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Send us Fan Mail IT IS TIME FOR THE END.......OF.......SPARTA!!! We discuss the rivalry between Athens and Sparta and the challenges each side faced.  They were very toxic for each other. We also discuss the sad crashing of Spartan society and what it is like today. They tried so hard.  (Jump to around 11 minutes and 30 seconds into the episode to get passed our rambling about Easter and Disney on...

Send us Fan Mail We are back with another episode all about the life in Sparta! Today, we uncover what Athens was like and just how different it was compared to the great land of Sparta. Did you know the women in both of these areas were treated very differently? Imagine being forced to stay inside your house while knowing there are other women who are running the city-state.  Follow us on Instagr...

Send us Fan Mail We start today's episode in complete chaos. Somebody ordered McDonald's off of Jamie's phone number. And Ruby the cat wants to be included but she's too loud!!! Kiley jumps into a new episode series all about Sparta! (Although she cannot pronounce one of the king's names..... but words are hard.) This episode is all about the first wars and the beginning o...

Send us Fan Mail Today's episode is a good one. Robert Smalls was born in Beaufort, South Carolina. Born into slavery, he had the mission to save himself and others.  He also became a politician after becoming free. He helped make way for many African Americans and slaves for years to come.  Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok, and Youtube: historiathepodcast Send us an email at histori...

Send us Fan Mail Hello! Here is part 2 of Cleopatra's life. Some endings are not so happy.... but she had the craziest life. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, and YouTube @historiathepodcast Send us an email at historiathepodcast@gmail.com Support the show Follow us on Instagram and Tik Tok  @thepastmademedoit Email us at thepastmademedoit@gmail.com Want to support us? Click here! ht...

Send us Fan Mail WE ARE HERE!!!!!!  Jamie is bringing us a special 2 week topic all about the one.....the only.....Cleopatra! This is so exciting. You will find out all about her crazy family background, her start to her career, and her wild love life. Stay tuned for part 2 as we uncover the rest of her life, including the downfall. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, and Youtube: historiat...

Send us Fan Mail Ahoy! Today we are coming at you with a fun SPACE EPISODE! Kiley is very excited for this one, while Jamie is a tad bit fearful of space. We discuss the space race briefly and everything it took the United States to send 3 astronauts to the moon. There are a lot of science words, but we're trying!  Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok, and Youtube: @historiathepodcast Em...

Send us Fan Mail OH NO! So many disasters! Jamie brings us to China for the hugeeeee Shaanxi Earthquake of 1556. This is so crazy and I can't believe we haven't heard of it until now. Then, Kiley talks about the giant cyclone in 1970 that took place in east Pakistan. This is a lot to cover in one episode! Y'all are gonna be shook.  Instagram, Tik Tok,  and Facebook: @historiathepodc...

Send us Fan Mail We are coming at you with an episode all about the ancient writer, Sophocles. Maybe Antigone rings a bell? Or possibly Oedipus? Don't worry,  Jamie will tell you all about the story of King Oedipus..and boy is it a lot. Find out more about Sophocles and his interesting hobbies and interest in military.  We are just so curious how they used to dance back then. This question wi...

Send us Fan Mail Hi Pals! It's time to talk about a couple of authors! Today, we talk about Mr. Stephen King's crazy childhood and career. He has written over 70 novels, 110 short stories, and has over 50 film adaptations of his stories. He usually wrote about his own feelings/experiences. His writing may be dark, but is truly classic.  Instagram and Facebook: historiathepodcast Email us...

Send us Fan Mail We have two big stories today! We begin by talking about the first American kidnapping that made national news- the mysterious case of Charley Ross. And then we dive into the world of art....and people who steal art. The abduction of the painting may be the reason why the Mona Lisa is so big.  Instagram and Facebook: historiathepodcast Email. us at historiathepodcast@gmail.com Sup...

Send us Fan Mail We are back with another mythology episode! This week, we uncover the crazy story behind Osiris. He is the lord of the underworld. He was brought back to life.....after they found one of his body parts had been eaten by a fish.  Instagram and Facebook- @historiathepodcast Email- historiathepodcast@gmail.com TIK TOK AND YOUTUBE COMING SOON! Support the show Follow us on Instagram a...

