The Past Less Traveled Podcast
Exploring some of the most interesting places, persons, and events that you never knew you wanted to learn about!
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Friday Dec 25, 2020
Friday Dec 25, 2020
In this very special episode, we celebrate the winter solstice by reminiscing about the good old days of merrymaking, drunkenness, and roleplaying during the Roman festival, Saturnalia. Io, Saturnalia to all, and to all a large pint!
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
One of History's and The Bibles' most enticing mysteries, join me this week as we explore the story of the Ark of The Covenant and deduce where it could be today.
Thursday Aug 13, 2020
Thursday Aug 13, 2020
In today's episode we discuss the life of The Man in The Iron Mask. A mysterious unidentified prisoner from the late 1600s France, subject to living out his days behind a mask of iron. The real story is not who this man is, but who people believe him to be.
Sunday Aug 09, 2020
Sunday Aug 09, 2020
This week we dive into the atrocities of Friar Savonarola and what became known as The Bonfire of The Vanities!
Friday Aug 07, 2020
Sunday Aug 02, 2020
Sunday Aug 02, 2020
Some 600 years ago, citizens in the German city of Aachen started to pour out of their houses and into the streets where they began to writhe and whirl uncontrollably. This was the first major outbreak of the dancing plague, or known in the medical world as choreomania. Some accounts tell of villagers dancing and jiving to the point of exhaustion, and in some cases, death!
Sunday Jul 26, 2020
Sunday Jul 26, 2020
Join me as we voyage the deepest depths of the life and legacy of Sir Francis Drake!
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References:
History.com Editors. (2009, November 09). Sir Francis Drake. Retrieved July 26, 2020, from https://www.history.com/topics/exploration/sir-francis-drake
Sunday Jul 19, 2020
Sunday Jul 19, 2020
In light of the newly released production of Hamilton, come journey with me as we discuss a lesser known founding father, John Adams!
References:
History.com Editors. (2009, October 27). Boston Massacre. Retrieved July 16, 2020, from https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/boston-massacre
History.com Editors. (2009, October 27). John Adams. Retrieved July 16, 2020, from https://www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/john-adams
Wednesday Jul 08, 2020
Wednesday Jul 08, 2020
The greatest city the ancient world has ever seen! Journey with me as we discuss the military genius who founded this city, the wonders that came from it, and the atrocities within it.