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 every Monday. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/15minutehistory/support
15 Minute History is a history podcast designed for historians, enthusiasts, and newbies alike. This is a joint project of Hemispheres, the international outreach consortium at the University of Texas at Austin, and Not Even Past, a website with articles on a wide variety of historical issues, produced by the History Department at the University of Texas at Austin. This podcast series is devoted to short, accessible discussions of important topics in world history, United States history, and ...
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Ancient History in 15 Minutes (Give or Take a Minute) with Kenaz Filan


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The German Resistance | Standing Alone
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The factory worker's back ached as he sat with his wife and daughter eating a meager breakfast. No enemy raids last night, so the family had actually slept well. His son entered the kitchen with the morning's mail in his small hands. His father took the stack from his boy, passed a letter to his wife from her mother—God protect her, he thought—and …
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What to Watch | A Discussion on History in Movies, Part III
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Join us as we discuss the good and bad movies from the episode, What to Watch | History in Movies, Part III. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/15minutehistory/support
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What to Watch | History in Movies, Part III
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Back by popular demand - mostly Jon’s - is our “What to Watch” in historical movies series. This time, Joe got to review the good ones, while Jon suffered through the bad ones. The team also recorded this one together, so expect some words of affirmation, and maybe, disgust. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/15minutehistory/support…
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St. Nicholas | A Discussion (w/ two special guests)
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Join us as we discuss (with two very special guests) St. Nicolas, who he was in history, and how we became the jolly Saint we see depicted everywhere throughout the holiday season. Let us know if you would like our two special guests to return! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/15minutehistory/support…
As the holidays approach and young children start writing their letters (or sending emails, tweets, and Tik Toks) to Santa, we here at 15-Minute History thought it would be fun to look back at the man who inspired generations to give gifts to friends and loved ones each Christmas. Parents, don't worry if you're listening to this with the kids--ther…
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The History of Social Media | A Discussion
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Join us as we discuss the history of social media, the reason for its popularity, and some ways to use social to influence the word around us in a positive way. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/15minutehistory/support
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The History of Social Media | REDUX
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In this REDUX episode from our first season, we show you the history of social media from its inception to today, the reason for its popularity, and its possible impact on our society today. The first attempt at what would later be defined as “social media” took place in the fall of 1969. The United States military was conducting tests using the fi…
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Fredrick Douglas | A Discussion
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Join us as we discuss Fredrick Douglas, his early life, his escape to freedom, and his profound effect on ending slavery in the United States. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/15minutehistory/support
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Fredrick Douglas | Pinnacle of Freedom
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"I once knew a little boy whose mother and father died when he was six years old. He was a slave and had no one to care for him. He slept on a dirt floor in a hovel, and in cold weather would crawl into a meal bag head foremost and leave his feet in the ashes to keep them warm. Often he would roast an ear of corn and eat it to satisfy his hunger, a…
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Civil Rights & the Supreme Court | A Discussion
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Join us as we discuss the history of civil rights in America through the bench of the Supreme Court, the lasting effect of Brown vs. Board of Education, and how such rulings have shaped our society today. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/15minutehistory/support
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Civil Rights & the Supreme Court | Redux
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In early 1865, the Union and Confederate armies were locked in mortal combat around the city of Petersburg, VA, and in the humid forests of Georgia. The American Civil War's end was near, and the Lincoln Administration now faced the question of how to restore the Union and end slavery once and for all. The legal framework for equality between the r…
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The Abolitionist's Journal | An Interview with James D. Richardson
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Join us as we speak with James D. Richardson about his new book, "The Abolisitionist's Journal: Memories of an American Antislavery Family". In the book, Mr. Richardson details the findings from the journal of his ancestor, George Richardson, an abolitionist, before and after the fall of slavery in America. From this primary historical source, Jame…
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J.R.R. Tolkien | A Discussion about Optimism
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Join us as we discuss heroism through the eyes of J.R.R. Tolkien, how he incorporated heroism into stories, and how history influenced his view of heroes in fiction and real life. Listen also as we answer your questions about Tolkien, his writing, his influences, and the Rings of Power. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/15minutehistory/su…
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J.R.R. Tolkien | Optimism
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Familiar to millions as the author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, John Ronald Reuel Tolkien believed that myths used stories of heroes to inspire generations of readers. He began his writing career with a children’s book, and when his publisher asked for a sequel, Tolkien had to give it some thought. For much of his life, he had lamented …
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Heroes | A Discussion about Season Six
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Join us as we discuss the three short stories of heroes and learn what you can expect this season as we show you the people, places, and events in history that have contributed to the good we see in our world today. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/15minutehistory/support
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Heroes | Welcome to Season Six of 15-Minute History!
