History is Fun

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History is Fun

History, it sucks right? Nope! We're two history teachers and we're here to teach you that history can be fun! Each week we'll try and teach one of our friends a weird interesting, or fun topic in history, and then we'll quiz them and see how much they learned.

Episodes

Episode 13: Third Reich Series, Part 3: The Luck of Hitler

In the third instalment of our Third Reich series, we discuss how lucky Hitler was, as well as how he was able to do the things that he did.  Follow us on Twitter: @historyisfunpod If you have any suggestions for future topics you can email us at historyisfunpod@gmail.com Theme music thanks to https://www.purple-planet.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a p...

Apr 06, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 12: Imperialism

Imperialism is usually a boring subject in school; we learn that the Europeans came in and ransacked Africa and left it destitute. While that is mostly true, like all things in history, there is more to the story. Enjoy! Follow us on Twitter: @historyisfunpod If you have any suggestions for future topics you can email us at historyisfunpod@gmail.com Theme music thanks to https://www.purple-planet.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/...

Apr 02, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 11: Nazi Drugs

What fueled the Nazi war machine of WWII? Was it radical nationalism? Antisemitism? Hatred? More like a cocktail of cocaine and amphetamines. Find out about the drugged state of the Third Reich and how the Nazi total war led to mass consumption of a newly invented drug called methamphetamine. My main source for this episode was an amazing book called Blitzed: Drugs in the Third Reich by Norman Ohler. Follow us on Twitter: @historyisfunpod If you have any suggestions for future topics you ca...

Dec 02, 2019•57 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 10: Halloween; The Real Dracula

We all know Dracula, right? Old guy who can fly and drinks the blood of girls? Well, the real story of Dracula is just as bloody, and far more interesting. Follow us on Twitter: @historyisfunpod If you have any suggestions for future topics you can email us at historyisfunpod@gmail.com Theme music thanks to https://www.purple-planet.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Oct 30, 2019•1 hr 19 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 9: Presidential Fantasy Draft

If you could pick any President, Vice President, Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense, and Secretary of the Treasury who would you pick? We asked that same question, and here are the results. This is a fantasy draft, so anyone who served at the positions was available. Listen to hear our picks and justifications! Follow us on Twitter: @historyisfunpod If you have any suggestions for future topics you can email us at historyisfunpod@gmail.com Theme music thanks to https://www.purple-planet.co...

Oct 20, 2019•1 hr 14 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 8: Third Reich Series, Part 1: The Rise of Nazi Germany

Sometimes, we see our leaders rising. Sometimes, it just makes sense. Sometimes, you watch it happen and think, “ha, that’ll never happen” watch as a political nobody becomes the most famous political leader of the 20th century. It's the first on our mini-series covering the Nazis and the Third Reich. Follow us on Twitter: @historyisfunpod If you have any suggestions for future topics you can email us at historyisfunpod@gmail.com Theme music thanks to https://www.purple-planet.com

Sep 06, 2019•55 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 7: Boss Tweed

The late 1800s were a time rife with political scandals and backroom dealings that built our country.  How could one man use this political climate to go from political nobody, to one of the most powerful men in the country, all the way to fleeing the country and dying in prison? Find out on this week’s episode of History is Fun! Follow us on Twitter: @historyisfunpod If you have any suggestions for future topics you can email us at historyisfunpod@gmail.com   Theme music thanks to &nb...

Aug 18, 2019•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 6: The Norman Conquest

 1066, one of the most pivotal years in Medieval Europe. Three rulers, all with claims to the throne of England, and whoever wins will change the history of Europe forever. Who will win the title and be crowned King of England? Find out on this week’s episode of History is Fun! Follow us on Twitter: @historyisfunpod If you have any suggestions for future topics you can email us at historyisfunpod@gmail.com  Theme music thanks to  https://www.purple-planet.com ...

Aug 02, 2019•1 hr•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 5: Wu Zetian

Vile, ruthless despot? Intelligent, egalitarian leader? A little bit of both? This week we're discussing the life of  Chinese Empress Wu Zetian and trying to answer the question of what's the line between a despicable tyrant and an effective ruler.   Follow us on Twitter: @historyisfunpod If you have any suggestions for future topics you can email us at historyisfunpod@gmail.com  Theme music thanks to  https://www.purple-planet.com 

Jul 26, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 4: The Battle of Thermopylae

It's the story we all know, 300 brave Spartan warriors, standing strong and defending democracy against the millions of evil Persians. Well, as we know with any event where Herodotus is our main primary source, there's more to the story than that. Join us for a discussion about what really happened at The Hot Gates those many years ago and why we're so obsessed with those hunky Greek soldiers. Follow us on Twitter: @historyisfunpod If you have any suggestions for future topics you can email us a...

Jul 22, 2019•1 hr•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 3: The Lost Army of Cambyses II

An arrogant conqueror, an angry oracle, and an army of 50,000 marching into the desert, what could go wrong? This week on the History is Fun podcast we'll be trying to solve the mystery of Cambyses II's lost army and discussing that Herodotus may be the father of history, but why we can't always take him for his word. Follow us on Twitter: @historyisfunpod If you have any suggestions for future topics you can email us at historyisfunpod@gmail.com Theme music thanks to https://www.purple-planet.c...

Jul 13, 2019•1 hr 15 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 2: The Caning of Charles Sumner

Think today's political climate is hostile? Well, today we're learning about a time in American history where members of congress beat each one another with canes and got away with it. Learn all about Charles Sumner and how his beating by a fellow lawmaker helped galvanize the early Republican party and eventually led to the American Civil War.  Follow us on Twitter: @historyisfunpod If you have any suggestions for future topics you can email us at historyisfunpod@gmail.com Theme music than...

Jul 05, 2019•51 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 1: Tycho Brahe

What do you get when you combine duels in the dark, scientific feuds, and a drunk moose? The eccentric Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe of course! Join Steven and Anthony as they go over the life of this larger than life scientist. Follow us on Twitter: @historyisfunpod If you have any suggestions for future topics you can email us at historyisfunpod@gmail.com Theme music thanks to   https://www.purple-planet.com  ...

Jun 28, 2019•50 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast

History Is Fun Podcast Episode Zero

Welcome to a new history podcast focused on showing that history is fun! This is just a short introduction before we get into the history. 

Jun 22, 2019•3 min•Transcript available on Metacast