Unknown History with Giles Milton

Unknown History with Giles Milton

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Unknown History provides you with surprising, quirky, and remarkable tales from the past, so you can pretend you paid attention in history class. Hosted by renowned author Giles Milton.

An Excerpt From You Have to Be Prepared to Die Before You Can Begin to Live

An Excerpt From You Have to Be Prepared to Die Before You Can Begin to Live

Purchase You Have to Be Prepared to Die Before You Can Begin to Live at Amazon, Audible, Bookshop.org, or your favorite bookstore.Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows.Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/quickdirtytipshttps://twitter.com/quickdirtytips

Aug 21, 2023 • 13:56

An Excerpt from The Women of Rothschild

An Excerpt from The Women of Rothschild

In The Women of Rothschild, Natalie Livingstone reveals the role of women in shaping the legacy of the famous Rothschild dynasty, synonymous with wealth and power.Purchase The Women of Rothschild at Amazon, Audible, Bookshop.org, or your favorite bookstore.Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows.Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/qu

Oct 25, 2022 • 14:06

A Conversation On Queer History: Rasheed Newson, Jack Lowery, and Bill Goldstein on Act Up!, AIDS Activism, and 80s NYC.

A Conversation On Queer History: Rasheed Newson, Jack Lowery, and Bill Goldstein on Act Up!, AIDS Activism, and 80s NYC.

Hear Rasheed Newson, Jack Lowery and Bill Goldstein discuss Rasheed's new book My Government Means to Kill Me. They discuss the inspiration for the novel, activism, and the political and social reckoning of a young, black, gay man in 1980s New York City.Purchase My Government Means To Kill Me at Amazon, Audible, Bookshop.org, or your favorite bookstore.Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows.Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.qu

Oct 18, 2022 • 1:06:11

An Excerpt from American Demon

An Excerpt from American Demon

On September 5th, 1934, a young beachcomber made a gruesome discovery on the shores of Cleveland’s Lake Erie: the lower half of a female torso, neatly severed at the waist. The victim, dubbed “The Lady of the Lake,” was only the first of a butcher’s dozen. Over the next four years, twelve more bodies would be scattered across the city. The bodies were dismembered with surgical precision and drained of blood. Some were beheaded while still alive.Terror gripped the city. Amid the growing uproar, C

Sep 6, 2022 • 10:07

How has Britain become butler to the world?

How has Britain become butler to the world?

The Suez Crisis of 1956 was the nadir of Britain's twentieth century, the moment when the once-superpower was bullied into retreat. "Great Britain has lost an empire and not yet found a role," said Dean Acherson, a former US secretary of state. Acheson's line has entered into the canon of great quotations: but it was wrong. Britain had already found a role. The leaders of the world just hadn't noticed it yet.Butler to the World reveals how Britain came to assume its role as the center of the off

Jun 23, 2022 • 12:14

The untold story of Nixon and CIA Director Richard Helms

The untold story of Nixon and CIA Director Richard Helms

Scorpions' Dance by intelligence expert and investigative journalist Jefferson Morley reveals the Watergate scandal in a completely new light: as the culmination of a concealed, deadly power struggle between President Richard Nixon and CIA Director Richard Helms. Enjoy this excerpt from the audiobook.Purchase Scorpions' Dance at Amazon, Audible, Bookshop.org, or your favorite bookstore.Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows.Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.Links:https://www.qu

Jun 16, 2022 • 11:54

The Iconic Speeches We Never Heard

The Iconic Speeches We Never Heard

For almost every delivered speech, there exists an undelivered opposite. These "second speeches" provide alternative histories of what could have been if not for schedule changes, changes of heart, or momentous turns of events.In Undelivered, political speechwriter Jeff Nussbaum presents the most notable speeches the public never heard, from Dwight Eisenhower’s apology for a D-Day failure to Richard Nixon’s refusal to resign the presidency, and even Hillary Clinton’s acceptance for a 2016 victor

Jun 9, 2022 • 13:27

Is the mafia really that violent?

Is the mafia really that violent?

This week on Unknown History, we're introducing Curious State, a brand new podcast from Quick and Dirty Tips.Could we have domesticated a T-Rex? Is the mafia really that violent? Haven't all the possible songs been written by now? Unexpected gems of knowledge are hidden all around us. Let’s dig them up, one offbeat question at a time.A few curiosities you’ll discover in this episode:The mind games of mafia violenceWhy murder is bad for businessThe strong appeal of unionsWhy the Italian mob could

Apr 12, 2022 • 14:57

Bonus: The Cold War Superagent and the Ruthless Head of the CIA

Bonus: The Cold War Superagent and the Ruthless Head of the CIA

Unknown History is on hiatus between seasons, but in the meantime, we hope you enjoy this special excerpt from Agent Sniper: The Cold War Superagent and the Ruthless Head of the CIA by Tim Tate, brought to us by our colleagues at Macmillan Audio. You can get your copy of Agent Sniper from Amazon, Audible, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop, or wherever books or audiobooks are sold.

Dec 16, 2021 • 17:01

Bonus: The Cold War Superagent and the Ruthless Head of the CIA

Bonus: The Cold War Superagent and the Ruthless Head of the CIA

Unknown History is on hiatus between seasons, but in the meantime, we hope you enjoy this special excerpt from Agent Sniper: The Cold War Superagent and the Ruthless Head of the CIA by Tim Tate, brought to us by our colleagues at Macmillan Audio. You can get your copy of Agent Sniper from Amazon, Audible, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop, or wherever books or audiobooks are sold.

Dec 16, 2021 • 17:01

The Broken Constitution: Lincoln's Transformation

The Broken Constitution: Lincoln's Transformation

Lincoln's choices and evolution didn't just transform the meaning of the Civil War—they transformed the Consitution itself. This is the third and final installment of The Broken Constitution mini-series. Read the companion article on Quick and Dirty Tips. Follow Unknown History wherever you listen to podcasts. For more from Noah, follow Deep Background from Pushkin Industries. Purchase The Broken Constitution. Find Noah on Twitter.

Nov 4, 2021 • 40:16

The Broken Constitution: Lincoln's Transformation

The Broken Constitution: Lincoln's Transformation

Lincoln's choices and evolution didn't just transform the meaning of the Civil War—they transformed the Consitution itself. This is the third and final installment of The Broken Constitution mini-series. Read the companion article on Quick and Dirty Tips. Follow Unknown History wherever you listen to podcasts. For more from Noah, follow Deep Background from Pushkin Industries. Purchase The Broken Constitution. Find Noah on Twitter.

Nov 4, 2021 • 40:16

The Broken Constitution: Lincoln's Choice

The Broken Constitution: Lincoln's Choice

Lincoln faced an unprecedented crisis that remains unique in American history. Were the choices he made vindicated by history? Read the companion article on Quick and Dirty Tips. Follow Unknown History wherever you listen to podcasts. For more from Noah, follow Deep Background from Pushkin Industries. Pre-order The Broken Constitution. Find Noah on Twitter.

Oct 28, 2021 • 35:16

The Broken Constitution: Lincoln's Choice

The Broken Constitution: Lincoln's Choice

Lincoln faced an unprecedented crisis that remains unique in American history. Were the choices he made vindicated by history? Read the companion article on Quick and Dirty Tips. Follow Unknown History wherever you listen to podcasts. For more from Noah, follow Deep Background from Pushkin Industries. Pre-order The Broken Constitution. Find Noah on Twitter.

Oct 27, 2021 • 35:17

The Broken Constitution: The American Compromise

The Broken Constitution: The American Compromise

The original United States Constitution was a compromise between slaveholders and non-slaveholders. It made key compromises to protect a union between the Northern and Southern states and protected the slave trade in U.S. law. Read the transcript. Follow Unknown History wherever you listen to podcasts. For more from Noah, follow Deep Background from Pushkin Industries. Pre-order The Broken Constitution. Find Noah on Twitter.