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Welcome to season six of 15-Minute History! Listen as we tell you three short stories of heroes. This season is about the people, places, and events in history that have contributed to the good we see in our world today. It is about showing the progression of the lives of those who came before and gaining insight into their motivations for taking a…
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End of an Era | A Discussion on the Death of Queen Elizabeth II with Special Guest Dr. Dominic Selwood
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We are pleased and excited to welcome back Dr. Dominic Selwood to discuss the passing of Queen Elizabeth, her legacy, and the probable changes to the monarchy as a result. Dr. Selwood also provides historical context for the ceremony, the coming coronation of King Charles III, and explains the true power of the crown in Great Britain. We hope you e…
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In War and Peace | The House of Windsor (REDUX)
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In this redux episode, we detail the rich history of the English royal family, the House of Windsor. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/15minutehistory/support
The 15-Minute History team remembers Queen Elizabeth II. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/15minutehistory/support
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The Bravest of the Brave War Correspondents (Part Two) | Special Interview with Ray Boomhower on Richard Tregaskis
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Join us for part two of our interview with Ray Boomhower about his book, Richard Tregaskis: Reporting under Fire from Guadalcanal to Vietnam. In this special discussion, Mr. Boomhower explains why Tregaskis felt compelled to go to the front, the reasons he felt the burden to tell the story of the soldier in combat, how he saw reporting change durin…
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The Bravest of the Brave War Correspondents (Part One) | Special Interview with Ray Boomhower on Richard Tregaskis
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Join us for part one of our interview with Ray Boomhower about his book, Richard Tregaskis: Reporting under Fire from Guadalcanal to Vietnam. In this special discussion, Mr. Boomhower explains why Tregaskis is considered one of the bravest war correspondents of all time, what compelled him to take the dangerous assignments, breaks down what drove h…
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Two Revolutions and the Constitution (Part Two) | Special Interview with James Phillips
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Join us for part two of our interview with James Philips to discuss his book, Two Revolutions and the Constitution | How the English and American Revolutions Produced the American Constitution. In this discussion, we talk about taxation without representation, what it means to put principles ahead of prosperity, the Articles of Confederation...and …
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Two Revolutions and the Constitution (Part One) | Special Interview with James Phillips
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Join us for part one of our interview with James Philips to discuss his book, Two Revolutions and the Constitution | How the English and American Revolutions Produced the American Constitution. In this special discussion, we talk about the origins of the book, the links between the US and British constitutions, the power of personality within histo…
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Anatomy of a Nation (PART TWO) | Special Interview with Dr. Dominic Selwood
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Join us for part two of our interview with the eminent British historian, Dr. Dominic Selwood about his book, Anatomy of a Nation: A History of British Identity in 50 Documents. In this special discussion, Dr. Selwood continues explaining specific historical moments in British history, the importance of not looking for the simple answer to complex …
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Anatomy of a Nation (PART ONE) | Special Interview with Dr. Dominic Selwood
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Join us for part one of our interview with the eminent British historian, Dr. Dominic Selwood about his book, Anatomy of a Nation: A History of British Identity in 50 Documents. In this special discussion, Dr. Selwood explains the origins of the book, the power of story in history, and answers some of our questions about the different documents he …
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Season Finale | A Recap, An Exciting Update, and an Invitation
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Join us for our final episode of Season Five as we discuss the questions we missed, share some very exciting news, and gear up for interviews and special episodes during the summer. We will being our sixth season on Monday, September 5. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/15minutehistory/support…
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Into the Wild | A Discussion on Jack London
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Join us as we discuss Jack London, his life, his adventures, and his writings. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/15minutehistory/support
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Into the Wild | Jack London
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"Then the man drowsed off into what seemed to him the most comfortable and satisfying sleep he had ever known. The dog sat facing him and waiting. The brief day drew to a close in a long, slow twilight. There were no signs of a fire to be made, and, besides, never in the dog's experience had it known a man to sit like that in the snow and make no f…
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Gene Roddenberry | A Discussion on the “Great Bird of the Galaxy”
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Join us as we discuss Gene Roddenberry, his life, his influence on science fiction and pop culture, Star Trek, and his vision for humanity. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/15minutehistory/support
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Gene Roddenberry | The “Great Bird of the Galaxy”
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Eugene Wesley Roddenberry was a legend of Hollywood in his day. He grew up reading science fiction serials and adventure novels like C.S. Forester’s “Horatio Hornblower,” and they inspired him to become a writer. After a career in the US Army Air Force, as a commercial pilot, and as a Los Angeles police officer, he started writing television script…
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Adam Smith | A Discussion on Self-Interest, Division of Labor, and the Invisible Hand
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Join us as we discuss Adam Smith and three of his ideas: Self-Interest, Division of Labor, and the “The Invisible Hand". --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/15minutehistory/support
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Adam Smith | Self-Interest, Division of Labor, and the Invisible Hand
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This season we have been covering individuals who have had a direct effect on history, in a positive or negative way. Adam Smith is one of those. He is called the “father of modern economics” and “the creator of capitalism”. Rather than walk you through a summary of his life, we will attempt to summarize the possible influences that formed three ma…
