History in a Hurry: Recent Episodes
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A history podcast for people who don't necessarily like history. Want to learn a little bit about Ancient Rome or the Black Death but don't want to spend hours doing it? Jack and Lauren present a topic in history quick enough for your commute. Now sit back, relax, and learn something.
Jack and Lauren discuss the Agooji, an intimidating force of female fighters in Dahomey, a former African Kingdom in present-day Benin.
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In Part Two of Marco Polo, Jack and Lauren wrap up his life and adventures and discuss how he ended up writing a book while in a Genoese prison.
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Marco Polo was a Venetian merchant who spent most of his life traveling through Asia. Jack and Lauren discuss his early life and his first trip to China. Stay tuned for Part Two next week!
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It's time for another discussion episode of History in a Hurry! Jack & Lauren share listener feedback from past episodes. We also rate/review movies including The Right Stuff, Colonia, & more.
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For our first episode of 2021, Jack and Lauren discuss Colonia Dignidad. Established in Chile, Colonia Dignidad was an isolated post-World War II German colony with a very dark history. Listener discretion advised.
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Jack and Lauren talk about the incredibly accomplished life of pilot Chuck Yeager, who passed away on December 7th.
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This week we are reposting one of our favorites...the Early History of Korea. From the power struggles - to the epic battles, learn more about the events that shaped East Asia all the way from the late stone age to the 10th century A.D. And don't forget to check back next week for a brand new episode!
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Jack and Lauren talk about Norman Borlaug, an amazing scientist you’ve probably never heard of. His work helped millions of farmers around the world and revolutionized the field of agricultural science.
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Jack and Lauren discuss Bonnie, Clyde & the Barrow gang, one of the most violent and notorious groups of American outlaws in the 20th Century.
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On November 20th, 1969, 89 American Indians and their supporters sailed to the abandoned Alcatraz Island where they planned to “take back the Rock” centuries after Spanish colonizers stole the land from the Ohlone Indians. Join Jack and Lauren as we talk about the 19-month long protest and how the American federal government responded.
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What really happened at the Boston Massacre on March 5th, 1770? Jack and Lauren talk about the violent street brawl between American colonists and British soldiers and why the event is considered a catalyst to the American Revolution.
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Happy Halloween! Jack and Lauren share 3 spooky stories from history, including a story of a woman being buried alive and a mysterious creature who preyed on a community in southern France.
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Jack and Lauren share the story of Yoshiko Kawashima, a Qing dynasty princess who was raised in Japan and served as a possible spy for Japan’s Kwantung Army.
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After almost 90 years of British rule, India was split into two independent countries. However, mismanagement of the process by Great Britain led to a major humanitarian crisis in the area and the deaths of more than one million people. Jack and Lauren discuss the 1947 Partition of India.
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Jack and Lauren are taking a week off! In the meantime, enjoy this episode from our sister podcast, Coldest Cases. Otzi the Iceman is a 5,000+ year old mummy who was discovered by accident in 1991. Lauren goes into how Otzi was found, what items he had on him, and why historians think this guy was murdered thousands of years ago.
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It's time for another discussion episode of History in a Hurry! Jack & Lauren share listener feedback from past episodes. We also rate/review movies including Radioactive, Hamilton, & more.
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Jack and Lauren discuss the Amistad Rebellion of 1839, and why some scholars call the story the first civil rights case in the U.S. Supreme Court.
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In the summer of 1914, the German army invaded Belgium. The war crimes that followed would shock and horrify much of Europe. In fact, the so called Rape of Belgium would play a significant role in Great Britain making the decision to jump into the fray of the First World War. Join Jack and Lauren as they tackle this tough (but important) listener suggestion.
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Join Jack and Lauren as we dive into the story of the Wright Brothers! Orville and Wilbur Wright changed the world forever when they successfully launched a flying machine in the windy sand dunes of North Carolina.
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Join Jack and Lauren as we learn about one of the most brilliant minds of the 20th Century. Marie Curie was born in Russian-occupied Warsaw, Poland, where girls and young women were discouraged from learning. Through grit, determination, and an unparalleled work ethic, Marie Curie refused to let the world control her education and destiny, and her scientific research would go on to change the fields of science and medicine.
