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History Shorts

Dive into the past with award-winning historian Peter Zablocki in this captivating daily podcast! Uncover hidden stories you never knew existed. And don"t miss Friday Conversations where Peter teams up with top experts for riveting, in-depth discussions that bring history to life.

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12:17

Jefferson and the Barbary Wars

History Shorts ·

2025/09/10

Thomas Jefferson, as President, faced the challenge of the Barbary States—North African pirate nations demanding tribute from American merchant ships—in the early 19th century. Refusing to continue paying ransom, Jefferson deployed the U.S. Navy and Marines, marking the first significant overseas military action in American history and establishing the young nation’s resolve to protect its interests abroad. The conflict, particularly the daring 1805 attack on Tripoli’s harbor, enhanced Jefferson’s

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11:27

The History of Scientology

History Shorts ·

2025/09/09

Scientology was founded in the early 1950s by science fiction writer L. Ron Hubbard, who published Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health in 1950, promoting a system he claimed could cure psychological and physical ailments through a process called auditing. The movement evolved into the Church of Scientology, establishing a highly organized religious structure, celebrity outreach, and controversial practices, including aggressive legal and public relations campaigns. Over the decades, it

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13:29

The 1932 Battle of Washington D.C.

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2025/09/08

In 1932, during the depths of the Great Depression, roughly 17,000 World War I veterans, known as the Bonus Army, marched on Washington, D.C., demanding early payment of a promised service bonus not due until 1945. They set up makeshift camps in the capital, but tensions escalated when Congress refused their demands, and President Hoover ordered the U.S. Army to forcibly remove them. The eviction turned violent, with soldiers burning the veterans’ camps and using tear gas, leaving a lasting stain on

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13:58

TODAY IN CONTEXT: U.S. Presidents' History of Urban...

History Shorts ·

2025/09/07

TODAY IN CONTEXT BONUS EPISODE: President Trump’s recent call for federal intervention in Chicago sparked widespread backlash... Today's Bonus episode traces this moment through U.S. history, from the Pullman Strike of 1894 and federal troop deployments in the Gilded Age, through urban unrest in the 1960s and 1990s, showing a recurring pattern of presidents stepping into city crises amid sensationalized media coverage. By examining these precedents, from Cleveland to Johnson, Nixon, and Bush, the

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12:24

Secret WW2: Operation Himmler

History Shorts ·

2025/09/07

LIMITED SERIES 11: SECRET WW2 - Operation Himmler was a covert Nazi German operation in 1939 designed to fabricate Polish aggression against Germany, using staged attacks on German territory as a pretext for invading Poland. These false-flag incidents, including the infamous Gleiwitz radio station attack, were part of Hitler’s propaganda strategy to justify the outbreak of World War II to both the German public and the international community. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A RATING OR A

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10:27

Grover Cleveland's Secret Surgery

History Shorts ·

2025/09/06

In 1893, amid a severe economic depression, President Grover Cleveland secretly underwent surgery aboard a yacht to remove a cancerous tumor from his mouth, a procedure kept hidden from the public to avoid further destabilizing confidence in the U.S. economy. This unprecedented secrecy, involving a team of physicians and an anesthetized Cleveland under the cover of night, remains one of the most remarkable examples of presidential discretion in American history. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A

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22:25

Conversations: Revisiting the Last Year of the...

History Shorts ·

2025/09/05

In this captivating episode, we sit down with historian Scott Ellsworth to discuss his latest book, Midnight on the Potomac: The Last Year of the Civil War, the Lincoln Assassination, and the Rebirth of America. Ellsworth offers a fresh perspective on the Civil War’s final year, revealing new insights into John Wilkes Booth’s collaboration with the Confederate Secret Service, the pivotal roles of marginalized figures, and the profound political and social transformations that shaped America’s

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13:00

Ghiberti vs. Brunelleschi

History Shorts ·

2025/09/04

The Florentine Renaissance saw two of its greatest minds, Lorenzo Ghiberti and Filippo Brunelleschi, locked in a fierce competition: Ghiberti ultimately won the commission for the elaborate bronze doors of the Baptistery with his exquisite relief work, while Brunelleschi went on to revolutionize architecture by engineering the massive, self-supporting dome of the Florence Cathedral. Their rivalry not only highlighted their extraordinary talents but also set a benchmark for artistic and engineering

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12:03

Mystery of Evita's Corpse

History Shorts ·

2025/09/03

After her death in 1952, Argentine First Lady Eva “Evita” Perón was embalmed in an elaborate process that preserved her body almost perfectly, making her one of the most famously mummified figures of the 20th century. Her corpse then endured a bizarre and tumultuous journey: hidden from political enemies, transported in secret across Argentina, stored in a Milan cemetery under a false name, and ultimately returned to Buenos Aires 16 years later, becoming a symbol of enduring devotion and

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12:21

History of Concubines

History Shorts ·

2025/09/02

Throughout history, concubines, women who lived with men without the legal status of wives, played complex roles in societies from Imperial China to the Ottoman Empire, often wielding influence behind the scenes while navigating rigid social hierarchies. Their lives reflected a mix of power, vulnerability, and political intrigue, shaping dynastic successions, court politics, and cultural norms in ways both subtle and profound. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A RATING OR A REVIEW! THANK YOU IN

