Nerd Alert! Glen Kyle and Dr. Michael Proulx go toe-to-toe on one of the greatest questions facing the history world: Who was the better historian, Herodotus or Thucydides? Who were these guys, why are they such a big deal, and how does what they wrote about over 2500 years ago still affect us all? And, even more importantly, how does what they had to say apply to our world?

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Six Wives, Bloody Mary, Queen Elizabeth... all part of English history, and tied closely to the Reformation. But how, exactly? Dr. Johanna Luthman takes us into the world of Tudor England and shows how religion, politics, and personal desires combined to create one of the most (in)famous periods in the British past.

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While the Great War is often overshadowed by World War II in American history, for others it proved the catalyst for a strong sense of national identity for others, including Australia. Our guest today is Dr. Richard Byers (himself from Down Under!) and he shares the story of the ANZACS and their role in allied victory.

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Dr. Esther Morgan-Ellis joins us to explore the ways in which music has played and continues to play an essential role in Appalachian culture and history. The origins of traditional Appalachian instruments, the varied forms of song and dance, and the popular tunes that have lasted through the years will be discussed in this episode.

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Historians use more than dusty old books to learn about the past. Modern technology has allowed historians new methods to research and represent the past using 3D models, augmented and virtual reality, machine learning, and more. In this episode, Dr. Erin Bush joins us to discuss the future of...history!

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You have may have heard the name Genghis Khan, likely mispronounced, but the fascinating history of the Mongol Empire has not been well understood by mainstream audiences. Dr. Timothy May from the University of North Georgia specializes in this very subject and joins Glen in conversation about the culture and rise of the Mongol Empire in this week's episode.

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Preston Burt is back with us again to answer a very important question...just what is "retro" and how does nostalgia influence the media we consume? What kind of items become popular as they age into retro styles and why? Join the conversion in this episode!

Preston Burt is one of the creators of the Southern-Fried Gaming Expo which aims to "share the nostalgia and skill of the game with long-time gamers, and to spread the joy of discovery with new fans of all ages."

Preston also hosts the Wayback Attack podcast, so please give them a listen!

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Preston Burt from Southern Fried Gaming Expo and the Wayback Attack podcast joins Glen in exploring the history of pinball. This nostalgic arcade game goes back arguably hundreds of years, but most of us are familiar with the digital age of pinball with themed games like The Addams Family, Indiana Jones, and Star Wars. Learn all about pinball and its rise to fame in popular culture during this episode!

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Our very own Libba Beaucham joins us on the podcast today to discuss the fascinating life of Girl Scouts Founder Juliette Gordon Low. Low, or "Daisy" as she was nicknamed, began the Girl Scout movement in the United States in 1912. Learn how she became the leader of what is now the largest leadership organization for girls in the world and what inspired her in this episode.

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In this episode, we explore the history and technique of quilting with artist and quilter Sarah Atlee. Sarah discusses her work and methods with Marie as well as the historic significance of quilting during this fascinating conversation about a medium of expression and preservation that continues in new ways to this day.

The quilt featured in the episode graphic is made by Sarah! View more Sarah Atlee’s work at https://www.sarahatlee.com/

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