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Dave Does History

Dave Does History takes listeners on an engaging journey through the moments that shaped the world we live in today. Hosted by Dave, a passionate historian with a knack for storytelling, the podcast explores pivotal events, unsung heroes, and the complex forces behind historical turning points. With a conversational tone and a deep understanding of the past, Dave makes history accessible, relatable, and downright fascinating.

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00:10:36

A Mans Home Is His Castle

Dave Does History ·

2025/06/02

Today on Dave Does History, we are digging into a law that did not just ruffle feathers—it rattled rafters. The Quartering Act of 1774, passed by a distant Parliament, gave royal governors the power to house British soldiers in uninhabited buildings across the colonies. To many Americans, it felt like a military boot stomping through the front gate. While it never quite put redcoats in the family parlor, it planted deep fears about government overreach and unchecked authority. This was not just

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00:09:55

The Glorious 1st of June

Dave Does History ·

2025/06/01

On this episode of Dave Does History, we set sail into the heart of the Atlantic for one of the bloodiest naval battles you have never heard of—the Glorious First of June. It is 1794, and Revolutionary France is starving. A massive grain convoy from America becomes a lifeline, and the British Royal Navy is determined to cut it off. What follows is a brutal, chaotic clash between two great fleets, led by Admiral Richard “Black Dick” Howe and his French counterpart, Villaret de Joyeuse. Ships collide,

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00:06:18

The Petri Dish

Dave Does History ·

2025/05/31

It is one of the most overlooked inventions in modern science—a simple glass dish with a lid that quietly revolutionized the world. In this episode of Dave Does History, we explore the life of Julius Richard Petri, the man whose name lives on in labs and classrooms everywhere. From his work alongside Robert Koch to the dish that bears his name, Petri’s story is a reminder that sometimes the greatest impact comes from the simplest ideas. Join us as we examine how a small circle of glass became the

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00:08:44

The Flame and the Fleur-de-lis

Dave Does History ·

2025/05/30

On this edition of Dave Does History, we revisit one of the most haunting and heroic moments of the medieval world: the execution of Joan of Arc on May 30, 1431. She was just nineteen years old, a peasant girl who claimed to hear the voices of saints and turned the tide of the Hundred Years' War. She led armies, crowned a king, and frightened the powerful. Then, betrayed by allies and condemned by enemies, she was burned alive in the marketplace of Rouen. But this is not just a tale of tragedy

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00:08:34

Deep Ocean of Love

Dave Does History ·

2025/05/29

In this episode of Dave Does History, we revisit one of the most overlooked maritime tragedies of the 20th century—the sinking of the RMS Empress of Ireland. On May 29, 1914, just weeks before the world would plunge into war, the great liner went down in the frigid waters of the St. Lawrence River, taking 1,012 souls with her. Among the dead were 133 members of The Salvation Army, including many from the Canadian Staff Band, who were on their way to London for an international congress. This was no

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00:09:52

The Eclipse of Thales

Dave Does History ·

2025/05/28

On this episode of Dave Does History, we journey back to 585 BCE, when a war between the Medes and the Lydians came to a sudden halt. Not by treaty or triumph, but by an unexpected eclipse of the sun. Ancient sources claim the philosopher Thales of Miletus predicted it. Was it science, sheer luck, or a legend crafted over time? We will explore what really happened during the Battle of the Eclipse, why it matters to historians, and how one shadow over the battlefield became a symbol of the birth of

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00:33:02

Liberty 250 - Rum Soaked Taxes

Dave Does History ·

2025/05/27

On this episode of Dave Does History, Dave Bowman joins Bill Mick Live to explore how molasses, monarchs, and mismanagement helped ignite the American Revolution. From a failed cobra bounty in colonial India to the British government’s disastrous molasses tax in the 1700s, Dave draws a straight line from economic blunders to revolutionary fervor. He unpacks the moral rigidity of King George III, the post-war proclamation that enraged the colonies, and the shift from benign neglect to imperial

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00:05:35

Edmund the Magnificent

Dave Does History ·

2025/05/26

King Edmund I ruled with courage and clarity during one of England’s most volatile eras. In just seven years, he beat back Viking invasions, secured alliances, and strengthened royal justice—only to die suddenly during mass. Discover the story of Edmund the Magnificent, the king history almost forgot.

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00:09:27

Cresap's War

Dave Does History ·

2025/05/25

On this day, May 25, back in 1738, the American colonies were not fighting Britain. They were nearly fighting each other. In this episode of Dave Does History, we dig into the wild and often overlooked border war between Pennsylvania and Maryland—Cresap’s War. Fueled by bad maps, stubborn governors, and one fiery frontiersman named Thomas Cresap, the feud saw barns torched, settlers evicted, and muskets drawn. It took King George II to finally end it. Join us as we unravel the chaos that gave birth

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00:08:19

Toleration... Kind Of...

