Love's Protector: The Story of Valentine...

On this episode of Our American Stories, George Washington may have led America's army to independence, but he needed help in the aftermath of victory. Long before the Civil War, the United States nearly fractured during the battle over the Constitution — and it was Patrick Henry ... Show More

On this episode of Our American Stories, In Vietnam, 20-year-old Jon Hovde was nearly killed when his vehicle struck an anti-tank mine. Doctors didn’t expect him to survive, but Jon made three promises to God that day. What happened next would shape the rest of his life and inspi ... Show More

On this episode of Our American Stories, Andrew Thompson shares another slice from his guide to unraveling the baffling mini-mysteries of the English language. His book, Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red: The Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions and Fun Phrases, explores ... Show More

Valentine's Day is a pretty normal holiday in the US and several other countries, and other parts of the world have similar holidays, focused on appreciating our loved ones. But as Ben, Noel and Max learn in today's special episode, a lot of the history behind Valentine's Day is ... Show More

Join us on a fascinating journey through time to discover the history of Valentine's Day. From ancient Roman festivals to medieval love notes, learn about the origins and traditions that shape this celebration of love. Explore the stories of Saint Valentine and the customs that h ... Show More

It's a special Valentine's Day edition of Battle of the Tinder Dates! Two of our listeners battle head-to-head to see who has the most tragic dating life during the holiday of love!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

On this episode, as we approach another Valentine's Day, we're bringing you stories from couples who don't need to look at a calendar to remember that they're in love. 

Nowadays Christmas is a globally-recognized holiday celebrated by millions of people, but in the past this wasn't the case. In fact, some groups of Christians detested the holiday, going so far as to ban it completely. So what led Puritans to ban one of the most prominent celebra ... Show More

Happy Valentines Day and WELCOME to Season 5!! On this first episode Anna & Mandi talk about their love lives (of course!), their expectations on this special love day and also reveal some past experiences. They also share some of the publics opinion polls on questions surroundin ... Show More

Welcome to the first episode of True Story Tent! In this episode, the founder and host of TST kicks off the season by playing a story that he shared in a gathering in Muscat, Oman.   To stay up to date, follow us on Instagram @truestorytent This episode was produced by Abdullah A ... Show More

Whether you celebrate Galentine's Day, Valentine's Day, Singles Awareness Day, or none of the above, Anney and Samantha have you covered with a chocolate box of history, traditions and Vinegar Valentine's in this classic episode. Will you be our Galentine?See omnystudio.com/liste ... Show More

Easter! It's a big deal, all across the world. And just like earlier celebrations of spirituality, it's been commodified in the United States. In today's episode, Ben, Max, and Noel sneak into the Sunday service just a bit late to explore how the ancient commemorations of rebirth ... Show More