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Counterfactuals: Viking North America Feb 11, 2025

On today’s episode we tackle the counterfactuals of some of the most popular peoples in history: The Vikings. In the tenth century norse colonists began settling in Greenland, where they found surprising success in some far-northern reaches, before making landfall in North America. The settlements had all faded away by the 1400s, but what might have happened if it had all gone differently?

Counterfactuals: Westward Expansion and Ashley's 100 Jan 28, 2025

On this special, 100th episode of The History Guy Podcast, we head back to the 1800s and the beginning of America’s expansion into the Rocky Mountains by taking a look at Ashley’s 100, a group of trappers, mountain men, and explorers who ventured into the West, helping to define an era and open up the land for settlement. How might things be different if they didn’t?

Counterfactuals: What if there were no Transistors? Jan 14, 2025

On today’s episode, we talk about the development of one of some of teh most important communication technologies in history, from the telegraph to the transistor, and what the world might be like if we went without them.

Counterfactuals: The Dmitriads Dec 31, 2024

Ivan the Terrible transformed Russia during his rule, but in a fit of insanity, he seems to have killed his eldest son and heir, leaving the future of the realm uncertain. His youngest, Dmitry, died years later under suspicious circumstances. When Ivan's second son, the Tsar Feodor, died without heir, the tsardom faced catstrophe. And into the choas came not one, not two, but at least three people claiming to be Dmitry, who had miraculousy escaped death. The Time of Troubles, as the Russians called it, was defined in part by a series of wars called the "Dmitriads". But what might have happened if it had gone differently?

Counterfactuals: 732 - The End of Christian Europe? Dec 17, 2024

On today’s episode, we talk about one of the most talked about battles in European History: The 732 battle of Tours. Variously called one of the most important battles in European history or a minor skirmish, the battle had a large impact on the minds of Medieval Europeans. But what might have happened if it had gone different?

Counterfactuals: A World Without Cats Dec 03, 2024

On today’s episode, we talk about cats. While today they are usually just pets, they played a vital role in the history of civilization. So what might have happened if cats were never domesticated?

Counterfactuals: The Inca Nov 19, 2024

On today’s episode, we travel to the lofty heights of the Andes, where in the early 1500s Spanish under Francisco Pizarro came across the Inca Empire. The Spanish found the Inca at an opportune time, immediately following the end of a civil war, while wounds were still fresh and tensions ran high, soon culminating in the destruction of the empire. But it was a near thing: and the world could have turned out a lot different if events had gone differently.

Counterfactuals: Alexandrian India Nov 05, 2024

On today’s episode, we journey back to the fourth century BC on the shores of an Indian river, where an army that had set out from Macedon, more than 3000 miles away had a choice: cross and battle a new Empire and a new army, or turn back home. The ramifications of that decision would be massive. It is history that deserves to be remembered.

Counterfactuals: 1815 Tambora Eruption Oct 22, 2024

On today’s episode, we discuss the impacts of the largest volcanic eruption in human history - the 1815 eruption of Mount Tambora, which would impact the entire world and bring on a volcanic winter: the so called “year without a summer”.

Counterfactuals: The Duels of Alexander Hamilton Oct 08, 2024

On today’s episode, we talk about the series of events that connect several duels in the life of Alexander Hamilton, and about how the history of the early American republic could have hinged on the choices of a series of prominent men who couldn’t keep their guns in their pockets.

Counterfactuals: Death of a President Part 2 Sep 24, 2024

Welcome to the second episode of our new take on the podcast: Counterfactuals. This is part 2 of our season opener, talking about what might have happened if a significant president died at a moment where in real life he narrowly escaped death. After talking about Franklin Pierce and Teddy Roosevelt, we turn to the only president who was elected to four terms, who might have been killed before he was inaugurated to his first.

Counterfactuals: Death of A President Part 1 Sep 10, 2024

In 1902, Teddy Roosevelt was involved in a carriage accident which nearly killed him. In 1853, President-Elect Franklin Pierce watched hs son die in a train accident mere weeks before his inauguration. But what if those events went differently, and those presidents were killed?
What is a counterfactual? In the context of studying history, it is a kind of analysis where we examine what might have happened had historical events gone differently. As a thought experiment, the goal is too learn and understand history as it is by talking about what it could have been.

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid Jun 11, 2024

On today’s episode the History Guy tells the story of Butch Cassidy and the Sudnance Kid, examining the long history to figure out what we know about the two legendary outlaws, and very often, what we don’t.
As the History Guy is out of the country for the month of June for Travel with the History Guy in England and Germany, we will be taking a short hiatus on the podcast! If you have any comments, advice, or ideas for the podcast please feel free to email me (Josh) at jgeiger@thehistoryguy.net . We'll be back soon!

A History of Making the Perfect Smile May 28, 2024

On today’s episode, the History Guy tells two stories of dental health, examining humanities long relationship with our teeth. First, he tells the story of toothpaste and basic dentistry, and the many ways that dental care has changed. Then he turns to orthodontics, and our centuries-long quest for the perfect smile.

