God's Favorites: A History Podcast

Colonizers gonna colonize. Let's follow Napoleon through Egypt and his attempts to outsmart the Royal Navy and his last trip to his hometown of Ajaccio.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Exploring Napoleon's strategic leadership in Italy, victories at Montenote and Mordovi, debunking myths about Napoleon's height, personal turmoil with Josephine, and the use of source material for the episode.

Delve into Napoleon Bonaparte's early life and rise to power in late 18th century Paris. Explore his military triumphs and romantic entanglements, including his passionate letters to Josephine. Unravel the drama and rumors surrounding their marriage, culminating in Napoleon's decision to end the relationship.

Revolution, alliances, and rise of Napoleon Bonaparte in late 18th century Paris-France. Tragic culmination of revolution, Louis XVI's role in American Revolution, royal opulence vs societal suffering, internal conflicts, and emergence of Napoleon Bonaparte.

He's one of the earliest known examples of an American serial killer, but don't believe everything you read about Herman Mudgett, alias Dr. Henry Holmes. Conman. Doctor. Killer. Lies. Here's a look at how everything we know about this man is truth mixed with yellow journalism. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Melissa sits down with Bjorn Franklin and Johnny Marchetta to talk about their film Fred. Fred the Film is a look into the heartbreaking fate of the RMS Titanic's lookout Frederick Fleet.This episode contains themes of mental health struggles and suicide. Call 988 if you are struggling. You matter!Learn more about Fred the Film ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Today we're taking a very short dive into the wreck that inspired a thousand frat boys to sing at the top of their lungs with Gordon Lightfoot. I'm sorry to tell you...there is still so much we don't know about this story, but settle in and listen closely as we tell the the story of the Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Ernest Shackleton may not have done everything correctly when he was exploring...but what he did do was save the lives of his entire crew bringing them all through the most unsurvivable conditions. Trigger warning for animal deaths.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

It's been requested over and over and it's finally here. Here's the story of the Lusitania and the attempts by the British government to blame its Captain for its own ignorance. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

An American passenger on the Titanic is told he'll never walk again after he narrowly survives. What follows is a harrowing tale of tenacity you can follow all the way to Wimbledon and the fields of France.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★