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Have To Know History

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by Jason Freewalt

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29 episodes

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Have To Know History – it’s history you just have to know. Hosted by teacher and storyteller Jason Freewalt, this podcast explores strange tales, wild myths, and unbelievable moments from the ancient world. From the Minotaur to Alexander the Great, these are the quirky, fascinating stories that make history feel alive. Adapted from the YouTube series of the same name, each episode is like a mini time-travel adventure. New episodes drop every couple of weeks—or whenever time allows. Follow now and don’t miss a thing!

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June 19, 2026

Marco Polo, the Silk Road, and the Journey to the Renaissance | Part 1 of 3

What if the Renaissance didn’t begin with a painting, a sculpture, or a famous artist?What if part of the story begins with the Silk Road?In this episode of Have To Know History, we begin a three-part series called From the Silk Road to the Renaissance. Part 1 follows Marco Polo, the Silk Road, and the world of trade, travel, stories, inventions, and ideas that helped open Europe’s imagination after the Middle Ages.We’ll talk about Europe after the fall of Rome, the Crusades, the Black Death, Mongol rule, Kublai Khan, Venice, China, the Old Man of the Mountain and the Assassins, and how Marco Polo’s book helped Europeans imagine a much larger world.The Renaissance didn’t appear out of nowhere. Goods moved. Ideas moved. Stories moved. And eventually, Europe began to change.This is Part 1 of 3 in the series:Part 1: Marco Polo and the Silk Road Part 2: Italian city-states and the Renaissance Part 3: The Medici, money, art, and the road toward the ReformationWatch the video version on YouTube: <a href="https://youtu.be/dMhZr40HBfQ">https://youtu.be/dMhZr40HBfQ</a>This is Have To Know History — history you just have to know.

May 29, 2026

Mansa Musa: Gold, Trade, and the Richest Man in History

When people hear the name Mansa Musa, they usually hear one claim right away: the richest man who ever lived.But how did someone become unimaginably wealthy in the middle of the Sahara Desert?In this episode of Have To Know History, we explore the real story behind Mansa Musa — not just his gold, but the systems that made his wealth possible. From silent barter and the salt trade to camel caravans, trans-Saharan routes, and the rise of the Mali Empire, this is the story of how West Africa became one of the most connected regions in the medieval world.We’ll look at:<ul><li>How silent barter worked and why it depended on trust</li><li>Why salt was just as valuable as gold</li><li>How trade crossed the Sahara using camel caravans</li><li>The fall of the Ghana Empire and the rise of Mali</li><li>How Mansa Musa controlled trade rather than mining gold himself</li><li>Islam as a global cultural and economic network</li><li>Mansa Musa’s famous pilgrimage to Mecca</li><li>The rise of Timbuktu as a center of learning</li><li>How Greek ideas were preserved and expanded through Islamic scholarship</li></ul>Mansa Musa wasn’t rich because of legend or exaggeration. He was rich because he understood geography, trade, and global connections.This is Have To Know History — history you just have to know. Thanks for being here.

May 8, 2026

Beowulf — Monsters, Dragons, and the First English Epic

Imagine a story so old it was told long before it was ever written down…A story of monsters, warriors, revenge—and one hero who decides to fight a creature with his bare hands.That’s Beowulf.In this episode of Have to Know History, we dive into one of the oldest surviving stories in the English language—a tale of Grendel, Grendel’s mother, and a final battle with a dragon that comes many years later.But this isn’t just a monster story.It’s about fame. It’s about legacy. And it’s about what happens when even the greatest hero grows old.Along the way, we explore how this ancient story connects to Viking culture, medieval beliefs, and even later works like those of J. R. R. Tolkien.Whether you're a student, a history fan, or just love a great story, this is one you have to know.🎧 Have to Know History is also available on YouTube for full video episodes.

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What is Have To Know History?: Have To Know History – it’s history you just have to know.

Hosted by teacher and storyteller Jason Freewalt, this podcast explores strange tales, wild myths, and unbelievable moments from the ancient world. From the Minotaur to Alexander the Great, these are the quirky, fascinating stories that make history feel alive.

Adapted from the YouTube series of the same name, each episode is like a mini time-travel adventure.

New episodes drop every couple of weeks—or whenever time allows. Follow now and don’t miss a thing!
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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