The History Nerd

The History Nerd

By Matthew MotesHistory
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The History Nerd episodes

  • Nazi Science and Human Experiments
    In this episode, I recount the terrifying history of Nazi science and human experiments, including the victims and the infamous doctors who conducted them. I will answer four questions - how did it get to the point where Nazis were justifying and approving these experiments? Also, what were the purposes of these experiments? What was done to the test subjects? And were any scientific discoveries made? Follow @the.historynerd on Instagram.
    26 min
  • The Warsaw Ghetto Revolt: Part 2
    In this two-part series, I recount the story of one of the bravest acts of resistance during the Holocaust, the Warsaw Ghetto Revolt. What was life in the ghetto like? Who organized this uprising? How was it organized? How did it play out and how did it end? What did it mean to the people fighting it? This episode seeks to answer all of those questions. In part 2, I cover the rest of the revolt and its aftermath. Follow @the.historynerd on Instagram.
    33 min
  • The Warsaw Ghetto Revolt: Part 1
    In this two-part series, I recount the story of one of the bravest acts of resistance during the Holocaust, the Warsaw Ghetto Revolt. What was life in the ghetto like? Who organized this uprising? How was it organized? How did it play out and how did it end? What did it mean to the people fighting it? This episode seeks to answer all of those questions. In part 1, I cover what life was like in the Warsaw Ghetto, the buildup to the revolt, and the first day of fighting. Follow @the.historynerd on Instagram.
    37 min
  • Discussion Based Topics: Who Was Jack the Ripper?
    Ever since Jack the Ripper's infamous killing spree in 1888, thousands of historians, investigators, crime novelists, and self-proclaimed ripper-ologists have stated their beliefs on who he was. In this episode, me and special guest, Nik, discuss the top suspects of this killer and give our thoughts on each one. Follow @the.historynerd on Instagram.
    44 min
  • Jack the Ripper

    In this episode, I recount the most infamous murder spree in history and the man behind it, Jack the Ripper. Where did this slaughter take place? who were the victims? What did he do to his victims? Why was Jack the Ripper never caught? I will answer these questions and more. Follow @the.historynerd on Instagram.

    36 min
  • The Battle of Gettysburg

    In this episode, I recount the buildup, events, and aftermath of the bloodiest battle in American history, the Battle of Gettysburg. Follow @the.historynerd on Instagram. Show support to my good friends, Susan and Colby, by purchasing a soap dish or coaster from A Rock-Solid Company. Follow @arocksolidcompany on Instagram and TikTok. To support the show via monthly donation, follow this link. https://anchor.fm/the-history-nerd 

    22 min
  • The Poison Springs Massacre
    In this episode, I recount the story of one of the worst atrocities of the American Civil War, the Poison Springs Massacre, in which Confederate soldiers mercilessly murdered over 100 African American Union Soldiers. Why did this happen? How is poison springs remembered today? I will answer these questions and more. Follow @the.historynerd on Instagram and @history_nerd3 on Twitter.
    19 min
  • Vladek Spiegelman: The Story of a Holocaust Survivor (Part 2)

    In this episode, I recount the harrowing survival story of Vladek Spiegelman, a Polish Jew who narrowly escaped death during the Holocaust. This episode is based on the amazing Graphic Novel, "Maus," which takes a unique approach to describing Spiegelman's story. In part 2, I continue where I left off, at Vladek's arrival at Auschwitz, and finish at the end of World War 2. Follow @the.historynerd on Instagram and @history_nerd3 on Twitter. To support the show via monthly donation, follow this link. https://anchor.fm/the-history-nerd

    38 min
  • Vladek Spiegelman: The Story of a Holocaust Survivor (Part 1)

    In this episode, I recount the harrowing survival story of Vladek Spiegelman, a Polish Jew who narrowly escaped death during the Holocaust. This episode is based on the amazing Graphic Novel, “Maus,” which takes a unique approach to describing Spiegelman’s story. In Part 1, I recount Vladek's story starting from the beginning of World War 2 to his arrival at Auschwitz. Follow @the.historynerd on Instagram and @history_nerd3 on Twitter. To support the show via a monthly donation, follow this link. https://anchor.fm/the-history-nerd

    32 min
  • The Rise of the Nazis: Part 2

    In this episode, I cover the background and rise of perhaps the most infamous political party in world history, the Nazis. How were they able to gain power? Who was Adolf Hitler? I will answer these and more. In Part 2, I will pick up right after Hitler's trial after the Beer-Hall Putsch and end at his positioning as the undisputed Dictator of Germany. Follow @the.historynerd on TikTok and @MatthewMotes10 on Twitter. To support the show via a monthly donation, follow this link: https://anchor.fm/the-history-nerd

    25 min

About The History Nerd

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The History Nerd is a podcast dedicated to making History not just interesting, but emotionally investing. Join me, your host Matthew Motes, as I take you on a journey through some of the most…

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