History Under the Radar Podcast
1) Attack of the Dead Men
Chemical warfare has been banned for almost a century. It is seen as a cruel act of war and also unpredictable when put into action. One event during World War I demonstrated the horrific effect of ch...Show More
2) Who Were the Adamites?
In the early years of Christianity, several denominations popped up around the Levant and Egypt. Some of these sects, like Arianism, would significantly impact the shaping of Orthodox and Catholic Chr...Show More
3) The Year of the Five Emperors
193 CE can be considered one of the most chaotic years in Roman History. There was social upheaval and internal power struggles between the ruling class members. This year, it was also famous for havi...Show More
4) The Mad Priest of Kent
In 1381, King Richard II was faced with several problems. England was in the middle of the Hundred Years War with France, and there had been an outbreak of the Black Death, which had devastated the po...Show More
5) The True Story Behind the Last Duel
In the winter of 1386, two French noblemen engaged in what would be considered the last trial by combat in France. The center of their dispute was an accusation of rape. Marguerite de Carrouges was ma...Show More
6) The Real Gentleman Pirate
The HBO series Our Flag Means Death comically follows a gentleman landowner named Stede Bonnet who decides to try his hand at piracy. The show portrays Bonnet as a bumbling fop unsuited for the life o...Show More
7) The Holocaust Survivor Who Swore Vengeance for the Murder of His Family
Vengeance is an old storytelling device. When justice is not severed through legal means, some people take matters into their own hands. Revenge can be a great motivator for some to survive under some...Show More
8) One of the Best Insults In History
Disclaimer: Today's episode contains language that may not be suitable for some listeners. There is nothing better than a witty comeback or insult. When an overconfident aggressor is put in their pla...Show More
9) The Scottish Wars for Independence
Today, Scotland is part of the United Kingdom. However, for centuries, Scotland was an independent nation that often found itself in conflict with its neighbor to the south, England. During the thirte...Show More
10) A Brief History of the Kentucky Derby
In 1875, the grandson of William Clark began a tradition that has continued for one hundred and fifty years. It happens every year on the first Saturday in May and maybe the the only time many people ...Show More