The American Civil War on the Water May 14, 2024

On today’s episode, the History Guy tells two stories of the forgotten naval war of the American civil war. First, he talks about the CSS Albermarle, and its brief but successful career against the Union navy. Then he tells the story of the Black Terror, one of the most successful union navy ships of the war.

Modern Marvels: Celluloid and Transistors Apr 30, 2024

On today’s episode, The History Guy tells two stories about important inventions that have become part of the foundation of modern life. First he tells the story of celluloid, the material that jumpstarted the plastic revolution. Then he tells the story behind nearly all of our modern electronics: Transistors.

Hurricanes that Made History Apr 16, 2024

On today’s episode, the History Guy tells two stories of how hurricanes affected history in dramatic ways. First he tells the story of the ill-fortuned 1715 treasure fleet, meant to rescue Spain from economic distress. Then he tells the story of the Samoan Crisis, how the US and European powers threatened to go to war over the tiny islands of Samoa, and the hurricane that determined Samoa’s fate.

Volcanoes: Vesuvius & Tambora Apr 02, 2024

On today’s episode, The History Guy tells two stories of volcanic eruptions, and the dramatic ways these eruptions affected human history. First, he remembers the lesser known victims of Vesuvius in 79AD, and then he discusses one of the most powerful eruptions in human history, Mount Tambora.

Movie Stars in WWII Mar 19, 2024

On today’s episode, The History Guy tells three stories of movie stars and their service during World War II. First he tells the story of Hedy Lamarr, the beautiful and brilliant film star who had personal connections to the war and patented an idea that has become the basis for lots of modern technology. Then he tells the stories of Douglas Fairbanks Jr, and Eddie Heimberger, famous men who chose to serve in combat roles and performed significant acts of wartime bravery. Without further ado, let me introduce the History Guy.

Explorers: Magellan and Bering Mar 05, 2024

The History Guy tells two stories of the age of exploration, and explorers whose names you likely know, but whose stories you might not. First is the story of Ferdinand Magellan, and the ignominious end to his famous expedition. Then the History Guy tells the story of Vitus Bering, a Danish sailor who explored the Russian far east and Alaska.

New York Engineering: The Secret Subway and Brooklyn Bridge Feb 20, 2024

On today’s episode The History Guy tells two stories of engineering feats in New York City. First he tells the story of Alfred Beech’s secret subway, and then he talks about some of the lesser known historical tales of the Brooklyn Bridge.

The "Proto-Mafia" Feb 06, 2024

On today’s episode the History Guy tells two stories of the early mafia, decades before the mob as we know it formed. First he tells the story of two crime families battling it out in New Orleans, and the police officer who tried to take them down. Then he tells the story of Joseph Petrosino, and his efforts to stop the Black Hand. It is history that deserves to be remembered.

Stolen Art: The "Just Judges" and Goya's Wellington Jan 23, 2024

On today's episode The History Guy tells two stories of daring and unlikely art heists. First he talks about the Renaissance "Ghent Altarpiece", one of the most stolen works of art in history, and the one theft that was never solved. Then he tells the story of the audacious theft of a portrait of Wellington in England, done in the name of charity.

Grape Blights and Grasshopper Plagues Jan 09, 2024

On today’s episode the History Guy tells two stories of bugs and destruction. First he talks about the great Wine Blight, where pests nearly wiped out the French wine industry. Then he talks about the Rocky Mountain Locust and the plague of 1874.

Governors Assassinated Dec 26, 2023

Today the History Guy tells two stories of American political assassinations at the turn of the 19th century. First he talks about the only assassination of a sitting US governor. Then he talks about the former governor killed by dynamite. While they happened in different parts of the country, together they illustrate some of the biggest political battles of the time, and the lengths some went to get their way.

Pearl Harbor: The first Shot and the Aftermath Dec 12, 2023

On today’s podcast the History Guy tells two stories surrounding the day that lives in infamy: December 7th. First he tells the story of the first shots fired, and the first ship sunk in the Pacific war. Then he tells the story of what happened afterward, on December 8th.

Hygiene History: Soap and Semmelweiss Nov 28, 2023

On today’s episode the History Guy tells two stories of hygiene history. First he talks about the long history of soap, and then he tells the story of Ignaz Semmelweiss, one of the first doctors to argue that doctors should wash their hands to prevent spreading disease.

Mad Monarchs: Charles VI and Ludwig II Nov 14, 2023

On today’s episode, The History Guy talks about two Mad Monarchs. The first is Charles VI of France, whose mental illness changed the fortunes of France and who was nearly set aflame in the Ball of the Burning Men. The second is Bavarian “Mad” King Ludwig II, whose obsession with fairy tale and opera led him to build one of the most iconic castles in history.

Ancient Egypt: The Pyramids and the Silver Pharoah Oct 31, 2023

On today’s episode, the History Guy tells two stories of Ancient Egypt. First he talks about the far off period of the Old Kingdom, and how the ancient Egyptians transitioned to building the massive monumental pyramids we see today. Then he talks about one of the most astounding forgotten egyptian finds - a fully intact tomb buried beneath the sands in Tanis, that was overshadowed and forgotten by other world-altering events.