Send us Fan Mail In memory of the 99 year old legend who recently passed away, our episode this week is all about Betty White. Betty was never bored and kept herself kicking until the very end. Her career started off and she learned after a couple marriages that the housewife life was not for her. She guest starred in multiple shows, kept her raunchy humor,  and even pet an elephant on TV once.  I...

Send us Fan Mail Today we talk about the crazy life of artist, Vincent van Gogh. He went through a lot. His mental health came crashing so many times. But his artwork out-stands the test of time. If only his mom could see how far he got and how famous he is today. Maybe then she would finally be proud of him.  Instagram and Facebook @historiathepodcast Email- historiathepodcast@gmail.com Support t...

Send us Fan Mail 2021.....what a year. Britney Spears, a new ocean, and the hottest summer ever, Kiley talks about some big events from this crazy year that happened around the world. Hopefully we can listen to this, and then move on to a new year. We are looking forward to a whole year of episodes coming your way in 2022.  Instagram and Facebook: @historiathepodcast Email: historiathepodcast@gmai...

Send us Fan Mail What is the one reason why somebody might take a quick pause on the war? Christmas of course! This happened during World War 1 and never again after. This was a time to get along with enemies and sing songs together. So cute! Instagram and Facebook: historiathepodcast Email: historiathepodcast@gmail.com Support the show Follow us on Instagram and Tik Tok  @thepastmademedoit Email...

Send us Fan Mail This one is for the people who love Christmas and legends.  First, we talk about Krampus, the dark side of Santa Clause. He punishes the naughty...and even some of the nice. He is also around all year. There is really no way to hide from him.  We then discuss the crazy yule lads. All 13 of them have a specific job. Just be good or else rotten potatoes and the gross smell will be i...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered if there is an evil female version of Santa out there? Well you are in luck. The legend of Frau Perchta dates back many centuries. She is an evil woman/demon/creature and her followers are absolutely terrifying. If you want a sneak peak at the chaos, she was known to cut open bellies. Man....these poor children. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @historiathepodcast...

Send us Fan Mail Hello! Today we are taking a look at the gigantic statue of a woman wearing a robe and holding a torch in New York. Kiley can't stop talking about her trip to NYC.  So this is what you get!  We cover most of the information on our lady in green, who actually was once a lady in brown....and then red.....What happened to the original torch? Who gave it to America and why? What...

Send us Fan Mail Hello! Because we skipped last week, we are coming at you with a big episode this week. We cover explorer, Hernan Cortes and his journey through the New World and manipulation. This guy is insane and will do anything to get people on his side. Also, he is never satisfied. Instagram and Facebook: @historiathepodcast Email: historiathepodcast@gmail.com Support the show Follow us on...

Send us Fan Mail Hello!  This week, we are talking all about the craziness of Jamestown. Exploration can be wild. We also uncover the truth behind John Smith and Pocahontas. You do not want to miss it! Also, almost every man had the same three names. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @historiathepodcast Twitter @historiathepod1 Support the show Follow us on Instagram and Tik Tok  @thepastmademed...

Send us Fan Mail Hi! Today's episode is all about the one who really should not have a holiday named after him, Christopher Columbus. A thief and a mass murderer. Even his own people were annoyed by him. Classic move getting credit for taking away everything from an entire tribe. Kiley also discusses the Taino tribe and how great they were. Check it out! Instagram and Facebook @historiathepod...

Send us Fan Mail BOO. For Halloween, we are coming at you with an episode all about Team Edward. We are covering vampires. This legend goes way back and there are still vampires out there today. You may know one.... Follow us on Instagram and Facebook- historiathepodcast Twitter- historiathepod1 Support the show Follow us on Instagram and Tik Tok  @thepastmademedoit Email us at thepastmademedoit@g...

Send us Fan Mail Hello peeps. This week we are covering the INSANE legend of the Skinwalkers. These things are absolutely terrifying, just in time for spooky season. If you hear scratching on your window, run the other way. It takes a lot to be initiated into becoming a Skinwalker, so white people- do not even THINK about doing it. Also, apparently Kiley really wants to be a dinosaur, which Jamie...

Send us Fan Mail It has finally been done. We have finally talked about the craziness behind the Salem Witch Trials. Let me tell you, some of these people have CRAZY daddy issues. What is going on? Everybody is being convicted of being a witch, nobody can find a wife, and everybody is honestly just bored. Fourteen women and five men were found guilty and killed. Were they actually an evil witch or...