New episodes of my podcast will be posted once a month!
The topics will be diverse - but all will explore some of the stranger stories from human history.
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Most textbooks give us the wide-angle view of history. We see the sweeping battles, discover famous leaders, and explore world-changing events.
But what gets lost when we only see the big picture?
History Magnified takes a closer look—zooming in on the overlooked details, the nearly forgotten stories.
We investigate the footnotes, the side characters, the quiet turning points that reveal just how complex and fascinating the past really is.
Because sometimes, the most powerful stories are the ones hiding just outside the frame.
NEW EPISODES WILL BE POSTED ON THE THIRD MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH!
Episode 1: The Tragedy of the SS Eastland
Episode 1: The Tragedy of the SS Eastland
Everyone knows about the Titanic, but have you ever heard of the SS Eastland? In 1915, this passenger ship capsized - while docked in the Chicago River! In total, 844 civilians died. Nearly 300 were children. Why did this happen? And why has it been forgotten? Tune in to this month's episode of "History Magnified" to find out.
A transcript - complete with a source list - is available here. Thanks to Pixabay for the music and sound effects!
Ep. 1: The Tragedy of the SS Eastland.mp3
Episode 2: The Johnstown Flood
Episode 2: The Johnstown Flood
We've all heard the horror stories about factory work in the Industrial Age: the chopped off limbs, explosions, fires. But the story of the Johnstown Flood is arguably even worse. Why? Because it's about the tremendous suffering that was caused by a desire - on the part of society's elite - for a place to play. Tune in to this month's episode of "History Magnified" to find out more.
A transcript - complete with a source list - is available here. Thanks to Pixabay for the music and sound effects!
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