History Under the Radar

In 1762, King Yeongjo of Joseon was in a difficult spot regarding what to do with his son, Crown Prince Sado. The prince, who suffered from an unknown mental illness, had been on a murder spree. As such, something had to be done. However, social taboos and traditions proved tricky to punish the prince. What Yeongjo devised was a unique form of execution fit for a prince. Learn about the Prince in...

In September 1665, Charles II was crowned king of Spain. He was the latest in the line of Habsburg rulers to sit on the Spanish throne.  However, this young monarch was the product of generations of inbreeding. Due to this, his health issues and disfigurements led to an early death in 1700, which ended the Habsburg line in Spain and led to a bloody war for the throne. Learn about the unfortunate l...

In this podcast, we will dig into some of the lesser-known stories in history. We will cover people and events you may not have heard of or discover something you didn’t know.  Did you hear about the Native American warrior who had knives for hands? Or that Alexander the Great may have been buried alive? Do you often need clarification on the Declaration of Independence with the U.S. Constitution?...