Oct 21, 2021 • 27:48

The Broken Constitution: The American Compromise

The Broken Constitution: The American Compromise

The original United States Constitution was a compromise between slaveholders and non-slaveholders. It made key compromises to protect a union between the Northern and Southern states and protected the slave trade in U.S. law. Read the transcript. Follow Unknown History wherever you listen to podcasts. For more from Noah, follow Deep Background from Pushkin Industries. Pre-order The Broken Constitution. Find Noah on Twitter.

Oct 20, 2021 • 27:48

Coming Soon: The Broken Constitution

Coming Soon: The Broken Constitution

Coming soon on the Unknown History podcast: the story of Abraham Lincoln's work reshaping the United States Constitution.

Oct 14, 2021 • 0:40

Coming Soon: The Broken Constitution

Coming Soon: The Broken Constitution

Coming soon on the Unknown History podcast: the story of Abraham Lincoln's work reshaping the United States Constitution. Read the transcript. Follow Unknown History wherever you listen to podcasts. For more from Noah, follow Deep Background from Pushkin Industries. Pre-order The Broken Constitution. Find Noah on Twitter.

Oct 14, 2021 • 0:41

The Dramatic Conclusion of the Berlin Blockade

The Dramatic Conclusion of the Berlin Blockade

After 323 days of the Berlin Blockade, a weather system nearly brought the city to its knees. However, the strength of the Germans, tenacity of the Americans (and a little bit of luck), resulted in victory.

Oct 6, 2021 • 8:27

The Dramatic Conclusion of the Berlin Blockade

The Dramatic Conclusion of the Berlin Blockade

After 323 days of the Berlin Blockade, a weather system nearly brought the city to its knees. However, the strength of the Germans, tenacity of the Americans (and a little bit of luck), resulted in victory.

Oct 6, 2021 • 8:27

To Save a City

To Save a City

The Berlin Airlift of 1948 saved the city from starvation...but just barely. Unknown History delves into the astonishing ingenuity of American military alongside the hard work of German citizens that kept the city from collapse. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the Unknown History podcast. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtyti

Sep 29, 2021 • 7:58

To Save a City

To Save a City

The Berlin Airlift of 1948 saved the city from starvation...but just barely. Unknown History delves into the astonishing ingenuity of American military alongside the hard work of German citizens that kept the city from collapse. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the Unknown History podcast. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://

Sep 29, 2021 • 7:58

Launching the Airlift

Launching the Airlift

The Berlin Airlift saved the city from starvation during the Russian blockade of 1948. But supplying over two million people for over a year via airplane was a Herculean feat that almost didn't happen. Unknown History delves deeper into the American solution. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the Unknown History podcast. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcast

Sep 22, 2021 • 8:48

Launching the Airlift

Launching the Airlift

The Berlin Airlift saved the city from starvation during the Russian blockade of 1948. But supplying over two million people for over a year via airplane was a Herculean feat that almost didn't happen. Unknown History delves deeper into the American solution. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the Unknown History podcast. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirty

Sep 22, 2021 • 8:49

The Siege: Could the Berlin Airlift Save Berlin?

The Siege: Could the Berlin Airlift Save Berlin?

When the Soviets cut off all supply routes to western Berlin in 1948, they didn't anticipate the ingenuity and tactical planning skills of Army Brigadier General Frank Howley. Could the Berlin Airlift really keep the entire city alive during the siege? Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the Unknown History podcast. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https

Sep 15, 2021 • 9:56

The Siege: Could the Berlin Airlift Save Berlin?

The Siege: Could the Berlin Airlift Save Berlin?

When the Soviets cut off all supply routes to western Berlin in 1948, they didn't anticipate the ingenuity and tactical planning skills of Army Brigadier General Frank Howley. Could the Berlin Airlift really keep the entire city alive during the siege? Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the Unknown History podcast. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.co

Sep 15, 2021 • 9:56

The Strangling of Berlin

The Strangling of Berlin

The Soviets' siege of Berlin did not begin with a bang, but rather a series of smaller infractions, starting with stopping trains to check passengers' papers to cutting off routes for trucks that delivered milk. Giles Milton dives into another moment of Unknown History. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the Unknown History podcast. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips

Sep 8, 2021 • 7:29

The Strangling of Berlin

The Strangling of Berlin

The Soviets' siege of Berlin did not begin with a bang, but rather a series of smaller infractions, starting with stopping trains to check passengers' papers to cutting off routes for trucks that delivered milk. Giles Milton dives into another moment of Unknown History. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the Unknown History podcast. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ http

Sep 8, 2021 • 7:29

A Battle of Wits in Post-War Berlin

A Battle of Wits in Post-War Berlin

Western allies in post-war Berlin had never encountered the likes of General Alexander Kotikov, a staunch communist with a velvet touch. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the Unknown History podcast. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/quickdirtytips https://twitter.com/quickdirtytips

Sep 1, 2021 • 11:34

A Battle of Wits in Post-War Berlin

A Battle of Wits in Post-War Berlin

Western allies in post-war Berlin had never encountered the likes of General Alexander Kotikov, a staunch communist with a velvet touch. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the Unknown History podcast. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/quickdirtytips https://twitter.com/qu

Sep 1, 2021 • 11:34

Churchill's Iron Curtain

Churchill's Iron Curtain

Winston Churchill's seminal 1946 speech in Westminster College gave not only a name to growing Soviet influence in Central and Eastern Europe, it also foresaw the future of the Iron Curtain. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the Unknown History podcast. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/qu

Aug 25, 2021 • 10:30

Churchill's Iron Curtain

Churchill's Iron Curtain

Winston Churchill's seminal 1946 speech in Westminster College gave not only a name to growing Soviet influence in Central and Eastern Europe, it also foresaw the future of the Iron Curtain. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the Unknown History podcast. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe h

Aug 25, 2021 • 10:30

The Great Berlin Power Struggle

The Great Berlin Power Struggle

The opening shots of an ensuing power struggle were fired in the Allied Kommandatura, the four-power body established to run Berlin convened in July 1945. But mistrust and manipulation among the key players threatened the outcome over the most pressing issues: food, looting, shootings, and the arrest of Nazis. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the QDT newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links:https://www.qui

Aug 18, 2021 • 10:20

The Great Berlin Power Struggle

The Great Berlin Power Struggle

The opening shots of an ensuing power struggle were fired in the Allied Kommandatura, the four-power body established to run Berlin convened in July 1945. But mistrust and manipulation among the key players threatened the outcome over the most pressing issues: food, looting, shootings, and the arrest of Nazis. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the QDT newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https:/

Aug 18, 2021 • 10:20

Russia's Secret Revolutionaries

Russia's Secret Revolutionaries

When Frank Howley first arrived in Berlin in July 1945, he had no idea that the Russians had spent the last ten years training a small but dedicated group of German revolutionary communists. Their role was to wrest control of all the key institutions in Berlin, setting the stage for a violent struggle between East and West. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the QDT newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links:h

Aug 11, 2021 • 9:18

Russia's Secret Revolutionaries

Russia's Secret Revolutionaries

When Frank Howley first arrived in Berlin in July 1945, he had no idea that the Russians had spent the last ten years training a small but dedicated group of German revolutionary communists. Their role was to wrest control of all the key institutions in Berlin, setting the stage for a violent struggle between East and West. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the QDT newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Li

Aug 11, 2021 • 9:18

Sleeping with the Enemy

Sleeping with the Enemy

Within four months of arriving in Berlin, U.S. soldiers had sent home eleven million dollars from black-market trading. It was exciting, profitable, and extremely dangerous. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the QDT newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/sleeping-with-the-enemyhttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/su

Aug 5, 2021 • 9:17

Sleeping with the Enemy

Sleeping with the Enemy

Within four months of arriving in Berlin, U.S. soldiers had sent home eleven million dollars from black-market trading. It was exciting, profitable, and extremely dangerous. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the QDT newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/sleeping-with-the-enemy https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddi

