History Slices Podcast

Enjoy a brief overview of who was in control of England in the centuries surrounding the first millennia, and the effect of all that movement on the English language.

Anyone who passes their 100th birthday must certainly have a fascinating story to tell - Marjory Stoneman Douglas is no exception! Listen in to hear our special guest host tell about the mighty accomplishments of this passionate woman.

Check out part two of our discussion of Catherine the Great, a fascinating historical figure in Russia's rear view mirror.

Catherine the Great, aka Catherine II or Sophie of Anhalt-Zerbst, was Russia's longest ruling empress. She reigned from 1762 - 1796. Listen in to learn about this fascinating historical figure.

Listen in to hear about four random sets of military heroes including The Night Witches, Mad Jack Churchill, Simo Haya, and Yi Sun-Sun. 

There's nothing historical about this episode. This lighthearted question and answer session produced a lot of laughs between the two of us. We hope you enjoy the conversation!

Learn about Teddy Roosevelt, America's 26th president!

"Imagine what our real neighbors would be like if each of us offered, as a matter of course, just one kind word to another person." - Mr. Rogers

Learn a little about, and perhaps even from, the legendary Mr. Rogers in this episode of the History Slices Podcast.

Get ready to YEE-HAW and kick up some dust! July is a great time to learn about the rodeo in America. 

Picking locks and scaling walls are just a couple of ways Yoshie Shiratori managed to escape several Japanese prisons. Determination is a character trait this man had in spades!