• 25 minutes 22 seconds
    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. 
    24 May 2022, 4:06 pm
  • 32 minutes 9 seconds
    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.
    29 April 2022, 8:06 pm
  • 36 minutes 52 seconds
    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.
    15 March 2022, 6:54 pm
  • 43 minutes 17 seconds
    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.
    6 February 2022, 8:47 pm
  • 35 minutes 35 seconds
    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.

    27 December 2021, 3:39 am
  • 21 minutes 45 seconds
    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 

    12 November 2021, 4:55 am
  • 18 minutes 3 seconds
    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.
    24 September 2021, 6:00 pm
  • 37 minutes 22 seconds
    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

    11 August 2021, 10:14 pm
  • 31 minutes 31 seconds
    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

    29 July 2021, 10:59 pm
  • 24 minutes 52 seconds
    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

    30 June 2021, 9:55 pm
  • 27 minutes 26 seconds
    The Rise of the Nazis: Part 1

    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: 

    18 June 2021, 6:05 pm
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