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History Loves Company

Chester Sakamoto

Take a trip back in time and experience history in a unique and immersive way--because history is shaped by all of us!

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00:14:01

A Tale of Two Cities: The Venetian-Genoese Wars

History Loves Company ·

2023/11/09

Strategically located in the northwest and northeast corners of Italian Peninsula respectively, Genoa (or Genova) and Venice were, historically, two independent republics who grew rich through maritime trade. But as their wealth and power continued to grow, they soon each other as a threat to their dominance, which quickly escalated into war. But unlike other conflicts, this series of skirmishes would stretch well over a century. Find out how exactly they came about, and how they ultimately ended,

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00:11:09

"Circle" Back: A Case Study on Crop Circles

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2023/10/26

What do 17th Century England, the Devil, aliens and unusual weather patterns all have in common? They're linked to the mysterious and unusual phenomenon we now know as crop circles. What are some of the events from history regarding these most curious and, oftentimes, unsettling monumental creations? What causes them? And of these causes, are any of them definitive? You'll have to listen to find out in this, the final installment on our month-long series on the spooky and mysterious, this week on

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00:14:05

Something "Sphinx": The "Pungent" Tale of the Great...

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2023/10/19

Few monumental sculptures throughout the world have captured humanity's collective imagination quite like the Sphinx. Now part of a vast archaeological complex at Giza in Egypt, it's served as a curiosity to several generations of visitors and even thinkers and statesmen. But what is it about this mysterious sculpture that enthralls us? How and why was it made? And, most importantly, how did it lose its nose? Find out the answers to these, and other, questions, this week in part three of our spooky

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00:08:21

Dance 'Til You Drop: The Bizarre Dance Epidemic of 1518

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2023/10/12

These days, people dance 'til they drop for fun, often at competitions for prize money or other rewards. But in early 16th Century Strasbourg, a town now situated along the French-German border, dancing 'til one dropped took on an entirely new meaning when a so-called dance outbreak swept through the city and its environs, affecting hundreds of people and even claiming the lives of several victims. What caused this mysterious outbreak? Was it, as they thought at the time, the work of the Devil? And

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00:13:39

Cautionary Tale: The Myth of Atlantis

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2023/10/05

For the most part on this podcast, we've focused on the factual. History is, of course, chock full of a near-infinite selection of interesting stories that bear repeating. But what of the fictional? Surely, there's history behind such things that never were, as fantasy writers Michael Page and Robert Ingpen once referred to them. In this, the first installment in a series of spooky-themed topics throughout the month of October, we'll be leaving the factual behind for a look at the history behind the

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00:12:05

Gone Platinum: The Amazing Tumaco Culture

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2023/09/28

The Southern Colombian and Northern Ecuadorian coasts are home to a large rainforest, likely one of the wettest in the world. With average annual rainfall exceeding over forty feet (around thirteen meters) per year, it hardly seems the place for a great civilization to emerge. And yet, in the mid-4th Century BC, it did in the form of the amazing Tumaco Culture. Tune in this week to find out how they lived and the incredible artifacts they left behind! --- Support this podcast:

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00:10:32

"On Such a Winter's Day": The Decembrist Revolt

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2023/09/21

Everyone knows about the October Revolution, the genesis of the greater Russian Revolution that took place in the final days of the Great War (World War One). But what many people don't realize is that this wasn't the first revolution to grip the country. Almost a century earlier, a failed revolt led by generals and military leaders attempted to bring an end to the absolute monarchy, one of the last of its kind in Europe. Join me as we explore this forgotten revolt, this week on the 'History Loves

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00:11:02

Thirst For Blood: The Decline and Fall of a...

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2023/09/07

Last time, we charted Vlad the Impaler's ascent to the Wallachian throne and how he earned his notorious moniker. But even he couldn't rule forever and the latter half of his life reflects this as he became embroiled in conflict after conflict, not just with those longing for his own throne, but with outside forces as well. Find out what ultimately became of Vlad in part two of his amazing story! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historylovescompany/support

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00:07:55

"Bloody" Hell: The Meteoric Rise of Vlad the Impaler

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2023/08/31

In the years since the late 19th Century, the name Dracula has conjured up images of a vampire living in a secluded castle, but what if I told you that the name comes directly from an actual historical figure? Not a vampire, mind you, but someone who was just as bloodthirsty. Join me this week for a look at the meteoric, albeit chaotic, rise of Vlad the Impaler, one of the most notorious figures in all of history. --- Support this podcast:

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00:07:14

"I'm Your Venus": The Mysteries of the Venus of...

