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A podcast in which two sisters geek out about their favorite moments in history.
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Monday Dec 05, 2022
Monday Dec 05, 2022
It's the 2022 holiday season! This year, we're learning about some classic holiday topics - starting with everyone's favorite red-nosed reindeer and the man who brought him to life!
Monday Nov 21, 2022
Monday Nov 21, 2022
100 Episodes! We celebrate by talking about 2 major events from 100 years ago: the start of the Irish Civil War, and the discovery of King Tut's tomb. We hope you enjoy this 100th episode special, and thank you all so much for your support over the years!
Monday Nov 07, 2022
Monday Nov 07, 2022
This week, we learn about the reluctant King George VI, the man who was never supposed to be King of England. Without him, WWII would've been VERY different, and we never would've seen Elizabeth II on the throne!
Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussions of subjects that may be difficult for some listeners, including death & suicide.
It's our last spooky episode of the season, and this week, we're learning all about the original Goth Girl, who carried around her deceased husband's heart for... like, a long time. It's the creator of another famous literary monster, Mary Shelley!
Tuesday Oct 11, 2022
Tuesday Oct 11, 2022
It's Spooky Season! And this year, there's a theme on a theme: Spooky Authors! We start off this week by learning all about the man who created Dracula - Bram Stoker.
Monday Sep 26, 2022
Monday Sep 26, 2022
This week, we learn all about life-long scholar and author, C.S. Lewis. We get a little mean about his absent father, and Anna gets unexpectedly emotional every time something a little sad happens.
Monday Sep 12, 2022
Monday Sep 12, 2022
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains content that may be upsetting for some listeners, including mentions of drug addiction, suicide, and abuse.
We're back! And this week, we're learning about Hollywood icon, Judy Garland. While her life was not terribly long, it was packed full of significant events, so buckle in for a lengthy episode. Thanks to everyone for your patience during our break last month!
Please note that this episode was recorded before the death of Queen Elizabeth II. We will, of course, be discussing the event in a future episode!
Monday Aug 01, 2022
Monday Aug 01, 2022
He's a man of mystery, as there's not much out there about The Bard. But we're speculating with the rest of history as we learn all about Shakespeare in this week's episode!
Monday Jul 18, 2022
Monday Jul 18, 2022
This week, we return to royalty, as a slightly fevered Anna tells us all about the chaotic reign of Charles I of England.
Monday Jul 04, 2022
Monday Jul 04, 2022
It's Extended Pride Month! And this week, we're learning all about activist Craig Rodwell, and the first gay bookstore in the world!