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History Shorts
Dive into the past with award-winning historian Peter Zablocki in this captivating daily podcast! Uncover hidden stories you never knew existed. And don't miss Friday Conversations where Peter teams up with top experts for riveting, in-depth discussions that bring history to life.
Episodes
- History Shorts
Alcohol Fuels an American Sport
Today, the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing, more commonly known as NASCAR, is a multi-billion dollar industry cloaked in a family-friendly image…
- History Shorts
Stealing Charlie Chaplin's Body
Charlie Chaplin needs no introduction. The man wrote, starred in, directed, produced, and scored all of his nearly 100 movies. But did you know his most…
- History Shorts
Wealthiest Person in History
THE FIRST EPISODES Sure, History has its Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, and Elon Musks, but even they pale in comparison to some other wealthy people to have walked…
- History Shorts
Reversing the Chicago River
THE FIRST EPISODES The Chicago River originally flowed into Lake Michigan, carrying with it the city's sewage and industrial waste. This posed a serious public…
- History Shorts
The Nazis and the Pope?
THE FIRST EPISODES The relationship between the Nazis and the Vatican during World War II has always been a complex and controversial topic, and it is…
- History Shorts
Fordlandia
THE FIRST EPISODES Cape Cod-style homes with white picket fences, perfect lawns, and a car in the driveway bring back memories of mid-20th century middle-class…
- History Shorts
The Statue of Liberty Attacked
THE FIRST EPISODES Each year, millions of people visit perhaps the most popular lady in America, New York Harbor's Statue of Liberty, and equally probably…
- History Shorts
Khrushchev Meets Marilyn
THE FIRST EPISODES Perhaps one remembers studying about the early Cold War or even living it. It was a time when the fear of communism led to countless…
- History Shorts
It's a Wonderful Life
THE FIRST EPISODES Most of us have seen arguably the biggest holiday classic movie, "It's a Wonderful Life." A film that, while structured to be hit when it…
- History Shorts
Gladiators drinking Gatorade
THE FIRST EPISODES There are companies, podcasts, and review shows dedicated to sports nutrition, post and pre-workout supplements, and basic hydration…
- History Shorts
Did you say, Terracotta Army?
THE FIRST EPISODES Alexander the Great had his famous army, and who could forget the Spartans or Napoleon's forces, but did you know one of history's most…
- History Shorts
Sending Nazi POWs to College
THE FIRST EPISODES Many people may not know that during WWII, the United States held a significant number of German prisoners of war in various camps across…
- History Shorts
Rosa Parks
THE FIRST EPISODES Still with podcasting training wheels on - join Peter for another episode of some interesting history. Everyone knows of the famous Rosa…
- History Shorts
The Real Dr. Frankenstein
THE FIRST EPISODES Still with podcasting training wheels on - join Peter as he shares the story of a 19th-century doctor who nearly brought someone back from…
- History Shorts
The Nine Unknown Men
Still with podcasting training wheels on - join Peter for some fun history in little time! In this episode - nearly everyone knows of the Illuminati, but did…