Aug 4, 2021 • 9:17

The Americans Arrive in Berlin

The Americans Arrive in Berlin

Nine weeks after the Red Army captured Berlin, American colonel Frank "Howlin' Mad" Howley and his troops stormed in to take the ruined city. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the QDT newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/americans-arrive-berlinhttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/

Jul 28, 2021 • 10:19

The Americans Arrive in Berlin

The Americans Arrive in Berlin

Nine weeks after the Red Army captured Berlin, American colonel Frank "Howlin' Mad" Howley and his troops stormed in to take the ruined city. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the QDT newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/americans-arrive-berlin https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscr

Jul 28, 2021 • 10:19

Berlin Turns Red

Berlin Turns Red

By 10:40 p.m. on Monday, April 30, 1945, the Soviet flag was flying over the Reichstag, sending a powerful message that the Soviets, and they alone, had captured Berlin. If the Americans and British were going to enter the city, it would be on terms set by Joseph Stalin. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the QDT newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/ber

Jul 22, 2021 • 8:32

Berlin Turns Red

Berlin Turns Red

By 10:40 p.m. on Monday, April 30, 1945, the Soviet flag was flying over the Reichstag, sending a powerful message that the Soviets, and they alone, had captured Berlin. If the Americans and British were going to enter the city, it would be on terms set by Joseph Stalin. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the QDT newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/his

Jul 21, 2021 • 8:32

The Colonel Who Went to War

The Colonel Who Went to War

An unlikely bond forged between a brash American colonel and a British brigadier played a vital role in a devious game of cat and mouse against Joseph Stalin during World War II. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the QDT newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/the-colonel-who-went-to-warhttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtyti

Jul 15, 2021 • 10:16

The Colonel Who Went to War

The Colonel Who Went to War

An unlikely bond forged between a brash American colonel and a British brigadier played a vital role in a devious game of cat and mouse against Joseph Stalin during World War II. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the QDT newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/the-colonel-who-went-to-war https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.q

Jul 14, 2021 • 10:16

Coming Soon: Unknown History Season 4

Coming Soon: Unknown History Season 4

On the new season of Unknown History, Giles Milton tells the tales of post-war Europe and the brave men who kept the west from tumbling into chaos - but also sowed the seeds of the Cold War. Tune in weekly on Thursdays starting the 15th of July for the whole thrilling story.

Jul 8, 2021 • 2:05

Coming Soon: Unknown History Season 4

Coming Soon: Unknown History Season 4

On the new season of Unknown History, Giles Milton tells the tales of post-war Europe and the brave men who kept the West from tumbling into chaos - but also sowed the seeds of the Cold War. Tune in weekly on Thursdays for the whole thrilling story.

Jul 8, 2021 • 2:05

The True Story of A Band of Female Resistance Fighters in WWII

The True Story of A Band of Female Resistance Fighters in WWII

While we put the finishing touches on the next season of Unknown History, here's one more special bonus episode for you from our friends at Macmillan Audio. This week, you'll hear a special excerpt from the audiobook The Nine by Gwen Strauss. The Nine follows the true story of the author’s great-aunt Hélène Podliasky, who led a band of nine female resistance fighters as they escaped a German forced labor camp and made a ten-day journey across the front lines of WWII from Germany back to Paris. T

May 20, 2021 • 19:26

The True Story of A Band of Female Resistance Fighters in WWII

The True Story of A Band of Female Resistance Fighters in WWII

While we put the finishing touches on the next season of Unknown History, here's one more special bonus episode for you from our friends at Macmillan Audio. This week, you'll hear a special excerpt from the audiobook The Nine by Gwen Strauss. The Nine follows the true story of the author’s great-aunt Hélène Podliasky, who led a band of nine female resistance fighters as they escaped a German forced labor camp and made a ten-day journey across the front lines of WWII from Germany ba

May 20, 2021 • 19:24

The Legacy of the West Point Class of 1966

The Legacy of the West Point Class of 1966

Unknown History's next season is still in the works, but this week, we're sharing another bonus clip. This episode is a special excerpt from the audiobook The Long Gray Line by Rick Atkinson. It tells the 25-year saga of three graduates of the West Point class of 1966. You'll follow them from their boisterous cadet years to the fires of Vietnam to the hard peace and internal struggles that followed the war. Get your copy today here or wherever books are sold.

May 6, 2021 • 21:19

The Legacy of the West Point Class of 1966

The Legacy of the West Point Class of 1966

Unknown History's next season is still in the works, but this week, we're sharing another bonus clip. This episode is a special excerpt from the audiobook The Long Gray Line by Rick Atkinson. It tells the 25-year saga of three graduates of the West Point class of 1966. You'll follow them from their boisterous cadet years to the fires of Vietnam to the hard peace and internal struggles that followed the war. Get your copy today here or wherever books are sold.

May 6, 2021 • 21:18

Daniel Boone and the Fight for America's First Frontier

Daniel Boone and the Fight for America's First Frontier

In today's exclusive bonus episode, hear a special excerpt from the audiobook Blood and Treasure by Bob Drury and Tom Clavin. Blood and Treasure tells the explosive true saga of the legendary figure Daniel Boone and the bloody struggle for America's frontier. Authored by two bestselling authors at the height of their writing power, Bob Drury and Tom Clavin, it's a thrilling true historical account you won't want to miss. Get your copy today here or wherever books are sold.

Apr 20, 2021 • 11:55

Daniel Boone and the Fight for America's First Frontier

Daniel Boone and the Fight for America's First Frontier

In today's exclusive bonus episode, hear a special excerpt from the audiobook Blood and Treasure by Bob Drury and Tom Clavin. Blood and Treasure tells the explosive true saga of the legendary figure Daniel Boone and the bloody struggle for America's frontier. Authored by two bestselling authors at the height of their writing power, Bob Drury and Tom Clavin, it's a thrilling true historical account you won't want to miss. Get your copy today here or wherever books are sold.

Apr 20, 2021 • 11:56

91- A User's Guide to U.S. Supreme Court Cases that Shaped History

91- A User's Guide to U.S. Supreme Court Cases that Shaped History

How did flag burning become a protected act of free speech? Did the United States v. Nixon determine that the President can't, basically, act like a king through executive privilege? Are corporations people? Let's take a look at some U.S. Supreme Court cases that changed America in profound ways. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the QDT newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtyti

Sep 27, 2020 • 13:15

90 - A User's Guide to the Branches of U.S. Government

90 - A User's Guide to the Branches of U.S. Government

The three branches of the U.S. federal government—executive, legislative, and judicial—keep each other in line through a system of "checks and balances." What roles do each play? And who puts the brakes on the POTUS? Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the QDT newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/users-guide-branches-government https://www.quickanddir

Sep 20, 2020 • 20:02

89 - A User's Guide to Getting Involved in Democracy—Petitions and Protest

89 - A User's Guide to Getting Involved in Democracy—Petitions and Protest

How do you get involved in U.S. Democracy? Here's a crash course on next-level civic participation. Yep, we're talking about putting your money or your giant poster board sign where your mask-covered mouth is. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the QDT newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/users-guide-petition-protest https://www.quickanddirtytips.co

Sep 14, 2020 • 13:04

88 - A User's Guide to U.S. Elections

88 - A User's Guide to U.S. Elections

Who's responsible for the Electoral College? (Hint: There's a wildly popular Broadway musical about him.) We'll dish on that and everything you need to know about the U.S. election process in the inaugural episode of our Unknown History miniseries, A User's Guide to Democracy. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the QDT newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/hi

Sep 6, 2020 • 18:55

23 S2 - How an Outsider Became President of the United States

23 S2 - How an Outsider Became President of the United States

Newspapers mocked his candidacy. Opponents underestimated him. And yet, he came to occupy the Oval Office as a U.S. President. Who is he? Not who you think! Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to QDT's newsletters for regular updates. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/how-an-outsider-became-president-of-the-united-states https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe

