A commentary (maybe a rant) on the history of architecture in the United States. The form, the function, and the influences that built America. Our cover art today is a photograph of the now-demolished (in 1961) Detroit City Hall in Detroit, Michigan. Mainly in the Italian Renaissance revival style, with Second-Empire french elements as well.
The Real McCoy. The booze, the ships, and the story of an "honest lawbreaker" during America's Prohibition. Follow us on Instagram: @mrwoodshistory
The construction, the trials, and the impact of the first fixed cross of New York City's East River: The Brooklyn Bridge. Follow us on Insta: @mrwoodshistory
The White House Plumbers, secret tapes, spy gadets, and a political scandal that rocked early 1970's America- find it all right here on another riffer of an episode. This is the Watergate scandal.
It's a rainy Thanksgiving Eve in 1971. A man demands $200,000 in ransom money, then jumps out of the back of the plane- never to be seen again. Follow along this week for the story of the only unsolved case of air piracy in history: D.B. Cooper.
Part 2 of our smoking histories. Light one up as we learn about the history of cannabis and its role in human history. If you haven't checked out our last episode on the history of tobacco smoking, be sure to. Remember to reach out, send feedback, and engage. It takes a village. @mrwoodshistory on Insta.
Part 1 of a two-part series on the history of smoking. Light one up to the history of tobacco smoking- its impact on economics, society, culture, and health are all discussed in Mr. Woods' classroom this week. Stay tuned for part 2 on the history of Cannabis next week.
Today we discuss the history of underwater exploration by humans. We'll explore the advancements that take us from the breath-holders of ancient Greece, to Jacques Cousteau. Let's DIVE in.
in 1990, $500 million dollars worth of art was stolen from a museum in Boston. The art was never been seen again- much less recovered. C'mon down to the classroom today and learn about the largest theft in history!
Mr. Woods raps about some of the World's Fairs; their architecture, their weird history, their fun facts. He not only talks about the fairs, but some of the rabbit holes they have brought about. As always, feedback is highly appreciated. Keep your topic requests coming and your constructive criticism flowing. Mr. Woods is always reachable for office hours so feel free to reach out on instagram: @mrwoodshistory A YouTube video that inspired this journey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8PM1UM-Uc...
After a long sabbatical (Hiatus) Mr. Woods returns to the classroom to discuss what books he's been reading and to discuss what the future of the poddy looks like. This episode is dedicated to Chris Woods (my dad). Happy listening!
The first Emperor of China; the "Dragon King–" the man who unified China, inspired the Great Wall, and is guarded by 8,000 terracotta warriors. Episode 22
The history of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii. From the Greeks, to the Romans, to 2020... come learn about the city Mount Vesuvius decimated in 79 AD. Episode 21
The OG Michelin Guide– the seven wonders of the ancient world. Ancient Greece's best tourist sights: the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Temple of Artemis, the Statue of Zeus at Olympia, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the Colossus of Rhodes, and the Lighthouse of Alexandria. Episode 20
Ten of history's tallest buildings. From the Tower of Babel myth to the Great Pyramid of Giza to the Burj Khalifa. Episode 19
The Story of the Culper Spy Ring: the unknown group of Patriot spies who helped to win the American Revolutionary War. Episode 18
The history of the "People's House." The construction, the destruction, and the stories of the American landmark. Episode 17
In June 1962, three men escaped from Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary... or did they? Join me for another off-the-dome episode where I talk about the famous escape "The Rock." Also follow us on insta: @mrwoodshistory. Episode 16
The History of Niagara Falls Stunts: the falls, the stories, the stunts. Episode 15
The History of the Liberty Bell– the idea, the crack, the stories of the American icon. Episode 13
Join me as I freestyle an episode on the Depression Era gangster nicknamed "Public Enemy Number One:" John Dillinger.
From France to New York Harbour– the story of Lady Liberty. Episode 12
The origins, the story, the myths of Edward Teach– better known as Blackbeard. Episode 11
My Thesis Special: Dressing the Reich: The Fear and Elegance in Nazi Uniforms. Episode 10 Link to photos: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16Tz1MjnPP6kPktlX4B1UXD0A8-VQRFC6oOVQT0bBHeU/edit?usp=sharing
History's most epic camping trip– Lewis and Clark's expedition through the Louisiana Territory to the Pacific. Episode 9
The history of le Tour Eiffel– the people, the stories, the facts. Episode 8
The Amber Room Mystery– from construction to disappearance; the story, the beauty. Episode 7
The Curse of Tippecanoe, also called Tecumseh's Curse. The background, the curse, and its effects. Episode 6.
The first summiting of Mount Everest in 1953– the story, the characters, the mountain.
The history of the American Flag– the story, the versions, the myths from the colonies to 2020.
