A podcast for those who love history, comedy, and booze. Each week, the History Woes team tells two themed historical stories and pairs those stories with a drink.
History Woes
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A podcast for those who love history, comedy, and booze. Each week, the History Woes team tells two themed historical stories and pairs those stories with a drink.
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July 17, 2024
Ep. 56 It's Not a Phase
<p>Welcome back! In this episode of History Woes, Lexi and Morgan confirm that IT'S NOT JUST A PHASE, MOM as they bring you stories for Pride Month - if just a little delayed. First, Lexi tells the inspiring story of Edith Windsor, pioneer in LGBTQ+ rights and all-around bada**. Then, Morgan addresses the state of banned books throughout recent history. Listen to the end for a special perk for our Patreons.</p> <p>Find us at: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/historywoes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.patreon.com/Historywoes" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Patreon</a></p> <p>Sources:</p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.history.com/news/the-tragic-love-stories-behind-two-landmark-supreme-court-cases" target="_blank">https://www.history.com/news/the-tragic-love-stories-behind-two-landmark-supreme-court-cases</a><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edith_Windsor" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edith_Windsor</a><a href="https://www.nyclu.org/court-cases/united-states-v-windsor-challenging-federal-defense-marriage-act#:~:text=In%20a%20landmark%20decision%20issued,determining%20federal%20benefits%20and%20protections" target="_blank">https://www.nyclu.org/court-cases/united-states-v-windsor-challenging-federal-defense-marriage-act#:~:text=In%20a%20landmark%20decision%20issued,determining%20federal%20benefits%20and%20protections</a>.<br><a href="https://queerforty.com/judith-kasen-windsor-wants-you-to-know-her-wife" target="_blank">https://queerforty.com/judith-kasen-windsor-wants-you-to-know-her-wife</a><br><a href="https://law.stanford.edu/2017/09/14/remembering-edie-windsor/" target="_blank">https://law.stanford.edu/2017/09/14/remembering-edie-windsor/</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.freedomforum.org/famous-banned-books/">https://www.freedomforum.org/famous-banned-books/</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/book-bans-over-the-years-in-charts/2023/04">https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/book-bans-over-the-years-in-charts/2023/04</a></li> <li><a href="https://pen.org/report/banned-usa-growing-movement-to-censor-books-in-schools/">https://pen.org/report/banned-usa-growing-movement-to-censor-books-in-schools/</a></li> <li><a href="https://pen.org/report/banned-in-the-usa-state-laws-supercharge-book-suppression-in-schools/">https://pen.org/report/banned-in-the-usa-state-laws-supercharge-book-suppression-in-schools/</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nwfdailynews.com/story/news/education/2022/04/25/walton-county-schools-reviewing-textbooks-inappropriate-content/7394117001/">https://www.nwfdailynews.com/story/news/education/2022/04/25/walton-county-schools-reviewing-textbooks-inappropriate-content/7394117001/</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.cnn.com/2022/04/22/us/florida-math-textbooks-critical-race-theory-examples/index.html">https://www.cnn.com/2022/04/22/us/florida-math-textbooks-critical-race-theory-examples/index.html</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ala.org/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks/top10">https://www.ala.org/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks/top10</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/banned-books-lgbtq-library-association-rcna146236">https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/banned-books-lgbtq-library-association-rcna146236</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/">https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marlon_Bundo%27s_A_Day_in_the_Life_of_the_Vice_President">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marlon_Bundo%27s_A_Day_in_the_Life_of_the_Vice_President</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ala.org/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks/decade2019">https://www.ala.org/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks/decade2019</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ala.org/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks/decade2009">https://www.ala.org/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks/decade2009</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ala.org/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks/decade1999">https://www.ala.org/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks/decade1999</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ala.org/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks/top10/archive">https://www.ala.org/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks/top10/archive</a></li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p>Music by: Victor Natas - Dancing in despair available @ freesound.org</p>
May 16, 2024
Ep. 55 Back in the Habit with Crocodiles and Broadswords
<p>WE'RE BAAAAAACK! What do crocodiles and broadswords have in common? Listen and find out! First Morgan brings it back with a History Hoe request as she covers the Ramree Island Massacre, and then Lexi tells the absurd life and adventures of the lesser-known Churchill, Mad Jack.</p> <p> Find us at <a href="instagram.com/historywoes" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">instagram.com/historywoes</a> and <a href="https://www.patreon.com/Historywoes" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.patreon.com/Historywoes</a></p> <p>Sources:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_invasion_of_Burma" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_invasion_of_Burma</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Ramree_Island" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Ramree_Island</a></li> <li><a href="https://allthatsinteresting.com/ramree-island-massacre" target="_blank">https://allthatsinteresting.com/ramree-island-massacre</a></li> <li><a href="https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/world-war-ii-in-the-pacific#:~:text=Faced%20with%20severe%20shortages%20of,the%20resources%20of%20Southeast%20Asia" target="_blank">https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/world-war-ii-in-the-pacific#:~:text=Faced%20with%20severe%20shortages%20of,the%20resources%20of%20Southeast%20Asia</a>.</li> <li><a href="https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/japans-surrender-part-i" target="_blank">https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/japans-surrender-part-i</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/japans-surrender-military-coup-1945" target="_blank">https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/japans-surrender-military-coup-1945</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/hellfire-earth-operation-meetinghouse" target="_blank">https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/hellfire-earth-operation-meetinghouse</a></li> <li><a href="https://warfarehistorynetwork.com/article/mad-jack-churchill-a-rare-breed-of-warrior/" target="_blank">https://warfarehistorynetwork.com/article/mad-jack-churchill-a-rare-breed-of-warrior/</a><br><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Churchill" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Churchill</a><br><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Archery" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Archery</a></li> </ul> <p>Music by: Victor Natas - Dancing in despair available @ freesound.org</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historywoes/message
January 4, 2024
Ep. 54 History Roulette: Part Two
<p>Hello and welcome to 2024! We're so glad we all made it through another year together. With that said, it's back to the woes! First, Lexi tells the story of Ronald Clark aka the man who killed Halloween. Then, Morgan covers the sinking of the Costa Concordia.</p> <p>Find us at instagram.com/historywoes and www.patreon.com/History</p> <p>Sources: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_Clark_O%27Bryan" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_Clark_O%27Bryan</a><br><a href="https://mysteriesandmurder.wordpress.com/2020/11/01/the-man-who-killed-halloween/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">https://mysteriesandmurder.wordpress.com/2020/11/01/the-man-who-killed-halloween/</a> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Costa_Concordia<br>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Costa_Concordia_disaster<br>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isola_del_Giglio<br>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sail-by_salute<br>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_current_ships_of_the_United_States_Navy<br>https://www.livescience.com/18004-costa-concordia-titanic-comparison.html</p> <p> Music: Victor Natas - Dancing in despair available @ freesound.org</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historywoes/message
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