Aug 31, 2020 • 5:22

BONUS: Introducing The History of England

BONUS: Introducing The History of England

Today we have a special guest post for Unknown History listeners. David Crowther hosts the History of England podcast, where he delves into England's history from the end of Roman Britain to present day. This episode focuses on Queen Mary, Lady Elizabeth, and their strained relationship in 1500's England. Listen to learn about the queen's attempt to "remove a thorn" from her rule. Learn more about the History of England Podcast at: https://thehistoryofengland.co.uk/

May 30, 2019 • 35:28

87 S3 - D-DAY: When the Tides Turned on Omaha Beach

87 S3 - D-DAY: When the Tides Turned on Omaha Beach

In the last episode from Season 3 of Unknown History, we learn how the American Troops finally won the beach from German defenders at Omaha Beach. This episode was supported by MagellanTV. For an exclusive two-month free trial of all MagellanTV has to offer, visit magellantv.com/unknownhistory

Apr 24, 2019 • 12:44

86 S3 - D-DAY: The German Opposition

86 S3 - D-DAY: The German Opposition

Today, we hear from the other side of D-Day—the German colonel tasked with driving the Allied forces off the beaches. Could the panzer tank division and its colorful leader turn the tide on June 6, 1944? This episode was supported by MagellanTV. For an exclusive two-month free trial of all MagellanTV has to offer, visit http://magellantv.com/unknownhistory.

Apr 17, 2019 • 13:35

85 S3 - D-DAY: Bagpipes and Snipers

85 S3 - D-DAY: Bagpipes and Snipers

Upon landing at Sword Beach the morning of June 6, 1944, one group of eite British commandos were accompanied by a Highland bagpiper, who emphasized the greatness of their victory. This episode was supported by MagellanTV. For an exclusive two-month free trial of all MagellanTV has to offer, visit http://magellantv.com/unknownhistory

Apr 10, 2019 • 13:46

84 S3 - D-DAY: American Rangers Who Terrified the Germans

84 S3 - D-DAY: American Rangers Who Terrified the Germans

A group of American Rangers, led by the bold James Rudder, were some of the strongest and bravest soldiers in D-Day battles. Learn how they sabotaged a giant stockpile of German weapons aimed at Normandy beaches.

Apr 3, 2019 • 13:12

83 S3 - D-Day: The Tale of Two Brothers

83 S3 - D-Day: The Tale of Two Brothers

Two brothers, Charles and Elliot Dalton, fought side-by-side on the morning of June 6, 1944, leading the Juno Beach landings.

Mar 27, 2019 • 13:21

82 S3 - D-DAY: D-Day: The Men in the 'Suicide Wave'

82 S3 - D-DAY: D-Day: The Men in the 'Suicide Wave'

If you've seen 'Saving Private Ryan,' you know too well the images of the first flight of men invading and dying on the beach on D-Day—today, we learn the true story of that fateful mission.

Mar 20, 2019 • 15:05

81 S3 - D-DAY: The Utah Beach Landings

81 S3 - D-DAY: The Utah Beach Landings

As dawn broke on June 6, 1944, Allied forces were conducting their first wave of landings on Utah Beach—and quickly realized that a part of their plan had gone very, very wrong.

Mar 13, 2019 • 14:22

80 S3 - D-DAY: The Battle for Merville

80 S3 - D-DAY: The Battle for Merville

A few hours before the beach landings at Normandy, Allied troops invaded the Merville Battery—a giant gun encampment—with instructions to destroy it. However, they had hundreds less soldiers than necessary to complete the mission.

Mar 6, 2019 • 14:19

79 S3 - D-DAY: One of the Most Dangerous Missions of D-Day

79 S3 - D-DAY: One of the Most Dangerous Missions of D-Day

As we lead up to the climax of D-Day, we learn about the early hours of June 6, 1944, and the soldiers who executed a mission so dangerous, they expected death.

Feb 27, 2019 • 14:03

78 S3 - D-DAY: The Mission You've Never Heard Of

78 S3 - D-DAY: The Mission You've Never Heard Of

Hours before the beach landings on D-Day, a group of men underwent a dangerous nighttime mission in France. What happened in that fateful operation?

Feb 20, 2019 • 15:01

77 S3 - D-DAY: What Happened on the Eve of D-Day?

77 S3 - D-DAY: What Happened on the Eve of D-Day?

On June 5, 1944, the night of what was supposed to be D-Day, the five massive fleets heading for the French coast suddenly stopped and turned around—but why?

Feb 13, 2019 • 14:07

76 S3 - D-DAY: What Was Operation Tarbrush X?

76 S3 - D-DAY: What Was Operation Tarbrush X?

In part one of our exciting third-season, D-DAY, we learn about George Lane and his extraordinary undercover mission to Nazi-occupied France. Learn more about D-Day by reading this episode's full transcript or picking up the book! Transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/d-day-what-was-operation-tarbrush-x Buy the Book: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250134943

Feb 6, 2019 • 14:28

75 Wild Bill - Friendship in the American Frontier: Wild Bill and Buffalo Bill

75 Wild Bill - Friendship in the American Frontier: Wild Bill and Buffalo Bill

Buffalo Bill and Wild Bill were two of the most famous plainsmen of the American West, and also became trusted friends. How did this friendship come to be?  Read the transcript here: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/friendship-in-the-american-frontier-wild-bill-and-buffalo-bill Get the book here: https://amazon.com

Jan 17, 2019 • 10:35

74 Wild Bill - The Softer Side of Wild Bill Hickok

74 Wild Bill - The Softer Side of Wild Bill Hickok

Even America Frontier's first and fastest gunslinger had a softer, romantic side—on this episode, we learn about the women that captured Wild Bill Hickok's heart. Tom Clavin tells all in his book Wild Bill. Read the transcript here: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/the-softer-side-of-wild-bill-hickok Get the book here: https://amazon.com

Jan 10, 2019 • 10:22

73 Wild Bill - The Life and Death of Wild Bill Hickok

73 Wild Bill - The Life and Death of Wild Bill Hickok

The story of Wild Bill Hickok, a legendary gunslinger from the American Frontier, has been largely untold in modern history. Tom Clavin tells all in his book Wild Bill. Read the transcript here: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/the-life-and-death-of-wild-bill-hickok Get the book here: https://amazon.com

Jan 3, 2019 • 10:40

72 Valley Forge - Who Was Baron von Steuben? An Unknown Revolutionary War Hero

72 Valley Forge - Who Was Baron von Steuben? An Unknown Revolutionary War Hero

In our third installment in the miniseries "The Heroes of Valley Forge," we learn about Baron von Steuben, a conman and spy for the French government whose intense training regimen led Washington's American troops into victory at Valley Forge. Learn more about the heroes of Valley Forge by reading this episode's full transcript or picking up the book! Transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/who-was-baron-von-steuben-an-unknown-revolution

Dec 27, 2018 • 8:02

71 Valley Forge - George Washington’s Surrogate Sons

71 Valley Forge - George Washington’s Surrogate Sons

In the second installment in our miniseries on the heroes of Valley Forge, we learn about Washington's surrogate sons and the impact they had on the American Revolution. While he didn't have any children of his own, these three young men looked to Washington as a father, and he to them as sons.  Learn more about the heroes of Valley Forge by reading this episode's full transcript or picking up the book! Transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/the-

Dec 20, 2018 • 10:22

70 Valley Forge - George Washington's Heroism at Valley Forge

70 Valley Forge - George Washington's Heroism at Valley Forge

In the first episode of our miniseries on the Heroes of Valley Forge, we learn that it was during the Valley Forge encampment that Washington was first called the “Father of His Country” because it was there he embodied both the American government and the fight for independence. When he was among his troops, which was every day, freezing and going hungry with him, they became inspired not to dissolve or disperse but to survive and fight beside this towering figure. Learn more about the heroes

