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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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00:09:06

Calendar Boy: Pope Gregory's Greatest Achievement

History Loves Company ·

2021/12/30

Today, we take the calendar for granted. Yet this important piece of timekeeping plays a critical role in our everyday lives, whether it's scheduling an appointment, planning a business trip, or simply meeting up with friends. But where does this most imperative of tools come from? Who were the people responsible for its creation? And how does it compare to earlier forms of timekeeping? Tune in to the final episode of 2021 to find out! --- Support this podcast:

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00:09:26

The Benin Kingdom: The Story Behind the Real Wakanda

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2021/12/23

If you, like me, are a fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, then you're undoubtedly familiar with Wakanda, the advanced civilization hidden deep within the African continent and ruled by the mighty T'Challa, better known as the Black Panther. But did you know that Wakanda is based on a real place? For nearly nine centuries, the Benin Kingdom thrived in what's now Southern Nigeria. At its height, it was a highly sophisticated society, undertaking impressive engineering projects and producing some of

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00:13:35

Birth of a Nation: The Battle of Vimy Ridge and the...

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2021/12/16

Over a three-day period in April of 1917, at the height of the Great War (World War One), the Battle of Vimy Ridge was fought between the Canadian Corps and the German Sixth Army. What made this particular skirmish so important and unique was not so much its outcome but what it represented. To this day, Canadians look to this battle as a turning point in their history, one in which the nation, which had long since stood in the shadow of the British Empire, proved that it could stand on its own two

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00:17:03

When Moctezuma Met Cortés: A (Not So) Love Story

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2021/12/09

The Age of Exploration is inextricably tied to colonialism, as each "new" territory was quickly absorbed into the several European powers of the time. Spain was among the first to take advantage of this and, in the early 16th Century, toppled the Aztec Empire to gain control of Mexico. But what led up to this conflict? Who were the Aztec? And how did they build such a mighty empire in just two centuries? Tune in to this week's episode to find out. --- Support this podcast:

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00:11:57

The Might of the Maccabees: The Chanukah Story

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2021/12/02

This week marks the Jewish observance of Chanukah, the so-named "Festival of Lights" in which candles are lit to commemorate an event that took place centuries ago. The hero of said event, Judah Maccabee, has become a legend in Jewish tradition and lore just as much as the enemy, Antiochus, has become a hated and despotic villain. But just who were these historical figures and what are the origins of the holiday Jewish people celebrate today? Tune in to this brand-new episode to find out! ---

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00:11:34

An Immovable Feast: The First Thanksgiving

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2021/11/18

Celebrated on the last Thursday in November, Thanksgiving is a day in which Americans come together to honor and celebrate that for which they are thankful, marking the occasion with an elaborate feast that draws friends and family together. But what are the origins of this unique and beautiful holiday? What was the first Thanksgiving like? And who was in attendance? Join me this week, as we travel back four centuries, to discover the circumstances that led up to the celebration we know today. ---

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00:17:10

"Remember, Remember, the Fifth of November": Guy...

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2021/11/04

For people outside Britain, the Fifth of November is perhaps best known as the holiday alluded to in Alan Moore's landmark graphic novel (as well as its subsequent film adaptation), 'V for Vendetta.' But despite its place in popular culture, it is, in fact, a real holiday based on a real event. The early 17th Century saw England's Catholic population on the receiving end of persecution by the country's Protestant majority. By 1605, the climate had become so intolerable that a group of conspirators

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00:12:30

The Amityville Horror: The Tale of a Real Haunted House

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2021/10/28

Haunted houses have become a staple of the Halloween season. Inhabited by ghosts and other supernatural entities, they can be fun walk-through displays, especially at theme parks or in your neighborhood. But every now and then, stories of REAL haunted houses capture the public's imagination and terrify those who experience them for themselves. One such house was located in the sleepy town of Amityville in Long Island, New York and was the site not only of several murders but an infamous haunting

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00:13:09

Hungry Like the Wolf: The Frightening Story of the...

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2021/10/21

Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! If only the people of the former Gévaudan Province had those to worry about...What they faced over a three-year period in the 18th Century was decidedly scarier and much more horrifying. A mysterious creature, described as "like a wolf, but also not," stalked the French countryside, claiming many victims and traumatizing even more survivors. Dubbed the Beast of Gévaudan, what exactly was this nightmare-inducing creature? Find out in this all-new episode. ---

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00:21:58

Riot Radio: The 'War of the Worlds' Broadcast

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2021/10/14

The day before Halloween in 1938, a curious broadcast broke through as most Americans were huddled around their radios in typical Sunday night fashion. This broadcast, which told of an alien invasion force that had landed in New Jersey, set the entire Northeastern United States into a panic. But, for those who had been listening from the start, it was, in fact, a dramatization of H.G. Wells' classic science fiction novel, 'War of the Worlds.' What caused the mass hysteria that ensued during the

