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George Washington as Man, General, Leader, and Mule Pioneer
George Washington as Man, General, Leader, and Mule Pioneer
George Washington is nearly as famous for his character as he is a general and statesman. In this episode we look at his... Read more
30 Jul 2019
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Why Your Favorite Presidents (Lincoln, Washington) Actually Screwed Up America—Brion McClanahan
Why Your Favorite Presidents (Lincoln, Washington) Actually Screwed Up America—Brion McClanahan
Quick – name your favorite president. You probably said Washington or Lincoln, right? C'mon. You can be more original th... Read more
19 May 2017
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The History of Slavery, Part 1: Shackled and Chained in the Ancient World
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When asked “what is slavery?” most Americans or Westerners would respond with a description of an African slave in the a... Read more
19 Jul 2018
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Why the Battle of Hastings in 1066 and the Norman Conquest of England Changed Everything—Jennifer Paxton
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If you were to ask a scholar about one critical moment after which the history of the English-speaking world would never... Read more
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The Spanish conquistadors have rightly been called out for their brutal treatment and enslavement of native populations.... Read more
14 Nov 2017
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Grab your musket and your portion of rum, Yankee, because we have a war to fight! James Early returns to the History Unp... Read more
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Understanding the Rise of Islam Through Military History
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Everything You Need to Know About D-Day: H-Hour, Weapons Info, and First-Hand Accounts via Soldiers, Beachmasters, and the French Resistance
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The D-Day landing of June 6, 1944, ranks as the boldest and most successful large-scale invasion in military history.On ... Read more
14 Jun 2018
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