Dec 13, 2018 • 9:23

69 Labor Special - The 1894 Pullman Strike

69 Labor Special - The 1894 Pullman Strike

In the final episode of our miniseries on Jack Kelly's The Edge of Anarchy: The Railroad Barons, the Gilded Age, and the Greatest Labor Uprising in America, we learn how George Pullman's laborers fought back against his working conditions and wages with The Pullman Strike. Learn more about The Edge of Anarchy: The Railroad Barons, the Gilded Age, and the Greatest Labor Uprising in America by reading this episode's full transcript or picking up the book! Transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips: https

Dec 6, 2018 • 10:42

68 Labor Special - The Rise of Labor Unions

68 Labor Special - The Rise of Labor Unions

In part four of our miniseries on The Edge of Anarchy, author Jack Kelly describes the unfair conditions, significant events, and key people that led to the rise of labor unions in America. Learn more about The Edge of Anarchy: The Railroad Barons, the Gilded Age, and the Greatest Labor Uprising in America by reading this episode's full transcript or picking up the book! Transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/the-history-of-the-rise-of-labor-unio

Nov 29, 2018 • 9:24

67 Labor Special - Who Was George Pullman?

67 Labor Special - Who Was George Pullman?

In part three of our miniseries on The Edge of Anarchy: The Railroad Barons, the Gilded Age, and the Greatest Labor Uprising in America, author Jack Kelly discusses the short reign of George Pullman and his costly attempt for riches. Learn more about The Edge of Anarchy: The Railroad Barons, the Gilded Age, and the Greatest Labor Uprising in America by reading this episode's full transcript or picking up the book! Transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/h

Nov 22, 2018 • 8:22

66 Labor Special - Industrialization on American Democracy

66 Labor Special - Industrialization on American Democracy

In part two of our miniseries on The Edge of Anarchy, author Jack Kelly discusses the ways the Industrial Revolution changed American technology and manufacturing forever. Learn more about The Edge of Anarchy: The Railroad Barons, the Gilded Age, and the Greatest Labor Uprising in America by reading this episode's full transcript or picking up the book! Transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/the-effects-of-industrialization-on-american-democracy

Nov 15, 2018 • 8:46

65 Labor Special - The Gilded Age Financial Gap

65 Labor Special - The Gilded Age Financial Gap

In part one of our miniseries on The Edge of Anarchy, author Jack Kelly describes America's love affair with capitalism in the Gilded Age. Learn more about The Edge of Anarchy: The Railroad Barons, the Gilded Age, and the Greatest Labor Uprising in America by reading this episode's full transcript or picking up the book! Transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/the-yawning-financial-gap-of-the-gilded-age Buy the Book: https://us.macmillan.com/books

Nov 8, 2018 • 7:56

64 Hitler's American Friends - Charles Lindbergh and 'America First'

64 Hitler's American Friends - Charles Lindbergh and 'America First'

In Part 5 of our miniseries on Hitler's American Friends from author Bradley Hart, we learn about famed aviator Charles Lindbergh, one of America's biggest celebrities, and his political campaign of anti-Semitism. Learn more about Hitler's American Friends: The Third Reich's Supporters in the United States by reading this episode's full transcript or picking up the book! Transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/hitler-s-american-friends-charles-lin

Nov 1, 2018 • 13:09

63 Hitler’s American Friends - Henry Ford and American Business

63 Hitler’s American Friends - Henry Ford and American Business

In Part 4 of our miniseries on Hitler's American Friends from author Bradley Hart, we learn how one of the most recognized names in American industry—Henry Ford, founder of Ford Motor company—closely aligned himself with Hitler and the Nazi party in the late 1930s. Learn more about Hitler's American Friends: The Third Reich's Supporters in the United States by reading this episode's full transcript or picking up the book! Transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/edu

Oct 25, 2018 • 10:42

62 Hitler’s American Friends - Charles Coughlin and Radio’s Religious Right

62 Hitler’s American Friends - Charles Coughlin and Radio’s Religious Right

In Part 3 of our miniseries on Hitler's American Friends from author Bradley Hart, we learn about one of the most infamous radio personalities of all time — Father Charles Coughlin. With his platform, he launched a political party aligned with Nazism, and his voice dangerously commanded the attention of millions. Learn more about Hitler's American Friends: The Third Reich's Supporters in the United States by reading this episode's full transcript or picking up the book! Transcript on Quick and

Oct 18, 2018 • 12:28

BONUS: Introducing 'History Unplugged'

BONUS: Introducing 'History Unplugged'

Listen to a special bonus clip about history's most insane rulers from our friends at the History Unplugged podcast. Learn more about the History Unplugged podcast by going to www.historyunpluggedpodcast.com! Transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/historys-most-insane-rulers-bonus-clip-from-history-unplugged

Oct 16, 2018 • 26:48

61 Hitler’s American Friends - William Dudley Pelley and the Silver Legion

61 Hitler’s American Friends - William Dudley Pelley and the Silver Legion

Part 2 of our miniseries on Hitler's American Friends from author Bradley Hart, we learn about an American organization that mirrored the Nazi's in ruthlessness, exclusiveness, and terror — The Silver Legions. Embracing lawlessness, violence, and power, The Silver Legion's "Chief" William Dudley Pelley dangerously aligned himself with Hitler's goals and attempted to seize power in the United States. Learn more about Hitler's American Friends: The Third Reich's Supporters in the United

Oct 11, 2018 • 11:51

60 Hitler’s American Friends - Fritz Kuhn and the German American Bund

60 Hitler’s American Friends - Fritz Kuhn and the German American Bund

In Part 1 of our miniseries on Hitler's American Friends from author Bradley Hart, we learn about the German American Bund, America’s leading organization for German sympathizers and Nazi imitators that could be found goose-stepping and saluting to their leader, Fritz Kuhn. Learn more about Hitler's American Friends: The Third Reich's Supporters in the United States by reading this episode's full transcript or picking up the book! Transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips: https://www.quickanddirtytip

Oct 4, 2018 • 10:19

59 FDR Special - How WWII United FDR and Al Smith

59 FDR Special - How WWII United FDR and Al Smith

In the fifth and final installment of our Frank and Al miniseries, Terry Golway explores how the political ambitions between FDR and Al Smith were set aside during WWII, with the country united behind a common cause. Learn more about Frank and Al: FDR, Al Smith, and the Unlikely Alliance That Created the Modern Democratic Party by reading this episode's full transcript or picking up the book! Transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/how-wwii-united

Sep 27, 2018 • 7:03

58 FDR Special - How FDR Became Governor of New York in 1928

58 FDR Special - How FDR Became Governor of New York in 1928

In Part 4 of our Frank and Al miniseries, Terry Golway chronicles how most Democrats were met with defeat in the 1928 election season, most except for one man: Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Learn more about Frank and Al: FDR, Al Smith, and the Unlikely Alliance That Created the Modern Democratic Party by reading this episode's full transcript or picking up the book! Transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/how-fdr-became-governor-of-new-york-in-1928 B

Sep 20, 2018 • 8:46

57 FDR Special - How FDR Became a Star in the 1924 Presidential Convention

57 FDR Special - How FDR Became a Star in the 1924 Presidential Convention

Despite his illness, FDR proved a strong ally for Al Smith, and visa versa. In Part 3 of our Frank and Al miniseries, we see how these two political powerhouses rewrote what it meant to be a Democrat and an American. Learn more about Frank and Al: FDR, Al Smith, and the Unlikely Alliance That Created the Modern Democratic Party by reading this episode's full transcript or picking up the book! Transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/how-fdr-became-

