Kat and Kaleigh

This is Not a History Lecture

History EN ↓ 265 episodes

Welcome to a refreshingly casual take on history podcasts. Join Kat and Kaleigh as they share their favorite stories from history - the odd, the funny, the forgotten, and the often misunderstood. But fair warning, this is not your average history lecture. New episodes every Tuesday! Contact us! Twitter: @TINAHLpodcast Email: thisisnotahistorylecture@gmail.com

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Kat and Kaleigh

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208.5. Sing the Bells of Notre Dame 15.07.2025 33:45

What happens to an old building over the course of hundreds of years? Tune in to find out the very answer in this weeks episode, while we take a look at the history of one of Kat's favorite cathedrals in the world - Notre Dame! We'll dig into the history, the building, and more! Let's Chat! Bluesky: TINAHLPodcast Email: thisisnotahistorylecture@gmail.com

208. Disasters, Disasters (Emergency Episode #8) 08.07.2025 1:12:29

What's this - an unexpected emergency episode?! What other kind is there? As always, these episodes pop up whenever we have a brief technical issue or problem.... and keeping with tradition, we talk about two disasters from history (and Kat always picks one about a transportation incident)! So who knows what we'lll talk about in this unexpected episode..... I guess you'll just have...

207.5. The First Museum 01.07.2025 11:04

We talk about all kinds of museums and important places.... but where did the first one really start? Join Kaleigh's minisode to learn all about Ennigaldi-Nanna's museum, the first one to appear in the archeological record! Let's Chat! Bluesky: TINAHLPodcast Email: thisisnotahistorylecture@gmail.com

207. A Lost Dynasty and More Colonization 24.06.2025 1:02:40

After some technical difficulties, we're back with our other episode for AAPI month! Kat covers the Xia Dynasty, somewhat disputed among historians are more legend than reality, and Kaleigh discusses the colonization of Hawaii! Let's Chat! Bluesky: TINAHLPodcast Email: thisisnotahistorylecture@gmail.com

206.5. Old Houses 20.05.2025 37:56

Historic houses are one of many types of museums that exist within our communities. Today Kat is going to talk about the origins, some of the benefits, and the drawbacks of old houses! Let's Chat! Bluesky: TINAHLPodcast Email: thisisnotahistorylecture@gmail.com

206. A Very Cool Lady and a Very Not Cool Exhibit 13.05.2025 1:39:13

Join us as we discuss Let's Chat! Bluesky: TINAHLPodcast Email: thisisnotahistorylecture@gmail.com

205.5. Smithsonian Psyops 06.05.2025 16:37

Kaleigh takes on another museum topic for today's minisode, delving into the skeletons that made people believe in giants, claims that the Smithsonian destroyed artifacts, and what all of these things mean for museums in our modern context. Let's Chat! Bluesky: TINAHLPodcast Email: thisisnotahistorylecture@gmail.com

205. This is Not a History Conspiracy 29.04.2025 1:13:05

This episode is dedicated to conspiracies, and the possible truths behind them! Kat and Kal have both selected theories from history.... and they're ready to discuss how those events were steeped in suspicion, even when they first happened! So least to say, this episode is definitely NOT a history lecture! Let's Chat! Bluesky: TINAHLPodcast Email: thisisnotahistorylecture@gmail.com

204.5. A Mysterious Mona Lisa 22.04.2025 37:07

Museums, their artifacts, and how the two of those entities interact... these are huge factors in how the world sees an object, and the importance it is given. The Mona Lisa is a piece of art with a fascinating journey, so stick around while Kat breaks down its rise in popularity! Let's Chat! Bluesky: TINAHLPodcast Email: thisisnotahistorylecture@gmail.com

204. Synods and Samurai 14.04.2025 1:41:10

Join us as we talk about the topical Cadaver Synod and the Satsuma Rebellion! Let's Chat! Bluesky: TINAHLPodcast Email: thisisnotahistorylecture@gmail.com

203. True Origins (?) 01.04.2025 1:36:03