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2023/08/24

The human desire to create art isn't a new one. In fact, it dates back to our very beginnings, when various hunter-gatherer societies wandered the world in search of food and proverbial greener pastures. One such work to survive from that metaphorically dark period of human history is the so-named Venus of Willendorf. Discovered during an archaeological dig in Austria in 1908, she's become legendary in the years since, though she's still just as mysterious to us now as she was then. Find out more

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00:11:50

Whose Side Are You On?: The Story of the San Patricios

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2023/08/17

With the Great Famine in 1845 in Ireland, millions of destitute Irish fled to the United States in search of a better life. But their arrival on these shores was anything but warm and welcome. So harshly were they treated and severely discriminated against that, by the time the country entered into a war with Mexico, several troops of Irish ancestry defected to the other side. But this is more than just a tale of bigotry and injustice. It's one of courage, tenacity and, above all, standing up for

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00:09:58

"The Love That Dare Not Speak Its Name":...

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2023/08/10

With both societal and government acceptance of homosexuality in Britain these days, it's hard to imagine that there was ever a time when such expressions were outlawed. And yet, throughout much of that country's history, gay men were chastised, shunned, even arrested simply because of who they loved. Join me this week for a look at the steps the British government took towards decriminalizing homosexuality, a series of landmark decisions whose consequences and effects are still being felt

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00:11:22

Mixed Signals: The Fascinating History of the Traffic...

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2023/08/03

We use them every day. Whether on foot or bicycle, by car or bus, the traffic signal has become so integral to our daily lives that we're hardly conscious of them anymore. But did you know that several makes and models were implemented before the final form we use today? Find out just how many (and how many equally brilliant people) were involved in their creation, development and evolution, this week on the 'History Loves Company' podcast! --- Support this podcast:

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00:08:42

Ig-pay Atin-lay: The Amusing History of Pig Latin

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2023/07/20

Chances are, you heard it in school, or else used it yourself so as not to have your other classmates (or worse, the teacher) eavesdrop. And yet, while it may have played a fundamental, to say nothing of fun, role in our childhoods, the history of Pig Latin is complex and, above all, amusing. Une-tay in-nay (tune in) to this week's episode to learn more about it! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historylovescompany/support

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00:09:43

The Wild One: The Tale of Butch Cassidy (Part Two)

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2023/07/13

No longer safe in the United States with so many local law enforcement agencies hot on their trail, Butch Cassidy, Harry Longabaugh and the latter's girlfriend, Etta Place, make for South America, where they plan to start life anew. But old habits, as they say, die hard and they're soon back in the robbery business. But what ultimately becomes of the trio in this new, exotic locale? Find out in Part Two of Butch Cassidy's hard-to-believe story! --- Support this podcast:

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00:13:46

The Wild One: The Tale of Butch Cassidy (Part One)

History Loves Company ·

2023/07/06

Several outlaws shaped and defined the myth of the American West, though were as wild and tenacious as the man known to history as Butch Cassidy. From humble beginnings in the wilds of Utah, he'd go on to gain notoriety on, not just one, but two continents. Tune in to part one of his incredible but absolutely true story. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historylovescompany/support

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00:09:06

California, Here I Come: Impressionism in the Golden...

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2023/06/29

The artistic movement known as Impressionism conjures up specific ideas and images. It's most commonly associated with France, where it was born in around 1870. But by the late 19th and early 20th Centuries, it had made its way to America, but perhaps nowhere in this great nation did it take off quite like it did in California. The 'History Loves Company' podcast is back this week with a look at the school known as California Impressionism. Check it out! --- Support this podcast:

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00:09:18

Pure Poetry: The Life and Times of Sayat-Nova

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2023/06/15

While not the inventor of Armenian literature, the 18th Century poet, Sayat-Nova, is considered to be one of its greatest and most important contributors. Still, this legendary figure remains elusive, even little known, outside his Georgian homeland as well as Armenia. If you're curious to learn more about him, then sit back and check out this week's episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historylovescompany/support

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00:11:20

The Kids Are Alright: How the Zazous Defied Fascism

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2023/06/08

Youth subcultures are nothing new. It seems that each generation has its group of youngsters who see to it to rebel against conformity and the status quo. But one of the most surprising and daring of these came about at a time when fascism gripped Europe in a chokehold. Tune in this week for a look at the Zazous, the jazz-mad, umbrella-wielding, wildly-dressed youths who openly challenged the Nazis. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historylovescompany/support

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00:10:11

Spilling the Tea: The History of a Beloved Beverage

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2023/06/01

Today, tea is known the world over for its many health benefits as well as its rich taste. There are also countless varieties from all corners of the globe, but where did this mysterious drink come from? Pull up a chair and join me for a not-so-mad tea party, right here on the 'History Loves Company' podcast to find these answers to these questions! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historylovescompany/support

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