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15-Minute History

15-Minute History Podcast

Walking in the footsteps of history, fifteen minutes at a time. Join us for a 15-minute episode covering a person, place, or event in history, and stay for an extended discussion. New episodes and discussions every week.

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00:27:28

"Dieu et mon droit" | A discussion on the Divine...

15-Minute History ·

2025/06/16

Join us for a discussion on the Divine Right of Kings and how it continues to shape modern political systems in our world today!Leave a comment below with any questions--we love to hear from our audience!(Also, please forgive us for the rather abrupt end with no closing comments--Jon forgot to include that in the recording!)

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00:09:59

Sketches in History | A Silent Symphony

15-Minute History ·

2025/06/12

The 15-Minute History Podcast team brings you a new segment, just for kids, called Sketches in History, where history isn’t just a story—it’s an adventure. Join Lottie Archer as she dives into her extraordinary notebook, where sketches from history come to life.In this episode, she visits a grand symphony hall filled with anticipation, as the audience eagerly awaits the performance of one of the most celebrated pieces of music in history. Your kids will learn about triumph and will be present to

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00:18:02

"Dieu et mon droit" | The Divine Right of Kings

15-Minute History ·

2025/06/09

Throughout history, leaders have claimed their positions in a variety of ways: military conquests, electoral mandates, revolutionary uprisings, and more. But probably the most common and certainly the furthest from modern democratic sensibilities is the divine right of kings. While it is present in a variety of religious and social traditions, most audiences today are familiar with the Judeo-Christian concept that originates from both the Old and New Testaments. Using the words of Jesus Himself --

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00:09:27

Pop Quiz | Answering an Audience Question & The...

15-Minute History ·

2025/06/05

In this double pop quiz, Jon answers a question from an audience member and then discusses the Overton Window and how the range of "acceptable" political discourse changes over time.Join us every other week for these pop quizzes during the summer, and comment below with any topics you'd like us to cover!

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00:35:40

The Magna Carta | A Discussion on Power, Politics,...

15-Minute History ·

2025/06/02

Join us as we discuss the history of the Magna Carta, how it changed English governance, and its influence on all democracies and constitutional federal republics that came after.

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00:09:40

Sketches in History | Connecting Continents

15-Minute History ·

2025/05/29

The 15-Minute History Podcast team brings you a new segment, just for kids, called Sketches in History, where history isn’t just a story—it’s an adventure. Join Lottie Archer as she dives into her extraordinary notebook, where sketches from history come to life.In this episode, she travels aboard a ship with a mission. Sailors are working frantically to drop a cable into the Atlantic Ocean while two men review plans and a map. Your kids will learn about connection and be present for the moment when

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00:17:02

The Magna Carta | Power, Politics, and the Birth of...

15-Minute History ·

2025/05/26

It’s raining. The men in the group are drenched and have been so almost all day. Nobles in their finest attire stand ankle-deep in mud, their expressions a mixture of triumph and apprehension. Before them, a thin, gray-faced king looks at the document. His jaw clenches."You would strip me of my God-given rights?" the king yells, his voice thick with contempt."We would remind Your Majesty of your duties to your subjects," replied one of the barons, his voice firm despite the gravity of the moment

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00:08:01

Pop Quiz | The New Deal, part 2

15-Minute History ·

2025/05/22

In part two of this pop quiz series, Joe and I discuss the New Deal's long-term legacy and the controversial idea that anything can really be "free."As always, we love to hear from you, so leave a comment on this episode with any questions or thoughts, and you can also give us a topic that you'd like us to discuss in another pop quiz this summer!

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00:15:16

The Khmer Rouge | “To Destroy You is No Loss” (Repost)

15-Minute History ·

2025/05/19

This week, the team wanted to revisit one of the most popular episodes from last season. A new, exciting episode is coming to you on Monday. ____“I was fifteen years old when the Khmer Rouge came to power in April 1975. I can still remember how overwhelmed with joy I was that the war had finally ended. It did not matter who won. I and many Cambodians wanted peace at any price. The civil war had tired us out, and we could not make much sense out of killing our own brothers and sisters for a cause

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00:09:03

Sketches in History | When the Walls Come Down

15-Minute History ·

2025/05/15

The 15-Minute History Podcast team brings you a new segment, just for kids, called Sketches in History, where history isn’t just a story—it’s an adventure. Join Lottie Archer as she dives into her extraordinary notebook, where sketches from history come to life.In this episode, she travels to a divided country. Crowds are breaking down a barrier that until that moment had separated a city and nation. Your kids will learn about unity and be present for one of the defining moments at the end of the

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00:32:07

The Manhattan Project | Discussing Scientific...

