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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 99 episodes available.
January 11, 2020Operation AnthropoidIt’s our first listener suggestion episode of 2020! Join Jack and Lauren as we dive into the crazy story of Operation Anthropoid, the undercover operation to take down “The Butcher of Prague”, Reinhard Heydrich....more35minPlay
January 04, 2020Prohibition (and How It Backfired)100 years ago, the 18th Amendment to the United States Constitution officially went into effect. And just like that, thousands of average Americans decided they weren’t going to follow the law. Join Jack, Lauren (& some moonshine) as we dive into the story of Prohibition: America’s “failed noble experiment”!...more44minPlay
December 21, 2019The Catalpa RescueIn the 1860s, British Intelligence in Ireland arrested six members of the Fenian secret society. They narrowly avoided the noose but received a lifetime sentence of servitude in one of the British penal colonies in Western Australia. But after a desperate plea for help from an old comrade, a daring plot was hatched to break them out. Join Jack and Lauren as they discuss the incredible story of the Catalpa rescue mission of the Fremantle Six....more49minPlay
December 14, 2019Antony vs. Octavian: The Battle for Rome - Part TwoAt the end of part one, Marc Antony married Octavian's sister as part of a peace agreement. It seemed the conflict between the two men had been finally resolved. But that didn't last for long. By the end of the episode, only one will survive to reign supreme over the mighty Roman Empire. Join Jack and Lauren as they conclude this epic two-parter about the rivalry that changed the course of history forever. ...more52minPlay
December 07, 2019GPN Presents: Coldest Cases - The Lost Colony of RoanokeTune in for a special episode from GPN’s sister podcast, Coldest Cases! What happened to the Lost Colony of Roanoke? 20 years before Jamestown and John Smith became known as the first English settlement in the New World, a different group of English men, women and children tried to set roots in present-day North Carolina… twice. Both attempts ended in disaster, with one settlement disappearing completely....more39minPlay
November 30, 2019Antony vs. Octavian: The Battle for Rome - Part OneIt's time to go back to Jack's happy place, ancient Rome. Just days after the assassination of Julius Caesar, two men emerged to try and fill the vacuum of power. Join Jack and Lauren as they tell you all about Gaius Octavius and Marc Antony, and their rivalry that defined an entire era of Roman history....more50minPlay
November 23, 2019Eva "Evita" PeronMaria Eva Duarte was born in a tiny shack in one of Argentina’s poor shanty towns. Despite her humble beginnings, Eva or “Evita” would grow up to become one of the biggest names in Latin America and the world. Join Jack and Lauren to learn more about this controversial woman who started out as an actress and eventually became Argentina’s First Lady....more48minPlay
November 10, 2019Bonus Episode: Midway (2019) Review and DiscussionMovie time! Jack and Lauren discuss the recently released film Midway....more31minPlay
November 09, 2019The Battle of MidwayAfter the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in December of 1941, the Japanese ran wild and strung together victory and victory against the United States. But thanks to an intelligence break, Admiral Chester Nimitz took a big gamble to try and turn the tide of the war in the Pacific Theater. Join Jack and Lauren as they discuss one of the most important naval victories in the entire Second World War....more44minPlay
November 02, 2019Corrections and Discussion VIt's History in a Hurry's 50th episode! Join Jack and Lauren as we correct & discuss the past ten episodes. We also review movies based on some of the topics we've talked about, including Waterloo and Operation Finale....more50minPlay
FAQs about History in a Hurry:How many episodes does History in a Hurry have?The podcast currently has 99 episodes available.