American History

When it comes to Jamestown, everybody’s heard of John Smith and King James. But what about the ladies of Jamestown? Well, at first there weren’t any. Literally. But when they came, they changed the game. This is the story of England’s first permanent colony in the new world from the angle of the women who ruled the roost — aka the Real Housewives of Jamestown.

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If history were a fashion show, the American Revolution would be well… revolutionary. Everywhere you looked styles were changing from ballrooms to battlefields! In this episode, we step back in time and look at America’s big battle with the Brits: how they fought, how they dressed, and how they took patriotism from trendy to timeless.

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Michael Jordan or LeBron James? Mac or PC? Coke or Pepsi? We all have our opinions about who the real GOAT is. But when it comes to American history, who holds the title of Greatest of All Time? In this episode, we narrow the field to two contenders. One of them changed the game for America, and the other, practically invented the game. This is the great GOAT debate : Washington vs. Lincoln.

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To infinity and beyond! That was pretty much America’s motto during the great space race, but not the one you may be thinking. Over a hundred years before our country’s mad dash for the moon, American pioneers were settling new frontiers in their own epic race for more space! Get ready to learn about America’s great westward expansion!

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Going Woke

Religious decline, racial divisions, sexism, political turmoil, rising secularism… In her formative years, America was awakened to the need to change. And boy, did she get
woke. With the rabble-rousing cries of a 1980s hair band, a bunch circuit riders, preachers, and missionaries rocked their pulpits and revamped American culture and politics. And then a few decades later, they did it again. This is the Centuries Collide version of The First and Second Great Awakening.

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In the late 1860s, one figure loomed large in the Wild Wild West. The American outlaw. We’re talking about Jesse James, Butch Cassidy, Belle Starr, and Billy the Kid. Or as we like to call them, the Original Gangsters. Get to know this big batch of western baddies (and a few heroes too!)

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Monopoly. You know the game. Big money, risky ventures. But there was a time in history when a few high-rollers sat down to play their own game of monopoly, except it wasn’t the board game. It was the American Economy. In this episode, we roll back time and meet these notorious one percenters who actually invented the game we now call commerce.

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The verbal smack-down. Clap-back. The Slam. When it happens, you know that the Show. Is. Over. It’s… the MIC DROP. In this show, we take a look at American history’s masters of the mic, who used their words to reclaim the American ideal that “all men are created equal.” Whenever America has lost her way, heroes have always found their voice. In this episode, we revisit the Civil Rights era and highlight some of history’s biggest mic drops.

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She’s over a hundred forty years old, stands three hundred five feet tall, and is covered entirely in copper plating. She’s Lady Liberty, the very first American Idol. This is the story of how America found her symbol of freedom and what she has meant to the huddled masses yearning to breathe free.

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What do you get when you mix puritans, teenagers, and possible “egg magic”? Double, double toil and trouble. With a side of cancel culture! Get ready for the true, actual, and totally spooky story of what really happened in Salem, Massachusetts. This is the original American horror story — The Salem Witch Trials.

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Long before the Jonas Brothers or the Hemsworths entered the scene, brotherly bonds were shaping our nation. From dream teams to the epic rivals, we’re going to look back at some of the Bros who built America. Get to know the Wrights and the Warner Brothers, and even some battling bros in the Civil War. It’s time to expand your BROcabulary!

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A long time ago, America’s president was a successful New York real estate mogul known for his trademark hat. His name was FDR, and he had a plan to trump the Great Depression. It was a “New Deal” to rebuild our nation and restore our wealth. And this New Deal pretty much changed everything. But did it really make America great again?

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America loves a good party, and during the second decade of the 20th century, the nation had a ton of reasons to celebrate. World War I was over, business was booming, and streets were buzzing with new cars and a crazy new music called jazz. The only thing missing was booze! (Or was it?) Welcome to the roaring 20s. It’s time to party in the USA!

Girls have been ruling the world long before Beyonce told us so. Early American history is full of powerful tycoons who would definitely be sporting the title of Girl Boss if they lived today. From finance to cosmetics, these courageous capitalists, who just happened to be female, helped build America’s economy. And many of them did it before women were even allowed to vote! (That’s a total Boss Babe move.)

Images are undoubtedly powerful. They can influence a culture, launch a culture war, or launch an actual war. In this episode, were talking about memes! Since ancient times, memes around the world have shaped history. (Hello, hieroglyphs!) And believe it or not, they played a big roll in both World War 1 and World War 2. Welcome to World War Meme!

In this episode, America’s Top 40 becomes America’s Top 4! This is a countdown of our nation’s greatest patriotic hits. We’re uncovering the stories behind the iconic All- American tunes you most likely know, even if you don’t every word.

World History

Influence. Everyone wants it; everyone has it; but only few can wield it on the level that Joan of Arc did. Learn how she went from a nobody from nowhere to becoming the original influencer all the while changing the course of Europe forever.

After the invention of the printing press in the 15th century – the world could never be the same. Gutenberg single-handedly helped take the world into the modern era, but at the same time the world’s most dangerous resource could now spread at unprecedented speed. In this episode, learn all about the life of Gutenberg and the development of his world-changing invention. For better or worse!

The famous Warrior-King, Charles the Great, better known as Charlemagne. Throughout the European dark ages he conquered and built the largest Empire in Europe after the fall of the Western-Roman Empire. He brought about unprecedented reform and stability earning him the title – ‘Father of modern Europe.’

History is all too often based on narrative rather than fact. Depending on the author, a hero can become a villain. Much is the case with the real-historical Vlad Dracula. FAKE NEWS turned him into a monster. In this episode we explore the buried history behind the real ‘Vlad Dracula’ and his massive importance in the preservation of western civilization as we know it.

Millions of people every year celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with parades, parties and green beer, but what does all this have to do with the celebration of a SAINT? In this episode we travel to Patrick’s home country of Ireland to discover why he’s so popular and celebrated around the world.

There are so many legends surrounding the life of St. Valentine that he almost borders on the mythological. In this episode we travel to Rome to discover why we celebrate his day every year and why his legend has survived nearly 2000 years!

Every year, baby Jesus and Santa dominate all Christmas imagery. But who is this jolly fur-clad mythological figure? In this episode we discover his fascinating 1700 year evolution from a bishop of ancient Turkey to Santa Clause of the North Pole.

Millions of things are posted everyday across countless platforms all in hopes of going VIRAL. In this episode learn about ‘Martin Luther’ the man behind the world’s first VIRAL POST that brought about one of the biggest world-changing events of all time – The Protestant Reformation.

What does a Viking and wireless technology have in common? – Unity. In this episode we discover the man who inspired the name of Bluetooth technology and how he connected his nation and brought Christianity to Scandinavia.

In the 17th century a man set out to prove that God existed. His method – SCIENCE.
Known today as the father of modern Chemistry, Robert Boyle defined what we know as the scientific method, all the while predicting the future of science in a way that seems almost supernatural!

From failed minister to accidentally inventing the computer – Charles Babbage’s brilliant mind was way ahead of its time. Before electricity Babbage invented a fully functional mechanical calculator that became the foundation of the modern-day computer earning him the title of ‘Father of modern computing’.

Everyone likes to jam out to our favorite song on the radio. Thanks to the efforts of
Samuel Morse and Reginald Fessenden – this became a possibility. In this episode
discover the evolution of mass communications from Morse code to the fierce race of the first radio broadcast.