Terror in the Air: TACA 110 and China Airlines 006 Oct 17, 2023

On today’s episode, the History Guy tells two stories of harrowing passenger plane incidents in the 80s. First he tells the story of TACA 110, where pilots did everything right only to find themselves in an unprecedented hail storm - and that was just the beginning. Then he tells the story of China Flight 006, when a small technical error quickly cascaded into a disaster.

The P-38 Lightning Oct 03, 2023

On today’s episode the History Guy talks about one of the most iconic planes of WWII: The P-38 Lightning. First he tells the unlikely tale of how such a radical design even made it to production, and then he tells the story of possibly the best pilot to ever fly in one: Richard Ira Bong, Ace of Aces.

New York Riots Sep 19, 2023

On today’s episode the History Guy tells the stories of two New York City riots, both of which began over seemingly trivial issues. First he tells the story of the Shakespeare riot, when a disagreement over who played the better Macbeth turned deadly. Then he tells the story of the straw hat riots, when fashion and a particularly warm day ended with thousands of hats smashed on the streets of New York City.

Forgotten Naval Battles of WWI Sep 05, 2023

On this episode, the History Guy talks about two forgotten stories of the naval front of the Great War. First, he talks about the first naval battle of the war, which took place on a large lake in east Africa. Then he tells the story of U-156 and the only German attack on the American mainland in WWI - the battle of Orleans.

"My Name is Aaron Burr" Aug 22, 2023

On today’s episode, the History Guy tells two stories about one of the most famous ‘villains’ of the early American republic, the much maligned third vice president of the United States, Aaron Burr, and the man whose life he took, Alexander Hamilton.

What You Didn't Learn in School: Continents and the Seven Seas Aug 08, 2023

On today’s episode, the History Guy tells histories that we didn’t learn in school. First he tells the history of the term “Continent”, and how our understanding of how many and even what a continent is has changed over time. Then he looks deep into the past to answer an age-old question: why are there seven seas, and which seas are they?

Weird economics: Tulips and Chickens Jul 25, 2023

Today the History Guy tells two stories of economic history. First he tells the story about Tulip Mania, when beautiful tulips in the Netherlands were worth as much as a house. Then he tells the story of how Queen Victoria’s interest in Fancy chickens helped to create the modern chicken industry we know today. MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy
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The Space Race: Pioneer 10 and Voyager 2 Jul 09, 2023

On today’s episode the History Guy tells two stories of the space race and Nasa’s efforts to better understand our solar system and the universe. First he tells the story of Pioneer 10, the first spacecraft to pass through the asteroid belt and the first human-made device sent to study the outer solar system up-close. Then he tells the remarkable story of Voyager 2, and the incredible journey it took to examine the furthest planets in our solar system.MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

The Age of Airships: The Shenandoah and Macon Jun 27, 2023

On today’s episode The History Guy tells two stories about the age of American airships. First he tells the story of the first America-built rigid airship, the Shenandoah, from its inception to its tragic end. Then he tells the story of the experimental airship Macon, which hoped to usher in an era of air-based carriers. MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

History Behind the Legends Jun 13, 2023

On today’s episode The History Guy tells three stories about the history behind legendary figures. First he tells the story of Bass Reeves, whose incredible life has similarities to the famous fictional lawman The Lone Ranger. Then he takes a look at Lady Godiva, and her famous ride. Finally, he tells the incredible true story behind an American folk hero, Johnny Appleseed. MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

American Foods: Hot Dogs and Ketchup May 30, 2023

On today’s episode, the History Guy tells the stories of two of America’s famous foods: hot dogs and ketchup. First he talks about how a method of food preservation has become a staple at American barbecues, and then he tells the long and winding tale of how ketchup went from being made of fish guts to Heinz 57.MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

Unbroken: Poland & Norway in WWII May 17, 2023

On today’s episode, the history guy tells stories about the contributions of two often forgotten nations that fought with the allies during WWII. First he tells the incredible story of the Orzeł, a Polish submarine which escaped the Kriegsmarine in the opening days of the war. Then he tells the story of Nortraship, and the vital contributions of Norway’s merchant fleet to the war effort.MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

Two Earthquakes that Altered History May 02, 2023

On today’s episode, The History Guy tells two stories of nature’s fury in the form of earthquakes. First he talks about the 1693 Sicily Earthquake, which transformed the architecture and culture of the island forever. Then he talks about the 1755 Lisbon Earthquake, which in a day devastated a powerful kingdom which never fully recovered.MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

Spanish North America: El Morro and the Nootka Crisis Apr 18, 2023

On today’s episode, the History Guy tells two stories of Spanish North America. Before the Dutch, English, or French had sent colonists across the Atlantic, Spain was conquering kingdoms and empires in Mexico and Peru. But they laid claim to lands far afield, and left their mark - both literally, at the El Morro site in New Mexico, and in history, when imperial posturing on a small island near Vancouver nearly sent Europe to war.MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

