Friend of the show Keith Pluymers returned for a great chat about fuel, environmental history, and why the seventeenth century is worth studying.
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Listen Now: American Scandal | The West Memphis Three
<p>On May 5, 1993, three 8-year-old boys were brutally murdered in West Memphis, Arkansas. The tiny local police department launches an investigation but finds little physical evidence to lead them to a suspect. Eventually, outside pressure pushes them to charge someone with the ... Show More
7m 49s
Nov 21
Patrick's New History Show, Past Lives, Launches December 3rd!
<p>From Patrick Wyman (host of Fall of Rome and Tides of History) comes Past Lives, a brand new podcast! Every week, we’ll focus on the lived experiences of real people from the past, bringing their stories to life.</p><p>The first season of Past Lives is available December 3rd! ... Show More
2m 37s
Jul 2022
Hitler Diaries | Operation Green Vault | 1
<p>Journalist Gerd Heidemann is searching for his next story for Stern magazine when the scoop of the century lands in his lap. But is it too good to be true?</p><p>Listen early and ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. ... Show More
49m 24s
Sep 2021
The Profumo Affair | A Man Without Morals | 5
<p>A public inquiry into the Profumo affair gets underway, while Stephen Ward’s trial at the Old Bailey begins.</p><p>Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. <a href="https://wonde ... Show More
32m 22s
Jan 2019
1865 versus 2018 and Why History Matters | 7
<p>We live in historic times, but how do they compare to that other tumultuous era of American history — 1865 and the years following President Lincoln’s death and the end of The Civil War? Steven Walters, writer of Lindsay Graham’s new scripted podcast “1865,” joins to discuss t ... Show More
39m 1s
Jan 2021
10th Birthday Love Letter
Ten years ago, we met (literally MET!) to record our first episode. It's been a journey, and we thought as a milestone birthday celebration, we would ask listeners what The History Chicks have meant to you. Thank you so very much for the years of friendship. (sings) AND MANY MORE ... Show More
51m 3s
Aug 2021
The Profumo Affair | Sex, Lies and Spies | 1
<p>Nineteen year old showgirl Christine Keeler meets the cabinet minister John Profumo at a high society pool party. It’s the beginning of their scandalous affair.</p><p>Listen early and ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listen ... Show More
37m 44s