadly but also makes for some great propagan…

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History Heard Here Season 4 - Episode 1: Oh, How the Tables Have Turned 13:39

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This week, Rachel kicks Season 4 off by finally confronting what she's been avoiding since the beginning of the podcast: American History. We discuss life in British colonies and the French and Indian War which would win a prize for the most confusing name except that its other name, isn't even remotely correct. For our myth moment, a new contender…

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History Heard Here Season 3 - Episode 18: Stuck At Sea 14:08

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This week, Rachel discusses Oceania and the Golden Age of Piracy which will tell you that even pirates follow the golden rule and that to avoid being kidnapped, maybe you should learn a person's language. This week's myth moment tells you that you are really losing at life when your options aren't to be extremely wealthy or to be a pirate just for …

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History Heard Here Season 3 - Episode 17: The Empire Strikes Back 14:50

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This week, Rachel discusses Russia as a tsardom and as an empire as you would give their rulers either 1 star or 5 stars on Yelp - there's no in between. This week's myth moment is a Russian folktale that has all of the fairy tale tropes like doing things in threes, a princess and a dragon, and of course, a giant bird that eats people. Leave a revi…

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An Update! 0:40

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Hi everyone! Very sorry to say but the Stereo live show is canceled. Normal podcasting schedule will continue next week with a new episode as we are close to finishing season 3. Hope everyone is having a great Eid!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historyheardhere/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.sp…

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History Heard Here Season 3 - Episode 16: Istanbul, Not Constantinople 18:56

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This week, Rachel discusses some Islamic-based empires as we compare and contrast as you learn that if you ever feel like you need a new nickname you always make yourself sound like a magician. This week's myth moment is from 1001 Nights which teaches you more than your English class since it discusses framing, devices, cliffhangers, and extreme kn…

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History Heard Here Season 3 - Episode 15: Floating in the Air 8:59

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This week, Rachel is back in Japan discussing the Edo period with the Tokugawa shogunate that is surprisingly contradictory as for once Christianity is the one being kicked out, and if you've been missing the Dutch, don't worry, they're here too! This week's myth moment hopes to clear your mind, put you at peace, and maybe make you smile with some …

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History Heard Here Season 3 - Episode 14: Rock Around the Clock 9:24

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This week, Rachel is back in China discussing the Ming dynasty which has an upgraded version of Confucianism, an underrated invention, and a guest appearance by some Italians as we also preview the Qing dynasty who let the smart people rule and still failed. This week's myth moment is a spotlight on the man behind some Chinese stories who could tea…

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History Heard Here Season 3 - Episode 13: Geometry, But Worse 14:04

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This week, Rachel discusses the Atlantic slave trade since history is not always rainbows and funky music. This episode goes into depth about how the triangle trade works and why it's important to know some basic geometry as well as the importance of the arts. This week's myth moment is a Brer Rabbit story with our main character being really relat…

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History Heard Here Season 3 - Episode 12: Just Can't Wait to Be King 18:20

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We're back! This week, Rachel discusses early modern Africa with the kingdoms of Kongo, Songhay, and Ndongo, and their respective rulers who have relatable problems like being caught in the middle of a spy movie, surviving assassination attempts, and not having enough chairs at a table. This week's myth moment is talking about the Angolan sea godde…

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Trailer #2 1:04

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History Heard Here returns from it’s break on April 8th. See you soon!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historyheardhere/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historyheardhere/support

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Trailer #1 1:05

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History Heard Here will be returning soon!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historyheardhere/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historyheardhere/support

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(REDONE!) History Heard Here Episode 1 - And It All Started With a Big Bang! 9:12

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Since the 1st anniversary of the podcast is coming up, I thought I'd redo and update the first episode since (hopefully) I've improved. In the (redone) first episode of History Heard Here, Rachel discusses the start of the universe, sets up the rules of the podcast as we jump into early mankind, and what history even is. *HISTORY HEARD HERE WILL BE…

