Welcome to Insights into History. In this opening episode the host explains the podcast's mission: to look past the familiar headlines and famous names and tell the deeper, often overlooked stories that shape how we understand the past.

Hear how a single object or place — from the Resolute desk to local taverns, shipwrecks, and forgotten military sites — can reveal larger narratives, and get a quick roadmap of the eight topics coming in season one.

The episode also explains the show’s approach, the host’s background, and how listeners can share feedback or suggestions to help shape future seasons.