History Every Day

By Paul Combs

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: ... more

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The podcast currently has 71 episodes available.

History Every Day episodes:

December 19, 2020 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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October 08, 2020 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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10min
September 24, 2020 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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September 17, 2020 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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September 11, 2020 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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12min
September 07, 2020 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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13min
September 04, 2020 Hemingway, Paris, and Literary History: 5 Essential Books
In today's episode we look at five essential books on Ernest Hemingway's time in Paris in the 1920s, a pivotal period in literary history.
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11min
September 02, 2020 Post-War Germany and the "Stab in the Back"
In today's episode we look at a myth that arose up after World War One which directly led to the rise of Hitler and the Nazis: the myth of the "stab in the back."
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August 31, 2020 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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10min
August 29, 2020 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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FAQs about History Every Day:

How many episodes does History Every Day have?

The podcast currently has 71 episodes available.