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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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00:07:27

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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00:16:11

Caesar Augustus | From Clay to Marble (Republish)

15-Minute History ·

2025/04/07

During the next few weeks, the 15-History Podcast team is taking a break and bringing you some of their favorite previous episodes. This episode originally aired on November 1, 2021._______The old man lay in his bed surrounded by courtiers and family members. He had traveled from Rome to visit the place where his father had died many years ago, and now his own life was nearing its end. History records his last words as, “Have I played the part well? Then applaud as I exit.” Caesar Augustus, the

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00:08:22

Sketches in History | A Discovery in the Sand

15-Minute History ·

2025/04/03

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 ancient sands in the deserts of Egypt. She can see two men kneeling near a dark entrance on the brink of a major discovery. Your kids will learn about perseverance and witness one of the greatest historical

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00:12:14

Genius | Michelangelo Buonarroti (Republish)

15-Minute History ·

2025/03/31

During the next few weeks, the 15-History Podcast team is taking a break and bringing you some of their favorite previous episodes. This episode originally aired on November 16, 2020. Join us as we teach you about the genius of Michelangelo Buonarroti, his timeless works of art, and the legacy he left behind.

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00:07:32

Pop Quiz | Blurring the Lines

15-Minute History ·

2025/03/27

This week, Jon got to ask Joe about the morality of a military attacking civilian targets in war. His answer was very thought-provoking!

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00:40:51

"Hatched from a Cannon-Ball" | A Discussion on the...

15-Minute History ·

2025/03/24

Join us for a conversation about the ideas behind Germany's unification, how that pivotal moment in world history shaped decades to come, and its legacy that the German people still confront today.

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00:09:52

Sketches in History | To the Skies

15-Minute History ·

2025/03/20

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 sandy beach on December 17, 1903. She can see two men next to a strange machine. Your kids will learn about innovation and witness the birth of modern aviation.Listen and subscribe to the 15-Minute History

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00:16:38

"Hatched from a Cannon-Ball" | The Unification of...

15-Minute History ·

2025/03/17

The creation of a united, powerful Germany completely reshaped European power politics in the late 19th century. But how did it happen? What was the character of that new country, and did it reflect older ideas and values of its Prussian ancestor? Join us as we consider the creation of a country that created so much art and technology but also violence and death. Was its formation a good idea or a bad idea?

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00:06:18

Pop Quiz | The Federal Reserve (and some Conspiracies?)

15-Minute History ·

2025/03/13

Join us every other week for a Pop Quiz! This week, Joe asked me about the Federal Reserve, how it works, and whether or not it's run by reptilian aliens.Well, maybe not the last one, but we do get into a conversation about the important--and dangerous--role the Federal Reserve plays in American finance today.

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00:31:33

Engines of Change | A Discussion on Steam Power and...

15-Minute History ·

2025/03/10

Join us as we explore the history of the steam engine, its impact on industrialization, and how both have translated into the modern age.

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00:09:34

Sketches in History | The Midnight Ride

15-Minute History ·

2025/03/06

The 15-Minute History Podcast team is bringing 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 dark night on April 18, 1775. In the distance, she hears a horse fast approaching. Its rider has a special message for the inhabitants of the town! Your kids will learn about bravery, agency, and the

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00:15:17

Engines of Change | How Steam Powered the Modern Age

15-Minute History ·

2025/03/03

In the workshop, all he could smell was the coal. It filled his nostrils day and night. The metal under his hands was hot. A few months before, the heat would have been unbearable, but the scares on his hands dulled the sensation. He bent over the two cylinders and watched as steam left one to fill the other. A spray of water went into the first cylinder, and he listened as the piston fell back into a resting position. The man repeated this action countless times. He looked at the fire creating the

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00:10:15

A Trip to a Museum | Pop Quiz - The Future of NATO

15-Minute History ·

2025/02/27

Hey kids! I know you were excited to hear Lottie bring you another episode of "Sketches in History." Unfortunately, she isn't here this week. But Joe has a story to tell you about a trip he took with his son, and then we have a Pop Quiz you can listen to with your parents.Lottie will be back with her notebook for another "Sketches" episode next week!

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00:39:49

The Eagle Against the Sun | A Discussion on the...

15-Minute History ·

2025/02/24

After a two-part podcast on this immense topic, Joe and I discussed some of the war's greatest impacts on society, how it shaped the lives of those who fought and suffered, and the tragic triumph that ended it.

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00:07:35

Pop Quiz | The Great Debasement

15-Minute History ·

2025/02/20

In today's episode, Joe and Jon discuss King Henry VIII's "Great Debasement" (which has nothing to do with his palace's root cellar) and how it shaped our understanding of monetary policy.

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00:20:24

The Eagle Against the Sun | The Second World War in...

15-Minute History ·

2025/02/17

Seven years ago, Joe and I began this podcast with a two-part episode on the Second World War in Europe. Today, we bring you part two, followed by our discussion next week.As always, you can send us questions or post comments on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts!

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00:09:55

Sketches in History | Buried in Time

15-Minute History ·

2025/02/13

As promised, the 15-Minute History Podcast team is bringing 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 bustling marketplace in 79 AD. But something is very wrong. Imagine warm air, clear skies, and a menace on the horizon. Your kids will learn about an ancient culture, preservation, and how a

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00:19:03

The Eagle Against the Sun | The Second World War in...

15-Minute History ·

2025/02/10

Seven years ago, Joe and I began this podcast with a two-part episode on the Second World War in Europe. Today, we fulfill a promise to longtime listeners with the first installment of the Pacific War--from Pearl Harbor to Midway. Join us next week for the second part and then an epic discussion later this month.As always, you can send us questions or post comments on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts!

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00:08:01

Double Pop Quiz | Texas in the Civil War & the...

15-Minute History ·

2025/02/06

In today's double pop quiz, Jon answers an audience question and then faces a historic moment for the podcast. Don't miss it!

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00:27:04

"We Band of Brothers" | A Discussion on The Battle of...

15-Minute History ·

2025/02/03

Join us as we discuss The Battle of Agincourt and ask whether Henry V's actions proved to be a good idea or a bad one.

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