Sep 13, 2018 • 8:00

56 FDR Special - Frank and Al: The Loss That Created FDR

56 FDR Special - Frank and Al: The Loss That Created FDR

FDR tried hard to become a New York politician while still working in Washington, battling the powerhouses of Tammany Hall and eventually succumbing to defeat. Part 2 of our Frank and Al miniseries shows how FDR's loss brought about an unlikely ally. Learn more about Frank and Al: FDR, Al Smith, and the Unlikely Alliance That Created the Modern Democratic Party by reading this episode's full transcript or picking up the book! Transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com

Sep 6, 2018 • 10:54

55 FDR Special - The Unlikely Friendship Between FDR and Al Smith

55 FDR Special - The Unlikely Friendship Between FDR and Al Smith

In the early 20th century, Franklin Delano Roosevelt decided to make his name in New York politics. In Part 1 of our Frank & Al miniseries, understand the context to the unlikely friendship between FDR and Al Smith. Learn more about Frank and Al: FDR, Al Smith, and the Unlikely Alliance That Created the Modern Democratic Party by reading this episode's full transcript or picking up the book! Transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/the-unlikely

Aug 30, 2018 • 7:05

BONUS: Introducing 'Case Closed'

BONUS: Introducing 'Case Closed'

Today's episode is a special preview of Case Closed just for Unknown History listeners. The show covers the murder of Rusty Sneiderman, a Georgia man who was shot in broad daylight in the parking lot of his son's preschool. Who killed Rusty and why? Keep listening to hear episode one of this story. If you're hooked and want to hear the rest, you can find all 14 episodes exclusively on Stitcher Premium. For a free month, go to stitcherpremium.com/caseclosed.

Aug 24, 2018 • 23:43

54 Poison Special - The Gross Reality of Royal Life

54 Poison Special - The Gross Reality of Royal Life

Vermin, a foul stench, public urination, and bacteria everywhere. These are just some of the things you'd come across in a royal palace, as told by Eleanor Herman in part 5 of her Poison Chronicles, inspired by her book The Royal Art of Poison. Learn more about The Royal Art of Poison: Filthy Palaces, Fatal Cosmetics, Deadly Medicine, And Murder Most Foul, by reading this episode's full transcript or picking up the book! Transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/educ

Aug 16, 2018 • 11:02

53 Poison Special - Poisonous Cosmetics in Medieval Times

53 Poison Special - Poisonous Cosmetics in Medieval Times

How dangerous were the cosmetic habits of medieval women? Let's just say you won't find mercury foundation or potions of liquid gold at your nearest Macy's. Welcome to part 4 of Eleanor Herman's Poison Chronicles, inspired by her book The Royal Art of Poison. Learn more about The Royal Art of Poison: Filthy Palaces, Fatal Cosmetics, Deadly Medicine, And Murder Most Foul, by reading this episode's full transcript or picking up the book! Transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips: https://www.quickanddir

Aug 9, 2018 • 12:13

52 Poison Special - Dangerous Medicines of Centuries Past

52 Poison Special - Dangerous Medicines of Centuries Past

Eleanor Herman discusses the top treacherous medical treatments and "cannibal cures" from her new book, The Royal Art of Poison. Learn more about The Royal Art of Poison: Filthy Palaces, Fatal Cosmetics, Deadly Medicine, And Murder Most Foul, by reading this episode's full transcript or picking up the book! Transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/the-poison-chronicles-dangerous-medicines-of-centuries-past Buy the Book: https://us.macmill

Aug 2, 2018 • 12:28

51 Poison Special - The Arsenic Poisoning of Napoleon Bonaparte

51 Poison Special - The Arsenic Poisoning of Napoleon Bonaparte

Eleanor Herman describes the role of arsenic in Napoleon Bonapartes's rapid health decline and eventual death while under imprisonment at St. Helen. Learn more about The Royal Art of Poison: Filthy Palaces, Fatal Cosmetics, Deadly Medicine, And Murder Most Foul, by reading this episode's full transcript or picking up the book! Transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/the-poison-chronicles-the-arsenic-poisoning-of-napoleon-bonaparte Buy the Book: ht

Jul 26, 2018 • 14:43

50 Poison Special - A History of Russian Poisonings

50 Poison Special - A History of Russian Poisonings

Welcome to Part 1 of a bonus Unknown History miniseries: The Poison Chronicles. Eleanor Herman, author of The Royal Art of Poison, discusses the history of poison as a political tool used over centuries. In this first segment, Herman explores the use of poison throughout Russian history. Learn more about The Royal Art of Poison: Filthy Palaces, Fatal Cosmetics, Deadly Medicine, And Murder Most Foul, by reading this episode's full transcript or picking up the book! Transcript on Quick and Dirty

Jul 19, 2018 • 10:45

49 Dodge City Special - Wyatt Earp's Relationship with Women Was...Complicated

49 Dodge City Special - Wyatt Earp's Relationship with Women Was...Complicated

Learn more about Dodge City, the wickedest town in the American west, on this new Unknown History miniseries hosted by author Tom Clavin. To view the full transcript, visit here: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/the-glory-days-of-wild-west-outlaws

Mar 29, 2018 • 13:39

48 Dodge City Special - The Glory Days of Wild West Outlaws

48 Dodge City Special - The Glory Days of Wild West Outlaws

Learn more about Dodge City, the wickedest town in the American west, on this new Unknown History miniseries hosted by author Tom Clavin. To view the full transcript, visit here: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/the-glory-days-of-wild-west-outlaws

Mar 22, 2018 • 18:04

47 Dodge City Special - The Life and Death of Ed Masterson in Dodge City

47 Dodge City Special - The Life and Death of Ed Masterson in Dodge City

Learn more about Dodge City, the wickedest town in the American west, on this new Unknown History miniseries hosted by author Tom Clavin. To view the full transcript, visit here: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/the-life-and-death-of-ed-masterson-in-dodge-city

Mar 15, 2018 • 11:09

46 Dodge City Special - Famous Outlaws of the Wild West

46 Dodge City Special - Famous Outlaws of the Wild West

Learn more about Dodge City, the wickest town in the American west, on this new Unknown History miniseries hosted by author Tom Clavin. Learn more at http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/node/11151

Jul 6, 2017 • 12:05

45 Dodge City Special - The Rise and Fall of Bat Masterson

45 Dodge City Special - The Rise and Fall of Bat Masterson

Learn more about Dodge City, the wickest town in the American west, on this new Unknown History miniseries hosted by author Tom Clavin. Visit http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/node/11126 to learn even more.

Jun 29, 2017 • 13:37

44 Dodge City Special - The Takeover of Wyatt Earp

44 Dodge City Special - The Takeover of Wyatt Earp

Learn more about Dodge City, the wickest town in the American west, on this new Unknown History miniseries hosted by author Tom Clavin. Visit http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/node/11031 to learn more.

Jun 22, 2017 • 11:32

43 Dodge City Special - Introducing The Wickedest Town in the American West

43 Dodge City Special - Introducing The Wickedest Town in the American West

Learn more about Dodge City, the wickedest town in the American west, on this new Unknown History miniseries hosted by author Thomas Clavin. Check out the book at www.quickanddirtytips.com/node/10931

Jun 13, 2017 • 14:05

42 S2 - The Men Who Deprived Hitler of the Atomic Bomb

42 S2 - The Men Who Deprived Hitler of the Atomic Bomb

How One Man Deprived Hitler of the Atomic Bomb. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2ny4iz6 Learn more at www.quickanddirtytips.com/giles.

