Best seedsofhistory Podcasts (2025)

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The Lost 98.5%: Uncovering History’s Forgotten Mysteries 35:41

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Throughout the millennia of human existence, only a staggering 1.5% of our collective history has been recorded, leaving an overwhelming 98.5% lost to the silence of time. This missing majority encompasses countless untold stories, forgotten civilizations, undiscovered innovations, and unrecorded cultural legacies that could redefine everything we …

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Anishinaabe Heritage: How Their History Shapes Today’s World 36:34

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The Anishinaabe, one of North America's most culturally rich and historically significant Indigenous groups, stand as a testament to resilience and adaptability. Known for their spiritual connection to the land, the Anishinaabe—comprised of the Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi—have navigated centuries of colonial challenges while preserving their uniq…

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The Real Thanksgiving: Survival, Alliances, and Cultural Clashes 27:37

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The real story of Thanksgiving is far more complex than the traditional narrative of a harmonious feast between Pilgrims and Native Americans. While the iconic image of shared gratitude endures, the reality reflects a deeper tale of survival, cultural collision, and uneasy alliances. The Pilgrims, after a perilous voyage and a devastating winter, o…

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Unearthing the Safety Harbor Culture: Florida's Forgotten Ancient Architects 28:42

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The Safety Harbor culture, a distinctive Native American civilization, flourished along the Gulf Coast of Florida from approximately 900 to 1700 CE. Rooted in the influence of the earlier Weeden Island culture, it is characterized by its elaborate ceremonial centers, complex social hierarchies, and highly skilled craftsmanship. This culture left be…

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First Encounters: The Norse Expeditions to North America 32:13

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First Encounters: The Norse Expeditions to North America explores the groundbreaking Viking ventures to the shores of the New World around 1000 CE, focusing on the settlement at L’Anse aux Meadows in Newfoundland. This historical investigation sheds light on the first known European contact with North America, centuries before Columbus's famed voya…

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The Rise of the Iroquois Confederacy 33:58

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The Iroquois Confederacy, or Haudenosaunee, was a groundbreaking alliance among six Native American nations: the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca, and later, the Tuscarora. United under the Great Law of Peace, this confederation developed an advanced political system that fostered unity and resilience in the face of external threats. Origin…

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The Ancestral Puebloans: Trade, Spirituality, and Engineering in the American Southwest 34:58

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Long before European exploration reshaped the Americas, the Ancestral Puebloans thrived in the arid landscapes of the American Southwest, engineering advanced solutions to thrive in one of the continent’s harshest regions. From around 750 AD, these innovative societies carved entire cities into cliff faces, creating dwellings that offered protectio…

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Cahokia: Exploring the Rise and Fall of North America’s Forgotten Civilization 40:28

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Cahokia, the largest pre-Columbian settlement north of Mexico, stands as a testament to the sophisticated urban and political development of the Mississippian culture. Located near present-day St. Louis, this thriving metropolis, home to as many as 20,000 people at its height, was a hub of trade and culture. Cahokia’s intricate urban planning featu…

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From Ice Age Hunters to Maize Farmers: The Evolution of Early North American Societies 43:39

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Between the end of the Clovis culture and the rise of the Mississippian civilization, North America experienced profound shifts in both environment and human society. As the Ice Age came to an end and megafauna disappeared, early inhabitants adapted by expanding their diets and foraging for smaller game, plants, and fish. Over millennia, these noma…

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The First Americans: Migration, Survival, and Cultural Legacy 45:56

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Long before Europeans set foot in the Americas, the continent was already home to diverse cultures with deep roots. The traditional theory suggests the first Americans crossed the Bering Land Bridge during the last Ice Age, migrating from Siberia to Alaska roughly 15,000 to 20,000 years ago. However, new evidence indicates that humans may have arri…

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Seeds of History Introduction 1:31

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Welcome to Seeds of History, a podcast that dives deep into pivotal moments in history from a fresh, moderate conservative perspective. Hosted by Bennett Tanton, each episode breaks down key events, influential figures, and significant eras, making history accessible and engaging for everyone. Explore captivating stories from the American Revolutio…

Seedsofhistory Podcasts

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Seed’s of History Podcast

Bennett Tanton

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The Lost 98.5%: Uncovering History’s Forgotten Mysteries 35:41

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Anishinaabe Heritage: How Their History Shapes Today’s World 36:34

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The Real Thanksgiving: Survival, Alliances, and Cultural Clashes 27:37

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Unearthing the Safety Harbor Culture: Florida's Forgotten Ancient Architects 28:42

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First Encounters: The Norse Expeditions to North America 32:13

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The Rise of the Iroquois Confederacy 33:58

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The Ancestral Puebloans: Trade, Spirituality, and Engineering in the American Southwest 34:58

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Cahokia: Exploring the Rise and Fall of North America’s Forgotten Civilization 40:28

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From Ice Age Hunters to Maize Farmers: The Evolution of Early North American Societies 43:39

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The First Americans: Migration, Survival, and Cultural Legacy 45:56

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Seeds of History Introduction 1:31