History Out of The Box Podcast
1) Helen Keller: A Tale of Triumph and Adversity
Adversity is something that many of us face throughout our lives. Studying for a difficult test, preparing for a business presentation, operating on a patient, and overcoming personal challenges; we c...Show More
2) Meet the Woman Who Revolutionized the Toy Industry - Ruth Handler - Creator of the Barbie Doll
You've probably seen commercials. Margot Robbie decked out in pink. Ryan Gosling smiling in the summer sun. The much anticipated Barbie movie is coming to theaters soon! Jen, one of History Out of the...Show More
3) Amelia Earhart | Queen of the Air and Aviation Mystery
Known as the "Queen of the Air", Amelia Earhart was a trailblazing aviator, author, and women's rights activist who shattered gender stereotypes and made history with her daring feats of aviation. Her...Show More
4) Unbelievable Wealth: Discover the Man Who Was Richer Than Any King! | Mansa Musa
Mansa Musa was a famous ruler of the Mali Empire, and supposedly one of the wealthiest rulers of all time. He was one of Africa's wealthiest, most powerful, and most influential individuals during the...Show More
Unbelievable Wealth: Discover the Man Who Was Richer Than Any King! | Mansa Musa
54:50 | May 3rd, 2023
5) King Kamehameha I - The Great Unifier of Hawaii
Kamehameha the first was a Hawaiian monarch who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He is best known for unifying the Hawaiian Islands and establishing the Kingdom of Hawaii, which lasted...Show More
6) The Legend of Yasuke: The First African Samurai
Japan was an exciting place to be in the 1500s. During the 1550s - 60s, the Sengoku daimyo, or "feudal lords" of the time had survived the conflicts and wars of the last century and began to move into...Show More
7) Jack Parsons: Pioneer of Rocket Science & The Occult
We're here today to discuss a true visionary. Jack Parsons pushed the bounds of science, technology, and society. His life was filled with adventure, discovery, and occult activity. Jack was an otherw...Show More
8) Edgar Allen Poe: Master of the Macabre
"Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary, Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore, While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping, As of someone ge...Show More
9) Catherine the Great — Empress of Russia
"Lay me out, dressed in white, with a golden crown on my head. Inscribe my Christian name, Sophie." - Catherine the Great Catherine the Great, also known as Catherine II, was born Sophie Friederike Au...Show More
10) JFK: Politics, Prestige, & The Presidency of John F. Kennedy
Disclaimer: This episode is NOT about the conspiracy aspects surrounding JFK's tragic assassination. "Never let your fears hold you back from pursuing your hopes." - John F. Kennedy JFK is remembered ...Show More