Random History Podcasts

True crime, scandals, and celebrity gossip meet astrology when three friends discuss the transits that have influenced some of the biggest moments throughout history and pop culture. In this weekly comedy podcast, your hosts Astrologer Dana DeFranco, Elyse Carlucci, and Sarah Dembkowski cover the charts behind everything from the Free Britney Movement, to JonBenet Ramsey, to the Salem Witch Trials. Whether you’re a beginner learning astrology basics or an advanced astro nerd, you’ll have some laughs and gain a new perspective on the planets’ roles in our daily lives and world events.

Categories: Comedy, Religion & Spirituality, Society & Culture

Tags: astrology, celebrities, celebrity astrology, celebrity gossip, comedy astrology, Culture, Entertainment News, History, hollywood, Movements, mundane astrology podcast, pop culture, Society, spirituality, synastry, tabloids

This podcast draws on the world’s most popular musical, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom Of The Opera, as well as on the experience of Phanship having been a Phan myself for three odd decades now, to explore social justice and intersectionality. That said, although a lot of my exploration and analysis comes from the Lloyd Webber stage-musical, I will talk about other versions of Phantom as well, along with some of the best of Phanfiction that I’ve yet come across! And whenever possible, I’ll be interviewing fellow Phans, Phan-authors/creators, etc, to give voice to different experiences than just my own. So enjoy, and long live Phantom as a force for a better world! PSA #SaveTheBrilliantOriginal #PhantomoftheOpera! As folks may know, the London and Broadway flagship productions have been closed due to #COVID19 (read more about it on the podcast blog). So now, we need to make sure that, when they reopen, Hal Prince’s, Gillian Lynn’s and Maria Bjornson’s original vision is preserved! You can sign and share the petitions https://www.change.org/p/cameron-mackintosh-save-the-brilliant-original-phantom-of-the-opera?fbclid=IwAR3P7JBdCaByzAps3Ofh4TvbpEOJK3W0ycEDNLxkVUnfDEgCSd6xsFh88 and https://www.change.org/p/cameron-mackintosh-save-phantom-london?fbclid=IwAR0WRO06G32BepAvz5oRaRiCqNdwmyEXKOF9QhVeglPF9B36DLGVnvJH87A or contact Cameron Mackintosh @CamMackLtd at https://www.cameronmackintosh.com/contact or @OfficialALW to make your voices heard!

Categories: Arts, Education, Society & Culture

Tags: "Phantom of the Opera", Arts, disability, film, gender, History, intersectionality, Literature, musicals, Politics, queer, theatre

A podcast dedicated to sharing the stories, people, and events in history that might be a little twisted. Brought to you by two history nerds who happen to be twins! Let Waldina and Wendy guide you down different paths of history that are shrouded in mystery, conspiracy and even a few beheadings the only way they know how! With humor, sass and a whole lot of opinions. Tyrants, true crime, myths and legends are all on deck on the Twisted History 101 Podcast. Take your seats students, class is in session!

Categories: History, Society & Culture

Tags: 101, brooklyn, History, murder, MYSTERY, nerd, nyc, Podcast, school, twins, twisted

This is the Victor Davis Hanson Show. Victor is the Martin and Illie Anderson Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution and the Wayne & Marcia Buske Distinguished Fellow in History at Hillsdale College. Victor’s co-host for 2 podcasts is Jack Fowler. He is the Director for the Center for Civil Society at American Philanthropic. Victor and Jack discuss current political and social events and ideas, and current and past cultural trends. Victor also is joined by Sami Winc on 2 podcasts as they discuss current national news, what’s trending in California, and how history repeats itself.

Categories: History, News, Society & Culture

Tags: Culture, History

Sermons and lessons about the Ancient Christian Faith, Christ Crucified for Sinners, and the Lutheran Confessions delivered by the Christian Fathers at Grace Lutheran Church, Tulsa, a member congregation of the LCMS.

Categories: Religion & Spirituality

Tags: Christ, christian, church, Confession, faith, grace, History, LCMS, liturgy, Lutheran, Sermons, tulsa

Giovanni Boccaccio’s The Decameron is a collection of novellas or short novels written during the 14th century. There are 100 tales contained in the book which is presented together. The book’s title The Decameron combines the two Greek words “deka” meaning ten and “hemera” meaning day. The title can be literally translated as “ten day,” which is also the time frame in which the stories are told by the 7 young women and 3 young men. In the book, each of the ten persons took their turns to tell stories for a day. They did this during their stay at a villa in Fiesole in which they stayed to be safe from the Black Plague. The stories they told vary from love stories, narratives which have tragic endings to erotic tales. This book was originally written in vernacular Florentine and was subsequently translated into many different languages including English. Wayne Reborn’s recent translation of the book into English in 2013 was praised by many critics for being “modern” and it made the book more “readable” to younger audiences. Like most of the literature from the medieval times, this book is full of symbolisms. The book’s subtitle “Prince Galehaut” is an allusion to Galehaut, a character in the tale of King Arthur who made a way for his friend Lancelot and Guinevere to meet and express their love for each other. It was believed that Boccaccio used this subtitle to express his sentiment about women during his time who have no social liberty and can’t freely express themselves. The seven young women in the book are believed to symbolize the four cardinal virtues and the three theological virtues while the three young men represent the classical belief of the Greeks in which the human soul has three parts: reason, spirit and appetite. In the passage of time, other authors eventually borrowed the storylines of the tales told in the book. Modern readers may be amused to learn that the plots of some of the stories they know today were just borrowed from this The Decameron.

