Curious Insights from History

Nov 12 2021 2

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A fast podcast that is all about gaining understanding, finding inspiration, and maybe laughing a little at some curious insights. The ideas come from more popular non-fiction books. John Walker is the host.

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#25 Sweetmeats in Castroville

Nov 12 2021 12 mins

A good discussion of two guys eating a nice meal and talking about life, wars and noble living.Support the Show.

#24 Greatest Invention

Oct 12 2021 11 mins

This is over a year old. I kind of forgot about it. It is my take on interesting inventions and what I believe is the greatest invention of all time. Support the Show.

#23 Body Snatchers

Mar 02 2020 7 mins

A brief discussion of medical advances and the associated darker resources that help with those advances.Support the Show.

#22 Try Something New

Feb 17 2020 8 mins

A look a a couple of real life examples of trying something new.Support the Show.

#21 Pomp

Feb 03 2020 10 mins

We start with the arrogance of John Adams. We end with the first amendment.Support the Show.

#20 Pants on Fire

Jan 14 2020 10 mins

We discuss the telling of the truth by a pair of famous historical figures. Is lying such a bad thing? Some say telling a few fibs is a normal development. An honest youth might grow up to be not so honest as an adult.Support the Show.

#19 Obvious

Dec 16 2019 11 mins

It is amazing how looking back some things appear obvious. Yet at the time, no one really noticed. Support the Show.

#18 John Harvey's Mustard Problem

Aug 10 2019 8 mins

This episode is a curious blending of war and medicine. A fascinating start to one branch of cancer treatment. I like it. I hope you will too.Support the Show.

#17 Chivington Massacre

Aug 07 2019 13 mins

A discussion of a sad day in American history and a man named Silas Soul.Support the Show.

#16 Lynwood

Jun 17 2019 12 mins

Excessive punishment sometimes results in extreme reaction!Support the Show.