Remember That Time: An Historical Podcast

Pride 2026 continues! This week, we learn all about activist Kiyoshi Kuromiya, who was born into an internment camp, marched alongside Dr. King, traveled the world writing books, and tried to make a building levitate. Join us as we dive into his fascinating and accomplished life!

Happy Pride Month 2026! As always, we're bringing you Pride-themed episodes in June. We kick things off with a look at the life of one of Anna's favorite children's authors: a gay man, an artist, and a brilliant creative mind, who taught us to love and live with our sadness. Let's learn about Maurice Sendak.

We return with part 2 of our exploration of the Chernobyl Disaster. What happened in the aftermath?  How did the Soviets handle such a PR nightmare? And how are we still dealing with the impacts of the disaster to this day?

We've been waiting for this one! This month, we're bringing you a 2-part series all about The Chernobyl Disaster. In part 1, we learn about the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, how it worked, and how the unthinkable happened. Please note that, as we say multiple times in this episode, we are not scientists! But we're trying our best! Amanda worked very hard on this one, and it's a topic we've been w...

CONTENT WARNING: This episode is about a tragic incident, so there are mentions of death in large numbers. There are also extended discussions about eye injuries. This week, we're discussing a tragic event that resulted in the destruction of a community, the death and injury of many, and the advancements of medical and social services throughout North America. Let's learn all about the Halifax Exp...

There's an extra Monday in March, which means we get an extra Women's History Month episode! We're learning all about a West Virginia hero who didn't really live in West Virginia, an author, an activist, and a Nobel Prize winner. Let's talk about Pearl S. Buck!

We continue our celebration of Women's History Month with an episode all about Lucille Ball! She was a pioneer of television and a comedy icon, who made us all love Lucy.

Happy Women's History Month! We're celebrating by learning about the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. And also the first woman to win two Nobel Prizes. And also the genius without whom, we wouldn't be able to treat cancer with radiation. It's Marie Curie!

Our Black History Month episodes continue! This week, we're learning about a man who stole a ship, sailed to freedom, then used that freedom to help his community and his country. Let's talk about Robert Smalls! Thanks to @c8thagr8 on TikTok for this topic idea - please check out her videos!

Happy Black History Month! We're kicking things off with an episode all about the Freedom House Ambulance Service, which became the blueprint for emergency services in the U.S. Started by the Black community in Pittsburgh, these first responders set the standard for community care. This episode is decidedly not sponsored by The Pitt, though it may sound like it at times.

It's time for an historical mystery. Or maybe not! Or maybe? This week, we learn all about the kidnapping of Charles Lindbergh, Jr. Did they get the right man? Were others involved? Will we ever know? CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains mentions of crimes committed against a child, suicide, and murder.

We are BACK! It's 2026, we're podcasting again, and it's time to talk about another fascinating character. This week, we learn about Libby Holman - an actress, socialite, flapper, and possibly a murderer. But probably not. CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains mentions of suicide.

It's our last episode of 2025, and we're wrapping up the year with another Native American Heritage Month ep! Let's learn about all the things we do and don't know about the woman who carried her baby on her back as she explored the western U.S.: Sacagawea.

Happy Native American Heritage Month! We kick this month off learning all about last monarch of the Hawaiian Kingdom, and its first sovereign queen, Queen Liliʻuokalani. Despite being forced to abdicate her throne, she never stopped fighting for the Hawaiian people, and her influence on the culture remains to this day.

Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of murder, as well as physical & sexual abuse (not graphic), which may be upsetting to some listeners. We wrap up our Spooky Season 2025 episodes with a special guest: Sawyer WEBB! The newly weds are here to tell us about a couple of paranormal investigators, Ed & Lorraine Warren. Responsible for some of the most famous stories of hauntings i...

It's finally Spooky Season 2025! We're kicking things off with a fascinating folktale that's been the inspiration for many scary stories over the years. This week, we learn about The Bell Witch.

We continue our episodes for Hispanic Heritage Month by learning about a man who is near and dear to our Pittsburgh-sports-loving hearts: Roberto Clemente! A philanthropist and a baseball legend. Plus, we try to keep track of how many times Anna accidentally says his name in the Pittsburgh accent.

It's almost Hispanic Heritage Month! So, let's continue our discussions of labor unions in the U.S., this time, led by one of the most influential Hispanic leaders in our nation's history: Cesar Chavez.

This week, it's an historical mystery, as we learn all about labor leader Jimmy Hoffa and his still unsolved disappearance. What do you believe happened to him?

Ever hear the story of the young girl from England who discovered a new species of dinosaur? This week, we learn all about the fascinating life of Mary Anning!

Did you know the first woman to win an Olympic Championship for the U.S. had absolutely no idea she was even competing in the Olympics?? This week, we hear the fascinating story of Olympian Margaret Abbott!

It's our final episode of Pride Month 2025, and we're learning about a queer icon who you may not have known was a queer icon! The first U.S. woman in space, the person who discovered what caused the Challenger explosion, and a life-long educator for women in STEM, let's learn about Sally Ride!

Pride Month 2025 continues, as we learn all about the woman whose research changed everything: Evelyn Hooker. A psychologist who dedicated her studies to proving that homosexuality was not a mental illness, Evelyn was instrumental in changing clinical and public attitudes toward the LGBTQIA+ community.

Happy Pride Month! This week, we learn all about a little known slice of queer paradise - the Glen Burnie House at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley!

That's right, folks... Anna's talking about the Russian Tsars again. It's time to learn about Ivan the Terrible, boy king who made his own little kingdom within a kingdom for the sole purpose of bullying the people who were mean to him.