History with the Szilagyis c/o BQN

History with the Szilagyis

History EN ↓ 293 episodes

A History podcast with a (married) couple of Historians. "They have the entire history of the world between them" - a friend of ours.

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History with the Szilagyis c/o BQN

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HwtS 287: Context for the Islamic Republic of Iran, Part 4 10.07.2026 11:26

Jason gives you a quick overview of the events in Iran leading into and during the Second World War. Read the essay here: https://historywiththeszilagyis.org/hwts287 Find us on the socials: The Network: @BQNPodcasts The Show: @HistorySzilagyi. Chrissie: @TheGoddessLivia. Jason: @JasonDarkElf. History with the Szilagyis is supported by our patrons: Pati Susan Capuzzi-De Clerck Laura Dull Kris...

HwtS286: Context for the Islamic Republic of Iran, Part 3 08.07.2026 22:08

Jason gives you a quick overview of how Reza Shah came to rule Iran in the aftermath of the First World War. Read the essay here: https://historywiththeszilagyis.org/hwts286 Find us on the socials: The Network: @BQNPodcasts The Show: @HistorySzilagyi. Chrissie: @TheGoddessLivia. Jason: @JasonDarkElf. History with the Szilagyis is supported by our patrons: Pati Susan Capuzzi-De Clerck Laura...

HwtS 285: The Amity Island Incident (re-release) 04.07.2026 7:43

Jason gives you a quick overview of The Amity Island Incident. An historical account of fictional events. Read the essay here: https://historywiththeszilagyis.org/hwts113

HwtS 284: The Annotated Declaration of Independence (re-release) 03.07.2026 33:12

HwtS 283: The Louisville Trioxin Incident (re-release) 03.07.2026 9:28

Jason tells you the story of The Louisville Trioxin Incident. An historical account of fictional events. Read the essay here: https://historywiththeszilagyis.org/hwts187 For further information: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089907

HwtS 282: Context for the Islamic Republic of Iran, Part 2 30.01.2026 16:20

Jason gives you a quick overview of Context for the Islamic Republic of Iran, Part 2. Read the essay here: https://historywiththeszilagyis.org/hwts282 Find us on X: The Network: @BQNPodcasts The Show: @HistorySzilagyi . Chrissie: @TheGoddessLivia . Jason: @JasonDarkElf . Send topic suggestions via Twitter or on our Facebook page History with the Szilagyis. History with the Szilagyis is su...

HwtS 281: Context for the Islamic Republic of Iran, Part 1 23.01.2026 11:46

Jason gives you a quick overview of Context for the Islamic Republic of Iran, Part 1. Read the essay here: https://historywiththeszilagyis.org/hwts281 Find us on Twitter: The Network: @BQNPodcasts The Show: @HistorySzilagyi . Chrissie: @TheGoddessLivia . Jason: @JasonDarkElf . Send topic suggestions via Twitter or on our Facebook page History with the Szilagyis. History with the Szilag...

HwtS 280: The Battle of Los Angeles 14.01.2026 5:52

Chrissie tells you about the Battle of Los Angeles Read the essay here: https://historywiththeszilagyis.org/hwts280 Check out Chrissie’s new Substack: Food, Sex, and Power. Find us on the socials: The Network: @BQNPodcasts The Show: @HistorySzilagyi. Chrissie: @TheGoddessLivia. Jason: @JasonDarkElf. Send topic suggestions via Blusky or our Facebook page History with the Szilagyis. History w...

HwtS 279: The Tootsie Roll 31.10.2025 6:25

Chrissie tells you the history of that chocolate-flavored chewy candy, the Tootsie Roll. Read the essay here: https://historywiththeszilagyis.org/hwts279 Find us on the socials: The Network: @BQNPodcasts The Show: @HistorySzilagyi. Chrissie: @TheGoddessLivia. Jason: @JasonDarkElf. Send topic suggestions via Twitter or on our Facebook page History with the Szilagyis. History with the Szila...

