History Under the Radar

By Nick Howard

Welcome to History Under the Radar, the podcast that digs into little-known historical facts and stories. I’m your host, Nick Howard. I'm a writer, educator, and traveler. Some of these stories involv... more

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July 06, 2024 Attack of the Dead Men
Chemical warfare has been banned for almost a century. It is seen as a cruel act of war and also unpredictable when put into action. One event during World War I demonstrated the horrific effect of chemical warfare. We’ll look at the Attack of the Dead Men on today’s History Under the Radar.
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10min
June 29, 2024 Who Were the Adamites?
In the early years of Christianity, several denominations popped up around the Levant and Egypt. Some of these sects, like Arianism, would significantly impact the shaping of Orthodox and Catholic Christianity in the coming centuries. One little-known sect tried to take people back to the time of Adam and Eve, including not wearing clothes. We’ll learn about the Adamites on today’s History Under the Radar.
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11min
June 22, 2024 The Year of the Five Emperors
193 CE can be considered one of the most chaotic years in Roman History. There was social upheaval and internal power struggles between the ruling class members. This year, it was also famous for having multiple men claim the title of Emperor. We’ll look at the year of the Five Emperors on today’s History Under the Radar.
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11min
June 15, 2024 The Mad Priest of Kent
In 1381, King Richard II was faced with several problems. England was in the middle of the Hundred Years War with France, and there had been an outbreak of the Black Death, which had devastated the population. The local population rose in what was called the Peasants Rebellion. They were led by a priest named John Ball. We’ll learn about the Mad Priest of Kent on today’s History Under the Radar.
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9min
June 08, 2024 The True Story Behind the Last Duel
In the winter of 1386, two French noblemen engaged in what would be considered the last trial by combat in France. The center of their dispute was an accusation of rape. Marguerite de Carrouges was married to the knight Jean de Carrouges. She claimed that one of her husband’s former friends, Jacques le Gris, raped her when her husband was away. The court case and the brutal trial by combat that followed are depicted in Ridley Scott’s The Last Duel, based on the book of the same name by Eric Jager. We’ll examine the true story behind the last duel in today’s History Under the Radar.
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13min
June 01, 2024 The Real Gentleman Pirate

The HBO series Our Flag Means Death comically follows a gentleman landowner named Stede Bonnet who decides to try his hand at piracy. The show portrays Bonnet as a bumbling fop unsuited for the life of piracy on the high seas. However, his unwavering idealism inspires crew members to put up with his antics. In reality, Stede Bonnet became one of the most infamous pirates of his day. While it was confirmed that he knew little of pirating when he decided to leave his wife and children for a life of adventure, he proved himself to be a somewhat capable leader. As in the show, the genuine Bonnet partnered with the notorious Edward “Blackbeard” Teach, who helped show Bonnet the ropes of piracy. Let’s look at the real Gentleman Pirate on today’s, History Under the Radar.

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12min
May 25, 2024 The Holocaust Survivor Who Swore Vengeance for the Murder of His Family
Vengeance is an old storytelling device. When justice is not severed through legal means, some people take matters into their own hands. Revenge can be a great motivator for some to survive under some of the most horrific conditions. For one man who endured one of the worst periods of human history, his story of revenge is fascinating. Learn the story of Eliahu Itzkovitz on today’s edition of History Under the Radar.
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12min
May 18, 2024 One of the Best Insults In History
Disclaimer: Today's episode contains language that may not be suitable for some listeners.
There is nothing better than a witty comeback or insult. When an overconfident aggressor is put in their place, it can be extremely entertaining. During the 1600s, the Ottoman Empire focused on expanding into part of present-day Ukraine. When the emperor sent a letter to the Cossacks to submit to him, their reply was one of the most entertaining comebacks ever written. Let's look at one of the best comebacks in history on Today’s History Under the Radar.
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10min
May 11, 2024 The Scottish Wars for Independence
Today, Scotland is part of the United Kingdom. However, for centuries, Scotland was an independent nation that often found itself in conflict with its neighbor to the south, England. During the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, the Scottish fought two wars to establish independence from English overlordship. Today, we’ll explore the Scottish Wars for Independence on History Under the Radar.
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19min
May 04, 2024 A Brief History of the Kentucky Derby
In 1875, the grandson of William Clark began a tradition that has continued for one hundred and fifty years. It happens every year on the first Saturday in May and maybe the the only time many people think of Louisville, Kentucky. We’ll talk about the history of the Kentucky Derby on today’s History Under the Radar.
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14min

FAQs about History Under the Radar:

How many episodes does History Under the Radar have?

The podcast currently has 28 episodes available.