Mar 16, 2017 • 7:49

41 S2 - George Rheam and Industrial Sabotage

41 S2 - George Rheam and Industrial Sabotage

George Rheam has been called "a large man with a large mind." Learn how he helped Churchill's Ministry of Ungentlmanly Warfare by inventing forms of industrial sabotage. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2mX67IE

Mar 9, 2017 • 7:32

40 S2 - Churchill's Extraordinary Killing School

40 S2 - Churchill's Extraordinary Killing School

Of all the people who worked for Winston Churchill’s Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, Eric Sykes and William Fairbairn were by far the most extraordinary. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2m90qoy

Mar 2, 2017 • 8:11

39 S2 - Millis Jefferis: Expert of Destruction

39 S2 - Millis Jefferis: Expert of Destruction

Millis Jefferis joined the top secret guerilla unit, MIR in the spring of 1939. Hear the full story of the Unknown History podcast. Read more at www.quickanddirtytips.com/unknown-history. Learn about Giles' books at www.quickanddirtytips.com/giles. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2mbN9NI

Feb 23, 2017 • 8:58

38 S2 - Collin Gubbins and the Birth of Guerrilla Warfare

38 S2 - Collin Gubbins and the Birth of Guerrilla Warfare

In 1939, tensions across Europe were mounting as the dominance of Hitler and the Nazi Party grew unchecked. But when one man was tasked by William Churchill to devise an innovative strategy for fighting the Nazis, the outcome was a new kind of warfare the world had never before been seen. Read on to meet the founder of guerilla warfare Collin Gubbins - and be sure to tune into the full episode on the Unknown History podcast. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2mqHjbD

Feb 16, 2017 • 8:53

37 S2 - Cecil Clarke: Churchill's Unlikely Weapons Mastermind

37 S2 - Cecil Clarke: Churchill's Unlikely Weapons Mastermind

In the spring of 1939, a seemingly ordinary father and automobile mechanic became vital in the development of lethal weapons to aid the British fight against Hitler's expanding naval forces. Meet Cecil Clarke—and be sure to listen to the full story on the Unknown History podcast. For more visit www.quickanddirtytips.com/giles Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2kmavvy

Feb 9, 2017 • 8:43

22 S2 - What Happened When One Lawyer Went Up Against Hitler? (Reissue)

22 S2 - What Happened When One Lawyer Went Up Against Hitler? (Reissue)

In 1931, a lawyer named Hans Litten squared off against Hitler in court. What was the outcome? Hear the whole story in Giles Milton's Unknown History podcast. Read full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2cYves2 For more, visit www.quickanddirtytips.com/unknown-history.

Feb 2, 2017 • 6:19

36 S2 - Discovering Guy Burgess: Cambridge's Most Infamous Spy

36 S2 - Discovering Guy Burgess: Cambridge's Most Infamous Spy

Guy Burgess was arguably the most influential spy of the Cambridge Five, a covert group of Englishmen who traded Western secrets to the Soviets before and during the Cold War. And yet, 70 years after the height of his espionage, Burgess' name and legacy still remain widely unknown. Today on Unknown History, Giles Milton hosts author and historian Andrew Lownie, who spent 30 years uncovering Burgess' enigmatic life in Stalin's Englishman: The Lives of Guy Burgess. Read the full transcript here: h

Jan 27, 2017 • 15:25

31 S2 - The Real Queen Victoria: A Conversation with Author Daisy Goodwin

31 S2 - The Real Queen Victoria: A Conversation with Author Daisy Goodwin

Queen Victoria's public legacy is often of the doting grandmother, or the stodgy old woman. Daisy Goodwin—author of Victoria and screenwriter for the PBS Series of the same name—talks to Unknown History's Giles Milton about the misconceptions surrounding Victoria's personality, her younger years, and her love affairs. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2gUlmg8 For more of Giles' books, visit www.quickanddirtytips.com/giles. Check out VICTORIA at us.macmillan.com/books/9781250045461

Jan 12, 2017 • 26:34

34 S2 - When Churchill Slaughtered Sheep

34 S2 - When Churchill Slaughtered Sheep

Learn the story of when Churchill slaughtered sheep this week on the Unknown History podcast. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2jrVEUy

Jan 5, 2017 • 5:58

11 S1 - Hamilton, Burr, and the Murder Trial You'll Never Forget

11 S1 - Hamilton, Burr, and the Murder Trial You'll Never Forget

When most people think of Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, they think of the famous duel that ended in Hamilton's death. But very few people know the duel's extraordinary backstory. In the Unknown History podcast, Giles Milton recounts this tale, ripe with money, fame, and a decomposing human corpse. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/28PVUsC

Dec 29, 2016 • 4:21

33 S2 - How Did a Stranger Break into the Queen's Bedroom?

33 S2 - How Did a Stranger Break into the Queen's Bedroom?

Find out in the Unknown History podcast. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2hZM2vG For more, visit www.quickanddirtytips.com/giles

Dec 15, 2016 • 5:17

32 S2 - When Stalin Robbed a Bank

32 S2 - When Stalin Robbed a Bank

In 1907, a carriage transporting over one million roubles (approximately $9 million) to the new State Bank was robbed. Hear the whole story in Giles Milton's Unknown History podcast. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2hHnr1c

Dec 8, 2016 • 4:41

30 S2 - Attack of the Killer Whale

30 S2 - Attack of the Killer Whale

After a killer whale attack, a family found themselves adrift in the middle of the Pacific ocean. Hear the whole story in Giles Milton's Unknown History podcast. Read more at www.quickanddirtytips.com/unknown-history. Check out Giles' books at www.quickanddirtytips.com/giles Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2gUgbgA

Nov 17, 2016 • 4:43

29 S2 - What Was Operation Pastorius?

29 S2 - What Was Operation Pastorius?

Hear the whole story of Operation Pastorius in Giles Milton's Unknown History podcast. Visit www.quickanddirtytips.com/unknown-history for more. Full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2flYAMQ

Nov 10, 2016 • 4:34

28 S2 - How an American Ship Was Captured by North Korea

28 S2 - How an American Ship Was Captured by North Korea

The USS Pueblo was sent to the North Korean coast to gather intelligence on the country's secret communications. Capture was not part of the plan. Hear the whole story in Giles Milton's Unknown History podcast. Listen and read more at www.quickanddirtytips.com/unknown-history. Or check out Giles' books at www.quickanddirtytips.com/giles. Full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2g0Akj0

Nov 3, 2016 • 4:24

27 S2 - The Secret Nazi Prisoners of Virginia

27 S2 - The Secret Nazi Prisoners of Virginia

Among P.O. Box 1142's high-ranking prisoners was the man who had developed the V1 and V2 rockets that had reduced parts of London to rubble. Hear the whole story in Giles Milton's Unknown History podcast. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2eOf031 Read more and check out Giles Milton's latest books at www.quickanddirtytips.com/giles

Oct 27, 2016 • 4:32

26 S2 - How One Boy Survived the Hindenburg Crash

26 S2 - How One Boy Survived the Hindenburg Crash

Many lives were lost in what has come to be known as the most spectacular air disaster of the twentieth century. But a 14-year-old boy managed to escape the wreck. Hear the whole story in Giles Milton's Unknown History podcast. Read more at www.quickanddirtytips.com/unknown-history. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2egva4J Learn more about books by Giles Milton at www.quickanddirtytips.com/giles.

Oct 21, 2016 • 5:39

25 S2 - What Happened to the Children Bred for the Hitler Regime?

25 S2 - What Happened to the Children Bred for the Hitler Regime?

The Lebensborn program's goal was to produce a stock of children suitable for Hitler's vision for the future of Germany. But what happened to these children? Hear the whole story in Giles Milton's Unknown History podcast. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2eqSprk

Oct 14, 2016 • 5:24

24 S2 - What Happened When the Mona Lisa Was Stolen?

24 S2 - What Happened When the Mona Lisa Was Stolen?

In August 1911, Vincenzo Peruggia walked out of the Louvre with the Mona Lisa hidden under his jacket. How was the world's most famous painting later recovered? Hear the whole story in Giles Milton's Unknown History podcast. Read more quirky stories at www.quickanddirtytips.com/unknown-history. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2dDqKHG

Oct 6, 2016 • 5:33

21 S2 - Why Did Two Robbers Steal Charlie Chaplin's Coffin?

21 S2 - Why Did Two Robbers Steal Charlie Chaplin's Coffin?

One night in March 1978, two criminals entered the Corsier-sur-Vevey cemetery and stole Charlie Chaplin's coffin. Hear the whole story in Giles Milton's Unknown History podcast. Read full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2cUE6LY Read more at www.quickanddirtytips.com/unknown-history!

