Geeked on History

In this episode of Geeked on history, we review an institution many have heard of, but fewer have a great understanding of. Now more of an anachronism, Geeked on History explores the history of Tammany Hall in this first “totally geeked” multi-part series.      Related StoriesUnderstanding Tammany: A history of Tammany Hall – Episode 1 - EnclosureAndrew Jackson: The Bear (Part III) - EnclosureThe Secret Speech of Nikita Khrushchev - Enclosure 

This week we’re geeking out on some halloween material, so scare away the trick-or-treaters, snap on some Reese’s cups, and listen to some of the ghostly history of some of the world’s most haunted locations!      Related StoriesGeeked on Halloween! - EnclosureAndrew Jackson: The Bear (Part II) - EnclosureAndrew Jackson: The Bear (Part III) - Enclosure 

This week’s podcast touches on a very tough subject – the subject of brutal human experimentation during World War II. This episode is not for those who are easily put-off by graphic descriptions of violence, so consider this a fair warning for the content of this week’s podcast.      Related StoriesThe Horrors of Unit 731 - EnclosureAndrew Jackson: The Bear (Part II) - EnclosureThe Story of the Anacreontic Song (flash edition!!) - Enclosure 

Geeked on History covers the tragically short story of one of the greatest female scientists in history: Augusta Ada Lovelace in this flash edition. This was a podcast originally recorded for The History Podcasters Network, so you may notice some differences (like no intro track!) but the information is the same quality you’ve come to … Continue reading The Life of Baroness Lovelace (Flash Edition) →      Related StoriesThe Life of Baroness Lovelace (Flash Edition) - EnclosureCrimean War: We’ve been here before! - EnclosureThe Story of the Anacreontic Song (flash edition!!) - Enclosure 

Hello again, Geeks! In today’s podcast, we get our hands a little dirty on World War 2 history. I know, I know. I used it as a point of pride to say that we tried to avoid covering too many topics in the WWII era, but I feel that this topic qualifies as quality content … Continue reading “Surprise, Kill and Vanish” – Meet The JEDBURGHs →       

Welcome back, geeks! Today we’re going to revisit one of my favorite topics – nuclear/cold war history. At the very end of WWII, the Americans developed one of the most terrifying weapons that the world has ever seen. Powered by a chunk of enriched and unstable fissile material, the parts of the weapons were almost … Continue reading The Dreaded Demon Core →       

Hello again, geeks! Welcome back to all the faithful listeners of the Geeked on history podcast. It’s been about a month, and to celebrate the return of the podcast I have a very special treat for all of you! The Berlin Airlift was one of the very first major confrontations of the post-war era. Disagreements … Continue reading The Berlin Airlift – A Geeked on History Interview →       

In 1816, unusual global weather patterns caused what would have been the summer months, to be an extension of winter. Crops failed, and many died from starvation and disease throughout the Northern Hemisphere. Listen to this week’s podcast to hear more!         

For this week’s podcast, I wanted to explore a bit of the darker side of history. Historic mysteries are the best kinds of mysteries, and while Geeked on History tries to steer clear of history that is difficult to cite, exceptions will be made for certain topics. In 1922, one of the most unsettling unsolved … Continue reading The Bizarre Murders at Hinterkaifeck Farmstead (Flash Edition) →       

September 11th symbolizes tragedy for Americans for the terrorist attacks in 2011. For some people in the USA, September 11th stands for another American tragedy – the massacre of 120 innocent travelers through Utah territory.           

The early days of industry are fraught with negligence and death thanks to the lack of accountability on the barons of big business. Few industrial accidents match the scale and absurdity of the often overlooked Boston molasses flood of 1919.         

When an ammunition depot explodes in New York harbor, it triggers one of the most interesting mysteries in the United States during World War I.         

We’ve all heard the name at some point, but just what was this place? Part dance club, part brothel, part hippie commune, the Moulin Rouge might be one of the most fascinating topics for the Geeked on History podcast yet!           

What’s that? You say you’ve never heard the Anacreontic Song before? I’m willing to bet that you have! Learn the history of the song and why it’s important to both British and American culture in this brief Flash Edition podcast.         

You’ve heard about it in the news today, but maybe don’t know the story about the original Crimean War. Don’t worry geeks, I’ve got you covered.         

In the final part of the Andrew Jackson series we ask the question, has there ever been a president more into dueling? We round out our three part series on Andrew Jackson through an assassination attempt, and his death.         

This week we continue our look at Andrew Jackson: the man, the myth, the legend….or is he greater than a legend?         

Hey, who’s that guy on the 20? In honor of President’s day 2014, this episode kicks off a 3 part series on one of the most masculine US presidents there ever was. Impress your girlfriend by trying your best to emulate him while walking around your house by dealing out some raw justice and being … Continue reading Andrew Jackson: The Bear (Part I) →       

In this podcast, we examine the US obsession with making small nuclear weapons during the 1950’s and 1960’s. Topics include the Atomic Annie, and the Davey Crockett recoilless nuclear platforms.         

A lot has been said about the character of Nikita Khrushchev. Some people feel he continued the Soviet Union’s poor foreign and domestic policies into a new generation but politics aside, the fact that he had the guts to deliver such a damming attack on Stalin’s public and private character says a lot about Khrushchev: … Continue reading The Secret Speech of Nikita Khrushchev →