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Today when you talk about wild west criminals, you hear names like Jesse James and Billy the Kid. But back in the day, Sam Bass was a legendary outlaw whose name sparked fear all over the Lone Star State, even the Texas Rangers. Join Jack and Lauren as we dive into the story of the Sam Bass Gang (and the rumors of the gang’s buried treasure!).
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Join Jack and Lauren as we discuss the bravery and determination of the Polish people in the Warsaw Uprising during WWII. The underground operation attempted to oust the German army and take back control of their city. Despite many incredible acts of bravery, their attempts ended in tragedy. Today’s History in a Hurry is a listener suggestion. If you have one for us, send it to genericpodcastnetwork@gmail.com.
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In an attempt to get New York (and the rest of the states) on board with the constitution, Alexander Hamilton sits down to write the Federalist Papers. Plus, he begins to butt heads with some of his colleagues, including Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr. Join Jack and Lauren for the dramatic finish to this founding father’s complicated life.
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Alexander Hamilton is one of America’s most well-known founding fathers. Although he became one of the new country’s most powerful voices, Hamilton came from humble beginnings as an immigrant and an “illegitimate” child. Join Jack and Lauren as we dive into Hamilton’s early life and service in the Revolutionary War. Thanks to History in a Hurry listener Will for the episode suggestion!
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It's time for some medical history! Join Jack and Lauren as they discuss the research and development of the world's first modern antibiotic and the tragedy that forever changed the role of the federal government in the production of new medicines.
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It’s episode 70 of History in a Hurry! Join Jack and Lauren as we discuss the most recent episodes we’ve covered on the podcast. We also review some movies and shows (marginally) related to our episode topics, including Watchmen, Exodus: Gods and Kings, and Stargate.
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King Hatshepsut ruled Egypt thousands of years ago and was known as a powerful leader and magnificent builder. She was also a woman, and her successor tried to erase her from the pages of history. Join Jack and Lauren as we discuss how Egyptologists were able to re-discover King Hatshepsut and piece together her history centuries later.
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When we last left the Romans, Hannibal had crushed them at the Battle of the Trebia River. But believe it or not, he was just getting started. Join Jack and Lauren as they conclude the epic story of the struggle between Carthage and Rome.
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We're back and we're hitting the ground running! Join Jack and Lauren as they discuss one of the most important and consequential wars in all of human history. Republican Rome will be pushed to the absolute brink by the ancient North African power of Carthage.
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Just like the Terminator, we said we'd be back and now we are! Join us for a quick update and discussion.
New episodes of History in a Hurry start back on June 24th
New episodes of Coldest Cases are back July 2nd
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Jack and Lauren are moving to Washington! Join us as we discuss what this means for Generic Podcast Network.
Things are getting dark this week, because Jack and Lauren are discussing one of the worst instances of racial violence in the history of the United States. The Tulsa Race Massacre is not fun to learn about or discuss, but it's critically important for every American to learn about.
Rameses the Great seemed to have a "midlife crisis" around Year 15-25 of his reign. Today, historians provide a few theories into what happened around this time period of the pharaoh's 60+ year reign. Join Jack and Lauren to discuss these theories and also learn more about the ruler's mummy in Part Two on Rameses the Great!
Today he’s considered one of Egypt’s most famous pharaohs. Rameses II, better known as Rameses the Great, is remembered as a strong warrior, leader and builder. Join Jack and Lauren as we dive into Part One of this ancient pharaoh’s life and reign.
He may be the most well-known name of the 1920s. Al Capone’s roots were in Brooklyn, but it was in Chicago where his reputation as a dangerous gangster really took form. Join Jack & Lauren as we dive into this notorious character and how the U.S. government was able to take him down. *NOTE: This episode discusses violence and gang activity and may not be suitable for younger audiences.
We’ve all heard of Florence Nightingale, but why haven’t we heard of Mary Seacole? Join Jack and Lauren as we learn more about this amazing British-Jamaican nurse who gave critical aid to troops on the front lines of the Crimean War.
There's a whole lot of history to cover this week! From the very first colonies, all the way to the movement that led to an independent kingdom. Join Jack and Lauren as they discuss the fascinating history of Brazil.
It's that time again! Join Jack and Lauren as we correct and discuss the past ten episodes. We also review movies based on some of the recent topics, including Anthropoid and Cleopatra.
