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HTDS is a bi-weekly podcast, delivering a legit, seriously researched, hard-hitting survey of American history through entertaining stories. To keep up with History That Doesn’t Suck news, check us out htdspodcast.com or follow on Facebook and Instagram: @Historythatdoesntsuck; on Twitter/X: @HTDSpod. Become a premium member to support our work, receive ad-free episodes and bonus episodes.
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Reflecting History

Reflecting History

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Reflecting History is an educational history podcast that explores significant historical events and themes without losing track of the ordinary people involved. Covering a wide variety of topics, it explores the connection between history, psychology, and philosophy.
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Strange Country

Strange Country

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Welcome to Strange Country, a podcast devoted to bizarre, surreal and extraordinary stories that make America the weird place it is. Co-hosts Kelly and Beth are former newspaper reporters turned school librarians who have always had a soft spot for a good story--the stranger the better. Discover the first woman to survive a barrel ride over Niagara Falls and the man who invented “complex marriage” in one of the most successful utopian experiments. Things get weird pretty quickly around here.
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Revolutionary War Rarities is fast, fun, and rarely known history on the American Revolution. All PodCasts are 8-10 minutes long and are released every two weeks. Revolutionary War Rarities is the PodCast from the ”Sons of the American Revolution”. Please subscribe and let’s make history fun again. Thank you for joining us. #americanrevolution #revolutionarywarrarities #americanhistory #foundingfathers #revolutionarywar #sonsoftheamericanrevolution #rarehistory #americanrevolution
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Factual America examines America through the lens of documentary filmmaking. Guests include Academy Award, Emmy and Grammy-winning documentary filmmakers and producers, their subjects, as well as experts on the American experience. Find out more about the current and upcoming documentaries on Netflix, HBO, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Apple TV+, Sky Documentaries and other platforms directly from the creators. Whether we discuss true crime, music, burning social and political topics, history, or arts ...
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Our "90 in 90 Essay Project Academic Studies" on subjects such as the Federalist Papers, the Constitution; the Amendments; the Classics that Inspired the Constitution, the Executive Branch, the country’s past 57 presidential elections, the Supreme Court, the Congress and the states have resulted in over 3,000 essays contributed by over 200 constitutional scholars, historians and elected officials. This corresponding Podcast features the reading of the daily essay during our 90-Day Study. Our ...
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DAR Today Podcast

DAR Today Podcast Committee

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What is happening in the DAR Today? In this podcast, we'll talk about what the members of the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution are doing in your communities, hosted by National Chair, Brooke Bullmaster Stewart and the DAR Today Podcast Committee. The DAR is a non-profit, non-political, volunteer women's service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and securing America's future through better education for children. Members are all ...
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In this podcast about all things Hamilton, host Gillian Pensavalle speaks with guests, and sometimes co-host/all time husband Michael Paul Smith, about the innerworkings of the show, how it came together, what it takes to put on all around the world, finding Hamilton references in everyday life, and much more. The Hamilcast has played host to every member of the original creative team, aka "The Cabinet", including repeat visits from Hamilton creator, Lin-Manuel Miranda. The Hamilcast feature ...
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Wiki History!

Robin Lofton

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This is a lecture series about African American history. Each "wiki" lecture is approximately 5 minutes long and teaches about lessons from the past can be used to improve our lives and the future. These lectures are fun, interesting, and inspirational!
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Killer History

Haley Hunter & Lauren Macharoni

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Killer History is a weekly lesson about all things death, destruction and sadness followed by a Killer HERstory. Join us Wednesdays starting February 17th for the topics you never learned in school. Have a Killer day!
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Daily American show that celebrates the great United States of America! Here, I talk about the good, the bad and the ugly with stories ranging from Ben Franklin to Billy the Kid to the New York Yankees and Hollywood. Give me four minutes and I'll tell you all about it!
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The first and only podcast covering the battles, strategies, political decisions, and origin of the United States Marine Corps, from the origin of Tun Tavern to today. Neither the United States Marine Corps nor any other component of the Department of Defense has approved, endorsed, or authorized this product (or promotion, or service, or activity).
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By One Vote

Carole Eglash-Kosoff

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BY ONE VOTE! Podcasts of major events in American history that resulted from ONE vote... a single vote that altered the direction of our country. The upside down elections of 1800,1876, and 2000! Wars! Supreme Court decisions on abortion, affirmative action, and religion! Dramatized factual events drawn from the book, By One Vote, by author, Carole Eglash-Kosoff.
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The Virginia History Podcast covers the rich history that has made the Commonwealth what it is today. Events covered during this podcast will include - Colonial Era American War for Independence Pre-Civil War Civil War Reconstruction Early Modern Virginia During the World's Wars Cold War Virginia Contemporary Virginia Along the way, I will blog, mostly small notes, resources, and pictures to supplement the history at www.vahistorypodcast.com
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BlackFacts.com: Learn/Teach/Create Black History

