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A history podcast for people who don't necessarily like history. Want to learn a little bit about Ancient Rome or the Black Death but don't want to spend hours doing it? Jack and Lauren present a topi... more
FAQs about History in a Hurry:How many episodes does History in a Hurry have?The podcast currently has 88 episodes available.
August 01, 2020Alexander Hamilton - Part OneAlexander Hamilton is one of America’s most well-known founding fathers. Although he became one of the new country’s most powerful voices, Hamilton came from humble beginnings as an immigrant and an “illegitimate” child. Join Jack and Lauren as we dive into Hamilton’s early life and service in the Revolutionary War. Thanks to History in a Hurry listener Will for the episode suggestion! Check us out on Twitter, Instagram, and the Generic Podcast Network website. ...more45minPlay
July 25, 2020Magic Bullets and Sulfa: The Birth of AntibioticsIt's time for some medical history! Join Jack and Lauren as they discuss the research and development of the world's first modern antibiotic and the tragedy that forever changed the role of the federal government in the production of new medicines. Check us out on Twitter, Instagram, and the Generic Podcast Network website. ...more29minPlay
July 18, 2020Corrections and Discussion VIIIt’s episode 70 of History in a Hurry! Join Jack and Lauren as we discuss the most recent episodes we’ve covered on the podcast. We also review some movies and shows (marginally) related to our episode topics, including Watchmen, Exodus: Gods and Kings, and Stargate. Check us out on Twitter, Instagram, and the Generic Podcast Network website....more51minPlay
July 11, 2020Hatshepsut - Egypt's Female KingKing Hatshepsut ruled Egypt thousands of years ago and was known as a powerful leader and magnificent builder. She was also a woman, and her successor tried to erase her from the pages of history. Join Jack and Lauren as we discuss how Egyptologists were able to re-discover King Hatshepsut and piece together her history centuries later. Check us out on Twitter, Instagram, and the Generic Podcast Network website....more35minPlay
July 01, 2020The Punic Wars - Part TwoWhen we last left the Romans, Hannibal had crushed them at the Battle of the Trebia River. But believe it or not, he was just getting started. Join Jack and Lauren as they conclude the epic story of the struggle between Carthage and Rome. Check us out on Twitter, Instagram, and the Generic Podcast Network website....more48minPlay
June 24, 2020The Punic Wars - Part OneWe're back and we're hitting the ground running! Join Jack and Lauren as they discuss one of the most important and consequential wars in all of human history. Republican Rome will be pushed to the absolute brink by the ancient North African power of Carthage. Check us out on Twitter, Instagram, and the Generic Podcast Network website....more45minPlay
June 16, 2020A Generic Update (Spoilers: We're Back!)Just like the Terminator, we said we'd be back and now we are! Join us for a quick update and discussion. New episodes of History in a Hurry start back on June 24th New episodes of Coldest Cases are back July 2nd Check us out on our website: www.genericpodcastnetwork.com And social media too, we're on Twitter and Instagram!...more15minPlay
March 17, 2020Announcement!Jack and Lauren are moving to Washington! Join us as we discuss what this means for Generic Podcast Network....more4minPlay
March 14, 2020The Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921Things are getting dark this week, because Jack and Lauren are discussing one of the worst instances of racial violence in the history of the United States. The Tulsa Race Massacre is not fun to learn about or discuss, but it's critically important for every American to learn about....more33minPlay
March 07, 2020Rameses the Great - Part TwoRameses the Great seemed to have a "midlife crisis" around Year 15-25 of his reign. Today, historians provide a few theories into what happened around this time period of the pharaoh's 60+ year reign. Join Jack and Lauren to discuss these theories and also learn more about the ruler's mummy in Part Two on Rameses the Great!...more29minPlay
FAQs about History in a Hurry:How many episodes does History in a Hurry have?The podcast currently has 88 episodes available.