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Emily Learns About Monty Python and the Myth of Medieval Justice with John Moscatiello
Emily is joined by medieval historian (and founder of Marco Learning ) John Moscatiello to debunk medieval justice in Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Topics include witch trials, torture devices, and
Emily Learns About Monty Python and the Myth of the “Dark Ages” with John Moscatiello
Emily talks to an actual medieval historian (John Moscatiello, Founder of Marco Learning) about her favorite movie of all time: Monty Python and the Holy Grail. In Part 1, they wonder, were the Middle
US History Ep. 16: The Postwar World or, “Boom, Baby!”
I know you’ve all been anxiously awaiting the conclusion of this narrative that literally no one else has ever told in history. How does World War II end? Does Hitler create a Reich to last a thousand
Emily Learns About… Emma Goldman (part 3) with Rudy Ramirez!
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Emily Learns About… Emma Goldman (part 2) with Rudy Ramirez!
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Emily Learns About… Emma Goldman (part 1) with Rudy Ramirez!
Emma Goldman was an immigrant teenage anarchist who just wanted to dance (and overthrow the government.) But the real question is… how did she end up running an ice cream shop?
US History Ep. 15: WWII or, “Tom Hanks’ War”
OK. Buckle your seatbelts. We’ve made it to the only event in American history that really matters… WORLD! WAR! TWO! I’m just kidding. But it’s amazing how many people come up to me at parties and tell me they’re a history buff only to find out that th...
Emily Learns About… Emmett Till and John Lewis with Cathy Cluck!
(The original episode had audio issues so make sure you listen to this one instead!)
US History Ep. 14: The New Deal or, “Saving Mr. Banks!”
Last episode people danced while the economy crumbled. Today, we need to figure out what happened next. How do you bring an entire country out of total financial collapse and unemployment? No, really. I’m asking for us right now. Well,
BONUS Episode with Special Guest Cathy Cluck: Aaron Burr or, “Kind of a Jerk and Nobody Likes Him”
Join me and my former AP US History teacher as we talk about the insane and tragic life of Aaron Burr. Check out the full video conversation on YouTube! Follow Cathy on her #greatamericanhistoryroadtrip on Instagram!