When we last left Admiral Yi, his new naval tactics and turtle ships had led to an incredible undefeated record. In Part Two, Jack and Lauren break down the biggest challenge in Yi's naval career thus far. Join us as we discuss the end of the Imjin Wars and the heroic death of the savior of Korea.
In 1592, a Japanese invasion force landed in southern Korea and proceeded to conquer the vast majority of the peninsula. Only one man stood in the way of foreign domination. Join Jack and Lauren as they discuss the greatest naval commander in all of history.
It’s our first listener suggestion episode of 2020! Join Jack and Lauren as we dive into the crazy story of Operation Anthropoid, the undercover operation to take down “The Butcher of Prague”, Reinhard Heydrich.
100 years ago, the 18th Amendment to the United States Constitution officially went into effect. And just like that, thousands of average Americans decided they weren’t going to follow the law. Join Jack, Lauren (& some moonshine) as we dive into the story of Prohibition: America’s “failed noble experiment”!
In the 1860s, British Intelligence in Ireland arrested six members of the Fenian secret society. They narrowly avoided the noose but received a lifetime sentence of servitude in one of the British penal colonies in Western Australia. But after a desperate plea for help from an old comrade, a daring plot was hatched to break them out. Join Jack and Lauren as they discuss the incredible story of the Catalpa rescue mission of the Fremantle Six.
At the end of part one, Marc Antony married Octavian's sister as part of a peace agreement. It seemed the conflict between the two men had been finally resolved. But that didn't last for long. By the end of the episode, only one will survive to reign supreme over the mighty Roman Empire. Join Jack and Lauren as they conclude this epic two-parter about the rivalry that changed the course of history forever.
Tune in for a special episode from GPN’s sister podcast, Coldest Cases! What happened to the Lost Colony of Roanoke? 20 years before Jamestown and John Smith became known as the first English settlement in the New World, a different group of English men, women and children tried to set roots in present-day North Carolina… twice. Both attempts ended in disaster, with one settlement disappearing completely.
It's time to go back to Jack's happy place, ancient Rome. Just days after the assassination of Julius Caesar, two men emerged to try and fill the vacuum of power. Join Jack and Lauren as they tell you all about Gaius Octavius and Marc Antony, and their rivalry that defined an entire era of Roman history.
Maria Eva Duarte was born in a tiny shack in one of Argentina’s poor shanty towns. Despite her humble beginnings, Eva or “Evita” would grow up to become one of the biggest names in Latin America and the world. Join Jack and Lauren to learn more about this controversial woman who started out as an actress and eventually became Argentina’s First Lady.
After the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in December of 1941, the Japanese ran wild and strung together victory and victory against the United States. But thanks to an intelligence break, Admiral Chester Nimitz took a big gamble to try and turn the tide of the war in the Pacific Theater. Join Jack and Lauren as they discuss one of the most important naval victories in the entire Second World War.
It's History in a Hurry's 50th episode! Join Jack and Lauren as we correct & discuss the past ten episodes. We also review movies based on some of the topics we've talked about, including Waterloo and Operation Finale.
The 2019 World Series has Jack and Lauren in the mood to tell a story from baseball history! From 1943 to 1954, American families turned up at ballparks to watch a different kind of baseball game. From the outside, the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League was all about short skirts and lipstick. But after just a few games it became clear: these young women were true American athletes.
The man dubbed "the architect of the holocaust", Adolf Eichmann, was able to escape in the aftermath of the second world war. But a tip out of the blue from a source in Argentina gave the Israeli Intelligence Agency, the Mossad, a chance to find and capture him. Join Jack and Lauren as they discuss the secret operation to bring this notorious war criminal to justice.
Join Jack and Lauren as we dive in to the oldest subject we’ve ever covered on History in a Hurry: the reign of Sneferu, the Pyramid Builder in Ancient Egypt! Despite his nickname, this pharaoh did much more than set the stage for 2,000 years of Egyptian architecture. Plus, learn more about the fall of Egypt’s Old Kingdom.
Join Jack and Lauren as we dive into the fascinating life and story of Hildegard of Bingen. Not many women in the Middle Ages can say they were a theologian, composer, writer, abbess, mystic, physician, and visionary.... But Hildegard definitely can.
