This is Not a History Lecture
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
Episodes
209 episodes
205.5. Smithsonian Psyops
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.
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205. This is Not a History Conspiracy
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 ...
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204.5 A Mysterious Mona Lisa
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 Ka...
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204. Synods and Samurai
Join us as we talk about the topical Cadaver Synod and the Satsuma Rebellion!
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1:41:10
202.5. Heritage of the World
Welcome back to another Minisode! Today Kat takes a brief (but important) look at UNESCO World Heritage Sites, what they mean for the world, and the importance of preserving cultural heritage.Let's Chat! Bluesky: TINAHLPodcast<...
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194. Two Types of Mankillers
Join us in a little historical escapism and hear about the inspiring life of Wilma Mankiller from Kat and the infamously dangerous (mostly to one group of people) poison, Aqua Tofana, from Kaleigh!Let's Chat! (working on a Twit...
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Episode 194
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193. Code Talks and Woman Chiefs
It's Native American Heritage Month! To celebrate we are highlighting some amazing parts of Indigenous American history. Kat finalllyyy tells us the awe-inspiring story of the Navajo Code Talkers, then Kaleigh shares the story of Woman Chief.
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Episode 193
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192. This is Not a History Lecture - It's Halloween!
Grab some candy and turn on that halloween ambient sound CD because we have an awesome Halloween episode for y'all! Kat gets us started with shining a light on something that doesn't get nearly as much attention as it's counterpart - the Werewo...
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Episode 192
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1:46:10
191. Offerings and Islands
Here at TINAHL we are celebrating hispanic heritage with two amazing history topics. Kat finally is brave enough to give us a comprehensive look at human offerings in pre-contact central America and Kaleigh tells us all about the little island ...
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Episode 191
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190. Yet Another Shot and Chaser
It's a theme episode! For this one, we decided that we would pick a topic from our respective histories of interest, so, of course we've got a wild episode for y'all. Kat starts us off with the history of the Circassian Genocide and then Kaleig...
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Episode 190
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2:19:31
189. Aztec Calendars and French Pastries
It's Hispanic Heritage Month! Join us for a riveting history of the Aztec Calendar from Kat and the thrilling tale of the Pastry War from Kaleigh!Let's Chat! (working on a Twitter alternative)Email: thisisnotahistorylecture...
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Episode 189
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188. Pirates and Apple Farmers
Once again, we're talking about some radically different people for episode 188. Kat will be covering the notorious pirate Grace O'Malley, and Kaleigh is talking about the great American legend... Johnny Appleseed!Let's Chat! T...
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