Confronting Evil | A Discussion on Three People in History
Join us as we discuss confronting evil, the three figures in history, and the actions that inspire others to stand.
4 Dec 202335min
Pop Quiz | The Grenada Invasion
Welcome to the Pop Quiz! Every other Thursday, Joe asks a topical question about history, and Jon has to answer it without any help or resources - other than his legendary memory and knowledge of history. These episodes are unedited and a fun way for the team to interact more with you, our outstanding audience. Have an idea for a topic? Want to try and stump Jon? Send it to us at 15minutehistory@gmail.com or submit it to our website at https://www.15minutehistorypodcast.org. We promise not to give him any hints.
30 Nov 20237min
Confronting Evil | Three People in History
How do leaders confront villains? Among history’s most important lessons are seeing how people and nations face down rising evil. In this episode, we are going to examine the actions of three statesmen as they looked outward and saw gathering storms on the horizon. They took different approaches; some failed and others succeeded. And perhaps their deeds can shape our own if ever our societies are under threat.
27 Nov 202316min
Thursday Thoughts | The Fake French Pastry
Welcome to a new segment in 15-Minute History called, Thursday Thoughts! Every other Thursday, Joe will speak about a specific person, place, or event in history in under five minutes. This week, we teach about the real history of a pastry you know and love. Spoiler Alert: The truth may cause some of you to reach a baking point.
23 Nov 20233min
The Inquisition | Discussing Fact from Fiction
Join us as we discuss the Inquisition, the horrors it brought, the heroes that ended it, and the fiction around this dark time in history.
20 Nov 202336min
Pop Quiz | King Arthur
Welcome to a new segment in 15-Minute History called, Pop Quiz! Every other Thursday, Joe asks a topical question about history, and Jon has to answer it without any help or resources - other than his legendary memory and knowledge of history. These episodes are unedited and a fun way for the team to interact more with you, our outstanding audience. Have an idea for a topic? Want to try and stump Jon? Send it to us at 15minutehistory@gmail.com or submit it to our website at https://www.15minutehistorypodcast.org. We promise not to give him any hints.
16 Nov 20236min
Villains | Welcome to Season Seven of 15-Minute History
Welcome back to 15-Minute History! We are excited to be back with you, our amazing audience, each week for more walks in history’s footsteps. History, like a haunted house, is filled with monsters. The people and events we selected for this season illustrate trends that have caused suffering and death for countless innocents. We know villains first by their words and then, if left unchecked or unchallenged, by their deeds. History is actionable. History matters, and before we dive deep into our conversation about villains, we first want to discuss how the application of history can help us see them. Be sure to stay close as we walk into the dark this season. We will encounter both horror and heroism. We will ask questions, challenge ideas, and see the best and worst in humanity. Only by taking this journey together can we be better on the other side.
6 Nov 202311min