Early in the morning of May 19th, 1941, Germany's massive new battleship, the Bismarck, left port as part of Operation Rheinübung. Its goal was to reach the Atlantic and wreak havoc on the merchant vessels keeping Britain alive in the struggle against the Third Reich. Join Jack and Lauren as they discuss one of the most important events in the early years of World War II.
In Part one we saw Napoleon's incredible rise to become ruler of a powerful European empire. But the good times are about to come to an abrupt end. Join us as we discuss the failed invasions of Spain and Russia, naval disasters, a daring escape from exile, and the infamous Battle of Waterloo, plus so much more on this week's episode of History in a Hurry!
In August of 1769, a boy was born on the Mediterranean island of Corsica. His name was Napoleon Bonaparte and he would change the world forever. From lowly artillery officer to ruler of a massive empire, join Jack and Lauren as they discuss one of the giants of European history.
From the beginning, roller derby has been an unconventional sport with unconventional players. Its history is as surprising as the game is fast-paced! Join Jack and Lauren as we head to the Great Depression to explore roller derby’s journey and how it became the game played today.
At the turn of the 20th century, Europe was a pretty unstable place. Romania was not immune from the political unrest, but the chaos & violence that broke out here in 1907 remains relatively unknown. Join Jack & Lauren to learn about the Romanian peasant revolt on History in a Hurry!
It's the fourth corrections and discussion extravaganza! Join Jack and Lauren as they make amends for their mistakes, discuss the latest batch of episodes and play a game. Plus, we review movies including The Good, The Bad & the Ugly, Gone with the Wind and The Great Battle.
Everyone talks about ancient Rome, Egypt and Mesopotamia. Today on History in a Hurry, Jack and Lauren discuss the lesser known and fascinating history of the Korean Peninsula. From the power struggles - to the epic battles, learn more about the events that shaped East Asia all the way from the late stone age to the 10th century A.D.
Bet you didn’t know competitive fossil hunting was a thing, but it was and we’re talking about it on History in a Hurry! In one corner: paleontologist and scientist OC Marsh. In the other: paleontologist and scientist Edward Drinker Cope. Although their discoveries in the American West forever changed science and solidified the Theory of Evolution, the rivalry between the two men grew to far-too-epic proportions.
Most people living in the United States know the major points of the American Civil War. After all, it's the most important event in the history of the country. But Jack and Lauren aren't talking about Gettysburg, Antietam, or any of the other major battles on this week's episode. Instead, they examine America in the decades leading up to the conflict that would go on to take 620,000 lives.
When we last left our rivals, Marius and Sulla had come to an odd compromise and Sulla fled Rome. However, it was just a matter of time before the two men were dueling again. In Part Two on Marius and Sulla, hear why not all stories from history turn out the way you expect, and why this tumultuous time frame gave way to Julius Caesar.
Everyone’s heard of Julius Caesar & the fall of the Roman Republic. But do you know what happened in the generation before Caesar’s? Join Jack & Lauren for Part One on the Twilight of the Roman Republic, and the two dueling men who dominated Rome’s political landscape.
Did you know the alarm clock that woke you up this morning has been around since the times of Ancient Greece? Of course, the technology has gotten a little bit better… but the concept has stayed the same. Join Jack and Lauren as they dive into 9 ancient inventions you likely still use today.
It's time to conclude the story of arguably the greatest Sultan in the history of the Ottoman Empire. Join Jack and Lauren as they discuss the siege of Vienna, a conflict with the Persians, civil war, and matters of succession on this week's episode.
He was the longest-reigning Sultan of the Ottoman Empire. At one point, he reigned over millions of people from Europe to the Middle East. Join Jack and Lauren for Part One on the long life and reign of Suleiman the Magnificent!
In 1534, a group of religious extremists took complete control of the German town of Munster. Their leader, Jan van Leiden, was convinced the end of the world was coming, and it was up to him and his zealot friends to help God kick off Armageddon. Considering Jack and Lauren are talking about this today in 2019, van Leiden’s plan clearly didn’t work out. Learn more about this 16th century cult in today’s episode of History in a Hurry!
It's the third corrections and discussion extravaganza! Okay so extravaganza might be overselling it a bit. But it's still a pretty fun and entertaining episode. Join Jack and Lauren as they clarify a previous episode, reflect on what they've learned, play a game, and review some of the movies based on the topics they've covered over the last weeks.
