History Shorts

LIMITED SERIES 7 - Famous Americans You Never Knew Existed: Roger Sherman was the only person who signed all four documents from the American Revolution, commonly known as the Founding Documents of the United States.

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TODAY IN CONTEXT: Today, we discuss the history and process of the Roman Catholic Church's Conclave. While we wish Pope Francis a healthy and speedy recovery, his double pneumonia and the rumors surrounding his imminent death have sparked talks about a conclave.

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Peter speaks with Dr. James Crossland about his latest book, Rouge Agent, detailing the life and career of Robert Bruce Lockhart, including his plot to sabotage the budding Bolshevik Revolution in Russia in the early 20th century.

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In December of 1900, Donald MacArthur, Thomas Marshall, and James Ducat vanished from their post at the lighthouse on Flannan Island off the western coast of Scotland.

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Anna Chapman - a strikingly charismatic and enigmatic figure - became a symbol of modern espionage when she was exposed as a sleeper agent for Russia in 2010. Chapman's tale intertwines elements of international intrigue, glamour, and a high-stakes game of Cold War-style espionage in the 21st century.

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Judging by the famous movie Cinderella Man about the down-on-his-luck boxer James Braddock during the Great Depression, it may seem that boxing was the go-to sport during America's worst financial crisis. But, if that is the case, what about other sports, like Hoover Ball, for example? You know, the game named after then-divisive President Herbert Hoover.

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The creation of Batman, one of the most iconic superheroes in history, is a tale of creativity, ambition, and, unfortunately, injustice. While Bob Kane is widely credited as Batman's sole creator, the reality is that much of the character's depth, origin, and enduring appeal came from the mind of Bill Finger, a largely unsung collaborator who never received the recognition or compensation he deserved during his lifetime.

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The term Femme Fatale stems from the French word "deadly woman." It epitomizes the male fantasy of predatory female sexuality - irresistible and accomplishing lethal hidden agendas while ensnaring her victims with the bonds of desire. When it comes to the so-called "bad girls" of the bible, arguably none deserves the title more than Jezebel - a murderer, prostitute, and enemy of God.

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TODAY IN CONTEXT: We know how it's going but don't know where it will go, so let's revisit how it started.

Welcome to another bonus episode in our TODAY IN CONTEXT series, where I provide some historical context for events happening in the news. Today, we discuss the context and the events leading up to the start of the War in Ukraine.

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LIMITED SERIES 7 - Famous Americans You Never Knew Existed: Alice Stebbins Wells was a trailblazer when, on September 12, 1910, she became the first woman to serve as a sworn police officer in the United States - yet, as you can probably imagine, not everyone was ecstatic about it.

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