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Analysis on the War in Ukraine | A Special Discussion
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Join us as we look at the war in Ukraine through a historical lens, attempt to answer questions on possible outcomes, and gauge the long-term effects on the world now and in the future. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/15minutehistory/support
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Colt, Gatling, and Browning | A Discussion on Gun Pioneers
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Join us as we discuss Samuel Colt, Richard Gatling, and John Browning. We talk about their work, their impact on history, and how their names are culturally relevant - beyond the brand - in our world today. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/15minutehistory/support
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Colt, Gatling, and Browning | Gun Pioneers
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Samuel Colt’s name is forever linked to the company he founded and the revolver he called the “Peacemaker.” Born in Connecticut in 1814, he was steeped in America’s gun culture from an early age. His grandfather had served in George Washington’s army, and Samuel inherited an old flintlock pistol from the family hero when he was only six. At the age…
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Che Guevara | A Discussion on the Symbol of Revolution
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Join us as we discuss Che Guevara, his life, beliefs, and impact on our world today. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/15minutehistory/support
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Che Guevara | Symbol of Revolution
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Join us as we teach you about Che Guevara, his influence, actions, and the effects of his Marxist beliefs. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/15minutehistory/support
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Three Great Generals | A Special Discussion
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Join us in this special episode as we discuss six famous generals, their lives, their methods, and what we can learn from them. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/15minutehistory/support
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Joseph Stalin: A Discussion on the Intellectual and Killer
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Join us as we discuss Joseph Stalin, his life, rise to power, effect on world history, and his insanity. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/15minutehistory/support
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Carthage: the Untold Story
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Almost all the information we have about Carthage comes from its arch-enemies. Can we look at the archaeological and textual record and piece together an accurate picture of the people who controlled the Mediterranean when the Romans had barely graduated from straw huts? Tune in and find out! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kenaz-fil…
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Joseph Stalin | Intellectual and Killer
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The great revolutionary's body lay in a red coffin as it wound its way through the streets of Moscow toward the House of Trade Unions. Six men carried it, surrounded by a phalanx of guards, through the gathered throng of mourners—some genuine, others paid. Each hoped to succeed Vladimir Lenin as leader of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, bu…
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Episode 136: Afro-Indigenous Histories of the US
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Afro-Indigenous histories are central to the history of the United States, tribal sovereignty, and civil rights. Today, Dr. Kyle Mays (Saginaw Chippewa) author of An Afro-Indigenous History of the United States and Hip Hop Beats, Indigenous Rhymes: Modernity and Hip Hop in Indigenous North America, discusses the intersections of Black and Indigenou…
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Alexander the Great | A Discussion on the Conqueror of the World
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Join us as we discuss Alexander the Great and how he became the ruler of the known world (with some Star Trek references). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/15minutehistory/support
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The Arthurian Legend: The Untold Story
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You've heard the stories of Merlin, Camelot, and the Knights of the Round Table. But what facts lie behind the legends. Tune in and find out! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kenaz-filan/message
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Sodom 2: The War of Five Armies Against Four
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We're all familiar with the Biblical story. But how does the Genesis account match up against our modern knowledge of history, science and archaeology. Tune in to find out more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kenaz-filan/message
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Alexander the Great | Conqueror of the World
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He looked out across the field and then back at his formations. The wind was coming in from the west, throwing dust clouds up into the air on his left side. The brown of the dust blended with the armor of the enemy for a moment, blurring them into a single mass that blanketed the horizon. Alexander turned to confirm the calvary on his left were hol…
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Sodom: The Untold Story
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Our earlier plans for Carthage changed thanks to an article in The Skeptical Inquirer regarding the purported discovery of Sodom at Tall el-Hammam. Did they really discover a city struck down by God with fire? Or is something else going on here? Tune in and find out! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kenaz-filan/message…
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Episode 135: Connected Histories of Cuba and the United States
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While the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Cold War are important aspects of the United States and Cuba’s shared history, they are not the only elements the two share. According to today’s guest and author of Cuba: An American History, Professor Ada Ferrer, there are the centuries of interconnected history between Cuba and the US.…
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C.S. Lewis | A Discussion on the Reluctant Apologist
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Join us as we discuss Clive Staples Lewis, his life, his writing, and his lasting legacy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/15minutehistory/support
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Phoenicians and Greeks: the Untold Story
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The Greek alphabet (and, by extension, the Latin and Cyrillic alphabets, were inspired by the Phoenician abjad. But in what other ways did the Phoenicians influence classical Greek culture? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kenaz-filan/message