Hidden history lives in the places we walk past every day. History’s Hidden Corners uncovers forgotten stories, dark history, and untold moments from the past, bringing history to life through powerful storytelling. True historical events, is history boring? Think again. This podcast shares the stories you weren’t taught in school, odd facts, forgotten events, and surprising moments that make the past fun, relatable, and a little unexpected. Short, engaging episodes designed to make you say, “Did that really happen?”
History’s Hidden Corners
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18 episodes
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Podcast Overview
Hidden history lives in the places we walk past every day. History’s Hidden Corners uncovers forgotten stories, dark history, and untold moments from the past, bringing history to life through powerful storytelling. True historical events, is history boring? Think again. This podcast shares the stories you weren’t taught in school, odd facts, forgotten events, and surprising moments that make the past fun, relatable, and a little unexpected. Short, engaging episodes designed to make you say, “Did that really happen?”
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Publishing Since
1/29/2026
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Recent Episodes
July 23, 2026
Burned alive for a Book: The Story of Marguerite Porete
<p><strong>Marguerite Porete wrote a book she refused to deny, and it cost her her life.</strong></p><p>In 1310, a crowd gathered in Paris to witness the execution of a woman condemned not for violence or treason, but for the ideas she had written. </p><p>Written in Old French instead of Latin, her work made profound spiritual ideas accessible to ordinary people, especially women. Church authorities condemned the book as heresy and ordered it destroyed. </p><p>We explore the remarkable life, trial, and execution of Marguerite Porete, the extraordinary survival of her book, and the rediscovery of her identity more than six hundred years after her death.</p>
July 16, 2026
The Queen Who Couldn't Love Her Heir
<p>Queen Victoria is remembered as one of Britain's greatest monarchs. But when Prince Edward was born, Victoria did not love him. To Victoria, he represented the loss of the intimate life she cherished with Prince Albert. After Albert's sudden death, that quiet resentment hardened into blame, leaving Edward to spend nearly sixty years waiting for a crown while longing for something even more elusive: his mother's approval.</p><p>This isn't simply the story of a queen and her heir. It's a story about grief, impossible expectations, emotional distance, and the lasting impact of feeling unseen.</p>
July 9, 2026
Fred Rogers: The Quiet Man Who Changed Millions of Lives
<p>In this episode, we explore the remarkable life of Fred Rogers, from his childhood in Pennsylvania to his rise as one of the most beloved figures in television history. Discover how an ordained minister transformed children's television, stood before the U.S. Senate to defend public broadcasting, quietly challenged racial barriers, and helped millions of people feel seen, valued, and understood.</p><p><br></p>
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