The Remedial Scholar: History Revisited

Samurai are one of the most iconic warriors of history and they have such an interesting history. Are they more than the legends presented by movies and video games? This week we discover the enthralling history of Japan and the birth of these warriors while dispelling some myths and looking closely at others.

Continuing on the deep ocean of pirate lore to cover the last half-millennia of history related to the scourges of the sea. What led to the uptick of pirate activity in the Caribbean? Why were so many pirates former privateers for the kings and queens of England? What was life like on a journey across an uncharted ocean? These questions will be answered as Levi takes you on another journey through...

Pirate lore is so expansive, we lose some of the common factors that link ancient societies and actions to a thing that we mostly associate with people like Jack Sparrow. What is the history of piracy? How far back does it go and how did it shape the world we live in now? These questions will be answered in this two-part episode on that very subject. Join Levi as he dives into the oldest instances...

Dogs are said to be the most loyal to humans, but has that relationship been one-sided? This week we dive into the history of dogs, some of their early jobs before we come to when humans decided to use them in their combat. Dogs in war dates back thousands of years, yet this is barely ever discussed. Join in on the learning of how we humans and canines have been partners in crime since the beginni...

Welcome to The Remedial Scholar. I am Levi and this is the intro episode where I tell you what this podcast will be and why it is important to me. This show will be a journey to the past weekly, discovering new and interesting information on a wide variety of topics. Thank you for listening!

Welcome to the Remedial Scholar! Join your host, Levi as he travels through history sharing the untold tales of some subjects and sheds a different light on others. Using his love for history, he is bringing topics to life in this new podcast adventure.