History in a Hurry

Feb 06 2021 99 ep. 38 mins 35
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A history podcast for people who don't necessarily like history. Want to learn a little bit about Ancient Rome or the Black Death but don't want to spend hours doing it? Jack and Lauren present a topic in history quick enough for your commute. Now sit back, relax, and learn something.

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The Agooji: West Africa’s Female Fighters

Feb 06 2021 30 mins  
Jack and Lauren discuss the Agooji, an intimidating force of female fighters in Dahomey, a former African Kingdom in present-day Benin. Check us out on Twitter, Instagram, and the Generic Podcast Network website.

Marco Polo - Part Two

Jan 23 2021 28 mins  
In Part Two of Marco Polo, Jack and Lauren wrap up his life and adventures and discuss how he ended up writing a book while in a Genoese prison. Check us out on Twitter, Instagram, and the Generic Podcast Network website.

Marco Polo - Part One

Jan 16 2021 37 mins  
Marco Polo was a Venetian merchant who spent most of his life traveling through Asia. Jack and Lauren discuss his early life and his first trip to China. Stay tuned for Part Two next week! Check us out on Twitter, Instagram, and the Generic Podcast Network website.

Corrections and Discussion IX

Jan 09 2021 49 mins  
It's time for another discussion episode of History in a Hurry! Jack & Lauren share listener feedback from past episodes. We also rate/review movies including The Right Stuff, Colonia, & more. Check us out on Twitter, Instagram, and the Generic Podcast Network website.

Colonia Dignidad

Jan 02 2021 26 mins  
For our first episode of 2021, Jack and Lauren discuss Colonia Dignidad. Established in Chile, Colonia Dignidad was an isolated post-World War II German colony with a very dark history. Listener discretion advised. Check us out on Twitter, Instagram, and the Generic Podcast Network website.

Chuck Yeager

Dec 19 2020 26 mins  
Jack and Lauren talk about the incredibly accomplished life of pilot Chuck Yeager, who passed away on December 7th. Check us out on Twitter, Instagram, and the Generic Podcast Network website.

Archives: The Early History of Korea

Dec 12 2020 35 mins  
This week we are reposting one of our favorites...the Early History of Korea. From the power struggles - to the epic battles, learn more about the events that shaped East Asia all the way from the late stone age to the 10th century A.D. And don't forget to check back next week for a brand new episode! Check us out on Twitter, Instagram, and the Generic Podcast Network website.

Norman Borlaug and the Green Revolution

Dec 05 2020 30 mins  
Jack and Lauren talk about Norman Borlaug, an amazing scientist you’ve probably never heard of. His work helped millions of farmers around the world and revolutionized the field of agricultural science. Check us out on Twitter, Instagram, and the Generic Podcast Network website.

Bonnie & Clyde

Nov 21 2020 43 mins  
Jack and Lauren discuss Bonnie, Clyde & the Barrow gang, one of the most violent and notorious groups of American outlaws in the 20th Century. Check us out on Twitter, Instagram, and the Generic Podcast Network website.

The Occupation of Alcatraz

Nov 14 2020 38 mins  
On November 20th, 1969, 89 American Indians and their supporters sailed to the abandoned Alcatraz Island where they planned to “take back the Rock” centuries after Spanish colonizers stole the land from the Ohlone Indians. Join Jack and Lauren as we talk about the 19-month long protest and how the American federal government responded. Check us out on Twitter, Instagram, and