Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader, and philanthropist who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the country's first black head of state and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election. In part 2 we discuss apartheid and Nelson Mandela's fight against it. ------ Follow What In the History: Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRVQd0V3zzpobm42ax-I6OA Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/whatin...
Feb 22, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 27
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader, and philanthropist who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the country's first black head of state and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election. In part one we discuss Mandela's early years and how his humble beginnings shaped him into the man he became. ------ Follow What In the History: Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRVQd0V3zzpobm42ax-I6OA F...
Feb 13, 2021•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 26
Edward Allen Carter Jr. was a United States Army sergeant first class who was wounded in action during World War II. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest military decoration for valor, for his actions on March 23, 1945, near Speyer, Germany. Edward Carter lived a fascinating life from being raised in India and China to fighting in the Spanish Civil War SFC Carter did it all. We discuss all this and more on today's episode of What In The History. ------ Follow What...
Feb 07, 2021•2 hr 9 min•Ep. 25
Boudicca was a queen of the British Celtic Iceni tribe who led an uprising against the conquering forces of the Roman Empire in 60-61 A.D. In this episode we examine the legend of Boudicca and what is known about her life and why she led a revolt against the powerful Roman Empire. We also discuss the history of the Roman Empire in Great Britain. ------ Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @whatinthehistorypod Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comedy, Johnny Smith Style Follow Dan...
Jan 30, 2021•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 24
The Spanish flu, also known as the 1918 flu pandemic, was an unusually deadly influenza pandemic caused by the H1N1 influenza A virus. Lasting from February 1918 to April 1920, it infected 500 million people about a third of the world's population at the time three successive waves ------ Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @whatinthehistorypod Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comedy, Johnny Smith Style Follow Dan Brady @dbcomedy814 on both Instagram and Facebook https://teespr...
Jan 28, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 1
The Crimean War was fought to decide which of the five empires that dominated Europe in the nineteenth century would become the most powerful. Two of the empires involved, Britain and France, fought to maintain the status quo. The Russian Empire fought for the right to expand its territory in eastern Europe and elsewhere. The Austrian Empire remained neutral throughout this war while the Ottoman Empire, once the most powerful in the world, survived a Russian attack but was revealed to be weak an...
Jan 23, 2021•31 min•Ep. 23
he Crimean War was fought to decide which of the five empires that dominated Europe in the nineteenth century would become the most powerful. Two of the empires involved, Britain and France, fought to maintain the status quo. The Russian Empire fought for the right to expand its territory in eastern Europe and elsewhere. The Austrian Empire remained neutral throughout this war while the Ottoman Empire, once the most powerful in the world, survived a Russian attack but was revealed to be weak and...
Jan 22, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 23
The Crimean War was fought to decide which of the five empires that dominated Europe in the nineteenth century would become the most powerful. Two of the empires involved, Britain and France, fought to maintain the status quo. The Russian Empire fought for the right to expand its territory in eastern Europe and elsewhere. The Austrian Empire remained neutral throughout this war while the Ottoman Empire, once the most powerful in the world, survived a Russian attack but was revealed to be weak an...
Jan 22, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 23
Charles "Lucky" Luciano was an Italian-born gangster who operated mainly in the United States. Luciano started his criminal career in the Five Points gang and was instrumental in the development of the National Crime Syndicate. ------ In part 2 we discuss the forming of the Commission, Luckys trial and deportation, and his later life. ------ Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @whatinthehistorypod Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comedy, Johnny Smith Style Follow Dan Brady @dbc...
Jan 13, 2021•55 min
Charles "Lucky" Luciano was an Italian-born gangster who operated mainly in the United States. Luciano started his criminal career in the Five Points gang and was instrumental in the development of the National Crime Syndicate. ------ In part 1 we discuss Luckys rise to power in New York City. ------ Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @whatinthehistorypod Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comedy, Johnny Smith Style Follow Dan Brady @dbcomedy814 on both Instagram and Facebook ht...