Alexander the Great Apr 04, 2023

On today’s episode, the History Guy tells two stories of Alexander the Great. First he tells the story of possibly the most challenging siege of Alexander’s military career: the siege of the island city of Tyre. Then he tells the story of Alexander’s greatest defeat, when his own men mutinied on the banks of an Asian river.MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

Women in WWII: WASP and Virginia Hall Mar 21, 2023

On today’s episode The History Guy talks about some contributions of women to the war effort in WWII. First, he tells the story of the Women’s Airforce Service Pilots, who put their lives on the line to help the country in a perilous time. Then he talks about Virginia Hall, “The Allies’ Most Dangerous Spy”, and her incredible spycraft in wartime France. MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

Forgotten Colonies: Popham and Panama Mar 07, 2023

Today the History Guy tells two stories of forgotten colonization. First he tells the story of Popham, a British colony started shortly after Jamestown that disappeared into history. Then he tells the story of the Darien Scheme, a daring plan by Scotland to establish a colony in Panama.MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

Exploited History: Slavery and Human Zoos Feb 21, 2023

Today the History Guy tells two stories of exploitation. First he tells the story of a man who was one of the last survivors of the Atlantic slave trade brought to the United States. Then he tell the story of Ota Benga, a young African man brought to the US who was displayed in the Bronx Zoo.MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

Dog Tales Feb 07, 2023

On this episode, The History Guy tells three stories of dogs and history - first, he tells the story of Barry, a St Bernard who rescued dozens of people in the Alps. Then he tells the story of Nick Carter, the world’s best dog detective. Finally, he tells the stories of the Soviet Space dogs, from Laika to ZIB. MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

Industrial Invention: Elevators and Vending Machines Jan 24, 2023

On today's episode, the History Guy tells the stories of two inventions we take for granted: first, he tell the interesting history of the elevator, and then he tells the surprising history of the Vending Machine.MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

Bitter Cold in the Gilded Age: The Long Winter and the Lady Franklin Bay Expedition Jan 10, 2023

On today’s episode, the History Guy tells two stories about bitter cold in the gilded age. First he tells the story of the “long winter” of 1880-81, which bombarded the United States with storm after storm. Then he tells the story of the Lady Franklin Bay Expedition, a scientific expedition by the United States to the polar region, which went horribly wrong. MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

Christmas and Candy in the American Military Dec 27, 2022

On today’s episode, the history guys talks about two little known pieces of American military history. First, he tell several stories about the US military and Christmas, and then he talks about the most important part of a soldier’s rations: the candy. MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

Stories of Pearl Harbor Dec 13, 2022

On today’s episode, The History Guy tells three stories surrounding Pearl Harbor. First, he’ll tell the story of the unsung heroics of the Sikorsky JRS-1s, small, unarmed planes that faced incredible danger during and after the attack on December 7th. Then he’ll tell the story of two pilots who got into the air that fateful day: George Welch and Kenneth Taylor. Finally, he’ll tell the story of one of the Pearl Harbor Battleships sunk that day, the only battleship to also shell the shores of Normandy on D-Day.MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

Bread, Berries, and the Government Nov 29, 2022

On today’s episode, The History Guy tells the story of two foods, from their earliest origins to their contentious issues with government regulations. First is the story of sliced bread. Humans have baked bread for millennia, but automatically sliced bread is a relatively recent technology that nonetheless significantly altered society. Second, the History Guy talks about Cranberries, specifically American cranberries, and what makes them unique, up until one of the first “great food scares” of the twentieth century. MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

Animals of the Great War: Pigeons and Mercy Dogs Nov 15, 2022

On today’s episode, The History Guy tells the history of two kinds of animals and their use in warfare, especially their use in WWI. First he tells the story of Pigeons, from their domestication to their use as messengers on European battlefields in WWI. Then he tells the story of mercy dogs, also called hospital dogs, who searched the barren “no man’s land” for injured soldiers throughout the Great War.MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

Forgotten American Mints: From New Orleans to Manila Nov 01, 2022

Most people know about the US mints in Philadelphia and Denver. On today’s episode, the History Guy talks about America’s forgotten mints. First he talks about the numerous mints that dotted the American frontier, from Georgia to Louisiana to Nevada. Then he takes us across the Pacific to the only American mint built on foreign soil: the mint in Manila, capital of the Philippines. MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

The American Civil War Trans-Mississippi Theater: Wilson's Creek and Prairie Grove Oct 18, 2022

Today, the History Guy tells the stories of two little-remembered battles of the civil war, fought west of the Mississippi. The first is one of the earliest battles in the war, where forces met to decide control of the key state of Missouri in the Battle of Wilson’s Creek. Later in the war, a Confederate general put together a rag-tag army to threaten the Missouri again, and met a union force at the battle of Prairie Grove. MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

Hurricane History: The Great Miami Hurricane and Doc McFadden Oct 04, 2022

On today’s episode, the history guy talks about Hurricanes. First, he tells the story of the “Great Miami Hurricane”, and the circumstances that led that 1926 storm to being so deadly. Then he tells the story of a Hurricane Hunter: James “Doc” McFadden, and the decades of work he did to better understand and prepare for hurricanes.MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

