God's Favorites: A History Podcast
Melissa Ratliff
Throughout history, it has always seemed like God has favorites...or at least those who thought they were.
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Mar 31, 2024 • 27min
Napoleon Part V: Haiti Libre
Explore Napoleon's rise to power, his struggles in Haiti, and his bold declaration as Emperor. Discover the complex political maneuvers, alliances, and lavish coronation that shaped his reign. Dive into the repercussions of the Haitian slave rebellion and Napoleon's tense relationship with Toussaint Louverture.
Mar 27, 2024 • 29min
Unsinkable: A special look at the upcoming Titanic film
Join me to discuss the upcoming film "Unsinkable: Titanic Untold." The film chronicles Senator William Alden Smith's Senate inquiry into the RMS Titanic. Joining me to chat is Brendan Griffin who plays God's Favorites' frequent sailor, Charles Lightoller.Learn more about screenings near you, visit Unsinkable: Titanic Untold
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Mar 10, 2024 • 26min
Napoleon Part IV: This is not how I left this place.
After a pit stop in his hometown of Ajaccio, Napoleon and friends start rumors and begin meddling in a half-cooked scheme to get him in control of France. The next question is, does he actually have a clue what the heck he's doing?
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Feb 19, 2024 • 22min
Napoleon Part III: Power is my mistress
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.
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Jan 23, 2024 • 21min
Napoleon Bonaparte Part II: The little bastard scares me
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.
Jan 1, 2024 • 28min
Napoleon Bonaparte Part I: Will go far under the right circumstances
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.
Dec 27, 2023 • 3min
Trailer: A new year of God's Favorites begins with Napoleon Bonaparte
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.
Nov 1, 2023 • 25min
God's Favorites Spooky Vote Winner: H.H. Holmes
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.
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Oct 22, 2023 • 32min
God's Favorites: Fred the Film
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
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Sep 4, 2023 • 15min
God's Favorites Summer Shipwreck Series: The Edmund Fitzgerald
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
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