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Just enough history to inform, intrigue, and entertain. Short podcasts on the backstory of holidays, historical individuals, and historic anniversaries to learn enough to dazzle your friends and impre... more
FAQs about Friendly Neighborhood Historian:How many episodes does Friendly Neighborhood Historian have?The podcast currently has 87 episodes available.
April 12, 2025History of Easter: the Historical ClimateWhat historical climate in both Rome and Jerusalem impacted how events unfolded during Easter Week? Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-easter-historical-climate/ #EasterWeek #PassionWeek...more7minPlay
April 11, 2025History of Passover: the Jewish Pesach HolidayPesach – when did it begin, how did the celebration change through the centuries, how is it connected with Easter. Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-of-passover #Passover #Pesach #LastSupper...more4minPlay
April 01, 2025History of April Fools’ DayWhat is the historical background across various countries and the modern exercise of this holiday? Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-of-april-fools-day #AprilFoolsDay...more4minPlay
March 24, 2025History of Presidents Opposing Supreme Court: Separation of PowersMany people are asking: What's going on between the President & the Supreme Court? Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-of-presidents-opposing-supreme-court #SupremeCourt #Presidents...more14minPlay
March 19, 2025Science of the Spring: What is the Vernal EquinoxWhat is the science and history of the Vernal Equinox; what are the major holidays that usher in Spring? Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-spring #VernalEquinox #Spring #Science #History...more4minPlay
March 19, 2025History of St Joseph's Day: Why is it not more popular?What is the history of the St Joseph's Day holiday, and of Joseph himself? Why is this holiday not more popular? Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-of-st-joseph #StJoseph #Italy #History...more9minPlay
March 14, 2025History of St. Patrick: Was He British?Was he British or Irish by birth? Learn his history, journey of faith, and historical impact on Ireland. Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-st-patricks-day #StPatrick #Ireland #Britain...more8minPlay
March 14, 2025History of the Ides of March: Who Should Beware?The calendar significance of the Ides, and its epochal place in Roman history. Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-of-the-ides-of-march #IdesOfMarch #JuliusCaesar...more7minPlay
March 14, 2025History of Pi Day: 3.14On March 14, what's the science, math, history, and the music behind this geek holiday? Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-pi-day #PiDay #Geek...more5minPlay
March 14, 2025History of Purim: The Story of EstherBackstory of the Jewish holiday celebrating the saving of the Jewish people from annihilation by Esther, Queen of Persia. Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-of-purim #Purim #Ester #Persia...more10minPlay
FAQs about Friendly Neighborhood Historian:How many episodes does Friendly Neighborhood Historian have?The podcast currently has 87 episodes available.