This week on Historia Obscura: how one Russian woman struck back against gender norms to become a hero in the fight against Nazi Germany during World War II. Listen for information about the Fiftieth Episode giveaway. Special thanks to Patreon subscribers Barbara and Tom! Subscribe to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/historiaobscura!

This week on Historia Obscura: how a United States president was able to overcome a historically low approval rating and two exoduses from his party to win reelection. Special thanks to Patreon subscribers Barbara and Tom! Subscribe to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/historiaobscura!

This week on Historia Obscura: how an attack on an airport by a Japanese militant group, funded by Palestinians and supported by North Korea, killed dozens of Puerto Rican, Israeli, and Canadian civilians. Special thanks to Patreon subscribers Barbara and Tom! Subscribe to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/historiaobscura!

This week on Historia Obscura: how a fringe religious movement started by a poor villager caused what may have been the deadliest war in history. Special thanks to Patreon subscribers Barbara and Tom! Subscribe to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/historiaobscura!

This week on Historia Obscura: how the son of Japanese immigrants forged his own path to power in a South American nation, gaining as many supporters as he did enemies. Special thanks to Patreon subscribers Barbara and Tom! Subscribe to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/historiaobscura!

This week on Historia Obscura: how a group of escaped black slaves in New Jersey created their own town, assisted in the escape of more slaves, and successfully fended off slave catchers. Special thanks to Patreon subscribers Barbara and Tom! Subscribe to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/historiaobscura!

This week on Historia Obscura: how a seemingly mundane question about notably ambiguous food was the subject of a Supreme Court case that would ultimately lead to the exacerbation of the American childhood obesity crisis. Special thanks to Patreon subscribers Barbara and Tom! Subscribe to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/historiaobscura!

This week on Historia Obscura: how the intervention of two global superpowers in a Central Asian nation ultimately led to the present-day War on Terror. Special thanks to Patreon subscribers Barbara and Tom! Subscribe to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/historiaobscura!

This week on Historia Obscura: how several different religious groups and two foreign nations fought for control over a tiny country known for its religious diversity. Special thanks to Patreon subscriber Tom! Subscribe to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/historiaobscura!

This week on Historia Obscura: how a soccer match in the UK turned deadly due to the negligence of police and stadium safety officers. Special thanks to Patreon subscriber Tom! Subscribe to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/historiaobscura!