Episodes
Monday Oct 12, 2020
Salem Witch Trials
Monday Oct 12, 2020
Monday Oct 12, 2020
It's spooky season! So we're once again doing some spoOoOoky topics for the month of October! What caused the mass hysteria that lead to the Salem Witch Trials in 1692? Was it normal teenage angst or poison wheat? The world may never know.
Monday Sep 28, 2020
The Easter Rising
Monday Sep 28, 2020
Monday Sep 28, 2020
It's our 50th episode! This week, we learn all about one of Ireland's most successful rebellions, The Easter Rising!
Monday Sep 07, 2020
George Eliot
Monday Sep 07, 2020
Monday Sep 07, 2020
She was an author with strong opinions, who didn't fool anyone for long with her pen name. This week, we learn about George Eliot!
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
The Lost Colony of Roanoke
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
How do you lose an entire colony twice? Did the people of Roanoke vanish, or simply move on? This week, Amanda teaches us all about The Lost Colony of Roanoke.
Monday Aug 10, 2020
Sofka Skipwith
Monday Aug 10, 2020
Monday Aug 10, 2020
A Russian Princess, a secretary, and the saver of many lives. This week, we learn about Sofka Skipwith! Thank you to our listener, Pendragoner, for the suggestion!
Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
Amelia Earhart
Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
She wanted to be a successful woman in any male-dominated field, and she sure did accomplish that. Her life was fascinating, but far too short. This week, we learn about Amelia Earhart.
Monday Jul 13, 2020
Marie Antoinette
Monday Jul 13, 2020
Monday Jul 13, 2020
Was she entirely responsible for the French Revolution, or was she the victim of poor historical timing? This week, we learn all about Marie Antoinette!
Monday Jun 22, 2020
No Homosapiens
Monday Jun 22, 2020
Monday Jun 22, 2020
This week, we are joined by friend of the podcast, AJ Ganaros! We continue our Pride Month episodes, as AJ and Amanda teach us all about some people from history that were stealth (or not-so-stealth) about their sexuality. If you're checking us out on Facebook this week, please consider donating to the Trevor Project via the donate button on the post featuring this episode!
Monday Jun 08, 2020
Stonewall Riots
Monday Jun 08, 2020
Monday Jun 08, 2020
Protests and riots spark revolution. As we celebrate Pride Month here on RTT, we remember that we wouldn't have Pride without protest, and without the hard work and sacrifice of black trans women.
Tuesday May 26, 2020
King Edward VIII
Tuesday May 26, 2020
Tuesday May 26, 2020
A once popular King turns into an enemy of the Royal Family when he marries a divorced woman and basically becomes a Nazi. It's complicated. This week, we learn all about Edward VIII.