Carter's Condensed History the Podcast
1) A Fight Club, A Bathtub & The Spaghetti Farmers of Switzerland
First, Marissa unravels a tale of William Howard Taft! From a secret society Fight Club at Yale, to the myth of being stuck in a bathtub, his legend looms larger than life and ends with some surprisin...Show More
2) Sunday Scaries: Hotel Haunts at The Menger and The Crescent
This week, check into a haunted hotel for Spring Break! First, Carter remembers the Alamo and pays a visit to San Antonio’s Menger Hotel. A successful brewery leads to a booming hotel business, and en...Show More
3) Worst Day at Work: Kissed to Death and Flour Explosion
This week, it’s all about workplace tragedies! First, birthday boy George Spencer Millet gets kissed to death by his coworkers. A freak accident at the offices of the Metropolitan Insurance Company le...Show More
4) St. Patrick: Pride, Prejudice, Pirates, and a Parade!
First, Carter gives us the evolution of St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations in the United States. From small beginnings in colonial Florida to redcoats in New England wearing green. The town of Troy, NY er...Show More
5) Murdered Millionaires: Stanford White and Martha Moxley
Inspired by the Murdaugh murder trial, this week unravels some high-profile homicides of the past! First, Marissa talks us through “The Crime of the Century,” as Evelyn Nesbit, Harry Thaw, and Stanfor...Show More
6) Liar Liar Chaps on Fire! The Original Ponzi Scheme and Calamity Jane
Spring-boarding off the colorful tall tales of George Santos, this week’s episode takes a look at some historical liars! First, Carter sells us the schemes of Charles Ponzi, a swindler so successful t...Show More
7) Sunday Scaries! Friday the 13th and The Pig Woman Murders
Don’t walk under a ladder or venture out into the cornfield at night, it’s Friday the 13th! First, Marissa walks us through the superstitions and supposed origins of the unluckiest day. Strong female ...Show More
8) Murderous Marguerite & Dirty Diary Duchess
This week, it’s all about very British scandals! Before Harry and Meghan caused a royal rumpus, “The Firm,” was putting out fires across Europe. Two trials become a who’s who of naughty nobles in thes...Show More
9) New Year’s Eve Countdown!
This week, it’s a smorgasbord of 10 New Year’s Eve fun facts, events, and inventions. Put on your red underwear and grab your traveler’s checks as Carter and Marissa take a tour of some of the famous ...Show More
10) Christmas Eve Disasters: van Gogh’s Ear and the White House Fire of 1929!
Christmas Eve came early for the devotees. First off, it’s a hard candy Christmas for Vincent van Gogh. Marissa walks us through the Christmas Eve where his ear became the most disturbing Secret Santa...Show More