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Myth Moment - Bonus Episode 4: The One Ring To Rule Them All 4:07

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Next on our series of bonus episodes is a retelling of the Bronze Ring, a Middle Eastern fairy tale—no wait, a Central Asian fairy tale—no wait, a French fairy tale? Nobody seems to know and it doesn’t really matter anyway since there’s a thrilling contest between 2 guys with very classical names, garden politics (politics that result because of ga…

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Myth Moment - Bonus Episode 3: She's the Man 4:14

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Next on our series of bonus episodes is a retelling of an Italian fairy tale in which a rejected princess can solve any problem except for getting someone to stop laughing. *HISTORY HEARD HERE WILL BE GOING ON BREAK AND IS EXPECTED TO RETURN IN EARLY APRIL*But do not worry! Over the break bonus materials will be coming out (not only on Thursdays) l…

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Myth Moment - Bonus Episode 2: Ragnarok N' Roll 5:47

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Next on our series of bonus episodes is a retelling of the Norse version of the end of the world: Ragnarok. Even though it's the end of the world, it's not entirely serious since there's a boat made out of toenails and a god whose main job is making shoes. *HISTORY HEARD HERE WILL BE GOING ON BREAK AND IS EXPECTED TO RETURN IN EARLY APRIL* But do n…

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Myth Moment - Bonus Episode 1: Bigger Fish to Fry 7:34

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On our new series of bonus episodes, Myth Moment, is a retelling of the oldest version of the Cinderella story, set in ancient China which teaches you the lessons on why should you make friends with fish and why you shouldn't live in a cave. *HISTORY HEARD HERE WILL BE GOING ON BREAK AND IS EXPECTED TO RETURN IN EARLY APRIL* But do not worry! Over …

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History Heard Here Season 3 - Episode 11: The Get Rich Quick Club 17:37

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This week, Rachel discusses colonies in the Americas and why you may want to ask the locals about the new area you're moving into or else it may result in you being forced to eat your own boots to survive. This week's myth moment is a Spanish fairy tale that might make Duolingo need a new update and will also give you the newest reason why you shou…

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History Heard Here Season 3 - Episode 10: An Apple a Day... 15:32

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This week, Rachel discusses her least favorite subject, science, as we look at the Enlightenment period and the Scientific Revolution which is much more fun than you think it is with everyone's favorite pastime: making fun of the Catholic Church and you'll have a new excuse to start a revolution. This week's myth moment are some creatures from Fren…

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History Heard Here Season 3 - Episode 9: How to Succeed in Business Without Really Dying 14:57

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This week, Rachel discusses the Glorious Revolution with a monarch with a name that could be from Clue as well as the start of capitalism which surprisingly will give you some good advice on why you should leave your toxic friend group. This week’s myth moment is a story about one of King Arthur’s knights Gawain but this week he’s Dutch and he deci…

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History Heard Here Season 3 - Episode 8: A Oui Bit Different 13:31

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This week, Rachel discusses the Thirty Years' War and absolutism in Europe which might remind you of public high school with scary cliques and a fight every other week complete with fun characters like a guy who has a very strict way to knock on his door. This week's myth moment reminds you that the number one rule to remember if you're a character…

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History Heard Here Season 3 - Episode 7: Where There's a Will, There's a Way 34:45

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This week, Rachel discusses the end of the Tudor dynasty, who win the title of the weirdest monarchy since children can rule or you can rule for only one week. There are also fake pregnancies, spies and of course, your first cousin once removed but nobody cares about that, they just want to hear about your love life. Also talked about is the Elizab…

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History Heard Here Season 3 - Episode 6: Nailed It! 27:55

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This week, Rachel discusses the start of the Tudor dynasty which shows why you should always be extra careful when participating in tournaments, that women and men can in fact just be friends and that double standards may result in it being difficult for you to settle down. Also talked about is the Protestant and Catholic Reformation which shows th…