Nicole Franklin, BlackFacts.com, Bryant Monteilh

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Meet BlackFacts.com, the Internet's longest running Black History Encyclopedia - Delivering Black History, Culture, Vides and News to our followers. This podcast series provides your daily Black Facts Of The Day™. In addition there will be occasion bonus episodes focused on diversity or other key topics of interest to our BlackFacts audience Learn black history, Teach black history - https://blackfacts.com
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Liberty Watchdog Network is a HIGHLY enlightening show that discusses America's Founding Principles and how they still apply today! Learn what our government was intended to be, how it has gotten out of control and what YOU can do about! If you are a concerned American about the direction of this country, THEN YOU MUST TUNE IN WEEKLY! “YOU CAN'T DEFEND WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW…LEARN IT OR LOSE IT!" (This show is based on over 40 years of Research and over 15000 Hours of Study on Un-Constitutional ...
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In each episode of In The Past Lane, the history podcast, we take up topics in American history and explore them through feature pieces, interviews, book and film reviews, and more. Our guiding philosophy is that history is not just about the past - it's about our world, here and now. History explains why things are the way they are, everything from our economy, religious practices, and foreign policy, to political ideology, family structure, and rates of poverty. Our aim is to be both infor ...
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GSGEDM Behind-the-Scenes

Detroit Sound Project, Fusicology

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Welcome to the behind-the-scenes podcast of the feature-length documentary film God Said Give ‘Em Drum Machines! GSGEDM had its world premiere at the 2022 Tribeca Festival, and is coming to a screen near you soon.On GSGEDM BTS, Composer, DJ, and native-Detroiter Reggie Dokes (@ReggieDokes) guides you through an independent production company’s processes and impact that go far beyond what you see on-screen. Documenting the story of the true origins of techno music has been a 10-year internati ...
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Join us for Constituting America's 14th annual "History Holds the Key to the Future" online study: The Genius of America – A Journey Into Our Republic: A Study on Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy In America Essay 8: The Necessity Of Examining What Happened In Individual States Before Considering The Union As A Whole – Volume 1 Part 1 Chapter 5 Sub…
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Join us for Constituting America's 14th annual "History Holds the Key to the Future" online study: The Genius of America – A Journey Into Our Republic: A Study on Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy In America Essay 18: On The Federal Constitution - Volume 1, Part 1, Chapter 8, Sub Chapter 21 by Marc Clauson. Click here to read today's essay on our w…
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In the recent Halloween episode #168 of History That Doesn’t Suck, we uncovered the undead story of the 1922 classic vampire film Nosferatu. While the movie isn’t a scene-for-scene lift from author Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel, Dracula, it’s close enough that Bram Stoker’s widow, Florence, sued the filmmakers for copyright infringement. In that episode…
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October 2024 - Bonus Week! DAR Today Podcast National Society Daughters of the American Revolution President General Pamela Edwards Rouse Wright Brooke Bullmaster Stewart, National Chair DAR Today Podcast Click for more information about the Daughters of the American Revolution! CLICK HERE to visit our YouTube (video) version of this podcast To sup…
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Lucas Babcock (John Laurens and Philip Hamilton on Hamilton's Philip tour) is back to talk about how booking Hamilton right out of school "was like jumping on a moving train." This week, Lucas dives into his favorite Hamilton moments and takes questions from the Patreon Peeps where he talks about his favorite hidden gems from his time traveling the…
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Join us for Constituting America's 14th annual "History Holds the Key to the Future" online study: The Genius of America – A Journey Into Our Republic: A Study on Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy In America Essay 17: On the Federal Constitution, by Adam Carrington Click here to read today's essay on our website, and blog with our scholars and stud…
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Check out our Halloween Special of Revolutionary War Rarities as we discuss some frightening medical devices used during the American Revolution. For the most part, the medical devices used back then have absolutely no purpose, according to our current knowledge. We hope you enjoy this episode and learn more about healthcare, or its lack thereof, d…
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It’s the spooky season, and this episode is a doozy and an oozy, as in the oozing of decomposing bodies. Ed Gein, the inspiration behind characters Norman Bates, Leatherface and Buffalo Bill, is the topic of today’s Strange Country. Cohosts Beth and Kelly have an especially important PSA before you press play: Don’t eat while listening. Theme music…
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Unsolved murders, paranormal activity, and UFOs. Unsolved Mysteries, the iconic docu-series that was a staple of TV in the 80s and 90s is back on Netflix with Volume 5. Joining Matthew Sherwood on Factual America is multiple Emmy nominated filmmaker Terry Dunn Meurer, the co-creator and producer of Unsolved Mysteries. She shares the secrets of Unso…
