Podcast
Curious Insights from History
Hosted by John Walker · EN
A fast podcast that is all about gaining understanding, finding inspiration, and maybe laughing a little at some curious insights. The ideas come from more popular non-fiction books. John Walker is the host.
10episodes
Episodes
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#25 Sweetmeats in Castroville
Nov 12, 202100:12:13Tap to summarizeA good discussion of two guys eating a nice meal and talking about life, wars and noble living.Support the show
Transcribe →#24 Greatest Invention
Oct 12, 202100:11:01Tap to summarizeThis is over a year old. I kind of forgot about it. It is my take on interesting inventions and what I believe is the greatest invention of all time. Support the show
Transcribe →#23 Body Snatchers
Mar 2, 202000:07:40Tap to summarizeA brief discussion of medical advances and the associated darker resources that help with those advances.Support the show
Transcribe →#22 Try Something New
Feb 17, 202000:08:05Tap to summarizeA look a a couple of real life examples of trying something new.Support the show
Transcribe →#21 Pomp
Feb 3, 202000:10:16Tap to summarizeWe start with the arrogance of John Adams. We end with the first amendment.Support the show
Transcribe →#20 Pants on Fire
Jan 14, 202000:10:26Tap to summarizeWe discuss the telling of the truth by a pair of famous historical figures. Is lying such a bad thing? Some say telling a few fibs is a normal development. An honest youth might grow up to be not so honest as an adult.Support the show
Transcribe →#19 Obvious
Dec 16, 201900:11:56Tap to summarizeIt is amazing how looking back some things appear obvious. Yet at the time, no one really noticed. Support the show
Transcribe →#18 John Harvey's Mustard Problem
Aug 10, 201900:08:21Tap to summarizeThis episode is a curious blending of war and medicine. A fascinating start to one branch of cancer treatment. I like it. I hope you will too.Support the show
Transcribe →#17 Chivington Massacre
Aug 7, 201900:13:04Tap to summarizeA discussion of a sad day in American history and a man named Silas Soul.Support the show
Transcribe →#16 Lynwood
Jun 17, 201900:12:01Tap to summarizeExcessive punishment sometimes results in extreme reaction!Support the show
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