15-Minute History

Mar 13 2025 358 ep. 21 mins 359
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Walking in the footsteps of history, fifteen minutes at a time. Join us for a 15-minute episode covering a person, place, or event in history, and stay for an extended discussion. New episodes and discussions every week.

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Pop Quiz | The Federal Reserve (and some Conspiracies?)

Mar 13 2025 6 mins  
Join us every other week for a Pop Quiz! This week, Joe asked me about the Federal Reserve, how it works, and whether or not it's run by reptilian aliens.Well, maybe not the last one, but we do get into a conversation about the important--and dangerous--role the Federal Reserve plays in American finance today.

Engines of Change | A Discussion on Steam Power and the Effects of Industrialization

Mar 10 2025 31 mins  
Join us as we explore the history of the steam engine, its impact on industrialization, and how both have translated into the modern age.

Sketches in History | The Midnight Ride

Mar 06 2025 9 mins  
The 15-Minute History Podcast team is bringing you a new segment, just for kids, called Sketches in History, where history isn’t just a story—it’s an adventure. Join Lottie Archer, as she dives into her extraordinary notebook where sketches from history come to life.In this episode, she travels to dark night on April 18, 1775. In the distance, she hears a horse fast approachi

Engines of Change | How Steam Powered the Modern Age

Mar 03 2025 15 mins  
In the workshop, all he could smell was the coal. It filled his nostrils day and night. The metal under his hands was hot. A few months before, the heat would have been unbearable, but the scares on his hands dulled the sensation. He bent over the two cylinders and watched as steam left one to fill the other. A spray of water went into the first cylinder, and he listened as the pis

A Trip to a Museum | Pop Quiz - The Future of NATO

Feb 27 2025 10 mins  
Hey kids! I know you were excited to hear Lottie bring you another episode of "Sketches in History." Unfortunately, she isn't here this week. But Joe has a story to tell you about a trip he took with his son, and then we have a Pop Quiz you can listen to with your parents.Lottie will be back with her notebook for another "Sketches" episode next week!

The Eagle Against the Sun | A Discussion on the Second World War in the Pacific

Feb 24 2025 39 mins  
After a two-part podcast on this immense topic, Joe and I discussed some of the war's greatest impacts on society, how it shaped the lives of those who fought and suffered, and the tragic triumph that ended it.

Pop Quiz | The Great Debasement

Feb 20 2025 7 mins  
In today's episode, Joe and Jon discuss King Henry VIII's "Great Debasement" (which has nothing to do with his palace's root cellar) and how it shaped our understanding of monetary policy.

The Eagle Against the Sun | The Second World War in the Pacific, part 2

Feb 17 2025 20 mins  
Seven years ago, Joe and I began this podcast with a two-part episode on the Second World War in Europe. Today, we bring you part two, followed by our discussion next week.As always, you can send us questions or post comments on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts!

Sketches in History | Buried in Time

Feb 13 2025 9 mins  
As promised, the 15-Minute History Podcast team is bringing you a new segment, just for kids, called Sketches in History, where history isn’t just a story—it’s an adventure. Join Lottie Archer, as she dives into her extraordinary notebook where sketches from history come to life.In this episode, she travels to a bustling marketplace in 79 AD. But something is very wrong. Imag

The Eagle Against the Sun | The Second World War in the Pacific, part 1

Feb 10 2025 19 mins  
Seven years ago, Joe and I began this podcast with a two-part episode on the Second World War in Europe. Today, we fulfill a promise to longtime listeners with the first installment of the Pacific War--from Pearl Harbor to Midway. Join us next week for the second part and then an epic discussion later this month. As always, you can send us questions or post comments on Spotify or w