Half True History

Dan Parrella explains to Pedro Lima (and Chris Crespo) who Hong Ziuquan was and how he got a whole Christian based movement going around him in the mid to late 1800s by declaring himself to be the half brother of Jesus Christ. Not a bad idea.

Dan Parrella gives examples to Pedro Lima (and Chris Crespo) of ways in which history repeated itself, but also in ways that it seemed to do so but actually something else happened entirely. Is the idea of staying out of Russia in the winter really so bad? Is the history of socialism in South America a good example for the history of socialism in general? Plus Dan and Pedro have fashion tips!

Dan Parrella tells Pedro Lima (and Chris Crespo) all about the Frankish Kings, from Clovis to Charlamagne. It is Franks versus Brats in this show, plus a question of the whereabouts of the real Excalibur. Enjoy!

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In episode 37 of The Devil's in the Details, Dan tells Clara and Pedro all about how a government shutdown led to the English Civil War. Things discussed in this episode include the kids of Mary Queen of Scots, Scottish Simba, the Puritans, Absolutism, Charles the First AND the Second, Louis the 13th AND the 14th, the 30-years war, Oliver Cromwell, the Merry Monarch, and much more! Enjoy!

In episode 36, Clara Sinclare and Dan Parrella tell Pedro Lima about the Mongols and the rise of Temujin, who would go on to become known as Genghis Khan. Clan warfare, slavery escapes, early feminism, the beginnings of communism, it is all here in this episode! Dig it!

In episode 35 of The Devil's in the Details, Pedro, Dan and Clara are joined by Clara's father, Doctor Dad! And they talk about all the wacky shenanigans of World War One which lead to so many senseless, thoughtless and irreversible loss and death. Good times! This show includes talk about the Central Powers versus the Allies, the Italian Army's contribution, The Christmas Peace, the Battle of the Somme, Winston Churchill versus the Ottoman Empire, Gallipoli, the Balfour Declaration, the Temperance Movement in the US, Woodrow Wilson, the Harlem Hellfighters, the Red Baron, the treaty of Versailles, and so much more. Enjoy!

In episode 34 of The Devil's in the Details, Dan Parrella and Clara Sinclare tell Pedro Lima about the events that led to the start of the Great War a.k.a. the War to End All Wars a.k.a. World War I. What do the Triple Alliance, the Black Hand and the Blank Check all have in common? Listen in to find out.

Also discussed in this episode: horror movies, Raul Julia, and Pedro's opinion on Jack the Ripper.

In episode 33 of The Devil's in the Details, Dan Parrella and Clara Sinclare are joined by Jack Gallagher to talk about the enduring and compelling mystery that is the Legend of Jack the Ripper. Listen in as Jack and Clara break down the significance of the Whitechapel Murders, explain the Canonical Five, trace the evolution of the Leather Apron killer to Jack the Ripper, and provide their favorite picks for suspects.

But before all of that, Dan talks about going to New York City for work and checking out the King Kong musical on Broadway.

Enjoy!

In episode 31, Dan Parrella tells Clara Sinclare and guest Mike Monroe all about the Mexican Revolution. Enjoy!

In episode 30 of The Devil's in the Details, Clara Sinclare tells Pedro Lima all about the fall of the Romanov family, which includes crazy stories about the Coronation After Party Massacre, the Rise (and fall) of Rasputin, and a little something called World War I. Enjoy!

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