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The story of the Aztec Empire is a story unlike any other. From it's origins as a nomadic underdog, to it's ascendance at the rich and powerful city of Tenochtitlan, to it's clash of civilizations with the mighty Spanish Empire, this is a historical story that will never happen again. If you think you know the story, think again. For hundreds of ye…
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“His Lordship from Transylvania would like to purchase a nice house in our small town . . . it will take a bit of effort . . . a bit of sweat and perhaps . . . a bit of blood . . .” This is the story of the Great Death in Wisborg in 1838. Nosferatu is a 1922 classic horror film, one of the first ever made. It sort of recalls Bram Stoker’s Dracula—e…
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October 2024 - Week 4 - DAR Today Podcast National Society Daughters of the American Revolution President General Pamela Edwards Rouse Wright Brooke Bullmaster Stewart, National Chair DAR Today Podcast Click for more information about the Daughters of the American Revolution! CLICK HERE to visit our YouTube (video) version of this podcast To suppor…
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Join us for Constituting America's 14th annual "History Holds the Key to the Future" online study: The Genius of America – A Journey Into Our Republic: A Study on Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy In America Essay 15: On The Federal Constitution - Volume 1, Part 1, Chapter 8, Sub Chapters 11-14 by Tara Ross. Click here to read today's essay on our …
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Lucas Babcock plays John Laurens and Philip Hamilton on Hamilton's Philip tour and in his first episode he talks about growing up playing sports, his strong interest in sociology and political science, and navigating the musical theatre world as the new kid who knew more about baseball than Sondheim. While Lucas auditioned for Hamilton (the first m…
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Join us for Constituting America's 14th annual "History Holds the Key to the Future" online study: The Genius of America – A Journey Into Our Republic: A Study on Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy In America Essay 14: "On the Federal Constitution (Vol. 1 Pt. 1 Ch. 8, Subchs. 7-10)," by Dr. Robert Brescia Click here to read today's essay on our webs…
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October 2024 - Week 3 - DAR Today Podcast National Society Daughters of the American Revolution President General Pamela Edwards Rouse Wright Brooke Bullmaster Stewart, National Chair DAR Today Podcast Click for more information about the Daughters of the American Revolution! CLICK HERE to visit our YouTube (video) version of this podcast To suppor…
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As I wrap up with Meghan Faddis (Hamilton Chicago and touring companies) you're getting some hot takes on beloved musicals, you'll learn about how she almost ended up a professional soccer player, there's lots of love for her dog Spencer, and you'll hear the story of how "Expert Hula Hooper" ended up on her resume. Plus, Meghan loves and knows the …
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Stopping the Steal gives an inside account of Donald Trump's challenge to the 2020 presidential election results and how an unsung group of Republican politicians, staffers, and election officials prevented the election from being stolen. Joining Matthew Sherwood on Factual America is Emmy and Bafta-winning director and producer Dan Reed. He discus…
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Dr. Matthew Bowdish joins us today as we discuss the “Medical History of George Washington”. As Commander in Chief his health was not well known to the general public as it was a matter of national security. However, we do know that he suffered from many diseases and that his ultimate death was likely caused by the medical practices of the day. Cli…
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Join us for Constituting America's 14th annual "History Holds the Key to the Future" online study: The Genius of America – A Journey Into Our Republic: A Study on Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy In America Essay 13: On The Federal Constitution - Volume 1, Part 1, Chapter 8, Sub Chapters 5-6 by Chris Burkett. Click here to read today's essay on ou…
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Join us for Constituting America's 14th annual "History Holds the Key to the Future" online study: The Genius of America – A Journey Into Our Republic: A Study on Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy In America Essay 12: On the Federal Constitution – Volume 1 Part 1 Chapter 8 Sub Chapters 1-4 of Democracy in America by Alexis De Tocqueville by Robert …
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October 2024 - Week 2 - DAR Today Podcast National Society Daughters of the American Revolution President General Pamela Edwards Rouse Wright Brooke Bullmaster Stewart, National Chair DAR Today Podcast Click for more information about the Daughters of the American Revolution! CLICK HERE to visit our YouTube (video) version of this podcast To suppor…
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“We have a basket and a ball, and it seems to me that would be a good name for it.” This is the story of America’s varied athletic endeavors (besides baseball). Though each sport could provide enough material for an entire episode, it would probably run us into overtime, and the 1920s are drawing to a close. As Black Thursday approaches, it’s time …
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Join us for Constituting America's 14th annual "History Holds the Key to the Future" online study: The Genius of America – A Journey Into Our Republic: A Study on Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy In America Essay 11: On Political Judgment in the United States – Volume 1 Part 1 Chapter 7 of Democracy in America by Alexis De Tocqueville by Andrea Cr…
