History Every Day

History Every Day

By Paul CombsHistory
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History Every Day episodes

  • An Honest Look at Martin Luther
    In today's episode we take a critical look at Martin Luther, hero of the Protestant Reformation, and debunk some pervasive myths about this volatile character.
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    8 min
  • Throwback Thursday: Hamilton
    In today's Throwback Thursday episode I risk being vilified by a huge number of theater-goers, because it's time to correct a few myths and historical revisions found in the smash Broadway musical "Hamilton."
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    10 min
  • Throwback Thursday: The Spanish Inquisition
    In today's Throwback Thursday episode we wade into an event so misunderstood and intentionally misrepresented that almost everyone today accepts the falsehoods as fact. Let's correct that by taking an honest look at the Spanish Inquisition.
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    10 min
  • Throwback Thursday: Pirates!
    On today's Throwback Thursday episode we're taking a look at some facts as well as some cherished myths about those most romanticized of maritime marauders: pirates.
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    8 min
  • Rick Rescorla: A 9/11 Hero
    In today's episode, I want to introduce you to a hero of the September 11th attacks who should never be forgotten: Rick Rescorla.
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    12 min
  • Labor Day Special: Remember the Alamo
    The Alamo. The place and what happened there in 1836 is known around the world. In today's episode we'll separate the fact from the fiction of what you've heard over the years; I think there will be at least a few surprises.
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    13 min
  • Exploding Myths About the Great Patriotic War
    In today's episode we're looking at some myths surrounding Russia's role in what they call The Great Patriotic War (and what the rest of the planet calls World War II).
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    10 min
  • Independent Bookstore Day
    Today is Independent Bookstore Day across the United States, and today's episode looks at why our independent bookstores matter now more than ever (yes, for history lovers too). Ensuring they survive the current health and economic crisis is as important as the survival of any of our local small businesses, so support your local indie today.
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    23 min

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A daily look at history, from what happened on this day in history to the historical figures who shaped our world to the oddities that make history so interesting. Support this podcast: