Fast Past

Fast Past

By Megan Tobias, Trevor Tobias, and JasonHistory
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Fast Past episodes

  • Drunk Valentine's Day Special
    Once again we get our drink on and talk history. On this special Valentine's day we talk about the origins of the saint Valentine that the holiday is built around. Also we are quite drunk... Drink responsibly.
    24 min
  • Ep. 22 Toussaint Louverture
    As we continue with our saga in honor of black history month we are once again joined by our friend Chris Grant. Today we talk about the leader of the slave revolt in Haiti. Also Chris amends a statement he made last week.
    20 min
  • Ep. 21 Malcolm X
    Today we kick off Black History Month with a famous figure of the American Civil Rights movement alongside special guest, our friend Chris Grant. This man and his beliefs were quite extreme at a time where the African-American community was frowned upon. His actions at this time certainly didn't help the case. But it was his leadership and drive that helped get the Black community to where it is today.
    24 min
  • Ep. 19 Saint Mother Teresa
    From a young age, a girl named Agnes would join the church, be named Mother Teresa, and eventually be canonized as a saint. How does she get to that point? More importantly what really went on behind the scenes for her to almost not become a saint?
    19 min
  • Ep. 18 The Great Chinggis Khaan
    Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, or Temujin, Whatever name you refer to him as you can't overlook all of his exploits, and you can't deny his legacy. From uniting the tribes of the Mongolian Plains to having kids all over the globe it's nearly impossible to escape his grasp. Let us tell you why.
    26 min
  • Ep. 17 Vincent Van Gogh
    World renowned painter and professional mooch. Today we talk about Van Gogh, his trials throughout life and his loving and compassionate brother who funded pretty much all of Vincent's life.
    25 min
  • Ep. 16 The Mexica pt.1
    An ancient civilization, believed to be barbaric does more than just human sacrifices. This is going to be part one of a short spread out series of the Mexica people.
    23 min
  • Ep. 15 The Christmas Day Truce
    The day after Christmas two nerds come together to talk about how on Christmas years ago the two sides of the first great war came together in peace and love to celebrate Christmas Day on the battlefield.
    15 min
  • Ep. 14 The Curious Case of Martin Guerre
    What would you do if you had to leave home for a few years and you come back home to somebody else living your life? That's what we are discussing today. One of, if not the first case of stolen identity ever taken to court.
    23 min

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Join Honors History graduate Megan Tobias, history teacher Trevor Tobias, and history enthusiast Jason as they delve into moments of art, love, war, genocide, and much more in about 30 minutes! (or…