When President Woodrow Wilson Got the Flu
In 1916 President Woodrow Wilson ran for reelection on the slogan, “He Kept Us Out of War.” It was a reference to World War...
Episode 213: Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a Christian theologian, pastor, writer, and ultimately martyr. As Hitler and the Nazis rose to power in Germany in the 1930s...
1919 – When It Felt Like the World Was Ending
This weekend my wife and I enjoyed the opportunity of visiting the World War I Museum in Kansas City along with some friends. I...
Complete History of India Podcast Series
The complete popular podcast series that tells the story of the History of India is now available to the public again.
Puerto Rico History and Its Strange Relationship with the US
You've heard about the protests but what do you know about Puerto Rico's history? Ever heard of the insular cases? What about when American scientists tested birth control pills on poor Puerto Rican women?
24 Years Ago Today – Srebrenica Massacre
Twenty-four years ago this week the Srebrenica massacre took shape. It stands as one of the darkest shadows in Europe since World War II.
Ep. 202 – History of Terrorism Podcast Series – White Nationalist...
This podcast tells the story that formed the modern white nationalism movement and the background of white nationalist terrorism.
Why is Latin America So Dysfunctional? Part Four – Cold Wars,...
This final post in my series on the history of US involvement in Latin America considers how Latin America was destabilized by constant American efforts from the Cold War to today.
Why is Latin America So Dysfunctional? Part Three – United Fruit...
The United Fruit Company introduced a new level of corporate imperialism to Latin America and is key to understanding the modern dysfunctions in the region as well as America's relationship with its neighbors.
Why is Latin America So Dysfunctional? Part Two – American Imperialism
This series continues the look at US and Latin American history. In part 2 we look at American imperialism in Latin America during the early 20th century.