Dave Does History ·

2025/05/24

On today’s episode of Dave Does History, we journey back to 1688 and the quiet revolution that changed how people worshipped and thought about liberty. The Toleration Act may not sound like headline news, but it marked the first legal crack in England’s ironclad religious conformity. It gave dissenting Protestants just enough space to breathe—and sparked ideas that would echo across the Atlantic. From English pulpits to Virginia meetinghouses, this modest law planted the seeds of the First

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00:09:35

Squalus Down

Dave Does History ·

2025/05/23

On May 23, 1939, the brand-new submarine USS Squalus vanished beneath the waves off the New Hampshire coast during a routine test dive. What followed was one of the most daring and dramatic rescues in naval history. Thirty-three men were trapped on the ocean floor, their lives hanging by a thread. In this episode of Dave Does History, we dive into the harrowing story of disaster, heroism, innovation, and redemption. From the failed valve that doomed the boat to the groundbreaking rescue that saved

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00:08:09

The Curious Case of Arthur Conan Doyle

Dave Does History ·

2025/05/22

Today on Dave Does History, we peer into the paradoxical life of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle—the brilliant mind behind Sherlock Holmes, the world’s most logical detective, and a man who passionately believed in fairies and séances. From the lecture halls of Edinburgh to the foggy streets of Baker Street, from battlefield hospitals to spiritualist temples, Doyle’s journey defied easy labels. He was a doctor, a writer, a justice crusader, and a ghost hunter. Join us as we explore the man who gave voice to

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00:06:08

A Pope

Dave Does History ·

2025/05/21

Alexander Pope may have been small in stature, but his voice thundered through the English literary world like few others. In this episode of Dave Does History, we explore the remarkable life of the hunchbacked Catholic poet who rose above religious persecution, chronic illness, and literary enemies to become one of the greatest satirists and craftsmen of verse in the English language. From The Rape of the Lock to An Essay on Man, Pope's wit was razor-sharp, his pen unflinching. Join us as we

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00:33:05

Liberty 250 - The First World War

Dave Does History ·

2025/05/20

In this episode of Dave Does History on Bill MIck Live, we head to 1754—before the shot heard 'round the world—to explore the war that truly started America’s march to independence. Dave Bowman joins Bill Mick to explain why the so-called French and Indian War was actually the First World War, fought on five continents with global stakes. From young George Washington’s accidental trigger in the Ohio Valley to Britain’s reluctant entry and colonial frustration, this is the untold backstory of

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00:08:03

Johns Hopkins

Dave Does History ·

2025/05/19

On this episode of Dave Does History, we turn the spotlight on a man whose name echoes through hospitals, universities, and research labs—but whose own story is often overlooked. Johns Hopkins was more than a name on a building. He was a hard-nosed Quaker businessman, a visionary philanthropist, and a man full of contradictions. From selling whiskey in wagons to founding America’s first research university, his life shaped Baltimore and the nation. Join us as we explore the man behind the myth, his

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00:06:59

The Ruby Yacht

Dave Does History ·

2025/05/18

On this episode of Dave Does History, we set sail—so to speak—on a journey from cartoons to quatrains as we explore the life and legacy of Omar Khayyam. You may know his name from the Rubáiyát, or maybe, like me, you first heard it in a Rocky and Bullwinkle pun. But Khayyam was far more than a punchline. Mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and reluctant poet, his ideas reshaped science and mysticism alike. Join us as we trace the story of a Persian genius whose verses echo across

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00:07:31

The World Catches Fire

Dave Does History ·

2025/05/17

On this episode of Dave Does History, we head back to May 17, 1756—the day Great Britain officially declared war on France and launched what many historians call the first true world war: the Seven Years’ War. From the forests of North America to the battlefields of Europe, and from the trading posts of India to the sugar islands of the Caribbean, this conflict redrew the global map and set the stage for revolutions and empires. Join us as we uncover the causes, characters, and consequences of a war

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00:06:21

Data from The Mouth of Hell

Dave Does History ·

2025/05/16

On this episode of Dave Does History, we travel back to May 16, 1969, when the Soviet Union dropped a robot into the blazing heart of Venus. Venera 5 was no ordinary probe—it was built like a tank, wired like a scientist, and plunged into an atmosphere so fierce it would crush a submarine. For 53 minutes, it battled heat, pressure, and gravity, sending back data that shattered old assumptions about our sister planet. This is the story of Soviet engineering, scientific grit, and a one-way trip into

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00:09:35

A Little Faith

Dave Does History ·

2025/05/15

On this episode of Dave Does History, we climb aboard Faith 7 with astronaut Gordon Cooper for the final mission of Project Mercury. Launched on May 15, 1963, Mercury-Atlas 9 pushed the limits of solo spaceflight as Cooper orbited the Earth 22 times over 34 hours. When systems failed, he did not panic—he calculated reentry by hand and brought it home with calm, cowboy confidence. It was a mission built on grit, skill, and something deeper: faith. Join us as we explore the story of a man, a machine,

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00:07:59

Otto Klemperer

Dave Does History ·

2025/05/14

Today on Dave Does History, we celebrate the life and legacy of Otto Klemperer, born May 14, 1885. From Mahler’s protégé to one of the 20th century’s most revered conductors, Klemperer’s journey wove through exile, illness, rebirth, and artistic triumph. He shaped the sound of Beethoven, Bruckner, and Mahler for generations, all while battling personal demons and political upheaval. And in a curious twist, his son Werner became TV’s beloved Colonel Klink. Join us as we explore the story of a man who

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