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History Teachers Talking
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History Teachers Talking episodes
- Ep. 23: Talking about Random HistoryWhat's a ZIP code? How many cigars did President Grant smoke per day? Was Thomas Edison a fraud? Was Cleopatra even Egyptian? Join us as we open up the year, talking about these and many more random history facts, coincidences and happenings.
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50 min - Ep. 22 Talking about Female Spies in American History
We begin with the American Revolution and cover every noted female spy (that we know of) through the Cold War. We throw in some international women spies for good measure. James Bond you say? Ha…(sigh)
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43 min - Ep. 21 Talking about the Origins of Holiday Traditions
Want to know how Coca Cola is responsible for Santa as you know him? Or what the deal is with mistletoe? (Hint: Don't let your pets eat it). Join us as we discuss the origins of holiday traditions!
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55 min - Ep. 20: Talking about the 1941 Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor
Join us as we continue a conversation we started nearly twenty years ago as college students tasked with a group project on Pearl Harbor!
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57 min - Ep. 19: Talking about the Origins of the 'F' Word, and Other Offenses
So, how exactly do you talk about curse words without using them? Well... Join us as we discuss the origins of some of the words you would not want your grandma hearing you say. We throw in some wacky offenses for good measure.
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43 min - Ep. 18: Talking about the 1986 Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster
Radioactive mushrooms? Giant wolfs? Cold War coverups? Listen in as we discuss the unprecedented Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Returning to the show this week is a fellow history teacher and friend, Mr. Dan Agnello.
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42 min - Ep. 17: Talking about the Crazy Election of 1824 (and 1828)
Join us as we talk about what became known as the first modern election – when 200 years ago, John Quincy duked it out with one Andrew Jackson. And, you thought the 2020 one was "crazy."
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43 min - Ep. 16: Talking about Famous Cold Cases in American History
Join us as we talk about the Black Dahlia Murder, the D.B. Cooper hijacking, and a couple of more modern cold cases from American History.
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50 min - Ep. 15: Talking about the History of Breakfast Cereal
Join as as we talk about the history of the most popular breakfast of the western world... cereal.
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44 min - Ep. 14: Talking about President Harry S. Truman
With the election just days away, join us as we talk about one of the more influential presidents in United States history.... Harry S. Truman.
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About History Teachers Talking
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Hosted by former history teachers Thomas Reszka and Peter Zablocki, this monthly podcast brings the past into the present through lively, unscripted conversations on history, politics, pop culture,…
and education. It's the kind of discussion you wish every classroom had—smart, approachable, and just unpredictable enough to keep you hooked. No lectures. No jargon. Just great history, well told.
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