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Meghan Faddis (Hamilton Chicago and touring companies) continues to speak about her experience in the entertainment industry as a whole, especially as a woman: from navigating internalized standards and pressures, to realizing that "No." is a complete sentence, and finally deleting all of those damn exclamation points in emails #IYKYK. And while Me…
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Hey Dashhounds, it's our favorite month for creepy tales at Strange Country! October brings warmish temperatures at night, hot sunny days, hurricanes with power that you have never seen before, and the uncomfortable feeling of politics gone wrong--rarely landing with a woman in charge. Today Beth and Kelly bring you the story of the Night of Terror…
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Join us for Constituting America's 14th annual "History Holds the Key to the Future" online study: The Genius of America – A Journey Into Our Republic: A Study on Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy In America Essay 10: On Judicial Power in the United States and Its Action on Political Society – Volume 1 Part 1 Chapter 6 of Democracy in America by Ke…
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As a follow up to episode 165 America’s Favorite Pastime: Baseball, we’re proud to share an interview with Bob Kendrick, the President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, MO. Founded in 1990, the NLBM is the world’s only museum dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich history of African-American baseball and its profound im…
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This bonus episode is the first episode of a nine part podcast series on the Netflix show “Arcane.” I recap season 1 of the show and delve into the history, psychology, and philosophy underpinning the story-discussing why it is relevant for the real world problems that we all face. In Episode 1, we introduce some of the characters and their overarc…
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October 2024 - DAR Today Podcast - Week One National Society Daughters of the American Revolution President General Pamela Edwards Rouse Wright Brooke Bullmaster Stewart, National Chair DAR Today Podcast Click for more information about the Daughters of the American Revolution! CLICK HERE to visit our YouTube (video) version of this podcast To supp…
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Meghan Faddis spent four years as swing in Hamilton, starting in Chicago and then moving to the touring companies. While she's been dancing professionally since she was six years old, Hamilton was her first time swinging and to say she learned a lot is quite an understatement. Hamilton has her favorite style of dance and she was (and still is) thri…
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Foreign Aid in the United States is commonly tracked back to the reconstruction of Europe after World War II. But, the United States of America would not exist today without the Foreign Aid received from numerous countries during the American Revolution. Much, but not all, of this aid was received in the form of weapons. Watch this episode of Revol…
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Join us for Constituting America's 14th annual "History Holds the Key to the Future" online study: The Genius of America – A Journey Into Our Republic: A Study on Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy In America Essay 9: Necessity of Studying What Takes Place in the Particular States before Speaking of the Government of the Union – Volume 1 Part 1 Chap…
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September 2024 - DAR Today Podcast - Week 4 National Society Daughters of the American Revolution President General Pamela Edwards Rouse Wright Production of the DAR Today Podcast Committee - National Chair Brooke Bullmaster Stewart Click for more information about the Daughters of the American Revolution! CLICK HERE to visit our YouTube (video) ve…
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"As I hit the ball, every muscle in my system, every sense I had, told me that I had never hit a better one . . . I didn't have to look. But I did. That ball . . . hit . . . exactly the spot I had pointed to." This is the story of the most American sport: baseball. Americans have been playing ball for a good long while now—even General Washington e…
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Join us for Constituting America's 14th annual "History Holds the Key to the Future" online study: The Genius of America – A Journey Into Our Republic: A Study on Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy In America Essay 7: Necessity of Studying What Takes Place in the Particular States before Speaking of the Government of the Union – Volume 1 Part 1 Chap…
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Booking Hamilton made Nick Sanchez (Hamilton's Philip Tour) feel kind of crazy (I get it) but being on that stage finally served as a release from the negative voices of the haters that had been haunting him since college. This week, he talks about his Hamilton experience and why it changed the trajectory of what he felt he was capable of doing. Th…
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Join us for Constituting America's 14th annual "History Holds the Key to the Future" online study: The Genius of America – A Journey Into Our Republic: A Study on Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy In America Essay 6: Necessity of Studying What Takes Place in the Particular States before Speaking of the Government of the Union – Volume 1 Part 1 Chap…
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Join us for Constituting America's 14th annual "History Holds the Key to the Future" online study: The Genius of America – A Journey Into Our Republic: A Study on Alexis de Tocqueville’s Democracy In America Essay 5: On The Principle Of The Sovereignty Of The People In America – Volume 1 Part 1 Chapter 4 by Andrew Langer. Click here to read today's…
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