This is Not a History Lecture

Nov 26 2024 193 ep. 105 mins 18
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Welcome to a refreshingly casual take on history podcasts. Join Kat and Kaleigh as they share their favorite stories from history - the odd, the funny, the forgotten, and the often misunderstood. But fair warning, this is not your average history lecture. New episodes every Tuesday! Contact us! Twitter: @TINAHLpodcast Email: [email protected]

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194. Two Types of Mankillers

Nov 26 2024 91 mins  
Join us in a little historical escapism and hear about the inspiring life of Wilma Mankiller from Kat and the infamously dangerous (mostly to one group of people) poison, Aqua Tofana, from Kaleigh!Let's Chat! (working on a Twitter alternative)Email: [email protected] to rate us wherever you can!

193. Code Talks and Woman Chiefs

Nov 12 2024 81 mins  
It's Native American Heritage Month! To celebrate we are highlighting some amazing parts of Indigenous American history. Kat finalllyyy tells us the awe-inspiring story of the Navajo Code Talkers, then Kaleigh shares the story of Woman Chief.Let's Chat! (working on a Twitter alternative)Email: [email protected] to rate us wherever you can!

192. This is Not a History Lecture - It's Halloween!

Oct 29 2024 106 mins  
Grab some candy and turn on that halloween ambient sound CD because we have an awesome Halloween episode for y'all! Kat gets us started with shining a light on something that doesn't get nearly as much attention as it's counterpart - the Werewolf Trials in Europe! Kaleigh then holds our hand through the spooky history of Haunted House attractions!Let's Chat! (working on a Twitter a

191. Offerings and Islands

Oct 15 2024 115 mins  
Here at TINAHL we are celebrating hispanic heritage with two amazing history topics. Kat finally is brave enough to give us a comprehensive look at human offerings in pre-contact central America and Kaleigh tells us all about the little island that could - Culebra!Let's Chat! (working on a Twitter alternative)Email: [email protected] to rate us wherever you

190. Yet Another Shot and Chaser

Oct 08 2024 139 mins  
It's a theme episode! For this one, we decided that we would pick a topic from our respective histories of interest, so, of course we've got a wild episode for y'all. Kat starts us off with the history of the Circassian Genocide and then Kaleigh leaves us in better spirits with a look at Harris's List of Covent Garden Ladies.Let's Chat! (working on a Twitter alternative)Email: this

189. Aztec Calendars and French Pastries

Oct 01 2024 74 mins  
It's Hispanic Heritage Month! Join us for a riveting history of the Aztec Calendar from Kat and the thrilling tale of the Pastry War from Kaleigh!Let's Chat! (working on a Twitter alternative)Email: [email protected] to rate us wherever you can!

188. Pirates and Apple Farmers

Sep 24 2024 73 mins  
Once again, we're talking about some radically different people for episode 188. Kat will be covering the notorious pirate Grace O'Malley, and Kaleigh is talking about the great American legend... Johnny Appleseed!Let's Chat! Twitter: @TINAHLpodcastEmail: [email protected] to rate us wherever you can!

187. Caskets and Luddites

Sep 10 2024 89 mins  
Honestly, episode 187 isn't what it seems! Kat is talking about the casket girls (not the vampires they're rumored to be) and Kaleigh is talking about luddites (the textile workers from the industrial revolutions, not the term for people who dislike technology)!Let's Chat! Twitter: @TINAHLpodcastEmail: [email protected] to rate us wherever you can!

186. Symbols and Volcanoes

Sep 03 2024 104 mins  

185. Ancient Tales and Modern Gum

Aug 27 2024 83 mins  
How old is it, really? Our theme for this episode is things that are older than we think! Kat will be discussing the legend and origin of the Minotaur, and Kaleigh will take a bite out of the history of chewing gum!Let's Chat! Twitter: @TINAHLpodcastEmail: [email protected] to rate us wherever you can!