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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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09:52

When the EPA Erased a Whole Town from Existence

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2025/11/17

In the early 1980s, a small town along the Meramec River in Missouri vanished, not from flood or fire, but from poison. This episode of History Shorts uncovers the chilling true story of Times Beach, a once-idyllic community that became America's most infamous ghost town after being contaminated with deadly dioxin. 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

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11:04

The British Woman Who Fell in Love With Hitler

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2025/11/16

In this episode of History Shorts, we trace the curious and troubling story of Unity Mitford, a young British socialite born into privilege, and her infatuation with Adolf Hitler. We'll explore how she journeyed to Nazi Germany, embedded herself in Hitler's inner circle, became an ardent supporter of fascism and antisemitism, and attempted to live out a fantasy of ideological romance that ended in tragedy. DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A RATING OR A REVIEW! THANK YOU IN ADVANCE! SUPPORT THE

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10:23

Benjamin Franklin Goes to France

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2025/11/15

Before America won its independence, one man crossed the ocean to secure its future. In Paris, Benjamin Franklin used wit, charm, and sheer diplomacy to turn skeptics into allies and change the course of the Revolution. This History Shorts episode follows the Founding Father who fought not with muskets, but with words. 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

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26:16

Conversations: When maps seize being tools and become...

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2025/11/14

Peter speaks with James Cheshire, whose captivating new book, The Library of Lost Maps: An Archive of a World in Progress, unearths a hidden collection of 19th- and 20th-century maps that chart everything from groundbreaking scientific discoveries to the dark undercurrents of empire and conflict. Through stunning reproductions and insightful narratives, Cheshire reveals how these artifacts not only documented a rapidly changing planet but also influenced pivotal moments in human progress. In this

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09:10

TODAY IN CONTEXT: The Penny Retires Into History (&...

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2025/11/13

TODAY IN CONTEXT BONUS: After more than 200 years in our pockets, cash drawers, and couch cushions, the U.S. penny has finally been retired. But ending the nation's smallest coin isn't just a symbolic moment; it's a shift with real economic, cultural, and practical consequences. In this History Shorts: Today in Context episode, we explore why the penny became too costly to mint. From Lincoln's legacy to the future of cash, this is the full story of America's cheapest coin… and its surprisingly

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12:15

When Women Went to War: Women's Overseas Hospital

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2025/11/13

When World War I tore Europe apart, a group of American women refused to stay home. They built and ran the Women's Overseas Hospital on the front lines, saving lives and breaking barriers. This History Shorts episode tells the story of the doctors and nurses who fought two battles: one against war, and one for equality. 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

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08:34

See It OR Skip It: Nuremberg (2025)

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2025/11/12

In this BONUS episode of History Shorts: See It or Skip It, Peter takes the stand to judge one of 2025's most talked-about historical dramas, Nuremberg, starring Rami Malek as U.S. Army psychiatrist Douglas Kelley and Russell Crowe as Nazi leader Hermann Göring. SUBSCRIBE WHEREVER YOU ARE LISTENING TO THIS SHOW SO YOU DON'T MISS ANOTHER EPISODE BUY JACK EL HAI'S BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Nazi-Psychiatrist-Hermann-Douglas-Meeting/dp/1610394631 SUPPORT THE

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11:30

What Former U.S. Presidents Thought About the Civil...

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2025/11/12

What happens when former U.S. Presidents live long enough to watch their country fall apart? During the Civil War, the men who once held the nation's highest office chose sides, and their decisions reshaped their legacies. This History Shorts episode explores the untold story of how America's ex-presidents faced its darkest hour. 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

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11:23

So, You Want To Become a Knight?

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2025/11/11

Behind the shining armor was a brutal path of training, loyalty, and sacrifice. From childhood pages to battlefield warriors, this History Shorts episode reveals what it really took to become a knight in the Middle Ages and why chivalry was more than just a code; it was survival. 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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11:12

See it OR Skip It: Netflix's 'Death By Lightning'

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2025/11/10

BONUS: Netflix's new hit series Death by Lightning dramatizes the shocking 1881 assassination of President James A. Garfield, but how much of it actually happened? In this special bonus episode, History Shorts separates fact from fiction, uncovering the real story behind one of America's most forgotten tragedies. From Garfield's improbable rise from canal boy to president, to the delusional ambitions of his assassin Charles Guiteau, to the medical blunders that truly sealed his fate, this episode