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History Heard Here Season 3 - Episode 5: Rebel Without a Claus 9:05

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This week, Rachel discusses the origins of Christmas and Kwanzaa to teach you how just like Halloween, Christmas has come a long way since the Celtics and how anyone can create a popular religion, even one man and only 50 years.Leave a review on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or wherever you listen to podcasts to help spread the word! You can also leave a…

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History Heard Here Season 3 - Episode 4: Spain and Not Spain 23:24

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This week, Rachel discusses the Columbian exchange in this second part of the Age of Exploration as you realize that you may want to get new friends because they kind of suck. On this week's myth moment, it's some different versions of the origins of the world from Incan mythology and teaches you why bad parenting can lead to the end of the world.L…

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History Heard Here Season 3 - Episode 3: Chanukkah? Hanukkah? Chanuka? Hanukah? 8:15

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This week, Rachel discusses the origins of Chanukkah and Kwanzaa. Or is it Hanukkah? Or Hanuka? And of course, the best way to start the holiday season off right is to talk about the obviously thrilling history of dreidels and gaining the ability to tell the difference between a chanukiah and a menorah.Leave a review on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or w…

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History Heard Here Season 3 - Episode 2: And Then Everything Went Downhill 22:12

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This week, Rachel discusses the Age of Exploration and tells you about Columbus' world tour around Europe and eventually the Caribbean and how he messes everything up. Also, we talk about Ferdinand Magellan's crazy trip around the world and how it should definitely become a movie.Leave a review on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or wherever you listen to p…

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History Heard Here Season 3 - Episode 1: Gobble, Gobble 13:20

5y ago13:20

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We're back! This week, Rachel discusses the first Thanksgiving, how it celebrates around the world and hopes to start a conversation about what Thanksgiving should be about. This week’s myth moments it’s stories from the Wampanoag tribe about a giant, his marriage problems and his best friend who is a frog. Leave a review on Spotify, Apple Podcast,…

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History Heard Here Season 2 - Episode 15: I'll Put a Spell on You 11:52

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Disclaimer! - This is our Halloween Episode and is not recommended for children as there is violence throughout. You know yourself best but the details are on our website: https://sites.google.com/pobschools.org/historyheardhere/homeThis week on the Season 2 finale, Rachel discusses the origins of Halloween and some scary stories from history as yo…

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History Heard Here Season 2 - Episode 14: Do You Believe In Magic? 18:18

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This week, Rachel discusses a weird mix of Paganism and Sikhism and shows you how not all pagans are created equal and most aren't witches. Also, a nice model for guys might be a goat god. On this week's myth moment, it's not a myth at all but we talk about the Pastafarianism which is totally a real religion and definitely not a scam, and how relig…

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History Heard Here Season 2 - Episode 13: No Man's Land 10:13

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This week, Rachel discusses Iceland, Greenland, and Oceania with the guy who founded the land being kicked out later for murder, sorcerer brothers, and what should be the next thing added to Duolingo. On this week's myth moment we'll be right in the middle of an argument between a daughter and her parents which ends with a nice kayak ride and utter…

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History Heard Here Season 2 - Episode 12: Scientists, Not Savages 13:07

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This week, Rachel discusses the Aztecs and checks win with the Incas as well as a cool new people called the Cambeba as we inch closer and closer towards colonization and how it will change world history forever. This week's myth moment listen to Rachel stumble her way through Aztec names and how a clumsy god is the reason we’re all different heigh…

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History Heard Here Season 2 - Episode 11: Turkey Time 39:47

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This week, Rachel discusses some of the Native American tribes and helping you know who has a teepee and who has a totem and how the next Top 40 hit could be about you. This week's myth moment is one story from Iroquois mythology and two from Choctaw mythology as you learn why you got stung by that wasp last summer and how to avoid getting boiled b…