Historium

In a tale involving ancient Egyptians, grave robbers, charlatans, and European aristocracy, we'll explore burial rites, desecration, and what they reveal about relationship with how we treat our dead. Support the show

The story of a minimally-contacted tribe on North Sentinel Island who clearly want to be left alone.  Support the show

The story of German officers committing high treason for the greater good of Germany. Support the show

In 1975, women were still in the process of breaking out of the domestic bubble and into politics and the modern workforce. But in Iceland, one event that year changed everything… Support the show

The story of British explorer Percy Fawcett's hunt for a lost city in the depths of the Amazon rainforest.  Support the show

This is the story of slaves who rose up in rebellion and a landmark court case challenging the thin line between slavery and freedom. Support the show

Animals play a massive, often untold, part in human history. This episode is the third and final part of a series of mini stories all about or relating to animals. Support the show

Animals play a massive, often untold, part in human history. This episode is the second part of a series of mini stories all about or relating to animals. Support the show

Animals play a massive, often untold, part in human history. Support the show

The War of 1812 is often the forgotten war between the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. But that little war, especially the final battle, has a profound effect on US history. Support the show

Long ago, a group of people attempted to collect and store every piece of human knowledge on the planet in a single place. In this episode, you’ll take a tour of the great Library of Alexandria, and learn how its rise and fall deeply affected both the ancient and modern world. Support the show

Several mini-stories about the presidential transfer of power in the United States. Support the show

In 1534, radical Anabaptists took control of the German city of Munster and transformed it into a communal theocratic monarchy who proclaimed the apocalypse was right around the corner. They were right. Support the show

The story of Ishi, the lone survivor of the Yahi people, who walked out of the California wilderness and into the modern world.  Support the show

Could our ancient ancestors see the color blue? The question might not be as absurd as it sounds.  Support the show

In the late 18th century, Haitian slaves rose up against their oppressors in the largest slave revolt in history.  Support the show

Long before Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon, the 25 year old politician was abducted by Silician pirates.  Support the show

A deep look into one of America's most enduring mysteries. What happened to the colonists of Roanoke? Support the show

Tales of the possible paranormal from London's overgrown Highgate Cemetery. Support the show

During the First World War, a daring messenger pigeon must make a perilous journey to save an American battalion. Support the show

In 1921, striking Appalachian mine workers rose up against lawmen and strike breakers in the largest labor uprising in American history. Support the show

A series of mini-stories all connected the the ocean.  Support the show

In 1932, the Australian emu population exploded, causing havoc in the Wheat Belt. In response, Australia declared war.  Support the show

Gonzalo Guerrero finds himself caught between the Spanish Empire and the indigenous defenders. Support the show

The story of revolutionary Joseph Warren and the role luck plays in history. Support the show