Jan 13, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 22
This week we talk about the financial aspect of the great depression with our friend Dave. ------ Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @whatinthehistorypod Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comedy, Johnny Smith Style Follow Dan Brady @dbcomedy814 on both Instagram and Facebook https://teespring.com/stores/what-in-the-history-podcast ------ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255
Jan 12, 2021•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 10
The Great Depression was a severe worldwide economic depression that took place mostly during the 1930s, beginning in the United States. The timing of the Great Depression varied across the world; in most countries, it started in 1929 and lasted until the late 1930s ------ In part 3 we discuss those who were opposed to the new deal and the start of war in Europe. ------ Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @whatinthehistorypod Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comedy, Johnny Smit...
Jan 06, 2021•49 min•Ep. 21
The Great Depression was a severe worldwide economic depression that took place mostly during the 1930s, beginning in the United States. The timing of the Great Depression varied across the world; in most countries, it started in 1929 and lasted until the late 1930s ------ In part 2 we discuss the New deal and the start of the FDR presidency ------ Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @whatinthehistorypod Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comedy, Johnny Smith Style Follow Dan Bra...
Jan 06, 2021•44 min•Ep. 21
The Great Depression was a severe worldwide economic depression that took place mostly during the 1930s, beginning in the United States. The timing of the Great Depression varied across the world; in most countries, it started in 1929 and lasted until the late 1930s ------ In part 1 we discuss the Hoover administration and the causes of the great depression. ------ Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @whatinthehistorypod Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comedy, Johnny Smith Sty...
Jan 06, 2021•52 min•Ep. 21
Charles Joseph Whitman was an American mass murderer who became infamous as the "Texas Tower Sniper". On August 1, 1966, he used knives to kill his mother and his wife in their respective homes, then went to the University of Texas in Austin with multiple firearms and began indiscriminately shooting at people. ------ In Part 3 we discuss the horrible events of August 1st, 1966 ------ Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @whatinthehistorypod Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comed...
Jan 04, 2021•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 20
Charles Joseph Whitman was an American mass murderer who became infamous as the "Texas Tower Sniper". On August 1, 1966, he used knives to kill his mother and his wife in their respective homes, then went to the University of Texas in Austin with multiple firearms and began indiscriminately shooting at people. ------ In Part 2 we discuss Whitman's Marine Corps career. his early adult life, and we address the start of his mental break. ------ Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTu...
Jan 04, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 20
Charles Joseph Whitman was an American mass murderer who became infamous as the "Texas Tower Sniper". On August 1, 1966, he used knives to kill his mother and his wife in their respective homes, then went to the University of Texas in Austin with multiple firearms and began indiscriminately shooting at people. ------ In part 1 we discuss Charles Whitman's life before the Marine Corps and his abusive childhood. ------ Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @whatinthehistorypod F...
Jan 04, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 20
This week we are Joined by good friend Tripp Ainsworth and we discuss Krampus ------ Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @whatinthehistorypod Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comedy, Johnny Smith Style Follow Dan Brady @dbcomedy814 on both Instagram and Facebook https://teespring.com/stores/what-in-the-history-podcast ------ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255
Dec 29, 2020•1 hr 11 min
This week we are joined by Corey Brennan and have a wild conversation revolving around The Silk Road. ------ Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @whatinthehistorypod Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comedy, Johnny Smith Style Follow Dan Brady @dbcomedy814 on both Instagram and Facebook https://teespring.com/stores/what-in-the-history-podcast ------ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255
Dec 26, 2020•2 hr 4 min•Ep. 8
Santa Claus—otherwise known as Saint Nicholas or Kris Kringle—has a long history steeped in Christmas traditions. Today, he is thought of mainly as the jolly man in red who brings toys to good girls and boys on Christmas Eve, but his story stretches all the way back to the 3rd century when Saint Nicholas walked the earth and became the patron saint of children. In today's episode, we explore not Santa's early roots, but also the Norse mythology roots as well. To cap off this episode we discuss S...
Dec 23, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 19
Santa Claus—otherwise known as Saint Nicholas or Kris Kringle—has a long history steeped in Christmas traditions. Today, he is thought of mainly as the jolly man in red who brings toys to good girls and boys on Christmas Eve, but his story stretches all the way back to the 3rd century when Saint Nicholas walked the earth and became the patron saint of children. In today's episode, we explore not Santa's early roots, but also the Norse mythology roots as well. To cap off this episode we discuss S...
