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
193 episodes
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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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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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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182. Wooden Lances and a Witch
We're glad you're back for episode 182! Hang on tight, we're going to take you all of the way from jousting with Kat, to the Witch of Wallstreet with Kaleigh!Let's Chat! Twitter: @TINAHLpodcastEmail: thisisnotahistorylectur...
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181. A Sickness You Can't Shake
It's a week late, but it's still a themed episode! This week, we're each talking about an illness. Kat will delve into the history of Cholera, and Kaleigh will cover Encephalitis Lethargica!Let's Chat! Twitter: @TINAHLpodcast
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180. Emergency Episode #7- A Disaster and Lighthouse
Our absence may be a mystery, but the topics aren't! For episode 180, Kat is talking about another transportation disaster (of course), notably the Texas City Disaster/SS Grandcamp. Kaleigh will take us through the story of the sad, creepy, and...
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179. The Painter and the Historian
This week for episode 179, we're talking about two people who don't have much in common. Kat will be 'painting a picture' of the life of famous artist Francisco Goya and his Black Paintings. Kaleigh will go back deep into history, (basically al...
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178. A Terrible Marriage and a Terrible Fog
It's a bit doom and gloom this week for episode 178.... Kat recounts the tragic history of Rosamund (and her marriage to Alboin), while Kaleigh leads us through the great smog of London!Let's Chat! Twitter: @TINAHLpodcastEm...
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1:31:54
177. A Humble Vegetable and a Talented Sculpter
Welcome to episode 177, where Kat discusses the history of one of her most beloved vegetables, the potato, and Kaleigh details the life of one of the 'first female professional sculptors', Harriet Hosmer!Let's Chat! Twitter: @T...
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1:38:31
176. History Mystery Vol. 4!
SPOILERS AT THE BOTTOM! The real mystery.... why is this episode coming out a week later than planned?! Since we split the last couple of weeks into two episodes, we're bringing one of our favorite traditions a week later than planned.... a his...
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2:01:17
175. Double the History Trouble - Part 2
Last week we started some big topics - so this week, we're finishing them up! Kat will be wrapping up her overview of the history of homosexuality (part 2/2) and Kaleigh will finish her explanation of gladiators (also part 2/2). Le...
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174. Double the History Trouble - Part 1
For the next 2 weeks, Kat and Kaleigh are bringing big topics.... so we're splitting them in half! This time, Kat opens with an overview of the history of homosexuality (part 1/2) and Kaleigh is teaching us about gladiators (also part 1/2). Mak...
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2:30:26
173. Does it Always End in Death?
Buckle in for an overview of death in ancient Egypt with Kat, then Kaleigh dives into the incredible life of Margaret Wise Brown, who accomplished amazing things in her (far too short!) 42 years!Let's Chat! Twitter: @TINAHLpodc...
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172. Underwater Pyramids and an Above Ground Massacre
Join us for Episode 172, where Kat 'dives' into the underwater pyramids of Japan, and Kaleigh turns us to a much more serious topic: the Rock Springs Massacre of 1885.Let's Chat! Twitter: @TINAHLpodcastEmail: thisisnotahist...
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