Cold War Defense: The DEW Line and Texas Towers Sep 20, 2022

On today’s episode, The History Guy talks about two cold war programs meant to protect the United States and North America from the threat of nuclear war. First the History Guy tells the story of the Distant Early Warning line and its predecessors, radar systems meant to track possible attacks over the arctic circle. Then the History Guy tells the story of the Texas Towers, and the tragedy that befell the men on Texas Tower 4.MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

Disasters: Railway Accidents Sep 06, 2022

On this episode, The History Guy tells two stories of railway disasters. In the years before highways and jets, rail was the fastest form of transportation, and with so many trains running, some of those trips were bound to end in disaster. First is the story of Quintinshill, where a series of unfortunate events led to the deadliest train accident in British history. Then the History Guy talks about circus trains, and a terrible accident: the deadliest circus train wreck in American history. MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

The Eastern Front: Fortresses, Night Witches, and Fake Guardsmen Aug 23, 2022

On today’s episode, we’re talking about the Eastern front of WWII. First the History Guy talks about one of the first battles of Operation Barbarossa, the heroic soviet defense of Brest Fortress. Then he tells the story of the famous “Night Witches”, the soviet women who terrorized German troops from the air. Finally, the History Guy tells the story of one one of the most important battles of the war - the Battle of Moscow - and of Panfilov’s twenty-eight guardsmen. MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

WWII Special Forces: Los Baños and Makin Island Aug 09, 2022

Today the History Guy tells the story of two special operation raids in WWII - the first war to see extended use of forces trained in specific and unique operations. First he tells the story of the paratrooper raid on Los Banos, and then the harrowing tale of the raid on Makin island.MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

Television and the Don Lee Broadcasting System Jul 12, 2022

On today’s episode The History Guy is going to talk about Television. First, he’ll tell the story of Television’s invention, from its earliest antecedents to the modern world. Then he’ll tell the story of a particularly interesting part of television history: the early regional tv network called Don Lee Broadcasting.MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

Pirates! 2: Barbarossa, Port Royal, and Jamestown Jun 28, 2022

On this episode of The History Guy Podcast, The History Guy talks about three stories of pirates. First we journey to the Mediterranean, and the king of pirates, Hayreddin Barbarossa. Then THG hops across the pond to the Caribbean, and tells the story of the Pirate Capital, Port Royal, and the earthquake that ended an age. Finally, The History Guy tells the story of an English ship bringing silkworms and a doctor to the colony at Jamestown, only to be struck by pirates. Without further adieu, let me introduce, the history guy.MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

US Borders: The Missouri Bootheel and The Toldeo War Jun 14, 2022

Today the history guy tells two stories of state borders in the US. The first is the long history of Missouri’s borders, which were deeply entwined with American politics of the period. Then the history guy will tell you about the time that Ohio and Michigan went to war over the border between them - and how despite not participating, Wisconsin lost the most. MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

D-Day Heroes May 31, 2022

Next week June 6th, 2022 will mark the 78th anniversary of the D-Day landings. In honor of the enormous sacrifice by the many men and women who fought, planned, and supported that battle, today the history guy tells three lesser-known tales of heroism and sacrifice, just a few of the many meaningful stories of those first days in the battle to crack fortress Europe. First, the history guy tells the story of two D-day medics, Robert Wright and Kenneth Moore, who spent those days saving lives. Then the history guy will tell the oft-forgotten story of the Coast Guard’s contribution to the massive invasion. Finally, the History Guy will talk about the US Rangers and the 116th Infantry Regiment. MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

A.P. Giannini and The History of Credit May 17, 2022

On today’s episode, the history guy talks about some of the foundations of our modern life: How an Italian-American man’s vision fundamentally changed the way banks and loans work, and that ever-present blessing and curse of the wallet: the credit card. "Echoes of History: Ragnarök" is a historical podcast inspired by the video game "Assassin’s Creed Valhalla : Dawn of Ragnarök." It’s the second season of Ubisoft’s popular podcast “Echoes of History." Subscribe to the "Echoes of History" podcast, wherever you get your podcasts: https://lnk.to/echoesofhistory MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

Forgotten Peoples: the Itza Maya and Axum May 03, 2022

On today’s episode, the history guy talks about two ancient societies: the still mysterious Itza Maya, who built Chichen Itza, and the story of the forgotten trading Empire of Axum, located in modern day Eritrea and Ethiopia. "Echoes of History: Ragnarök" is a historical podcast inspired by the video game "Assassin’s Creed Valhalla : Dawn of Ragnarök." It’s the second season of Ubisoft’s popular podcast “Echoes of History." Subscribe to the "Echoes of History" podcast, wherever you get your podcasts: https://lnk.to/echoesofhistory MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

1970s Car Disasters: The Dale and the Vega Apr 19, 2022

On today’s episode the History guy takes a drive through some automotive history from the 1970s. First, he’ll tell the story of the Dale, the first “space age car” with a laundry list of amazing features that turned out too good to be true. Then he’ll talk about the Chevy Vega, launched in 1971 to rave reviews that rather suddenly went sour."Echoes of History: Ragnarök" is a historical podcast inspired by the video game "Assassin’s Creed Valhalla : Dawn of Ragnarök." It’s the second season of Ubisoft’s popular podcast “Echoes of History." Subscribe to the "Echoes of History" podcast, wherever you get your podcasts: https://lnk.to/echoesofhistory MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

