History. Rated R.

By listener request, this episode focuses on Greece and the very long Peloponnesian War that lasted 30 years. You know the story of the 300 Spartans, but that's only a small piece of the puzzle.

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Professor Craig brings you the history of...or tales of...Greek Mythology as we build up to our history on the Peloponessian War. You know the stories, but you've never heard uncle Craig tell em!

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Have you ever heard the term, "existential threat?" Do you ACTUALLY know what that means? Probably not. Will doesn't. Then again, he doesn't know anything. From people like Kierkegaard to Sartre to Heidegger, let's take an existential journey into one of the most challenging forms of philosphy.

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We're kicking off our Queer Cinema History Movie Club in spooky style (and apparently reovlving around the only thing Will knows how to talk about) with Bride of Frankenstein! Hear about it's gay director, James Whale, the film's production, and how it contiues to be one of cinema's most important queer films.

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No, it's not "Mar-Len-uh" it's "Mar-Lean!" Now you know. An iconic film star, very controversial for the time, and a devout combatant of the Nazis, Marlene Dietrich is more than just a movie star...she was an early queer icon! Also, today is Craig's birthday! Celebratre with us in style as he turns 79 years young.

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It's Craig's surprise for Will, and it starts with the bible! But...it doesn't end with the bible, it ends with a conflict still going on today. Hear how the state is Israel evolved into what we know of it today and all the politics that come along with it.

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He who must not be named is finally covered, even though we said we wouldn't...sadly his role is history is tied to many events we'll be covering in the future. In case you weren't a History Channel watcher (aka the Hitler Channel) hear our quic rundown of the life and death of the most rated R villain in history.

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The second most biographed (sp?) person in history second only to Jesus, Napoleon Bonaparte is one of history's most important figures and also one of its most dangerous, considering the many battles he won for France. So many, in fact, that he crowned himself Emporer. That's right, he did it himself! Hear about his rise and fall, all to die in exile only at the age of 50.

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With all those Catholics out of the way, it's time for a lady! Enter the legend...Joan of Arc. From messages she believed she received from God to leading France to victory and her eventual capture, she's the teenage hero you need! (She did all this from like...16 to 19. What have YOU done with your life??)

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We're here. We made it. The end of the Popes! Well...not the end, but the end of their history up til now. 1, 2, the Pope is coming for you. 3, 4, better lock your door. 5, 6, grab a crucifix. 7, 8, gonna stay up late. 9, 10, never Pope again.

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