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00:34:23

Paradise Lost: The Mystery of Roanoke Colony

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2021/10/08

The establishment of Jamestown Colony in what's now Virginia in 1607 is often seen as the genesis of Colonial America. But twenty years prior, the British had attempted to establish a colony further south on Roanoke Island in present-day North Carolina. Troubled from the start, it would exchange hands a couple of times before its inhabitants would ultimately and mysteriously vanish, seemingly without a trace. What fate befell the colonists at Roanoke? What clues did they leave behind? And how does

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00:15:48

You Go, Girl: Hatshepsut As Pharaoh

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2021/09/30

As we all know, the rulers of Ancient Egypt were known as pharaohs, great kings (and, therefore, men) who reigned over their empire with an iron fist. But did you know that, in its 3000-year history, a handful of women assumed the role of pharaoh? The most famous of these is none other than Hatshepsut who, following the death of her husband, went on to assume command of the throne and obtain the full powers of pharaoh. Who was this mysterious woman? What did her reign look like? And how has her

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00:16:44

Apocalypse Now: The Plight of the Uyghurs

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2021/09/23

Though the Han Chinese are in the majority, the People's Republic of China is actually quite diverse with hundreds of languages spoken within its borders and up to fifty-five officially recognized ethnic groups. One of the largest and most well-known of these are the Uyghurs, a Turkic people who have called the Northwest province of Xinjiang home for centuries. Despite their rich and lengthy history in China, however, they have endured continued persecution up to the present day and are now even

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00:11:04

Both Alike in Dignity: Chivalry and Bushido

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2021/09/09

Despite what we're led to believe, humanity is more similar than it is different. At the end of the day, we all more or less strive for the same things. Perhaps this explains how countless cultures throughout history shared similar cultural practices and beliefs without making contact with one another prior to our global age. This can best be exemplified in two codes of conduct from Medieval Europe and Feudal Japan respectively. Known as chivalry and bushido, they're more similar than they are

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00:15:10

"We Shall Never Surrender": The Dunkirk Evacuation

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2021/09/02

Following Hitler's invasion of Poland on September 6th, 1939, the official start of World War Two, an eerie eight-month period of little to no fighting ensued. But whispers of the Nazi invasion of other countries was too critical to ignore. As such, Allied British, French and Belgian troops rushed to defend Western Europe from the Nazi menace and became stranded on the beaches of Northwest France as a result. The ensuing rescue operation, which took place over nine days in the late spring of 1940,

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00:15:16

You Say You Want a Revolution: The Bar-Kokhba Revolt

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2021/08/26

Throughout much of its history, the Jewish homeland (known in antiquity as Judea) was occupied and incorporated into other empires. But the longest period of its occupation occurred, not surprisingly, under Roman rule. First annexed in 63 BC following the Siege of Jerusalem, by the start of the 2nd Century AD, tensions between the Jews and their Roman oppressors had reached a boiling point. Then, in AD 132, one man rose from among the Jewish people to lead them in their fight to oust the Romans for

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00:24:05

The Last Emperor: The Life and Reign of Haile Selassie

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2021/08/19

Haile Selassie has become a renowned and beloved figure the world over. The last reigning monarch of Ethiopia, he's venerated as a prophet in the Rastafarian religion and is seen as a symbol of African liberation. But, despite this reputation, there are those who speak ill of him, calling him a tyrant and no better than any other monarch in history. Regardless of one's opinion of him, there's no denying the legacy he left behind on the annals of history. Join me as we explore this most elusive and

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00:17:28

"Power, Unity and Style": A Tour of Angkor Wat

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2021/08/12

Located right on the cusp between big city and dense jungle, Angkor Wat is considered the largest religious site in the world. Built in the 12th Century by King Suryavarman II of the Khmer Empire of Cambodia, it was originally meant to be the state temple as well as serve as the downtown section of the-then capital. While the capital eventually moved following his death and the originally Hindu temple was converted into a Buddhist one, the complex at Angkor Wat became, in the centuries following its

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00:23:11

The Art of War: The Military Genius of Hannibal Barca

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2021/08/05

Today, most people know the name Hannibal from the book and film 'Silence of the Lambs' but, long before the deliciously wicked Doctor Hannibal Lecter leapt off the page and onto the screen, the name was both feared and revered as being one of the greatest military strategists and tacticians of all time. Tune in to the 'History Loves Company' podcast this week as we explore the wondrous life and exploits of the Carthaginian general, Hannibal Barca. --- Support this podcast:

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00:12:38

The Fix is In: The 1919 World Series Scandal

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2021/07/29

The world of sports has seen its fair share of scandals and controversies, but perhaps none has left as lasting an impression as that of the 1919 World Series between the Chicago White Sox and the Cincinnati Reds. Driven by greed and spite, eight White Sox players vowed to rig the Series in order to line their pockets with even more money. But, as to be expected, it blew up disastrously in their faces and ruined their reputations for the rest of their lives. What caused these eight players to fix

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