Coasties: Stories of the USCGCs Tampa and Icarus Apr 05, 2022

On today’s episode, the history guy talks about the United States Coast Guard, and two of their contributions to combat in the World Wars. First, the history guy tells the story of the USCGC Tampa, which served in WWI and became the largest naval combat casualty loss of the war. Then the history guy talks about the USCGC Icarus, which faced a larger and better armed german u-boat in torpedo alley in 1942."Echoes of History: Ragnarök" is a historical podcast inspired by the video game "Assassin’s Creed Valhalla : Dawn of Ragnarök." It’s the second season of Ubisoft’s popular podcast “Echoes of History." Subscribe to the "Echoes of History" podcast, wherever you get your podcasts: https://lnk.to/echoesofhistory MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

Lines on the Road and the Wheels that Drive on them Mar 22, 2022

Today, the history guy talks about two things that millions of people around the world deal with every single day: the lines on the road, and tires. Both have interesting histories that might surprise you. MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

Tales of Two 19th Century Kates Mar 08, 2022

On today’s episode, The History Guy talks about two impressive Kates of the 19th century. First is Kate Warne, who became America’s first female detective when she was hired by Alan Pinkerton in 1856 - and she may have saved Abraham Lincoln’s life. Then the history Guy talks about one of the women behind one of the most famous gunslingers of the west: “Big Nose” Kate, common-law wife of Doc Holliday.MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

Aerial Hijinks: 3 Wild Stories Feb 22, 2022

On today’s episode, the history guy tells several stories about aerial hijinks - First the story of Korean air veteran Tommy FitzPatrick, whose good spirits and impeccable skill made him a legend in his own time. Then the history guy will talk about Howard “Buddy” Foote, who decided to steal an $18 million dollar plane, just for a chance to realize his dream. Finally, the history guy will tell the story of “Wrong Way” Corrigan, who took off from New York with a flight plan to return to Los Angeles but landed instead in Dublin, Ireland.MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

Civil War Freedom Fighters: Robert Smalls and Abraham Galloway Feb 08, 2022

On today’s episode, we chat about two heroes of the American civil war who fought against frightful odds to secure better lives for themselves and their people. First is the incredible story of Robert Smalls, who at 22 years old decided on an audacious plan to escape slavery and escape to the Union. Then The History Guy will talk about Abraham Galloway, who escaped slavery only to return to the south to act as a union spy. MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

The Mafia Beer Wars: Dean O'Bannion and Calvin Goddard Jan 25, 2022

On today’s episode the history guy talks about two events in the history of the Mob - the Schofield Flower Shop Murder of Arch Killer Dean O’Bannion, and the ballistics expert Calvin Goddard, who did forensic work on the scene of the Valentine’s Day Massacre. MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

Supernatural True Crime: The Greenbrier Ghost and Bridget Cleary Jan 11, 2022

On today’s episode the history guy talks about two strange cases of 19th century true crime: the time an American court case included the testimony of a ghost, and the terrible tale of the fairy trial of Bridget Cleary.MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

Weird Wars: China's War on Sparrows and the Pastry War Dec 28, 2021

On today’s episode, the history guy talks about a pair of Weird Wars: The time that Mao’s China went to war against Sparrows, and a war between Mexico and France that began over Pastries. It is history that deserves to be remembered. MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

A History Guy Christmas: Nutcrackers and Christmas Trees Dec 14, 2021

Merry Christmas! On today’s episode we’re talking about a couple of forgotten pieces of Christmas history: the tale of how nutcrackers became symbols of the season, and the winding road that led American homes to be full of Christmas trees. MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

Useful Resources: The Histories of Helium and Asbestos Nov 30, 2021

On today's episode the History Guy discusses the history of several naturally occurring resources: the mineral asbestos, with its reputation as a hazardous material, and Helium, one of the universe’s most abundant elements. Both have surprising and interesting histories.MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

Forgotten Fruit History: Bananas and Oranges Nov 16, 2021

In today’s episode, The History Guy talks about two historic fruits: the banana and the orange. Both have interesting and long histories connected with humankind. We have a special guest, as well, in The History Guy’s mom and my grandmother, who joins us to chat about fruit and history. MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

Tin Can Ships: Destroyers and the First Submarines Sunk by the US in Both World Wars Nov 02, 2021

On today’s episodes we are talking about two stories of US navy destroyers. The first story is about the USS Fanning, which took part in the sinking of the first german submarine sunk by American ships during WWI. Then the history guy skips ahead a few decade to the USS Roper, which in April of 1942 engaged a submarine off the coast of Virginia - the sinking of U-85 would be the first german submarine sunk by US forces in WWII.MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

