Turn-Bark Time

Turn-Bark Time

History EN ↓ 110 episodes

When COVID hit two Social Studies took to the internet. We answer student/listener questions, talk about current events and anything else we find interesting.

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Turn-Bark Time

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History

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Latest episode

Jun 4, 2026

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Episodes

Olympics of Art 28.03.2024

We look at the brief history of Olympic medals awarded for sports inspired art.

Animals at War 14.03.2024

We look at the service of animals in warfare. Largely inspired by Mr. Turner visit to Hyde Park in London this winter.

Axolotls 14.12.2023

We look into the mysterious origins of axolotls and their popularity. Where do they come from? What secrets do they hold for modern medicine?

The Stole Championship (Pottsville 1925) 07.12.2023

We look at the NFL 1925 season and how the Pottsville Maroons were not awarded the championship...

The Great Molasses Flood 30.11.2023

We look at when Boston's North End was caught under a flood of molasses. A real sticky situation!

The Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald 16.11.2023

We look at the unfortunate fate of the largest freighter to sail on Lake Superior. Gordon Lightfoot was moved to write a haunting folk ballad about the events of November 10th 1975.

Zombie Amendments 18.05.2023

We look at interesting proposals that Representatives and Senators thought should be amendments but never crossed the finish line. They aren't alive, they aren't dead... They are zombies.

Canadian Super Pigs!! 23.03.2023

We look at a threat to the America ecosystem and wildlife. A desire for more pork has potentially devastating impact on the continent.

Biden College Debt Forgiveness 16.03.2023

We give you a break down of one of the supreme court cases that will be ruled on this summer. Is it within the executive branches power to forgive college debt?

The Tulsa Massacre 23.02.2023

We look at the history of the Greenwood district of Tulsa and the violence that was done to that community in 1921.

Where is Wakanda? 16.02.2023

We look at where we think Wakanda would be if it were a real nation in Africa!

The True Story of Cocaine Bear 02.02.2023

We look at what happened that fateful day in a Georgian forest when a black bear happened upon some misplaced cocaine. The truth that inspired the upcoming film.

Greatest Beer Run 19.01.2023

We talk about one of the craziest stories we have ever found. A man decides to deliver beers to his buddies while they are in an active warzone!

College Football is Broken 12.01.2023

We look at problems with the transfer portal, NIL deals and conference realignment.

What is Boxing Day? 05.01.2023

Find out what Boxing Day is! Why is there a holiday right after Christmas?

The Emu War 08.12.2022

Learn about how Australia struggles to control an invading horde of flightless birds.

The Pig War 01.12.2022

How did a hungry barnyard animal almost cause a shooting war between two nations?

The Pastry War 17.11.2022

We explore how a disagreement over the cost of a damaged pastry shop led to a war between a young Mexican nation and France.

Professional Sports 03.11.2022

When did athletes start to get paid?

Loving vs Virginia 17.06.2022

We look at a landmark decision 55 years ago this month that redefined marriage in the United States. 

Vikings in North America 09.06.2022

We look at the European explorers who ventured to the American continents before Columbus by 400 years. 

Q&A 27.05.2022

We answer why we became teachers. 

History of Bananas 19.05.2022

Where do bananas come from? Are bananas in danger? Listen and find out.

History of Soda 28.04.2022

We look at the history of soda.

Big Bills 22.04.2022

We look at some large demominations of US currency that many people didn't know are real.

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