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
204 episodes
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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1:31:59
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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1:21:02
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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1:55:54
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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1:14:19
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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187. Caskets and Luddites
Honestly, episode 187 isn't what it seems! Kat is talking about the casket girls (not the vampires they're rumored to be) and Kaleigh is talking about luddites (the textile workers from the industrial revolutions, not the term for people who di...
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185. Ancient Tales and Modern Gum
How old is it, really? Our theme for this episode is things that are older than we think! Kat will be discussing the legend and origin of the Minotaur, and Kaleigh will take a bite out of the history of chewing gum!Let's Chat! ...
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