Pop Quiz | The War of Jenkin's Ear (or) That Escalated Quickly!
What started as a simple question about The War of Jenkin's Ear devolved into a mighty whirlwind on social media, immortality, and Jon's opinion of Elon Musk!Let us know your thoughts or ask questions...
24 Jul 20255min
The Ash Heap of History | The End of the Cold War (Republish)
During the summer break, the 15-Minute History podcast team are republishing some of their favorite episodes. This episode originally aired on March 20, 2020.___The world's most powerful communist lea...
21 Jul 202520min
Pop Quiz | Holy Relics?
Why, in medieval times, were holy relics so popular? Was the church displaying them to give people hope in the divine or for financial gain, or both? In this pop quiz, Joe and Jon discuss the possible...
17 Jul 20255min
What If? | A Lasting Peace at Tilsit (Republish)
During the summer break, the 15-Minute History podcast team are republishing some of their favorite episodes. This episode originally aired on July 12, 2021.___The raft floated in the midst of the Riv...
14 Jul 202510min
Pop Quiz | "Stagflation"
With economics being all the rage these days and everyone on social media becoming experts in tariff and spending policy, Joe and Jon discuss one of the most serious economic problems a country can fa...
10 Jul 20254min
What if? | Pizzaro & the Potato (Republish)
During the summer break, the 15-Minute History podcast team are republishing some of their favorite episodes. This episode originally aired on August 30, 2021.___From 1531-1532, Pizzaro and his group ...
7 Jul 20259min
Pop Quiz | "Sherman's Neckties"
Recently, Jon mentioned "Sherman's Neckties" in an episode that referenced the American Civil War. Now it's time to talk about these fascinating--and terrifying--examples of psychological warfare!Join...
2 Jul 20253min
America's Utopian Mores | A Discussion
Where does utopianism come from? Can we really create a perfect world, and did the colonists think they could create utopia in the New World? And why did Jon pick this topic?Join us for answers to the...
30 Jun 202531min