Dec 23, 2020•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 19
Although the name wasn’t given to the trade route until after its 18th-century demise, just the words ‘Silk Road’ bring to mind a daring adventure through unknown lands, encountering people from exotic cultures and far-off locales. The Silk Road, which began being traveled as early as the 2nd century BCE, would become instrumental in the trade of not only silk, but other textiles, precious gems, porcelains, and spices along an east-west route through most of the continent of Asia. Offshoots of t...
Dec 19, 2020•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 18
Although the name wasn’t given to the trade route until after its 18th-century demise, just the words ‘Silk Road’ bring to mind a daring adventure through unknown lands, encountering people from exotic cultures and far-off locales. The Silk Road, which began being traveled as early as the 2nd century BCE, would become instrumental in the trade of not only silk, but other textiles, precious gems, porcelains, and spices along an east-west route through most of the continent of Asia. Offshoots of t...
Dec 19, 2020•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 18
On this week's episode, we are joined by the wonderful Brieana Woodward and we discuss Operation Paperclip. ------ Follow Brieana @notadamncheese on IG, youtube, and twitter Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @whatinthehistorypod Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comedy, Johnny Smith Style Follow Dan Brady @dbcomedy814 on both Instagram and Facebook https://teespring.com/stores/what-in-the-history-podcast
Dec 15, 2020•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 7
Operation Paperclip was a secret program of the United States, in which more than 1,600 German scientists, engineers, and technicians, such as Wernher Von Braun and his V-2 team, were taken from Germany to the United States, for U.S. government employment, primarily between 1945 and 1959. Many were former members, and some were former leaders, of the Nazi Party ------ In part 3 we discuss bringing Nazi scientists to the U.S and the benefits it had ------ Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagr...
Dec 15, 2020•51 min•Ep. 17
Operation Paperclip was a secret program of the United States, in which more than 1,600 German scientists, engineers, and technicians, such as Wernher Von Braun and his V-2 team, were taken from Germany to the United States, for U.S. government employment, primarily between 1945 and 1959. Many were former members, and some were former leaders, of the Nazi Party ------ In part 2 we discuss the allied pursuit of Nazi technology. ------ Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @what...
Dec 15, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 17
Operation Paperclip was a secret program of the United States, in which more than 1,600 German scientists, engineers, and technicians, such as Wernher Von Braun and his V-2 team, were taken from Germany to the United States, for U.S. government employment, primarily between 1945 and 1959. Many were former members, and some were former leaders, of the Nazi Party. ------ In Part 1 we discuss the technology created by Nazi Germany ------ Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @wha...
Dec 15, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 17
This week we are join by fellow podcaster Kayley Horton as we discuss the life and death of Mata Hari. Even though the conversation was plagued with technical difficulties, but it was still very enjoyable. ------ Follow What In the History on Fb, Instagram, and YouTube @whatinthehistorypod Follow Johnny Smith @stand up comedy, Johnny Smith Style Follow Dan Brady @dbcomedy814 on both Instagram and Facebook https://teespring.com/stores/what-in-the-history-podcast...
Dec 12, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 6
Margaretha Zelle, Gretha MacLeod, Madame Rousseau, the woman known as Mata Hari went by many different names. She was taught that the three ingredients needed for happiness were luxury, affection, and good social standing. Margaretha tried to win her happiness through marriage but chose the wrong man. When it became clear to her that no one man could give her everything she needed, her transformation began. As Mata Hari, Margaretha could live the perfect life. Often referred to as an exotic danc...
Dec 02, 2020•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 16
Margaretha Zelle, Gretha MacLeod, Madame Rousseau, the woman known as Mata Hari went by many different names. She was taught that the three ingredients needed for happiness were luxury, affection, and good social standing. Margaretha tried to win her happiness through marriage but chose the wrong man. When it became clear to her that no one man could give her everything she needed, her transformation began. As Mata Hari, Margaretha could live the perfect life. Often referred to as an exotic danc...
Dec 02, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 16
