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History Potpourri

A podcast about an assortment of World History events, developments, processes, and people. Enjoy learning something new!

  1. 55

    Unit 571 - Japanese Experimentation during WWII

    Keke discusses the infamous Unit 571, in which the Japanese experimented on people during WWII.

  2. 54

    The Leadership of Alexander Lukashenko

    Ivan describes the leadership of Alexander Lukashenko, the President of Belarus.

  3. 53

    Jane Addams - a Reformer and Advocate

    Nyssa describes the impact of Jane Addams, a reformer and advocate for many causes!

  4. 52

    People with Disabilities in Prehistory

    Cassie and Thea discuss new research regarding people with disabilities in prehistoric times.

  5. 51

    The 2011 Egyptian Revolution

    Youssef, Ethan, and Zach have a guest to discuss the Egyptian Revolution in 2011 that changed the course of Egypt's present.

  6. 50

    Henry VIII’s 5th Wife: Catherine Howard

    Kylie and Brie tell you about Catherine Howard, the 5th Wife of Henry VIII, the infamous king who had six wives!

  7. 49

    The Yugoslav War

    Admir describes the Yugoslav War and its impacts on World History.

  8. 48

    The French and Indian War, also known as the Seven Years War

    Aidan and Colten talk about the Seven Years War, that is also known in the United States as the French and Indian War.

  9. 47

    Muhammad Ali - An Egyptian Leader

    Mariz discusses the leadership of Muhammad Ali in Egypt.

  10. 46

    The Life and Times of Anne Frank

    Laurelle and Nia describe the life and impact of Anne Frank on World History.

  11. 45

    The Columbian Exchange

    Emily discusses the Columbian Exchange and its world-wide impact.

  12. 44

    The Mongol Invasion of Japan

    Brandon, Luke, and Owen talk about how the Mongols attempted to invade Japan by sea!

  13. 43

    Stalin vs. Trotsky

    Ivan discusses the leadership of Josef Stalin and Leon Trotsky in this episode of History Potpourri!

  14. 42

    The Top 7 Monumental Buildings

    Vivi and Anjali discuss the top 7 monumental buildings made in history!

  15. 41

    Hitler History Podcast

    Drew, Kadin, and Graham discuss the history of the infamous dictator Adolf Hitler.

  16. 40

    The “Troubles” in Ireland

    Ryan, Nick, and Jack discuss the time known as the "Troubles" in Ireland.

  17. 39

    Homer - Legendary Bard

    Avery and Eamani describe Homer, the legendary bard of Ancient Greece.

  18. 38

    The Ides of March

    Josiah discusses the Ides of March, and how they impacted the Great Julius Caesar!

  19. 37

    The Haitian Revolution

    Aaleyah discusses the complicated Haitian Revolution and its impact.

  20. 36

    The Challenger Explosion

    Abbilin shares interesting facts about the Challenger Explosion!

  21. 35

    How the Mongols Shaped the Silk Roads

    Dilynn and Sana describe how the Mongols impacted the famous Silk Roads trade network!

  22. 34

    The Gulf War

    Abdalla discusses the Gulf War.

  23. 33

    An Early Feminist: Mary Wollstonecraft

    Klaire tells you about one of the earliest feminists in world history - Mary Wollstronecraft!

  24. 32

    The Aleutian Islands Campaign

    Andrew, Britton, and Tommy discuss the Aleutian Islands Campaign.

  25. 31

    The Cuban Missile Crisis

    Eli describes the importance of the Cuban Missile Crisis during the Cold War.

  26. 30

    The Holodomor: A Genocide against the Ukrainian People

    Romana discusses what has come to be known as the Holodomor - a genocide perpetrated by Josef Stalin's regime against the Ukrainian people.

  27. 29

    The Top 10 Worst People in History

    Nora and Ella give listeners the Top 10 Worst People in History, as they see it.

  28. 28

    The Love and Leadership of Justinian and Theodora of the Byzantine Empire

    Caroline, Maryellen, and Claire discuss the famous couple who ruled the Byzantine Empire - Justinian and Theodora.

  29. 27

    The Epic Battle of Thermopylae

    Alex and Ian share the history of the Battle of Thermopylae, one of history's most famous last stands.

  30. 26

    Gavrilo Princip and the Assassination that started World War I

    Paige shares about Gavrilo Princip, the assassin who killed the Archduke Franz Ferdinand and started World War I.

  31. 25

    Innovations by Early Humans

    Michael and Jacob discuss innovations made by humans in prehistoric times.

  32. 24

    The First Hero: The Epic of Gilgamesh

    AJ talks about the first epic story in history - the Epic of Gilgamesh!

  33. 23

    The Space Race Between the USSR and USA

    Owen describes the Space Race between the USSR and the USA

  34. 22

    Jean Paul Marat - The man who powered the French Revolution with his words

    Alexander talks about the importance of Jean Paul Marat and his writings, including his newspaper (L'Ami du Peuple) to the French Revolution. 

  35. 21

    The Migration of the Hmong People

    Kaylee describes the history and migration of the Hmong people.

  36. 20

    The Father of Democracy: Cleisthenes

    Cole describes the life and impact of Cleisthenes, the father of democracy in Athens.

  37. 19

    North Korea's Serial Killer: Park Myung-sik

    Zoe describes the life of Park Myung-sik, the famous North Korean serial killer.

  38. 18

    The Partition of India and its Aftermath

    Lasya describes the causes and partition of India in 1947, and the violent aftermath.

  39. 17

    The Richest Company in History: The Dutch East India Company

    Jonathan describes the rise, height, and call of the Dutch East India Company - the richest company in history.

  40. 16

    The Epic "D-Day" Invasion during WWII

    Carter and Vyas describe the historic "D-Day" invasion during World War II.

  41. 15

    Cleopatra - The Soap Opera

    Jim and Anna describe the soap opera that is the life of Cleopatra!

  42. 14

    The History of the Rwandan Genocide

    Ayden discusses the history of the Rwandan Geocide - starting with colonialism. 

  43. 13

    The Bangladesh Liberation War

    Arib describes the Bangladesh Liberation War

  44. 12

    The Irish Potato Famine

    Mitch discusses the Irish Potato Famine and its impact.

  45. 11

    The Medellín Cartel

    Emilio and Gavin discuss the history of the Medellín Cartel, Pablo Escobar, and more!

  46. 10

    The Man Who Sold the Eiffel Tower... Twice

    Liam describe the saga of Victor Lustig, the man who sold the Eiffel Tower not once, but twice!

  47. 9

    The Emu War (Yes, you read that right!)

    Parker discusses the outrageously true story of The Emu War in Australia during the Great Depression.

  48. 8

    Joan of Arc (Jeanne d'Arc)

    Drake discusses the French war hero and interesting woman - Joan of Arc, known in France as Jeanne d'Arc.

  49. 7

    The Top 3 Unidentified Serial Killers Around the World

    Alexa, Nick, and Joselyn discuss the top three unidentified serial killers, The Stoneman Killer, Zodiac Killer, and Jack the Ripper.

  50. 6

    The Mystery of the Romanovs - Anastasia and her "Imposters"

    Ruby, Jessie, Mari, Cate, and Lauren describe the Mystery of the Romanovs - specifically Anastasia Romanov and those who claimed to be the long lost Russian princess!

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A podcast about an assortment of World History events, developments, processes, and people. Enjoy learning something new!

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