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Jacob knows his history - Rachel not so much. Join us weekly as we dive into a casual conversation about curious historic people and events.
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Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
Tune in to learn about this tragic and surprising event that took place in Boston during the winter of 1919.
Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
Meet Vincent Price, who became the iconic master of horror, and whose work on film, radio and TV spanned decades.
Tuesday May 04, 2021
Tuesday May 04, 2021
Tune in to learn a bit of history surrounding the sport of bullfighting. During our conversation we talk about origins, famous matadors, and even ethics of the fight.
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
US Navy Flight 19 disappeared over the Bermuda Triangle in 1945, and the 14 men were never seen again. The cause of the disappearance remains a mystery to this day.
Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
Fairies, Fearsome Creatures, Old Wives Tales, and Japanese Kami all make an appearance on this week's episode.
Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
One has to wonder to what extent hallucinogens shaped the life and beliefs of Timothy Leary. How would his life have been different if he hadn't been interested in psychotropic substances? Tune in to learn about this counterculture icon.
Tuesday Mar 30, 2021
Tuesday Mar 30, 2021
Adventurous, passionate and out-going, Ernest Hemingway seemed to want to squeeze out every drop of experience this life had to offer him. It doesn't appear he wasted a single minute.
Tuesday Mar 23, 2021
Tuesday Mar 23, 2021
Tune in to learn about a few end of the world predictions that, thankfully and obviously, did not come to pass.
Tuesday Mar 16, 2021
Tuesday Mar 16, 2021
Stede Bonnet left behind his land and his family to become a pirate. Perhaps piracy is not for everyone. Tune in to see how well he faired as a marauder.
Tuesday Mar 09, 2021
Tuesday Mar 09, 2021
Ybor City has a rich and colorful history. Listen in to Part Two to learn about the cigar workers - who they were, how they lived and how they worked. Hear a little about organized crime in the Tampa and Ybor City area during the early to mid twentieth century. If you like the conversation, tune in weekly to hear a new slice of history every Tuesday!