“Sic semper tyrannis!”
This is the story of deception. Conspiracy. Assassination.
The handsome, 26-year-old successful actor John Wilkes Booth has sympathized with the Confederacy since the war began. So when Abraham Lincoln wins reelection as President of the United States amid several crucial late-1864 victories, John becomes enraged. He decides to kidna ... Show More
Aug 7
The Unlikely Union: New Tour Dates
Professor Greg Jackson is touring the country with a live version of the podcast telling the story of The Unlikely Union of American states. Starting Sep 19, 2025 through July 4, 2026, you can hear the Professor history-tell in person, with video and live musicians. It’s not reco ... Show More
7m 53s
Jul 14
183: The Origin of Fascism: “Il Duce” Benito Mussolini & the Rise of Fascist Italy
“Italy, Gentlemen, wants peace, wants quiet, wants work, wants calm; we will give it with love, if that be possible, or with strength, if that be necessary.” This is the story of Italy’s Benito Mussolini’s creation of fascism and rise to power in interwar Italy. Benito starts lif ... Show More
1h 10m
Oct 2019
John Wilkes Booth's Brother Saved Abraham Lincoln's Son
Sometime in 1864 or 1865, Robert Lincoln, son of President Abraham Lincoln, had a close call with death in a subway station when he was saved at the last minute by an honest-to-God celebrity -- Edwin Booth, one of the most famous actors of the day. Neither man knew their fates wo ... Show More
27m 5s
Aug 17
Pourquoi la pièce de théâtre « Our American Cousin » est-il devenue célèbre ?
Rediffusion "Our american cousin", pièce de théâtre racontant l'histoire d'un Américain sans prétention aux prises avec des parents anglais de la haute société, ne serait sans doute pas passée à la postérité pour ses seuls mérites littéraires.Si cette comédie, écrite en 1852 par ... Show More
1m 59s