How Did We Not Know That

By How Did We Not Know That

Hosts Jac and Nat are fresh out of college and studying for the Foreign Service Officer Test. Unfortunately, they have quickly realized how little they know about world history. Join them each week as... more

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October 27, 2021 Are Greek Gods Real?
Greek myths are so detailed that sometimes they seem real! In a light-hearted episode, Nat and Jac discuss two famous Greek Myths and what they symbolize in the real world.

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16min
October 20, 2021 Che Guevara Wasn't Actually Cuban?
You've all seen the image of Che Guevara plastered on posters, T-shirts and bumper stickers, but do you really know the history behind this iconic image? In this episode, Nat covers the controversial and secretive life of Che Guevara and how he become an inspiration for a whole generation of young revolutionaries.
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28min
October 13, 2021 What Is Vodou?
Despite the erroneous displays and spellings of "voodoo" in the western world and media, Vodou is actually an ancient religion passed down for centuries throughout West Africa. In this episode, learn about the history of one of the only traditional African religions to survive in the modern western hemisphere!
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22min
September 15, 2021 Replay: Did Rasputin Have Magical Powers?
An evil sorcerer, undercover spy, and the secret lover of the Empress. A man of great mystery and intrigue, the infamous Rasputin has been called all these names and more. But do we really know the full story? In this episode, Nat uncovers the unbelievable life of Grigory Rasputin and the last Russian emperor.
Originally Posted Oct 21, 2020
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49min
September 08, 2021 Singapore Was Kicked Out Of Malaysia?
Did you know Singapore used to be part of Malaysia? With its ideal location, bustling economy, and cultural melting pot you'd think any country would snatch at the opportunity to merge with Singapore, but this wasn't the case. In This episode, Jac explains how Malaysia was formed and why Singapore was not a part of it.

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38min
September 02, 2021 Replay: Who REALLY Won The Space Race?
During our mid-season break, we will be revisiting some of our favorite episodes from past seasons. In this episode, Jac covers the Space Race between the Soviet Union and the US.
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38min
August 18, 2021 What's Going On In Afghanistan? | Minisode #20
In this episode of "What's Going On?" with Nat, we talk about the recent developments following the U.S.'s withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan.
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11min
August 12, 2021 What Happened At Residential Schools?
In this special collaboration with the Scrolls & Leaves podcast, Jac and Nat discuss the not so distant history of Canadian residential schools for Indigenous children. You've probably hear a lot about these "schools" in the news recently, but do you really understand the severity of the impact they had on these children and their communities? Listen to this deep-dive, and then be sure to listen to the Scrolls & Leaves podcast cover the history of residential schools in the US!

Thank you again to the Scrolls & Leaves podcast for this collaboration! You can listen to their episode on residential schools in the US here:
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And check out their website here:
https://scrollsandleaves.com/

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43min
August 04, 2021 How Much Are The Tokyo Olympics? | Minisode #19
The 2021 Tokyo Olympics are in its final stretch this week, but did you notice anything different this year? There were no fans! Price of delaying the Olympics a year + no ticket sale revenue to cover the costs = one hefty bill for Japan! In this Econ With Jac minisode, we talk about the economic impact of the Tokyo Olympics on Japan.

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8min
July 28, 2021 God Save The Queen?
From the absolute monarchies in medieval times to the soft, elderly Queen Elizabeth II today, have you ever wondered how the British Monarchs got to this point? In this episode, Jac and Nat discuss the various events that led to the English royals' loss of power as well as the fall of several other European monarchies.

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