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13:36

Marcus Aurelius: The Philosopher Emperor

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2025/11/10

In an empire of ambition and conquest, one man ruled with philosophy instead of fear. This History Shorts episode explores the life of Marcus Aurelius, Rome's philosopher-emperor, whose Meditations became a timeless guide to leadership, duty, and endurance. From the battlefields of the Danube to the quiet reflections of his journal, it's the story of a ruler who sought wisdom amid chaos and left behind one of history's most enduring moral legacies. DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A RATING OR A

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11:55

The Economist Who Predicted World War II

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2025/11/09

At the 1919 Paris Peace Conference, a young economist named John Maynard Keynes saw what few others could, that the Treaty of Versailles was not peace, but a blueprint for another war. This History Shorts episode explores how Keynes's warnings about crushing reparations and economic despair predicted the rise of extremism and the outbreak of World War II. It's the story of the man who foresaw the next global catastrophe before the ink on the first had even dried. DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE AND

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10:02

What Happened to Cleopatra's Kids?

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2025/11/08

After Cleopatra's fateful death, her children, once heirs to Egypt's greatest dynasty, were thrust into the heart of Rome's empire. This History Shorts episode unravels the hidden fates of Caesarion, Alexander Helios, and Cleopatra Selene, tracing how political ambition and imperial revenge erased their legacy. It's a story of survival, loss, and the final end of Egypt's royal bloodline. DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A RATING OR A REVIEW! THANK YOU IN ADVANCE! SUPPORT THE

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29:28

Conversations: The Real Story of Wyatt Earp and Doc...

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2025/11/07

A native of Missouri, Mark Lee Gardner has researched and written about the American West since he was in high school. Mark, considered an authority on the American West, has written a number of critically acclaimed and award-winning books, including his latest, Brothers of the Gun: Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, and the Reckoning in Tombstone. DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A RATING OR A REVIEW! THANK YOU IN ADVANCE! BUY MARK'S BOOKS: https://songofthewest.com/about SUPPORT THE

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10:34

The Real Pirates of the Caribbean

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2025/11/06

Long before Hollywood turned them into legends, the real pirates of the Caribbean ruled the seas with blood, smoke, and gold. This History Shorts episode dives into the true stories behind figures like Blackbeard and Anne Bonny, uncovering how desperation, empire, and opportunity turned the Caribbean into the world's most lawless frontier. 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

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09:29

When Poetry was an Olympic Event

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2025/11/05

This History Shorts episode explores the forgotten era of the Olympics, when art, literature, and architecture stood beside running and wrestling at the Games. From gold medals for verses to the debate over whether art could be judged like sport, it's the story of when creativity took the podium. 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

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11:03

TODAY IN CONTEXT: Dick Cheney's Legacy

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2025/11/04

Whether you admire Dick Cheney or condemn him, one thing is undeniable: he changed the office of the vice presidency forever. No one before him, not Adams, not Johnson, not even the activist vice presidents of the 20th century, wielded so much authority or shaped so much policy from the second seat of power. SUBSCRIBE WHEREVER YOU ARE LISTENING TO THIS SHOW SO YOU DON'T MISS ANOTHER EPISODE SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/c/HistoryShortsPodcast

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11:00

Before Hitler Stole the Swastika

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2025/11/04

Long before it became a symbol of hate, the swastika was a mark of peace, prosperity, and the divine found in ancient temples from India to Greece. This History Shorts episode traces its 3,000-year journey from sacred emblem to one of history's most stigmatized icons. It's the story of how a single symbol was transformed and what its evolution reveals about the power of meaning in human history. DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A RATING OR A REVIEW! THANK YOU IN ADVANCE! SUPPORT THE

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36:17

Conversations: How much do you know about Christopher...

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2025/11/03

Peter speaks with Matthew Resatll about his newest book, The Nine Lives of Christopher Columbus. Restall takes us beyond polemic, sifting through the evidence across nations, languages, and five centuries to explore the many questions that make up what he calls "Columbiana." He demonstrates that, far from a uniquely talented individual, Columbus was typical of the Iberian and northern Italian men of his day - a merchant mariner who became an explorer, slave-trader, and conquistador-settler. And

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14:23

YOU DECIDE: The Vietnam War - Necessary Intervention...

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2025/11/02

Some see the Vietnam War as a necessary intervention to protect global stability and prevent the spread of communism, while others view it as a tragic mistake, a quagmire that would cost countless lives and deeply divide the nation. Today, on this episode of History Shorts' new series, YOU DECIDE, we explore the Vietnam War from both perspectives, giving you the historical evidence, primary sources, and context to form your own judgment. We will examine whether the U.S. engagement was justified as a

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