History in a Hurry

History in a Hurry

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A history podcast for people who don't necessarily like history. Want to learn a little bit about Ancient Rome or the Black Death but don't want to spend hours doing it? Jack and Lauren present a topic in history quick enough for your commute. Now sit back, relax, and learn something.

30 minutes 3 seconds

The Agooji: West Africa’s Female Fighters

Jack and Lauren discuss the Agooji, an intimidating force of female fighters in Dahomey, a former African Kingdom in present-day Benin.

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6 February 2021, 4:54 pm
28 minutes 17 seconds

Marco Polo - Part Two

In Part Two of Marco Polo, Jack and Lauren wrap up his life and adventures and discuss how he ended up writing a book while in a Genoese prison.

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23 January 2021, 5:15 pm
37 minutes 3 seconds

Marco Polo - Part One

Marco Polo was a Venetian merchant who spent most of his life traveling through Asia. Jack and Lauren discuss his early life and his first trip to China. Stay tuned for Part Two next week!

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16 January 2021, 5:39 pm
49 minutes 41 seconds

Corrections and Discussion IX

It's time for another discussion episode of History in a Hurry! Jack & Lauren share listener feedback from past episodes. We also rate/review movies including The Right Stuff, Colonia, & more.

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9 January 2021, 4:21 pm
26 minutes 37 seconds

Colonia Dignidad

For our first episode of 2021, Jack and Lauren discuss Colonia Dignidad. Established in Chile, Colonia Dignidad was an isolated post-World War II German colony with a very dark history. Listener discretion advised.

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2 January 2021, 6:08 pm
26 minutes 18 seconds

Chuck Yeager

Jack and Lauren talk about the incredibly accomplished life of pilot Chuck Yeager, who passed away on December 7th.

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19 December 2020, 7:56 pm
35 minutes 58 seconds

Archives: The Early History of Korea

This week we are reposting one of our favorites...the Early History of Korea. From the power struggles - to the epic battles, learn more about the events that shaped East Asia all the way from the late stone age to the 10th century A.D. And don't forget to check back next week for a brand new episode!

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12 December 2020, 6:25 pm
30 minutes 16 seconds

Norman Borlaug and the Green Revolution

Jack and Lauren talk about Norman Borlaug, an amazing scientist you’ve probably never heard of. His work helped millions of farmers around the world and revolutionized the field of agricultural science.

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5 December 2020, 9:00 am
43 minutes 15 seconds

Bonnie & Clyde

Jack and Lauren discuss Bonnie, Clyde & the Barrow gang, one of the most violent and notorious groups of American outlaws in the 20th Century.

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21 November 2020, 5:41 pm
38 minutes 43 seconds

The Occupation of Alcatraz

On November 20th, 1969, 89 American Indians and their supporters sailed to the abandoned Alcatraz Island where they planned to “take back the Rock” centuries after Spanish colonizers stole the land from the Ohlone Indians. Join Jack and Lauren as we talk about the 19-month long protest and how the American federal government responded.

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14 November 2020, 5:17 pm
34 minutes 46 seconds

The Boston Massacre

What really happened at the Boston Massacre on March 5th, 1770? Jack and Lauren talk about the violent street brawl between American colonists and British soldiers and why the event is considered a catalyst to the American Revolution.

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7 November 2020, 6:01 pm
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