Each day, award-winning historian and author Peter Zablocki shares his research into the little-known and hidden-in-plain-sight historical curiosities you proba...
Peter speaks with the renowned author and historian of European, Polish, and Napoleonic history, Mr. Adam Zamoyski. SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/HistoryShortsPodcast LEARN MORE AT www.historyshortspodcast.com
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TODAY IN CONTEXT: Tariff Wars in American History
TODAY IN CONTEXT: Tariff wars have significantly shaped the economic and political landscape of the United States. From the early days of the Republic to modern trade conflicts, tariffs have been used both to generate revenue and as protectionist tools to shield domestic industries from foreign competition. However, tariff policies have also triggered economic downturns, political divisions, and retaliatory actions from other nations. Below is a historical overview of key tariff wars in American history. SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/c/HistoryShortsPodcast LEARN MORE: www.historyshortspodcast.com READ THE NEWSLETTER: https://historyshorts.substack.com/
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Turbulent Life of Lucrezia Borgia
The last name Borgia is often associated with Renaissance decadence, which included sex and violence scandals at the center of the papacy of Borgian Pope Alexander VI and his two most prominent children, Cesare and Lucrezia. The latter was celebrated as a beautiful young woman, yet she is primarily known today as a notorious figure. Deserved? Perhaps not. SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/c/HistoryShortsPodcast LEARN MORE: www.historyshortspodcast.com READ THE NEWSLETTER: https://historyshorts.substack.com/
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Chester A. Arthur and Ms. Jennings
The story of a young lawyer, Chester A. Arthur, and Elizabeth Jennings Graham is a powerful example of early civil rights advocacy long before the broader movement of the 20th century. SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/c/HistoryShortsPodcast LEARN MORE: www.historyshortspodcast.com READ THE NEWSLETTER: https://historyshorts.substack.com/
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Musketeers
The true story of the Musketeers might be even more incredible than all of their depictions in popular media. SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/c/HistoryShortsPodcast LEARN MORE: www.historyshortspodcast.com READ THE NEWSLETTER: https://historyshorts.substack.com/
Each day, award-winning historian and author Peter Zablocki shares his research into the little-known and hidden-in-plain-sight historical curiosities you probably never heard of. All in the little time you probably do not have.
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