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History in a Hurry

Feb 6, 2021

Jack and Lauren discuss the Agooji, an intimidating force of female fighters in Dahomey, a former African Kingdom in present-day Benin.

 

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Jan 23, 2021

In Part Two of Marco Polo, Jack and Lauren wrap up his life and adventures and discuss how he ended up writing a book while in a Genoese prison.

 

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Oct 31, 2020

Happy Halloween! Jack and Lauren share 3 spooky stories from history, including a story of a woman being buried alive and a mysterious creature who preyed on a community in southern France.

 

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Aug 22, 2020

Today when you talk about wild west criminals, you hear names like Jesse James and Billy the Kid. But back in the day, Sam Bass was a legendary outlaw whose name sparked fear all over the Lone Star State, even the Texas Rangers. Join Jack and Lauren as we dive into the story of the Sam Bass Gang (and the rumors of the...


Aug 8, 2020

In an attempt to get New York (and the rest of the states) on board with the constitution, Alexander Hamilton sits down to write the Federalist Papers. Plus, he begins to butt heads with some of his colleagues, including Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr. Join Jack and Lauren for the dramatic finish to this founding...