Casting the Dice | The American Revolution
America is often described as a nation of ideas because its founders risked everything for principles in which they believed. But the revolutionaries had to overcome fears in their own hearts and thos...
20 Okt 202514min
Pop Quiz | Strength & Honor
In this week's episode, Joe and I discuss the Roman defeat at Teutoburg and how it reflected the Empire's military philosophy.Join us for pop quizzes and "Sketches in History" episodes every Thursday,...
16 Okt 20255min
We've Been Here Before | A Discussion on America's Political Realignments
Join us for a discussion on last week's episode with our regular guest Dan Lindsey! Apologies for some audio issues when he first arrived--he was a bit too close to the microphone...Let us know your t...
13 Okt 202542min
Pop Quiz | The Viking Berserkers
Who were they? Were they even real? And why did they fade? Joe and Jon discuss some of history's most fascinating warriors in this week's pop quiz.Join us this season for regular pop quizzes and our s...
9 Okt 20254min
NEW Episode | We've Been Here Before
Season Nine is here!!!This year, we are joining Americans in celebrating our country's 250th birthday with episodes about our nation's history. In the season premier, Jon takes a look back at moments ...
6 Okt 202517min
Pop Quiz | Lost Knowledge through a Thousand Cuts
In this week's episode, Joe follows up from our last pop quiz and asks about the knowledge lost in the Library of Alexandria, how its destruction affected other civilizations, and why preserving acces...
2 Okt 20258min
The Manhattan Project | Scientific Achievement vs Ethical Responsibility (Republish)
During the summer break, the 15-Minute History podcast team are republishing some of their favorite episodes. This episode originally aired on May 5, 2025.Season 9 begins Monday, October 7!___It was s...
29 Sep 202517min
Pop Quiz | Lost Technology
In this week's pop quiz, Joe asks about why and how military technologies fade from the battlefield.Join us each week as we approach the start of the new season for new pop quizzes each Thursday. Comm...
25 Sep 20255min