Categories: Arts, Society & Culture

Tags: audio books, audiobook, ebooks, fiction, free audio books, Giovanni Boccaccio, History, Literature, Loyal Books, loyalbooks.com, Short stories, The Decameron

Welcome to The Queens of F-ing Everything podcast. We’re sharing our stories of love, life, & business to inspire you in your everyday life. Sharing our stories has helped us to cultivate strong relationships, build community, & level up as bosses. We know these conversations will help you feel empowered to do the same.

YouTube: @TheQueensofFingEverything

Categories: Business, Kids & Family, Society & Culture

Tags: boss, entrepreneurs, feminism, History, inspiration, queens, women, women podcasters, women's rights

“Buried Truths” acknowledges and unearths still-relevant stories of injustice, racism, and resistance in the American South. We can’t change our history, but we can let it guide us to understanding. The podcast is hosted by journalist, professor, and Pulitzer-prize-winning author Hank Klibanoff.

Categories: History, Society & Culture, True Crime

Tags: Ahmaud Arbery, alt-right, atlanta, black history, Black History Month, black lives matter, brunswick, BURIED, civil rights, cold case, Confederacy, confederate, donald trump, DOVER CARTER, GENE TALMADGE, georgia, HANK KLIBANOFF, History, injustice, ISAIAH NIXON, jim crow, Macon, MYSTERY, police privi, racial Bigotry, racial discrimination, racial divide, racial injustice, Racism, segregation, south, Truth, voter suppression, Voting rights, wabe, white supremacy

Everyone loves a good story, and the Bible is full of them. Two friends dive into these familiar tales, looking past the commonly accepted “moral of the story” approach, in an attempt to tie them into the overarching narrative of God’s love for us. Hosted by Tim Voltz and Justin Larocque. New episodes are released every Monday.

Categories: History, Religion & Spirituality

Tags: Bible, History, story

A study through the New Testament book of Acts with Gene Pensiero Jr. of Calvary Hanford. In this series titled “Those Were The Days” we learn about the beginning of the Church and how God continues to lead His people in powerful ways throughout the world today.

Categories: Religion & Spirituality

Tags: Apostles, calvary, chapel, church, evangelical, expository, Gene, hanford, History, Jesus, new, of, pensiero, sermon, Testament, The

Listen to conversations with scientists, CEO’s, comedians, entrepreneurs and others who are ‘hyphenated’ Americans. These are people who at some point in their lives immigrated to the United States in search of the American Dream and achieved it. The topics range from the guests’ life stories to subjects within their fields of expertise. Being an immigrant himself, the host asks questions that are informed by his unique experiences. Subscribe now and be inspired by these truly American stories!

Categories: Society & Culture

Tags: American Dream, Culture, History, Immigrants, iranian, Iranian-American, life stories, persian

American politics is undergoing seismic changes that will alter the course of history. At Words Matter, we believe that facts, evidence, truth and objective reality are necessary and vital in public discourse. Our hosts and guests have broad experience in government, politics and journalism — this gives them a unique ability to explain recent events and place them in historic context. Together, with fellow journalists, elected officials, policy-makers and thought-leaders, they will analyze the week’s news and get at the real truth behind all the distracting headlines. New episodes are released on Fridays.

