History, it sucks right? Nope! We're two history teachers and we're here to teach you that history can be fun! Each week we'll try and teach one of our friends a weird interesting, or fun topic in history, and then we'll quiz them and see how much they learned.
Episode 13: Third Reich Series, Part 3: The Luck of Hitler
In the third instalment of our Third Reich series, we discuss how lucky Hitler was, as well as how he was able to do the things that he did.
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2 Apr 2020
Episode 12: Imperialism
Imperialism is usually a boring subject in school; we learn that the Europeans came in and ransacked Africa and left it destitute. While that is mostly true, like all things in history, there is more to the story. Enjoy!
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2 Dec 2019
Episode 11: Nazi Drugs
What fueled the Nazi war machine of WWII? Was it radical nationalism? Antisemitism? Hatred? More like a cocktail of cocaine and amphetamines. Find out about the drugged state of the Third Reich and how the Nazi total war led to mass consumption of a newly invented drug called methamphetamine. My main source for this episode was an amazing book called Blitzed: Drugs in the Third Reich by Norman Ohler.
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30 Oct 2019
Episode 10: Halloween; The Real Dracula
We all know Dracula, right? Old guy who can fly and drinks the blood of girls? Well, the real story of Dracula is just as bloody, and far more interesting. Follow us on Twitter: @historyisfunpod If you have any suggestions for future topics you can email us at historyisfunpod@gmail.com Theme music thanks to https://www.purple-planet.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
20 Oct 2019
Episode 9: Presidential Fantasy Draft
If you could pick any President, Vice President, Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense, and Secretary of the Treasury who would you pick? We asked that same question, and here are the results. This is a fantasy draft, so anyone who served at the positions was available. Listen to hear our picks and justifications!
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6 Sept 2019
Episode 8: Third Reich Series, Part 1: The Rise of Nazi Germany
Sometimes, we see our leaders rising. Sometimes, it just makes sense. Sometimes, you watch it happen and think, “ha, that’ll never happen” watch as a political nobody becomes the most famous political leader of the 20th century. It's the first on our mini-series covering the Nazis and the Third Reich.
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18 Aug 2019
Episode 7: Boss Tweed
The late 1800s were a time rife with political scandals and backroom dealings that built our country. How could one man use this political climate to go from political nobody, to one of the most powerful men in the country, all the way to fleeing the country and dying in prison? Find out on this week’s episode of History is Fun! Follow us on Twitter: @historyisfunpod If you have any suggestions for future topics you can email us at historyisfunpod@gmail.com (mailto:historyisfunpod@gmail.com) Theme music thanks to https://www.purple-planet.com (https://www.purple-planet.com/) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app (https://anchor.fm/app)
2 Aug 2019
Episode 6: The Norman Conquest
1066, one of the most pivotal years in Medieval Europe. Three rulers, all with claims to the throne of England, and whoever wins will change the history of Europe forever. Who will win the title and be crowned King of England? Find out on this week’s episode of History is Fun!
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26 Jul 2019
Episode 5: Wu Zetian
Vile, ruthless despot? Intelligent, egalitarian leader? A little bit of both? This week we're discussing the life of Chinese Empress Wu Zetian and trying to answer the question of what's the line between a despicable tyrant and an effective ruler.
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22 Jul 2019
Episode 4: The Battle of Thermopylae
It's the story we all know, 300 brave Spartan warriors, standing strong and defending democracy against the millions of evil Persians. Well, as we know with any event where Herodotus is our main primary source, there's more to the story than that. Join us for a discussion about what really happened at The Hot Gates those many years ago and why we're so obsessed with those hunky Greek soldiers. Follow us on Twitter: @historyisfunpod
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13 Jul 2019
Episode 3: The Lost Army of Cambyses II
An arrogant conqueror, an angry oracle, and an army of 50,000 marching into the desert, what could go wrong? This week on the History is Fun podcast we'll be trying to solve the mystery of Cambyses II's lost army and discussing that Herodotus may be the father of history, but why we can't always take him for his word.
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5 Jul 2019
Episode 2: The Caning of Charles Sumner
Think today's political climate is hostile? Well, today we're learning about a time in American history where members of congress beat each one another with canes and got away with it. Learn all about Charles Sumner and how his beating by a fellow lawmaker helped galvanize the early Republican party and eventually led to the American Civil War.
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28 Jun 2019
Episode 1: Tycho Brahe
What do you get when you combine duels in the dark, scientific feuds, and a drunk moose? The eccentric Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe of course! Join Steven and Anthony as they go over the life of this larger than life scientist.
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22 Jun 2019
History Is Fun Podcast Episode Zero
Welcome to a new history podcast focused on showing that history is fun! This is just a short introduction before we get into the history.
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