It's a History Podcast
Join me each week as I take a look at all things history! Whether it be a person, a place, event, or just something really interesting, I will cover many of the stories our past has to offer.
074: The History of Federal Holidays
Hello! In this weeks episode we are looking at the history of Federal Holidays, How these holidays were created and why. Sources for today's episode include: An article from congress.gov titled federal holidays:evolution and ...
073: McNamara at War: A Conversation With William Taubman
Hello! In this episode I am joined by William "Bill" Taubman to discuss his and his brother Philip Taubmans most recent release, "McNamara at War: A New History". I Loved reading this book and I have linked below where the bo...
072: Candy Corn and Penny Candy: A Fall Favorite and The Nostalgic Candy Bins
Hello! In this Short and "sweet" episode we take a look at your favorite (or most hated) fall candy and how Candy Corn helped to shape the Penny Candy loss leader model. Sources for today's episode include: An article from Hi...
071: Memento Mori: From Ancient Greece to Modern Day: How We Acknowledge Death Through Art
Hello! In this weeks Episode, we explore Memento Mori. Memento Mori is a latin phrase that translates to "remember that you will die". Todays episode looks at the token of Memento Mori that are typically pieces of art, poetry...
070: Heinrich Schleimann: From Business Man to Controversial Amateur Archeologist
Hello! In this weeks episode we are looking at the controversial figure of Heinrich Schliemann and his part in the history of Archeology. Sources for today's episode include An article titled The World of Schleimann His life....
069: The History of Corn Mazes: Labyrinths, Hedge Mazes, and A Dinosaur Named Cornelius
Hello! In today's episode we take a look at the history of corn mazes. While Corn Mazes are relatively new, mazes have been a fun past time for hundreds, if not thousands of years. We also take a look at the myth of the labry...