History From The Back Pages

Host Collin Sugg is thrilled to talk about Queen Gorgo of Sparta's life. Her husband, King Leonidas I is best known for his stand with the 300. At the battle of Thermopylae against the Persians. Her counsel and advice saved the Greeks multiple times. In popular culture, she is featured in the movies 300 and 300: Rise of an Empire as well, played by Lena Headey.

Host Collin Sugg reviews the military career and presidency of "Old Rough and Ready" The 12th President of The United States Zachary Taylor from 1849-1850. 

Host Collin Sugg after receiving messages from his Polish fans chose to focus on the life of the first President of Poland, Lech Walesa. Walesa was elected President in 1990 and served until 1995. He also received The Nobel Peace Prize in 1983, among many other awards.

Host Collin Sugg is joined by Historian Sally Sugg, who discusses the life and reign of King George VI and The Queen Mother.

Host Collin Sugg discusses the facts and legends revolving around Roman Emperor Caracalla. Who was the sole ruler from 211-217 AD. He is known as one of the most tyrannical rulers of Rome.

Host Collin Sugg watched The Grant miniseries on the History Channel this week .He learned several interesting facts about Grant after finishing the series. Ulysses S. Grant was the commander of the Union Army and also the 18th President of The United States from 1869-1877. 

 Host Collin Sugg looks back on the presidential term of "His Accidency," The 10th President of The United States from 1841-1845.

Exciting news highlighting the release of our new theme song, written by musician Julia Fortman !!! 

Host Collin Sugg talks about the life and career of McDonald's founder Ray Kroc. 

Host Collin Sugg discusses the life and career of the famous architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. Also, Collin discusses his personal experiences while working at The Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio in Oak Park, Illinois. 

Host Collin Sugg reveals explosive news regarding History From The Back Pages !!

Host Collin Sugg is super excited to discuss this week's historical figure, Chicago White Sox Hall of Famer Nellie Fox. Nellie Fox was a 15-time all-star, and three-time gold glover at second base, and was named AL MVP in 1959. The first Chicago White Sox player to be named MVP in franchise history.  

Host Collin Sugg looks back on the writing career and legacy of Chicago Poet Gwendolyn Brooks.  

Host Collin Sugg looks back on the life and baseball career of Cubs Hall of Famer Mr. Cub himself the great Ernie Banks .

Host Collin Sugg dives into the fascinating career of Chicago mob boss Tony Accardo. 

Tune in to learn about legendary Chicago businessman Marshall Field founder of Marshall Field & Company.  

Tune in to hear about The World's Columbian Exposition which took place in 1893. This event was started to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus discovering the new world. The second half of the episode goes into detail on famous serial killer H. H. Holmes and his Murder Castle in Chicago. 

Listen in to hear about Carter Harrison Sr, who was Mayor of Chicago from 1879-1886. He was also Mayor during the Haymaker Riot in 1886 and The World’s Columbian Exposition in 1893.   

Decided to rank all 24 historical figures I’ve done so far . On 3 categories excitement , interest level and difficulty.

Saint Brendan The Navigator is well known in Irish folklore for traveling to the mythical Isle Of The Blessed In 512 AD.

Tune in to this weeks episode of History From The Back Pages to learn about Lt Nobu Shirase. Nobu led the first Japanese expedition to the South Pole in 1910-1912.

Gaspar and Miguel Corte Real we’re both Portuguese explorers who vanished into thin air during separate voyages near Canada in 1501-1502

Peng Jiamu was a Chinese Biochemist and explorer who vanished into thin air in 1980 in the Lop Nur Desert.

Tune in to this weeks episode to learn about the discovery of Antarctica in 1820. And learn about who was the first to see land .