History Potpourri

Kevin, Mallory, and Liz discuss the causes and effects of the Nuclear Disaster at Japan's Fukushima power plant in 2011!

Afton, Hallie and Isabel describe the disgusting life and proclivities of Elizabeth Báthory de Ecsed, a Hungarian known as the "Blood Countess" and one of the earliest recorded serial killers.

Aidan, Elliot, and Tianci inform our listeners about Great Zimbabwe, an amazing medieval civilization in modern-day Zimbabwe.

Kole, Quintin, and Charlie discuss their opinion on the top 10 innovations and inventions of World War II.

Alina and Alisha discuss the Influenza Pandemic of 1918, and how societies and people reacted to the pandemic!

Sarah discusses the life and achievements of one of Renaissance Europe's greatest thinkers: Leonardo Da Vinci!

Jack and Irvin discuss the historic 1936 Olympics held in Nazi Germany. They talk about the games, and how American Jesse Owens busted the Nazi ideology with his many victories.

Claire and Christina describe the causes and effects of the Opium Wars between China and Great Britain, which changed Chinese History and expanded the British Empire.

Jay, Joe, and Luke discuss the infamous life and death of the "mad monk" of the Russian Empire during World War I - Rasputin!

Gracianna discusses the famous "Night Witches" (female fighter pilots) of the Soviet Union during World War II and how they successfully bombed Nazi Germany.