The History Nerd

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 HitIer? I will answer these and more. In part 1, I will begin at the origins of hate in Germany and end at HitIer's trial after the Beer-Hall Putsch. Follow @the.historynerd on TikTok and @MatthewMotes10 on Twitter. To support the show via a monthly donation, follow this link: 

In this episode, I discuss the horrors of the Middle Passage, which was the journey across the Atlantic endured by every African sold into slavery and sent to the Americas. Follow @the.historynerd on TikTok and @MatthewMotes10 on Twitter. To support the show via monthly donation, follow this link. https://anchor.fm/the-history-nerd

In this episode, I continue the story of Union general Ulysses S. Grant beginning from the end of Shiloh all the way to the end of the Civil War. We will cover many aspects of Grant's life, including his strengths and weaknesses. Follow @the.historynerd on TikTok and Instagram and @MatthewMotes10 on Twitter. To support the show via monthly donation, follow this link.  https://anchor.fm/the-history-nerd

In this episode, I recount the early life and military successes of one of the greatest generals in American History, Ulysses S. Grant. We will cover many aspects of his life, including his strengths and weaknesses. In part 1, I will start from his early life through to his first major victories in the Civil War. Follow @the.historynerd on TikTok and Instagram and @MatthewMotes10 on Twitter.

In this episode, I am joined by guest, Nate Roscoe, host of "Stocks and Stand Up," to discuss important questions brought forth by the infamous Columbine Shooting. If you enjoy this episode, follow @the.historynerd on TikTok and Instagram and @MatthewMotes10 on Twitter.

In this episode, I discuss the timeline and background of one of the worst massacres in American history, Columbine. Who were the shooters? Why did they do what they did? Who were their victims? We will discuss this and more. Follow @the.historynerd on TikTok and Instagram and @MatthewMotes10 on Twitter.

In this episode, I talk about the life of quite possibly the most controversial Roman emperor, Caligula. From naming his horse consul to tormenting political enemies, Caligula has continued to amaze Roman historians for centuries. Follow @the.historynerd on Instagram and TikTok and @MatthewMotes10 on Twitter!

In the final part of The French Revolution Series, I describe the Radical phase of the Revolution and the most violent chapter of this story, the Reign of Terror. Follow @the.historynerd on Instagram and TikTok and @MatthewMotes10 on Twitter.

In part two of my French Revolution Series, I will talk about the events leading up to the complete destruction of the monarchy and set the stage for what would soon become the bloodiest chapter of the Revolution. Be sure to follow my Instagram, @the.historynerd, my TikTok @the.historynerd, and my Twitter @MatthewMotes10.