Welcome to The Persistence, the podcast that redefines history by spotlighting the riveting stories often overlooked in textbooks. Join host Angélica Cordero as she delves into the ingenious minds of ancient civilizations and the trailblazers of modern movements, revealing how individuals and communities have made their indelible marks on history.

In this podcast, we answer intriguing questions like: Who are the unsung heroes who shaped history but didn’t make it into textbooks? What historical myths are actually wrong? What key moments in history caused big cultural shifts we still feel today?

Get ready for a history lesson sprinkled with pop culture references, humor, unexpected twists, and jaw-dropping revelations that make the past as addictive as your favorite binge-watch.

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Our theme song is Don’t Kid Yourself Baby by Fold. Podcast artwork for The Persistence features Mexican-American activist Jovita Idar and was created by Tamra Collins of Sunroot Studio.

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