It started with long lines for gasoline and people filling up every gas can they owned. But soon, the situation would spiral, leading to the 1970’s energy crisis and bringing about some big changes in American politics that we still see today. Join Jack and Lauren as we discuss how the energy crisis became a thing. You’ll also hear stories from people who lived through this tumultuous decade.
March 25th, 1911, was a normal Saturday for the women working at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire in New York City. But by the end of this dark day, 145 workers would be dead. Join us as we discuss these important young women who had a lasting impact on the United States’ labor movement before and after the tragedy, and the carelessness by the owners that cost them their lives.
Ada Lovelace is possibly one of the smartest people the world has ever known. Born in London in 1815, she had a rare mind that excelled in mathematics, language, art, music and science and she also had a vivid imagination. As a teenager, when one of her mentors showed her the world’s first calculator, Ada saw much more than a machine that could solve for “x”. In fact, it’s because of Ada that you get to push “play” and listen to your favorite podcast, History in a Hurry!
Things get dark on this week's episode. That's because we are talking about the tragic and horrific history of the Congo. It's a story filled with atrocities on a scale so large that it's difficult to fathom. It's a tough listen, but we encourage you to join Jack and Lauren as they attempt to give a voice to the many victims of King Leopold's tyranny.
She was a philosopher, teacher, mathematician, and astronomer in the late fourth and early fifth centuries. She’s also the subject of a whole lot of folklore and misinformation. Join Jack and Lauren and dive in to the mysterious life and tragic end of Hypatia.
Jack and Lauren truly stretch the whole “in a hurry” thing on today’s episode of History in a Hurry. But Apollo 13 is such an epic, daring, stressful, and crazy story of survival that it was really hard to narrow it down, okay? Join us to dive in to six days of near-death experiences for the astronauts on board the 1970 Apollo 13 mission.
Not many people can call themselves a naval flag officer, an Earl, a Captain, a politician, a Lord, & a pardoned “criminal”. Thomas Cochrane, at one point or another, was all of these things. Join Jack & Lauren as we dive into this Scottish man’s extraordinary life & naval career that took him from the waters of England & France to the coast of Chile & beyond.
The son of a popular Roman general, Caligula could have been one of Rome’s most amazing leaders. Instead, he became the first Roman emperor to be assassinated. Join Jack & Lauren as we dive into the life of Caligula, whose personal and fiscal excesses still haunt his reputation today.
When Nikola Tesla died in 1943, he left a world that was completely changed because of him. Every time you turn on a light or listen to the radio you are using technology that was initially developed by this brilliant man. So why haven’t more people heard of him? Join Jack and Lauren as they dive into the strange and fascinating life of Nikola Tesla.
Jack & Lauren correct the record on History in a Hurry & share favorite moments from the past 10 episodes. Plus, hear our letter grades for movies great & terrible like Alexander (2004), Spartacus (1960), Marshall (2017), Shackleton (2002), & more.
In 1965, Special Forces member Roy Benavidez stepped on a landmine in South Vietnam. He was told he would never walk again. Not only did Roy prove his doctors wrong, he would return to Vietnam three years later and go on to save the lives of eight people.
Jack & Lauren pick up right where they left off in the crazy, epic life of Alexander the Great. The Macedonian King takes on the ruler of Persia, & some of his men grow weary of the long military campaign. Alexander’s quest for conquering continues on History in a Hurry!
He was Alexander III of Macedon, but today almost everyone knows him as “Alexander the Great”. By age 30, he had created one of the largest empires in the world, ruling from Greece to northwestern India. Join Lauren and Jack for Part I of this man’s bold, dangerous and deadly adventures.
Thurgood Marshall was born just 12 years after the Supreme Court ruled there was apparently nothing wrong with “separate but equal”. On today’s episode of History in a Hurry, Jack & Lauren dive into how Marshall became the powerhouse lawyer who took down segregation & went on to become the first African American Supreme Court Justice.
We know you’re about to settle in for your terrible commute to your possibly terrible job. Let’s ease the blow a little by telling you about 10 jobs in history that were DEFINITELY worse. From the sewers of London to the string makers of the classical era, Jack & Lauren dive into some of history’s worst gigs.