Sep 15, 2016 • 5:36

20 S2 - How Did One D-Day Rehearsal Go Terribly Wrong?

20 S2 - How Did One D-Day Rehearsal Go Terribly Wrong?

It was just supposed to be a practice drill for D-Day, but it turned out to be much more. Hear the whole story in Giles Milton's Unknown History podcast. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2cnuzu3

Sep 8, 2016 • 5:51

19 S1 - Emperor of the United States?

19 S1 - Emperor of the United States?

Have you heard the odd tale of the "Emperor of the United States"? Hear the full story in Giles Milton's Unknown History Podcast. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2c2wgN0

Sep 1, 2016 • 5:04

18 S1 - The Story of Japan's Deadly Balloon Bomb

18 S1 - The Story of Japan's Deadly Balloon Bomb

Pastor Archie Mitchell had promised his wife, Elsie, a treat. Both of them were tired of reading newspaper articles about the war in the Far East. On Saturday, 5 May, 1945, Archie suggested a day of escapism, driving up into the mountains of southern Oregon and having a picnic. They didn't realize it would quickly blow out of control. Read more here: www.quickanddirtytips.com/unknown-history Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2bpZaqv

Aug 18, 2016 • 2:57

17 S1 - God, Gold, and Murder on the Erie Canal

17 S1 - God, Gold, and Murder on the Erie Canal

Giles Milton, host of the Unknown History podcast, talks with Jack Kelly about his new book, Heaven's Ditch: God, Gold, and Murder on the Erie Canal. Below is a short excerpt from the book. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2b80mB2

Aug 11, 2016 • 5:13

16 S1 - Who Was the Last Eunuch of China?

16 S1 - Who Was the Last Eunuch of China?

Who was the last eunuch of China? Giles Milton explores on the Unknown History podcast. For more visit quickanddirtytips.com/unknown-history. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2b4Micd

Aug 4, 2016 • 2:18

15 S1 -The Dog Who Barked for Victory

15 S1 -The Dog Who Barked for Victory

You already heard about Sergeant Stubby in a previous episode of Unknown History. Hear more about this incredible pup's story during WWI. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/29YeOsi

Jul 21, 2016 • 2:41

14 S1 - Hiroo Onoda: The Japanese Soldier Who Wouldn't Surrender

14 S1 - Hiroo Onoda: The Japanese Soldier Who Wouldn't Surrender

His home was a dense area of rainforest and he lived on the wild coconuts that grew in abundance. His principal enemy was the army of mosquitoes that arrived with each new shower of rain. But for Hiroo Onoda, there was another enemy, one that remained elusive. Unaware that the Second World War had ended 29 years earlier, he was still fighting a lonely guerrilla war in the jungles of the Philippines. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/29L4MwX

Jul 8, 2016 • 3:50

13 S1 - Jeremiah G. Hamilton: Wall Street's 'Prince of Darkness'

13 S1 - Jeremiah G. Hamilton: Wall Street's 'Prince of Darkness'

Uncover the story behind Wall Street's first black millionaire, Jeremiah G. Hamilton, in an interview with Prince of Darkness author Shane White on the Unknown History podcast. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/29JBilV

Jun 30, 2016 • 8:57

12 S1 - Who Was William Hitler?

12 S1 - Who Was William Hitler?

He kept his identity a secret until his dying day. None of his neighbors in Patchogue, Long Island, had any idea that William Stuart Houston was actually born William Hitler. Read more transcripts from Unknown History at www.quickanddirtytips.com/unknown-history. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/29u58p9

Jun 23, 2016 • 3:48

10 S1 - Insurance Fraud on The Good Ship Zong

10 S1 - Insurance Fraud on The Good Ship Zong

Here's the story of how one captain went to murderous lengths to make a profit while transporting a ship full of slaves across the Atlantic, as excerpted from When Hitler Took Cocaine and Lenin Lost His Brain by Giles Milton, the basis for the podcast, Unknown History. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1r6eCz2

May 26, 2016 • 2:49

9 S1 - The First Celebrity Kidnapping: Baby Charles Lindbergh

9 S1 - The First Celebrity Kidnapping: Baby Charles Lindbergh

Here's the story of the first celebrity kidnapping of aviator Charles Lindbergh's son, as excerpted from When Hitler Took Cocaine and Lenin Lost His Brain by Giles Milton, the basis for the podcast, Unknown History. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1WaSxx7

May 19, 2016 • 2:51

8 S1 - The Secret Fate of Lenin's Brain

8 S1 - The Secret Fate of Lenin's Brain

Where is Lenin’s brain and why was it removed from his corpse? Learn the strange story of what happened after his death and the startling truth scientists concluded about his brain, as excerpted from When Hitler Took Cocaine and Lenin Lost His Brain by Giles Milton, the basis for the podcast, Unknown History. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1U6Md3e

May 12, 2016 • 3:56

7 S1 - How Did Three Men Escape from Alcatraz?

7 S1 - How Did Three Men Escape from Alcatraz?

Many had tried, but none succeeded in escaping the high security prison. That is, until three criminals disappeared from their jail cells one summer evening. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1WZrEeo

May 5, 2016 • 5:57

6 S1 - Who Really Killed Rasputin?

6 S1 - Who Really Killed Rasputin?

It’s not everyday that someone confesses to a murder they most certainly did not commit. Who was Prince Felix Yusupov covering up for? Find out in this story, as excerpted from When Hitler Took Cocaine and Lenin Lost His Brain by Giles Milton, the basis for the podcast, Unknown History. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1WAGckm

Apr 28, 2016 • 6:15

5 S1 - Sergeant Stubby: How Did One Dog Become a Decorated War Hero?

5 S1 - Sergeant Stubby: How Did One Dog Become a Decorated War Hero?

Here's the story of how one dog rose to the rank of sergeant in the United States Army during World War I, as excerpted from When Hitler Took Cocaine and Lenin Lost His Brain by Giles Milton, the basis for the podcast, Unknown History. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/23hch0T

Apr 21, 2016 • 4:53

4 S1 - How Dorothy Lawrence Disguised Herself as a Man to Fight in WWI

4 S1 - How Dorothy Lawrence Disguised Herself as a Man to Fight in WWI

How one woman successfully hid her identity and joined the fight during World War I, as excerpted from When Hitler Took Cocaine and Lenin Lost His Brain by Giles Milton, which is the basis for a new podcast, Unknown History. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1Z0KzEo

Apr 14, 2016 • 4:17

2 S1 - How to Survive the Sinking of the Titanic

2 S1 - How to Survive the Sinking of the Titanic

How did one Titanic crew member survive the icy ocean water, all thanks to his favorite drink? Learn this story, as excerpted from When Hitler Took Cocaine and Lenin Lost His Brain by Giles Milton, which is the basis for our new podcast, Unknown History. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/23w5q9f

Apr 6, 2016 • 5:40

1 S1 - The Surprising Truth About Hitler's Drug Use

1 S1 - The Surprising Truth About Hitler's Drug Use

Learn the bizarre story of Hitler’s physician, Theodor Morell, and the vast array of drugs he prescribed the infamous dictator, as excerpted from When Hitler Took Cocaine and Lenin Lost His Brain by Giles Milton, which is the basis for our new podcast, Unknown History. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1qIKZEs

Apr 6, 2016 • 4:42

3 S1 - The Mysterious Disappearance of Agatha Christie

3 S1 - The Mysterious Disappearance of Agatha Christie

Agatha Christie might be known for writing great mysteries, but none are quite as perplexing as her own 11-day disappearance—as excerpted from When Hitler Took Cocaine and Lenin Lost His Brain by Giles Milton, which is the basis for a new podcast, Unknown History. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/23w5x4D

Apr 6, 2016 • 4:25

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