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The Last King of America: George III, His Battles With Madness, and Being a Thoroughly Underrated Monarch
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What was Stanley's legacy?
But Stanley's legacy has its black marks, though. He was a product of nineteenth-century colonialism and the European Scramble for Africa, and as such was used by monarchs to extend their landholdings on the continent. 52 minutes | Jun 30, 2021.
What was the Apollo program?
The Apollo Program Had a Surprising Close Relationship With 1960s Counterculture. The summer of 1969 saw astronauts land on the moon for the first time and hippie hordes descend on Woodstock for a legendary music festival.
What happened before 9/11?
Before 9/11, before Pearl Harbor, another unsuspected foreign attack on the United States shocked the nation and forever altered the course of history. In 1916, Pancho Villa, a guerrilla fighter who commanded an ever-changing force of conscripts in northern Mexico, attached a border town in New Mexico.
Who wrote "A Fire in the Wilderness"?
To discuss this battle is John Reeves, author of “A Fire in the Wilderness.”.
How long did Ernest Shackleton stay at sea?
They were at sea for 497 days until landing on Elephant Island, which was completely deserted and isolated.
What is history unplugged?
For history lovers who listen to podcasts, History Unplugged is the most comprehensive show of its kind. It's the only show that dedicates episodes to both interviewing experts and answering questions from its audience . First, it features a call-in show where you can ask our resident historian (Scott Rank, PhD) absolutely anything (What was it like to be a Turkish sultan with four wives and twelve concubines? If you were sent back in time, how would you kill Hitler?). Second, it features long-form interviews with best-selling authors who have written about everything. Topics include gruff World War II generals who flew with airmen on bombing raids, a war horse who gained the rank of sergeant, and presidents who gave their best speeches while drunk.
What happened before 9/11?
Before 9/11, before Pearl Harbor, another unsuspected foreign attack on the United States shocked the nation and forever altered the course of history. In 1916, Pancho Villa, a guerrilla fighter who commanded an ever-changing force of conscripts in northern Mexico, attached a border town in New Mexico.
When was Ernest Shackleton's frozen march at the bottom of the world?
Travelers and Explorers, Part 8: Ernest Shackleton's Frozen March at the Bottom of the World. July 8, 2021 • 49 min. Ernest Shackleton was among the last of a group of intrepid men from the Golden Age of Discovery in the Victorian era.
Who were the Inglorious Basterds?
The men of X Troop were the real Inglorious Basterds: a secret commando unit of young Jewish refugees who were trained in counterintelligence and advanced combat to deliver decisive blows against the Nazis.
What was Ernest Shackleton's ship's purpose?
He sought honor for England and himself in embarking on a dangerous journey to lead a team of men to cross the Antarctic continent. His story approaches the outer limits of plausibility. Few had his perseverance. When Ernest Shackleton's ship, Endurance, was destroyed by South Pole sea ice, the crew had to conti...
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There are two sorts of episodes that we feature on the History Unplugged podcast: the call-in show and author interviews.
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The first sort of episode is the weekday where a listener like you can ask me anything. What did the Vikings eat? What was it like to be a Turkish sultan with 4 wives and multiple concubines? If you were sent back in time with your current knowledge, how would you conquer the Roman Empire?
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The second sort of episode on our podcast is the long form interview (40 minutes – 1 hour) with top history book authors.