In 1914, Ernest Shackleton and his crew embarked on an attempt to be the first to traverse across the entire length of Antarctica. Shackleton and his crew knew this would be an extremely dangerous adventure. But this journey would be even more challenging than they could have imagined. Join us as we discuss this incredible journey of endurance on this week’s episode of History in a Hurry!
Born Sophie of Anhalt-Zerbst, a young princess marries the heir to the Russian throne and becomes Catherine the Great. Learn how she was able to usurp the crown from her husband - with the help & support of the Russian people - to become the country’s longest ruling female leader.
We last left Spartacus and his forces in a pretty precarious situation. Jack and Lar explain how he once again found his way out of a predicament and rallied his forces for one final showdown against Crassus and the mighty Romans for all the marbles.
Have you heard the tale of the former gladiator named Spartacus? Little is known about Spartacus but in 73 BC he escaped slavery and took refuge on Mount Vesuvius, where large numbers of other escaped slaves joined him. Join Jack and Lar as they explore his major slave uprising against the Roman Republic and examine what made Spartacus an accomplished military leader.
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In the 1980's, a U.S.Representative, a Texas socialite and a CIA agent formed an unlikely alliance to boost funding for Afghan freedom fighters in their war against invading Soviets. Jack and Lar attempt to explain how this unlikely trio successfully financed these covert operations that contributed to the fall of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War.
Have you heard of Jesse James? He was an American outlaw, robber, guerrilla, and Southern sympathizer during and after the Civil War. He joined pro-Confederate guerrillas known as "bushwhackers" operating in Missouri and Kansas and was accused of participating in atrocities against Union soldiers. Despite the brutality of his crimes though, Jesse James gained national fame and often popular sympathy. Join Jack and Lar as they look at the popular portrayals of him as an embodiment of Robin Hood and talk about how and why his life was so dramatized.
Joan of Arc believed that God had chosen her to lead France to victory in its long-running war with England. With no military training, the peasant girl convinced the embattled crown prince Charles of Valois to allow her to lead a French army to the besieged city of Orléans, where it achieved a momentous victory over the English and their French allies, the Burgundians. Join Jack and Lar as they discuss the accomplishments and downfall of Joan of Arc.
The Taiping Rebellion was a civil war in China that was waged from 1850 to 1864. Jack and Lar take a look at how a self-proclaimed convert to Christianity and brother of Jesus Christ led this massive rebellion with his army, eventually expanding to command a population base of nearly 30 million people.
The Zulu Kingdom, sometimes referred to as the Zulu Empire, was a Southern African state in what is now South Africa. The small kingdom gained world fame during and after the Anglo-Zulu War. Join Jack and Lar as they discuss what events earned the Zulu Empire a reputation for their courage and skill as warriors.
The State of Tennessee vs. John Scopes. The science teacher was prosecuted in the summer of 1925 for teaching evolution in a public school - which a bill had recently made illegal. The trial, which brought two of the best orators of the era together as opposing attorneys, captured the attention of the nation. Step back into a heated debate with Jack and Lar as they talk about the Scopes Monkey Trial. Intro Sweet Georgia Brown - Ben Bernie and His Orchestra Outro You Can’t Make a Monkey Out of Me - Ashford Quartette
In the summer of 1948, Joseph Stalin made his move. The Communist Leader of the Soviet Union completely cut off the allied sector of West Berlin. Join Jack and Lar as they discuss the first real crisis of the Cold War. A crisis, that without some serious American ingenuity and perseverance, could have easily been the beginning of a third world war. Music: Twelfth Street Rag - Pee Wee Hunt And His Orchestra Check out more great content: www.genericpodcastnetwork.com
October 1, 1919 started as a beautiful day in Cincinnati Ohio. First pitch in Game 1 of the World Series was just hours away. But what happened in this championship would change baseball forever...and ban eight players from the league for life. Music: Marion Harris - After You've Gone Ben Selvin - I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles
Two thousand years ago, a charismatic General named Julius Caesar would forever alter the course of history. Caesar's story would end with his assassination on the Ides of March. But how did he get there and why were his former friends and colleagues so eager to plot against him? Jack and Lar explain that and more in this episode on the Fall of the Roman Republic.