HwtS 278: Candy Corn 17.10.2025 6:42

Jason gives you a quick overview of Candy Corn . Read the essay here: https://historywiththeszilagyis.org/hwts278 Find us on Twitter: The Network: @BQNPodcasts The Show: @HistorySzilagyi . Chrissie: @TheGoddessLivia . Jason: @JasonDarkElf . Send topic suggestions via Twitter or on our Facebook page History with the Szilagyis. History with the Szilagyis is supported by our patrons: Pat...

HwtS 277: Ben Cooper, Inc 17.10.2025 11:45

Jason gives you a quick overview of Ben Cooper, Inc. Read the essay here: https://historywiththeszilagyis.org/hwts277 Find us on Twitter: The Network: @BQNPodcasts The Show: @HistorySzilagyi . Chrissie: @TheGoddessLivia . Jason: @JasonDarkElf . Send topic suggestions via Twitter or on our Facebook page History with the Szilagyis. History with the Szilagyis is supported by our patrons: ...

HwtS 276: The Sinking of the SS Normandie 03.10.2025 20:44

Jason gives you a quick overview of The Sinking of the SS Normandie. Read the essay here: https://historywiththeszilagyis.org/hwts276 Find us on Twitter:The Network: @BQNPodcasts The Show: @HistorySzilagyi . Chrissie: @TheGoddessLivia . Jason: @JasonDarkElf . Send topic suggestions via Twitter or on our Facebook page History with the Szilagyis. History with the Szilagyis is supported b...

HwtS 275: The Alarm Clock 24.09.2025 6:23

Chrissie tells you the brief history of the Alarm Clock. Read the essay here: https://historywiththeszilagyis.org/hwts275 Find us on the socials:The Network: @BQNPodcasts The Show: @HistorySzilagyi. Chrissie: @TheGoddessLivia. Jason: @JasonDarkElf. Send topic suggestions via Blusky or our Facebook page History with the Szilagyis. History with the Szilagyis is supported by our patrons: Pati Su...

HwtS274: Panama Canal Talk 23.07.2025 1:52:39

The recording of Jason's lecture about the Panama Canal for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) travel group at Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU). Find us on the socials: The Network: @BQNPodcasts The Show: @HistorySzilagyi. Chrissie: @TheGoddessLivia. Jason: @JasonDarkElf. Send topic suggestions via Blusky or our Facebook page History with the Szilagyis. History with the Szilagy...

HwtS 273: The Legend of Zelda 11.07.2025 6:34

Chrissie tells you the history behind the Legend of Zelda. Read the essay here: https://historywiththeszilagyis.org/hwts273 Find us on the socials: The Network: @BQNPodcasts The Show: @HistorySzilagyi. Chrissie: @TheGoddessLivia. Jason: @JasonDarkElf. Send topic suggestions via Blusky or our Facebook page History with the Szilagyis. History with the Szilagyis is supported by our patrons: Pat...

HwtS 272: The Annotated Declaration of Independence (re-release) 04.07.2025 33:12

In recognition of Independence Day, Chrissie walks you though the Declaration of Independence to provide context and background. No essay this week, it was a free-flowing recording. You can read the Declaration here: www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration-transcript Find us on Twitter: The Network: @BQNPodcasts The Show: @HistorySzilagyi . Chrissie: @TheGoddessLivia . Jason: @JasonDar...

HwtS 271: Raoul Wallenberg 10.01.2025 7:31

Chrissie tells you about Raoul Wallenberg, who saved thousands of people from the Holocaust. Read the essay here: https://historywiththeszilagyis.org/hwts271 Find us on the socials: The Network: @BQNPodcasts The Show: @HistorySzilagyi. Chrissie: @TheGoddessLivia. Jason: @JasonDarkElf. Send topic suggestions via Blusky or our Facebook page History with the Szilagyis. History with the Szilagy...

