Who Started the Fire?

Who Started the Fire?

By Mark and Jen MartinHistory
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Who Started the Fire? episodes

  • EP. 12 Roy Cohn, Juan Peron, Toscanini, Dacron

    This week was worth the wait as we dive into a key player from multiple past episodes, the husband of a beloved Argentinian singer, a true maestro, and the miracle fabric that changed the world (for better or worse?).  Join us as we look at 1954 and some of its highs and lows!  Want to reach out to us? Drop a line to [email protected]!  Or you can find us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates!


    Sources:

    nytimes.com

    playbill.com

    britannica.com

    encyclopedia.com

    un.org

    reference.com

    whomhome.com

    greenmatters.com

    Smithsonianmag.com

    so-sew-easy.com

    back2stonewall.com

    history.com

    nglcc.org

    1 hr
  • EP. 11 Rockefeller, Campanella, Communist Bloc

    Fabulously wealthy families, trailblazing hall of famers, and 1/3 of the world's population...this episode really covers a little bit of everything this week! Join us as we take a look at the highlights of 1953(ish).

    Want to reach out? Find us on Instagram and Facebook @whostartedthefirepod, or send us an email at [email protected]!

    Sources:

    rockefeller.edu

    rockefellerfoundation.org

    baseballhall.org

    Encyclopedia.com

    49 min
  • EP. 10 Joseph Stalin, Malenkov, Nasser, and Prokofiev

    Join us for a slightly more serious episode as we discuss the lasting legacy left by Russia's infamous ruler, his short lived replacement, a beloved leader who dreamed of uniting his neighbors, and the composer of that childhood classic Peter and the Wolf!

    Want to drop us a line? Email us at [email protected]!

    Sources:

    history.com

    pbs.org

    history.howstuffworks.com

    britanica.com

    presidency.eg

    news.bbc.co.uk

    Sfcv.org

    Stuff You Missed In History Class “Holodomor”

    cmuse.org

    rferl.org

    1 hr 8 min
  • EP. 9 Chorus Break Bonus #1

    This week's episode is a little different.  Instead of looking at one line of the song, we'll take a few minutes to revisit some highlights and favorite moments from the last 8 episodes, and you'll get to know a little more about us.  We also are going to be looking at a historical fire that occurred alongside some of the events we've previously discussed.

    Want to drop us a line? Email us at [email protected]!

    Sources:

    wltribune.com

    historicacanada.ca

    ui.adsabs.harvard.edu

    edmontonjournal.com

    winnipegfreepress.com

    33 min
  • EP. 8 Marciano, Liberace, Santayana, Goodbye

    Join us as we talk about the king of knockouts, a dazzling showman (literally), a frustrating philosopher, and dig into the origins of an everyday phrase.

    Want to drop us a line? Email us at [email protected]!Sources:

    history.com

    biography.com

    dictionary.com

    etymonline.com

    Latimes.com

    rockymarchiano.net

    grunge.com

    1 hr 4 min
  • EP. 6 Brando, The King and I, and The Catcher in the Rye

    This week we look at the career of an actor who caused an Oscar scandal, a classic that started out slow, and an influential piece of literature that has shaped pop culture in some unexpected ways.  We're joined by three very special guests, Kristopher, Lena, and Baby Fox Arnold.

    Want to drop us a line? Email us at [email protected]!

    Sources:

    history.com

    playbill.com

    bbc.com

    encyclopedia.com

    goodreads.com

    britannica.com

    Forbes.com

    50 min
  • EP. 5 Rosenbergs, H-bomb, Sugar Ray, Panmunjom

    SPECIAL EARLY RELEASE EPISODE! What does a pair of Soviet spies, a crater in the Pacific ocean, a pink Cadillac, and a small village have in common? We talk about them all in episode 5! 

    Want to drop us a line? Email us at [email protected]!

    Sources: history.com brittanica.com latimes.com pbs.org atomicheritage.org encyclopedia.com unc.mil biography.com espn.com Blackhistory.net

    1 hr 9 min

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