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11:59

Operation Unthinkable

History Shorts ·

2025/09/01

Operation Unthinkable was a top-secret 1945 British plan, drafted by Winston Churchill, to potentially launch a surprise attack against the Soviet Union after World War II, aiming to push the Red Army back and force more favorable postwar terms in Europe. Though it never advanced beyond the planning stage, the operation revealed deep Western anxieties about Soviet intentions and the fragile alliance that had defeated Nazi Germany. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A RATING OR A REVIEW! THANK YOU

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11:01

The Lioness Program

History Shorts ·

2025/08/31

In this episode, we explore the Lioness Program - an elite initiative where female soldiers patrolled Iraq and Afghanistan to engage with local women and communities in ways male soldiers could not. Hear their stories of courage, cultural challenges, and the critical role they played in modern military operations. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A RATING OR A REVIEW! THANK YOU IN ADVANCE! SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/c/HistoryShortsPodcast ADVERTISE:

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11:22

Truman Resurrects Hoover

History Shorts ·

2025/08/30

In this episode, we explore the unexpected friendship between Harry Truman and Herbert Hoover, detailing how Truman turned to the politically fallen Hoover to tackle postwar challenges, highlighting a story of collaboration, mutual respect, and the pragmatic side of leadership. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A RATING OR A REVIEW! THANK YOU IN ADVANCE! SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/c/HistoryShortsPodcast ADVERTISE: https://www.historyshortspodcast.com/advertise LEARN MORE:

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31:18

Conversations: Triumph, Tragedy & the Shaping of the...

History Shorts ·

2025/08/29

What really shaped the American West? In this gripping episode, we sit down with award-winning historian and author Paul Andrew Hutton to explore his powerful new book, The Undiscovered Country: Triumph, Tragedy, and the Shaping of the American West. A sweeping, deeply human retelling of western expansion, Hutton challenges the myths we’ve inherited and dives into the brutal realities behind Manifest Destiny. From the clash of empires to the broken promises of reconstruction and the resilience of

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10:41

The Gaspee Affair of 1772

History Shorts ·

2025/08/28

In this episode, we explore the Gaspee Affair of 1772, a bold act of colonial resistance when Rhode Island patriots attacked and burned the British customs ship Gaspee. Uncover the tension, daring, and political repercussions that helped ignite the flames of the American Revolution. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A RATING OR A REVIEW! THANK YOU IN ADVANCE! SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/c/HistoryShortsPodcast ADVERTISE: https://www.historyshortspodcast.com/advertise LEARN MORE:

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11:26

Codex Gigas - The Devil's Bible

History Shorts ·

2025/08/27

In this episode, we delve into the Codex Gigas, the medieval manuscript shrouded in legend and superstition. Discover its colossal size, the infamous Devil illustration, and the mysterious writings that have captivated scholars and mystics for centuries. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A RATING OR A REVIEW! THANK YOU IN ADVANCE! SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/c/HistoryShortsPodcast ADVERTISE: https://www.historyshortspodcast.com/advertise LEARN MORE:

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12:04

German Revolution of 1918

History Shorts ·

2025/08/26

In this episode, we explore Germany’s 1918-1919 Revolution, a turbulent period when Communist revolutionaries sought to seize power amid the collapse of the Kaiserreich. Discover the clashes, political intrigue, and social upheaval that shaped the Weimar Republic and left a lasting mark on German history. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A RATING OR A REVIEW! THANK YOU IN ADVANCE! SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/c/HistoryShortsPodcast ADVERTISE:

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07:53

Socrates the Warrior

History Shorts ·

2025/08/25

In this episode, we uncover Socrates’ military career, examining how his time as a hoplite in the Peloponnesian War influenced his philosophy, honed his courage, and shaped the ethical convictions that would define his legacy. Explore the battlefield wisdom of history’s greatest thinker. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A RATING OR A REVIEW! THANK YOU IN ADVANCE! SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/c/HistoryShortsPodcast ADVERTISE: https://www.historyshortspodcast.com/advertise LEARN

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09:56

Native American Scouts of the Civil War

History Shorts ·

2025/08/24

During the Civil War, thousands of Native Americans served as scouts, guides, and soldiers, navigating the complex loyalties of tribes split between the Union and Confederacy. Many fought to protect homelands, secure promises of sovereignty, or gain advantage over rivals, while others were drawn in by broken treaties or political pressure. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A RATING OR A REVIEW! THANK YOU IN ADVANCE! SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/c/HistoryShortsPodcast ADVERTISE:

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12:43

Justinian's Quest to Unify the Roman Empire

History Shorts ·

2025/08/23

In the sixth century, Emperor Justinian I of the Eastern Roman Empire sought to restore the Roman world, with Rome itself as his ultimate prize. Beginning in 533 CE with the swift reconquest of the Vandal Kingdom in North Africa, Justinian unleashed his brilliant general Belisarius on the Ostrogoth-controlled Italian Peninsula. After taking Sicily and Naples, Belisarius entered an undefended Rome in 536, only to face a massive year-long Gothic siege that he repelled through ingenuity and discipline

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