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Half-Hour History: Secrets of the Medieval World

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  • Explore some of the most powerful ideas, tensions, and political struggles that shaped the modern world.
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  • Founding Son: Episode 6 - The Last of Earth

    Founding Son: Episode 6 - The Last of Earth
    May 11 2023

    John Quincy Adams finally defeats the Gag rule, but his feud with Andrew Jackson lasts until the bitter end.  And Congressman Abraham Lincoln witnesses from the House floor the dramatic final hours of Adams' life.

    Founding Son is a Curiosity Podcast and is a co-production of iHeartPodcasts and School of Humans. 

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    34 mins
  • Revolts, Religious Chaos, and A New World

    Revolts, Religious Chaos, and A New World
    May 2 2023

    As the end of The Middle Ages nears, peasants revolt after being blamed for the Black Death, and the Catholic Church endures a wave of turmoil. But Chris points out moments of hope as the world opens up for exploration. 

    Half-Hour History: Secrets of the Medieval World is a co-production of iHeart Podcasts and School of Humans. It is a Curiosity Podcast.

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    27 mins
  • Black Death

    Black Death
    May 2 2023

    The Black Death was a medical catastrophe, with the majority of deaths occurring in children under 16. It took 300 years for the population to recover.  But the plague also impacted social, economic, political, and religious aspects of life. Chris explains how the Black Death struck an already weakened society and the extreme measures some took to try to end it. 

    Half-Hour History: Secrets of the Medieval World is a co-production of iHeart Podcasts and School of Humans. It is a Curiosity Podcast.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    27 mins
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Really interesting and engaging!

Really interesting and engaging! Love the concept and after one episode I'm hooked and can't wait to learn more!

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