"Daring Mighty Things" | The Panama Canal and American Intervention in Latin America

"Daring Mighty Things" | The Panama Canal and American Intervention in Latin America

Over a century ago, the United States blasted its way through a continent in one of the largest engineering projects in world history. The Panama Canal's construction brought with it decades of American involvement in Latin America--the effects of which are still felt today.

Join us every Monday as we explore topics in American history leading to our 250th birthday in July and for pop quizzes and "Sketches in History" episodes every Thursday. Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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The Magna Carta | A Discussion on Power, Politics, and the Birth of Liberty

The Magna Carta | A Discussion on Power, Politics, and the Birth of Liberty

Join us as we discuss the history of the Magna Carta, how it changed English governance, and its influence on all democracies and constitutional federal republics that came after.

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Sketches in History | Connecting Continents

Sketches in History | Connecting Continents

The 15-Minute History Podcast team brings you a new segment, just for kids, called Sketches in History, where history isn’t just a story—it’s an adventure. Join Lottie Archer as she dives into her ext...

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The Magna Carta | Power, Politics, and the Birth of Liberty

The Magna Carta | Power, Politics, and the Birth of Liberty

It’s raining. The men in the group are drenched and have been so almost all day. Nobles in their finest attire stand ankle-deep in mud, their expressions a mixture of triumph and apprehension. Before ...

26 Maj 202517min

Pop Quiz | The New Deal, part 2

Pop Quiz | The New Deal, part 2

In part two of this pop quiz series, Joe and I discuss the New Deal's long-term legacy and the controversial idea that anything can really be "free."As always, we love to hear from you, so leave a com...

22 Maj 20258min

The Khmer Rouge | “To Destroy You is No Loss” (Repost)

The Khmer Rouge | “To Destroy You is No Loss” (Repost)

This week, the team wanted to revisit one of the most popular episodes from last season. A new, exciting episode is coming to you on Monday. ____“I was fifteen years old when the Khmer Rouge came to p...

19 Maj 202515min

Sketches in History | When the Walls Come Down

Sketches in History | When the Walls Come Down

The 15-Minute History Podcast team brings you a new segment, just for kids, called Sketches in History, where history isn’t just a story—it’s an adventure. Join Lottie Archer as she dives into her ext...

15 Maj 20259min

The Manhattan Project | Discussing Scientific Achievement vs Ethical Responsibility

The Manhattan Project | Discussing Scientific Achievement vs Ethical Responsibility

Join us as we discuss the Manhattan Project, the reason behind the development of nuclear weapons, and the ethical implications of such an invention.

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Pop Quiz | The New Deal, part 1

Pop Quiz | The New Deal, part 1

In this first of a two-part pop quiz on the New Deal, Joe and I chat about the real origins of the Great Depression and how we still feel its effects today.Join us for the rest of this conversation in...

8 Maj 20257min

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