15-Minute History ·

2025/05/12

Join us as we discuss the Manhattan Project, the reason behind the development of nuclear weapons, and the ethical implications of such an invention.

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00:07:42

Pop Quiz | The New Deal, part 1

15-Minute History ·

2025/05/08

In this first of a two-part pop quiz on the New Deal, Joe and I chat about the real origins of the Great Depression and how we still feel its effects today.Join us for the rest of this conversation in two weeks!

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00:17:30

The Manhattan Project | Scientific Achievement vs...

15-Minute History ·

2025/05/05

It was still dark. The group of men felt the breeze getting warmer as the eastern horizon began to show signs of light. One of the men, tall with no expression, watched as final preparations were made to a large object in front of the group. The others saw the anxiety in his face in a way that only those had had been around him could discern. The man walked forward, spoke with some of the technicians, and watched them haul it away. It was going to a tower, visible in the distance. Conversations

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00:07:06

Sketches in History | Voices in the Wire

15-Minute History ·

2025/05/01

The 15-Minute History Podcast team brings you a new segment, just for kids, called Sketches in History, where history isn’t just a story—it’s an adventure. Join Lottie Archer as she dives into her extraordinary notebook where sketches from history come to life.In this episode, she travels to a workshop in Menlo Park. A man is working on an invention that will forever change how we communicate with one another. Your kids will learn about transformation and witness one of the most important

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00:44:11

The Francis Factor | Inside the Modern Papacy

15-Minute History ·

2025/04/28

Join us as we discuss the life of Pope Francis, his reforms, and the controversies that defined his papacy. From his humble beginnings to his efforts to reshape the Catholic Church, discover how Francis challenged tradition, sparked global debate, and inspired both admiration and criticism. Whether you’re a devoted Catholic, a history enthusiast, or simply curious about one of the world’s most influential leaders, this podcast offers a deep dive into the history of the papacy and the legacy of Pope

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00:06:50

Pop Quiz | Everything is Awful (How to Get Historical...

15-Minute History ·

2025/04/24

In this pop quiz, Joe asks me why some historians choose to interpret the past through current-day lenses and the problems that can create for students of history. We then get into a discussion on the role of experts in academic inquiry and see why a narrow focus can lead to some truly awful outcomes.

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00:34:51

Tariffs, Tariffs Everywhere | A Discussion on the...

15-Minute History ·

2025/04/21

Join us this week as Joe and I delve into the political, social, and (of course) economic consequences of tariffs. We stay away from the politics--mostly--and try to hone in on the fact that every economic policy has consequences, good and bad, and that leaders need to be open in how they present their ideas and honest in explaining their effects.

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00:07:10

Sketches in History | Impossible Escape

15-Minute History ·

2025/04/17

The 15-Minute History Podcast team brings you a new segment, just for kids, called Sketches in History, where history isn’t just a story—it’s an adventure. Join Lottie Archer as she dives into her extraordinary notebook where sketches from history come to life.In this episode, she travels to a dark night in Germany during World War II. She can see men whispering in the corners of a fortress, planning to do something impossible. Your kids will learn about ingenuity and witness one of the greatest

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00:16:57

Tariffs, Tariffs Everywhere | The Intricacies of...

15-Minute History ·

2025/04/14

We're back from our spring break a week early! This episode is a timely overview of tariffs--taxes on imported goods--from a historical perspective. We will not get into the political aspects of the current trade war, but please join us next week for a discussion that will likely include some current events.

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00:07:27

Pop Quiz | Yalta (and a "What If?")

15-Minute History ·

2025/04/10

This week, Joe comes awfully close to asking a "what if" question (and getting a shoe thrown at him)! Join us as we discuss historical perspectives on the Yalta Conference at the end of World War Two and what the West could have done differently in confronting the growing Soviet threat in Eastern Europe.

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