Categories: Government, News

Tags: government, History, News, Politics

Medieval England in the 12th century. The evil Prince John rules England in place of his brother, the noble Richard the Lionheart, who is being held in an Austrian prison by Duke Leopold of Austria, while returning from one of his Crusades. Under the avaricious and Machiavellian John, the Norman aristocrats are in constant conflict with the native Saxon people. Ivanhoe by Sir Walter Scott is set in these turbulent times. The eponymous hero, Wilfred of Ivanhoe, the son of a Saxon nobleman has been disinherited by his father for following King Richard into war. Ivanhoe is in love with his father’s beautiful ward, Rowena, who is betrothed to a noble Saxon. Ivanhoe returns secretly to England and fights in a tournament disguised as a Knight. He wins the admiration and help of a mysterious Black Knight and together they vanquish their opponents. Meanwhile, Prince John and his nefarious coterie plot to usurp the throne, and Ivanhoe is unwittingly drawn into events that leave an indelible impact on his life. This historical novel by a master of the genre was first published in 1820. Filled with memorable characters including the legendary Saxon hero, Robin Hood (called Robin of Locksley here) and his band of Merry Men, historical figures like King Richard, Prince John and the Knights Templar and many others, the story takes some exciting twists and turns before racing to its unexpected climax. There are magnificent depictions of jousting and knightly tournaments, court scenes, portrayals of Saxon and Norman politics all of which bring to life a most interesting period in English history. Sir Walter Scott was famous for his Romantic novels, which in fact evoked great interest in the periods in which they were set. They also deal with conflicts between society and the individual, the ancient codes of honor and chivalry and are usually set in actual locations. Ivanhoe is set in South Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire, with various castles and monuments being mentioned. Our idea of Robin Hood as a laughing outlaw who robs the rich to help the poor is also based on what Scott has depicted in Ivanhoe. Several sequels have been attempted in later years, along with events and other works inspired by Ivanhoe. The novel has been adapted for film, television and stage since 1911 and has also been the basis of comics, animated films and video games. The book is an exciting read for all ages, full of atmosphere and transports the reader back in time to an age of valor, courage, honor and swashbuckling gallantry!

Categories: Arts, Society & Culture

Tags: Adventure, audio books, audiobook, ebooks, fiction, free audio books, Historical Fiction, History, Ivanhoe, Literature, Loyal Books, loyalbooks.com, romance, Sir Walter Scott

Are you interested in the design of the buildings that provide the unique backdrop to our city, understanding the backstories of the goals that drove the design, and powerful stories from the users? You’re in the right place! Join hosts John Komisin and Kelly Thompson as they explore the untold stories behind buildings in our own backyard and how the design of these spaces impacts the lives of individuals and the success of our city.

Categories: Arts

Tags: architecture, Buildings, History

Nighttide is a paranormal-themed podcast that covers stories of the unknown and the real pieces of history that inspired them. Each topic is carefully researched and presented in a storytelling format.

For archives and updates, visit our website at: https://nighttide.us/

Categories: History, Religion & Spirituality

Tags: History, Legends, of, paranormal, The

The Scholar’s Corner is a History podcast. The show encompasses people and events that have influenced US History. Andy J Lemon and JK Hooper will use a chronological structure to teach their audience. The authors will animate each show by using their story telling abilities and vibrant personalities to bring historical events alive. Each show will feature famous quotes, art, and historical places.

There are several figures and events that have yet to be covered in a podcast, something that has frustrated the authors. The authors started this podcast after their own frustrated attempts to download audio on US History. Their goal is to bring their audience these historical events through their own exhaustive research.

Feel free to email us with your questions and/or comments at;

ajlemon@mail.usi.edu
jkhooper@mail.usi.edu

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Andy J. Lemon and J.K. Hooper discuss George Rogers Clark and the War in the West. Inspired by Lowell H. Harrison’s book, the Scholar’s Corner takes an in depth look at the role Clark played during the Revolutionary War. Clark was a skilled military leader and his use of psychological warfare has been studied by many great military leaders and historians. This podcast will cover the founding of Kentucky (as Clark is given credit for), the military campaign in Illinois, the story about the secret agent Francis Vigo, the military campaign at Vincennes Indiana in the dead of winter when the British had quartered their men, and the later years of Clark, where he is credited with founding Louisville, KY, Clarksville, IN, and Clark County Indiana.

The Scholar’s Corner also has their first guest historian for this episode, Pamela Nolan, she is a park ranger at the George Rogers Clark National Historical Park in Vincennes. Join us as a group of historians make history by providing the first ever podcast covering George Rogers Clark and the War in the West.

Categories: History

Tags: american, Education, historian, History, Political, Politics

Echoes of India is the story of India like you’ve never heard it before. Host Anirudh Kanisetti takes you on a journey through its wonders, from the Greek art of Afghanistan to the thriving ports of Tamil Nadu. Along the way, monks debate, queens boast, and armies roar. From philosophy to politics to economics, the past comes back to life – noisy, breathing, as thriving as the Indian subcontinent is today.

Categories: Arts, History

Tags: ancientindia, History, historypodcast, India, ivmpodcasts, knowledge, north, Society, south, subcontinent, takshashila

The Look Back Machine provides a revealing peek back into history with firsthand accounts and research. This documentary-style podcast explores the overlooked, the disregarded, and misremembered tales from Hollywood. In its first series, the podcast explores the epic multi-part journey of Paul Germain and Joe Ansolabehere to their cartoon creation Recess. Visit us at patreon.com/lookbackmachine or lookbackmachine.tumblr.com

Categories: Arts, TV & Film

Tags: cartoons, educational, film, History