The History Bit

In this episode, we remember one of the greatest activists in the 21st century, Martin Luther King Jr.  We discuss some specific incidents from his incredible resumé that truly demonstrate the extraordinary man that King was, and we briefly reflect on what we can learn from him about standing on conviction.  

In this our episode, our good friend Kevin Reno joins us to discuss a little-known intersection between Eastern and Western culture in the most unlikely of places: Tibet.  And what drew the two hemispheres together?  Football (soccer). 

In this episode, we discuss one of the most extraordinary survival stories in recent memory: that of the crew of Apollo 13, a moon landing mission gone awry 200,000 miles from home.  

In this episode, we explore the rumors, legends, and stereotypes of history's most famous high seas hooligans: pirates. 

In this episode, we delve into the roots, traditions, and beliefs of the Amish people and explore a bizarre criminal case from recent years that could only occur in an Amish context.

In this episode, we unpack the historic roots behind such treasured holiday traditions as Christmas trees and jolly old Saint Nick.  

In this episode, we unpack common misconceptions behind the American Thanksgiving tradition including historical origins, food served, and belt buckle hats.  

In this episode, we will delve into the ancient origins and historical development of a crown jewel in the modern culinary landscape: pizza.