Historium

#34 [MiniStorium] Animals Part I

Animals play a massive, often untold, part in human history. Support the Show.

#33 Miracle on the Mississippi

The War of 1812 is often the forgotten war between the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. But that little war, especially the final battle, has a profound effect on US history. Support the Show.

#32 The Greatest Tragedy in History

Long ago, a group of people attempted to collect and store every piece of human knowledge on the planet in a single place. In this episode, you’ll take a tour of the great Library of Alexandria, and learn how its rise and fall deeply affected both the ancient and modern world. Support the Show.

#31 [MiniStorium] The Republic Remains

Several mini-stories about the presidential transfer of power in the United States. Support the Show.

#30 The Cages of Münster

In 1534, radical Anabaptists took control of the German city of Munster and transformed it into a communal theocratic monarchy who proclaimed the apocalypse was right around the corner. They were right. Support the Show.

#29 The Last of His Kind

The story of Ishi, the lone survivor of the Yahi people, who walked out of the California wilderness and into the modern world.  Support the Show.

#28 New Blue

Could our ancient ancestors see the color blue? The question might not be as absurd as it sounds.  Support the Show.

#27 Bittersweet Liberty

In the late 18th century, Haitian slaves rose up against their oppressors in the largest slave revolt in history.  Support the Show.

#26 A Caesar’s Ransom

Long before Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon, the 25 year old politician was abducted by Silician pirates.  Support the Show.

#25 The Lost Colony

A deep look into one of America's most enduring mysteries. What happened to the colonists of Roanoke? Support the Show.

#24 The Horror at Highgate

Tales of the possible paranormal from London's overgrown Highgate Cemetery. Support the Show.

#23 Cher Ami

During the First World War, a daring messenger pigeon must make a perilous journey to save an American battalion. Support the Show.

#22 The Battle of Blair Mountain

In 1921, striking Appalachian mine workers rose up against lawmen and strike breakers in the largest labor uprising in American history. Support the Show.

#21 [MiniStorium] Stories of the Sea

A series of mini-stories all connected the the ocean.  Support the Show.

#20 The Great Emu War

In 1932, the Australian emu population exploded, causing havoc in the Wheatbelt. In response, Australia declared war.  Support the Show.

#19 The Conquered Conquistador

Gonzalo Guerrero finds himself caught between the Spanish Empire and the indigenous defenders. Support the Show.

#18 The Forgotten Father

The story of revolutionary Joseph Warren and the role luck plays in history. Support the Show.

#17 We Few

The story of how we barely made it. Support the Show.

#16 The Chemistry of Morality (or the Morality of Chemistry)

Can a man be evil, yet the world be immeasurably better because he lived in it? Support the Show.

#15 Almost Home

In 2005, the Space Shuttle Columbia broke apart upon reentry into Earth's atmosphere. Support the Show.

#14 Lost & Found (The Prestige)

The disappearance of Bobby Dunbar had American newspaper readers on the edge of their seats.  Support the Show.

#13 Wealth Beyond Measure

Mansa Musa of Mali: The richest man to everylive. Support the Show.

#12 Dark Tide

In 1919, an industrial accident caused a slow-moving wave of death in the North End of Boston. Support the Show.

#11 Almost a Thousand (NSFW)

The haunting story of the most vile serial murderers of all time. Not suitable for all listeners. Support the Show.

#10 The Balloon Bomb

In 1944, the Empire of Japan went to desperate lengths to disrupt American infrastructure stateside.  Support the Show.

#09 Fumes & Fate

The mysterious and mundane origins of the legendary Oracle of Delphi. Support the Show.

#08 Jailbreak

In 1962, three men attempt a daring escape from the maximum security federal penitentiary on Alcatraz Island... Support the Show.

#07 The Christmas Truce

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#06 The Pirate Queen

The story of a young woman working at a brothel to leading one of the largest pirate fleets every assembled. Support the Show.

#05 Mad Jack Churchill

How do you obtain the moniker "Mad?" One way is to fight in the Second World War armed with a broadsword, a longbow, and bagpipes. Support the Show.

#04 The Duel at Dawn

Alexander Hamilton and Aron Burr escalate from exchanging verbal blows to exchanging gunfire. Support the Show.

#03 The Deal with the Devil

Guitarist Robert Johnson becomes legendary, perhaps due to a Faustian bargain... Support the Show.

#02 Still, They Danced

In 1518, residents of Strasbourg, France began a manic infectious dance, and couldn't stop.  Support the Show.

#02 Still They Danced

#01 The Man Who Saved the World

In 1961, a Soviet naval officer singlehandedly averted global thermonuclear war during the height of the Cold War.  Support the Show.

#00 An Introduction of Sorts

Welcome to Historium. Support the Show.