Nick Howard

History Under the Radar

History EN ↓ 28 episodes

Welcome to History Under the Radar, the podcast that digs into little-known historical facts and stories. I’m your host, Nick Howard. I'm a writer, educator, and traveler. Some of these stories involve major events and people you may be familiar with. Other tales may be new and fascinating information to expand your knowledge. You can also visit my website at nickhowardwrites.com

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Nick Howard

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The Prince in the Rice Box 13.01.2024 15:43

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...

Charles The Bewitched of Spain 06.01.2024 12:03

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...

History Under the Radar Trailer 26.12.2023 1:08

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?...