The Great Molasses Flood
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It wasn’t a fire or a flood, in a typical sense. But at 12:30 pm on January 15, 1919, a giant storage of vat at an industrial alcohol company on Commerical Street in Boston ruptured, spilling 2.5 million gallons of black molasses syrup across the city. SUPPORT THE SHOW: LEARN MORE: READ THE NEWSLETTER:
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The Real Raiders of the Ark
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Did you know that Indiana Jones was not the first to have adventures as a result of the Ark of the Covenant? In fact, the Isrealites carried it with them whenever they went - even to battle. SUPPORT THE SHOW: LEARN MORE: READ THE NEWSLETTER:
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Grimaldi Curse: Lucien and Jean
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CURSE OF THE GRIMALDIS (SERIES 8): Few stories in the history of the Grimaldi dynasty are as dark and tragic as that of Jean II Grimaldi and his brother, Lucien. Their tale is one of rivalry, ambition, and fratricide, a story soaked in jealousy, treachery, and blood. It was a chapter that seemed to confirm the whispered Grimaldi Curse—the prophecy that no ruler of Monaco would ever find peace or happiness in love or power. SUPPORT THE SHOW: LEARN MORE: READ THE NEWSLETTER:
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King Solomon's Mines
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Are King Solomon’s Mines the stuff of legends, literature, or historical truth? Well, it is kind of a combination of all of those things. SUPPORT THE SHOW: LEARN MORE: READ THE NEWSLETTER:
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Conversations: Adam Zamoyski
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Peter speaks with the renowned author and historian of European, Polish, and Napoleonic history, Mr. Adam Zamoyski. SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: LEARN MORE AT
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TODAY IN CONTEXT: Tariff Wars in American History
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TODAY IN CONTEXT: Tariff wars have significantly shaped the economic and political landscape of the United States. From the early days of the Republic to modern trade conflicts, tariffs have been used both to generate revenue and as protectionist tools to shield domestic industries from foreign competition. However, tariff policies have also triggered economic downturns, political divisions, and retaliatory actions from other nations. Below is a historical overview of key tariff wars in American history. SUPPORT THE SHOW: LEARN MORE: READ THE NEWSLETTER:
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Turbulent Life of Lucrezia Borgia
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The last name Borgia is often associated with Renaissance decadence, which included sex and violence scandals at the center of the papacy of Borgian Pope Alexander VI and his two most prominent children, Cesare and Lucrezia. The latter was celebrated as a beautiful young woman, yet she is primarily known today as a notorious figure. Deserved? Perhaps not. SUPPORT THE SHOW: LEARN MORE: READ THE NEWSLETTER:
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Chester A. Arthur and Ms. Jennings
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The story of a young lawyer, Chester A. Arthur, and Elizabeth Jennings Graham is a powerful example of early civil rights advocacy long before the broader movement of the 20th century. SUPPORT THE SHOW: LEARN MORE: READ THE NEWSLETTER:
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Musketeers
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The true story of the Musketeers might be even more incredible than all of their depictions in popular media. SUPPORT THE SHOW: LEARN MORE: READ THE NEWSLETTER:
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Queen Elizabeth's Spy Network
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The spy network that kept Queen Elizabeth I safe during her reign was one of the most sophisticated and ruthless intelligence operations of its time. Spearheaded by Sir Francis Walsingham, the Queen’s principal secretary and spymaster, this network protected Elizabeth from numerous threats, particularly those from religious and political unrest.
info_outlineThe Spanish Inquisition was a powerful institution established in 1478 by Catholic Monarchs Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile, with the blessing of Pope Sixtus IV. It aimed to maintain Catholic orthodoxy and consolidate the Spanish kingdoms under a unified religious and political framework.
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