History Lost: The 1890 Census and the 1973 NPRC Fire Oct 19, 2021

On today’s episode the history guy talks about two stories of history lost. First, the saga of the 1890 census, a marvel of advanced data collecting at the time that was lost almost completely in a series of events decades later. Then the history guy will talk about the fire at the National Personnel Records Center, which destroyed millions of military records.MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

Pawns and Princes of Russia: Tsarevich Dmitry and Svetlana Alliluyeva Oct 05, 2021

On today’s episode, we talk about the children of two of Russia’s most notorious leaders. First is the story of Tsarevich Dmitry, youngest son of Ivan the Terrible. Killed in his youth, years later men would appear claiming to be that Dmitry, and pressing their rights to the Russian throne. Then the history guy will talk about the daughter of the most infamous Russian leader: Josef Stalin, and her struggle to escape her father’s shadow. MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

Weird Weather: 1974 Tornado Super Outbreak, 1943 Black Hills Record, and the Great White Hurricane Sep 21, 2021

On today’s episode, The History Guy is going to talk about several instances of Weird Weather. First, he’ll talk about the 1974 tornado super-outbreak. Then he’ll tell the story of record breaking weather in 1943 South Dakota. Finally, he’ll talk about the “Great White Hurricane” that hit New York City in 1888. MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

The War Before the War: The Undeclared War and the Reuben James, WWII Iceland, and the 'Phoney War' Sep 07, 2021

On today’s episode we are talking about the War before the War, or the period of WWII when war had often not officially commenced but was arguably already underway. First The History Guy will talk about the Undeclared War, and incidents between the US and Germany before Pearl Harbor. Then he will talk about the occupation of Iceland - an officially neutral country that the United Kingdom occupied in a move to prevent Germany from securing the strategically vital island. Finally the History Guy will tell the story of several incidents of the “Phoney War,” the period between Hitler’s invasion of Poland and the commencement of actual hostilities on the Western Front. MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

Nuclear Near Misses Aug 24, 2021

On today’s episode we are talking about two nuclear accidents. First we talk about Operation Chrome Dome and the time that the United States accidentally dropped nuclear bombs on Spain in the Palomares incident. Next the History Guy will tell the story of when a fallen wrench threatened to set off a nuke in Arkansas. MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

Tales of the Gilded Age: Cleveland's Secret Surgery and the Harrison Horror Aug 10, 2021

On today’s episode The History Guy talks about two stories of the oft-forgotten Gilded Age. First is the story of how Grover Cleveland snuck aboard a yacht and had a secret surgery to remove a large tumor from his mouth, and kept it a secret for years after his presidency. Then The History Guy will talk about the “Harrison Horror” - a macabre tale of how medical schools stole bodies from cemeteries, and what happened to the only man to be both a son and a father of a US president.MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

Pilotless Planes: Planes that Landed Themselves, the L-8 Blimp, and Taffy Holden Jul 27, 2021

Stories of Pilotless aircraft! First, The History Guy talks about three planes that managed to land themselves after their pilots were forced to bail out, before talking about the mystery of the L-8 Blimp. Finally, THG talks about Taffy Holden - a ground crewman who had never flown a jet airplane until the one he was working on accidentally took off. Also - this is the first episode we were able to do in the same room!MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

War Time Heroes: Mary Edwards Walker and Tom Custer Jul 13, 2021

Two stories about Civil War Medals of Honor. First, The History Guy tells the story of Mary Edwards Walker, the only woman to have been awarded a Medal of Honor, for her selfless acts bringing medical care to Union soldiers and american civilians during the civil war. Then THG tells the story of Thomas Ward Custer, younger brother to George Custer, who earned two medals of honor in the space of only four days. It is history that deserves to be remembered.MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

Tales of Cow: Steaks and US History and "Sir Loin" of Beef Jun 29, 2021

On today’s episode the History Guy is going to talk about beef. First he will tell the interesting and surprisingly complex story about how cows, beef, and the cattle industry have intertwined with american history, and left a deep impression on American culture. After that you’ll hear about the only cut of meat to be knighted: Sir loin of beef. MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

Unique Animals: Pere David's Deer and Okapi Johnstoni Jun 15, 2021

On today’s episode we have two stories about rare animals and how their stories tie into human history. First is the story of Pere David’s Deer, an odd looking deer native to China that nearly went extinct more than once that is flourishing today thanks to an English Duke. Then we have the story of Sir Harry Johnston and the twentieth century discovery of the animal that bears his name: Okapi Johnstoni.MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

True Crime Trials: Daniel Sickles' Temporary Insanity and the murder of Gulielma Sands Jun 01, 2021

The History Guy Podcast Features two stories of true crime and the trials they produced. First is the story of Daniel Sickles - unscrupulous politician, infamous for his actions at the battle of Gettysburg, and who murdered a man in broad daylight in sight of the white house. Next is the Manhattan Well Murder, the unsolved murder of Gulielma sands, and how a soon-to-be Vice President Aaron Burr, Former treasury secretary Alexander Hamilton, and future Supreme court justice Brockholst Livingston argued the defense in the trial of the century.MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

