15-Minute History
Walking in the footsteps of history, fifteen minutes at a time. Join us for a 15-minute episode covering a person, place, or event in history, and stay for an extended discussion. New episodes and discussions every week.
Latest episodes
Oct 19, 2020 • 16min
Immensi Tremor Oceani | Mont St Michel
Join us as we teach you the rich history of Mont St Michel, the role it served in European history, how it inspired Peter Jackson for the Lord of The Rings, and what it's like to experience it for the first time.
Oct 19, 2020 • 18min
Immensi Tremor Oceani | A Discussion on Mont St Michel
Join us as we discuss the rich history of Mont St Michel, the role it served in European history, how it inspired Peter Jackson for the Lord of The Rings, and what it's like to experience it for the first time.
Oct 12, 2020 • 13min
The Great Death | The Plague of the Known World
Join us as we teach you about the great plague and how it almost broke the known world.
Oct 12, 2020 • 26min
The Great Death | A Discussion on The Plague
Join us as we discuss the great plague that almost broke the known world.
Oct 5, 2020 • 16min
Light & Darkness | The Middle Ages
Join us as we teach you about the daily life, culture, and politics of the Middle Ages and why it was also called, The Dark Ages.
Oct 5, 2020 • 33min
Light & Darkness | A Discussion on the Middle Ages
Join us as we discuss the daily life, culture, and politics of the Middle Ages.
Sep 28, 2020 • 14min
The Seven Ages of Paris | A Personal View
Join us as we teach you about the magic of Paris from the book, The Seven Ages of Paris, by Alistair Horne. Learn how this book influenced one of Jon's many experiences in the City of Lights.
Sep 28, 2020 • 17min
The Seven Ages of Paris | A Discussion
Join us as we discuss the magic of Paris from the book, The Seven Ages of Paris, by Alistair Horne. Learn more about how this book influenced one of Jon's many experiences in the City of Lights.
Sep 21, 2020 • 12min
The Boeotian Pig: Victories of Epaminondas
Join us as we teach you about Epaminondas, his victories, and his way of life.
Sep 21, 2020 • 15min
The Boeotian Pig | A Discussion on the Victories of Epaminondas
Join us as we discuss Epaminondas, his victories, and his way of life.