HwtS 270: Jimmy Carter, Part 2 04.01.2025 10:40

Jason gives you a quick overview of Jimmy Carter, Part 2. Read the essay here: https://historywiththeszilagyis.org/hwts270 Find us on Twitter: The Network: @BQNPodcasts The Show: @HistorySzilagyi . Chrissie: @TheGoddessLivia . Jason: @JasonDarkElf . Send topic suggestions via Twitter or on our Facebook page History with the Szilagyis. History with the Szilagyis is supported by our patr...

HwtS 269: Jimmy Carter, Part 1 02.01.2025 9:33

Jason gives you a quick overview of Jimmy Carter, Part 1. Read the essay here: https://historywiththeszilagyis.org/hwts269 Find us on Twitter: The Network: @BQNPodcasts The Show: @HistorySzilagyi . Chrissie: @TheGoddessLivia . Jason: @JasonDarkElf . Send topic suggestions via Twitter or on our Facebook page History with the Szilagyis. History with the Szilagyis is supported by our patr...

HwtS 268: Fall of the Assad Regime, Part 4 27.12.2024 24:06

Jason gives you a quick overview of Fall of the Assad Regime, Part 4. Read the essay here: https://historywiththeszilagyis.org/hwts26 8 Find us on Twitter: The Network: @BQNPodcasts The Show: @HistorySzilagyi . Chrissie: @TheGoddessLivia . Jason: @JasonDarkElf . Send topic suggestions via Twitter or on our Facebook page History with the Szilagyis. History with the Szilagyis is supported...

HwtS 267: Fall of the Assad Regime, Part 3 22.12.2024 16:23

Jason gives you a quick overview of Fall of the Assad Regime, Part 3. Read the essay here: https://historywiththeszilagyis.org/hwts267 Find us on Twitter: The Network: @BQNPodcasts The Show: @HistorySzilagyi . Chrissie: @TheGoddessLivia . Jason: @JasonDarkElf . Send topic suggestions via Twitter or on our Facebook page History with the Szilagyis. History with the Szilagyis is supporte...

HwtS 266: Fall of the Assad Regime, Part 2 14.12.2024 13:24

Jason gives you a quick overview of Fall of the Assad Regime, Part 2. Read the essay here: https://historywiththeszilagyis.org/hwts266 Find us on Twitter: The Network: @BQNPodcasts The Show: @HistorySzilagyi. Chrissie: @TheGoddessLivia. Jason: @JasonDarkElf. Send topic suggestions via Twitter or on our Facebook page History with the Szilagyis. History with the Szilagyis is supported by our p...

HwtS 265: Fall of the Assad Regime, Part 1 11.12.2024 11:54

Jason gives you a quick overview of Fall of the Assad Regime, Part 1. Read the essay here: https://historywiththeszilagyis.org/hwts265 Find us on Twitter: The Network: @BQNPodcasts The Show: @HistorySzilagyi . Chrissie: @TheGoddessLivia . Jason: @JasonDarkElf . Send topic suggestions via Twitter or on our Facebook page History with the Szilagyis. History with the Szilagyis is supported...

HwtS 264: The Creation of Germany and the Reichstag 22.11.2024 15:07

Jason gives you a quick overview of The Creation of Germany and the Reichstag. Read the essay here: https://historywiththeszilagyis.org/hwts264 Find us on Twitter and Bluesky: The Network: @BQNPodcasts The Show: @HistorySzilagyi . Chrissie: @TheGoddessLivia . Jason: @JasonDarkElf . Send topic suggestions via Twitter or on our Facebook page History with the Szilagyis. History with the...

HwtS 263: Naucratis 06.11.2024 6:38

Chrissie tells you about the ancient city of Naucratis. Read the essay here: https://historywiththeszilagyis.org/hwts263 . Find us on the socials: The Network: @BQNPodcasts The Show: @HistorySzilagyi. Chrissie: @TheGoddessLivia. Jason: @JasonDarkElf. Send topic suggestions via Twitter or on our Facebook page History with the Szilagyis. History with the Szilagyis is supported by our patrons:...