Fantastic Frauds: Titanic Thompson and Stanley Weyman May 18, 2021

The History Guy podcast features two stories of fraudsters, who despite their less than honest lives deserve to be remembered. First is the story of Titanic Thompson, supposedly the inspiration for Sky Masterson of Guys and Dolls, who was so good that he cheated Al Capone at a bet - and made it out alive. Next is Stanley Weyman, a man who spent much of his life pretending to be someone else. MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

A tortoise, a horse, and a bear, oh my! : Timothy, Sgt. Reckless, and Winnie the Pooh May 04, 2021

What do a Tortoise, a horse, and a bear have in common? The history guy podcast features three stories of animals who served as military mascots. First is Timothy the Tortoise, who before she died was the last surviving veteran of the Crimean War. Then the history guy talks about Sgt. Reckless, a horse who served with the marines during Korea, carrying munitions, performing heroic feats, and eating almost everything. Finally we have the story of Winnie the Pooh - both Christopher Robin Milne's teddy bear, and the military mascot who shared his name.MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

Cold War Chronicles: Able Archer and Oleg Gordievsky Apr 20, 2021

The History Guy podcast features two stories of the Cold War. First is the story of Able Archer, a command exercise by NATO done in 1983, which the Soviet Union interpreted as a possible preparation for a first strike nuclear attack. We also have the EXCLUSIVE to the podcast story of Oleg Gordievsky, a KGB agent who turned to the West, and who escaped from Moscow in an agent exfiltration mission practically made for the movies.MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguyScript for Oleg Gordievsky by MAB

Mystery Murders: The Saxtown Axe Murders and the "Servant Girl Annihilator" Apr 06, 2021

The History Guy Podcast features the tales of two grisly crimes, neither of which were ever solved. The first is the story of the Saxtown Axe murders, in which in 1874 a family of five German immigrants was attacked in the middle of the night. The second tale is about the killer the press dubbed the "Servant Girl Annihilator", who began brutally attacking servants in the growing city of Austin, Texas in 1884. Only a few years later similarly brutal crimes took place in London, leading Texas papers to wonder if the man in Austin had gone to London to become Jack the Ripper.MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

Pirates! : The Wreck of the Whydah and Albert Hicks Mar 23, 2021

The History Guy podcast features two stories of Pirates! First the tale of the Whydah Galley, a slave ship turned pirate, and the ill-fated crew that served under "Black Sam" Bellamy. The second story is set in 19th century New York, when a ship is discovered abandoned, with nothing aboard except blood... and a few cut-off fingers.MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

Cats and Dogs: Housecats and Civilization and Able Seaman Just Nuisance Mar 10, 2021

The History Guy podcast features two stories of housepets! First is the incredible story of the domestication of cats and their contribution to human civilization. Then we will hear the story of the only dog ever enlisted in the Royal Navy, Able Seaman Just Nuisance. It is history that deserves to be remembered.MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

Unsung Heroes: Video Game Pioneer and "Brave Bessie" Feb 24, 2021

The History Guy podcast features two stories of unsung heroes! Exclusive to the podcast, the History Guy tells the story of Jerry Lawson, "the father of modern videogaming," an early video game pioneer who rubbed shoulders with Steve Jobs and led the development of the Fairchild Channel F, the first video game console to feature removable game cartridges. The second is about Bessie Coleman, an African American and Indigenous woman whose passion for flying in the early years of flight technology led her to become one of the first women to earn a pilot's license. Despite obstacles, Coleman became a respected and talented Barnstormer - an aerial performer and trick-flyer. Both are parts of history that deserve to be remembered.MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

True Stories of the Wild West: A Bandit Who Fell off His Horse and Soapy Smith Feb 10, 2021

The History Guy podcast features two stories of the Wild West. First is the Bandit Dick Fellowes, a surprisingly successful stage coach robber who despite the ups and downs of his life always seemed to be defeated by his demons. Next is Soapy Smith, a very bad man who straddled the line between gangster and outlaw at the edge of the frontier. Both men and the lessons we can learn from them are history that deserves to be remembered.MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

Historical Cryptids: Beast of Gevaudan and Washington's Eagle Jan 27, 2021

The History Guy podcast features two stories of historical cryptids. Between 1764 and 1767 a beast terrorized southern France, attacking grown men in a large area, and killed between 60 and 100 people. It is a story of mystery, culture, and a mysterious beast. Second is the story of Washington's Eagle, an eagle bigger than either the bald or the gold eagle, first described by legendary ornithologist John James Audubon - but then lost to history. Both mysterious and captivating creatures are history that deserves to be remembered.MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy

Aviation Accidents: Fall From an SR-71 and the Valkyrie's mid-air Collision Jan 14, 2021

Two stories of forgotten history surround Aviation Accidents. First, in 1966, an SR-71 "Blackbird" disintegrated at 78,000 feet. The pilot's first thought was "No one could live through what just happened. Therefore, I must be dead." Second is about a photo op in June 1966, involving an XB-70A No. 2, an F-4 Phantom, an F-5, a T-38 Talon, and an F-104 Starfighter, which went terribly wrong.MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: www.try.magellantv.com/historyguyIt is history that deserves to be remembered.

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