20 Minute History
That's Not Canon Productions with David A. Bradbury
Welcome to 20 Minute History, where every episode brings you the engaging story of an unknown or misunderstood historical concept, broadening your horizons and correcting the record on some popular misconceptions. Our show is carefully researched, taking into consideration as many different sources and perspectives as possible, so you can trust that we’re getting the information right. But we also know that most folks don't have a lot of time on their hands, which is why each of our lessons is over in twenty minutes or less. And most importantly, we recognize that being well-informed takes more than just memorizing the names, dates, and places, which is why we always strive for our narratives to include a deeper analysis. After all, knowing what happened on a particular date means almost nothing without a comprehension of why it matters to begin with. We may be just one small, independently-run podcast...but we genuinely believe that the more we do to widen our collective awareness of the past, the better our chances of repairing our communities and narrowing the divide in this country. If you are someone who shares these concerns, or if you’re simply a history fanatic, we humbly ask you to tune in.
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Incidental Slaughter
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11/08/21 • 20 min
The prevailing historical narrative has it that the U.S. bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945, bombings which killed more than 100,000 innocent civilians in a matter of minutes, were not only responsible for bringing about the end of the Second World War, but also morally justifiable due to the disproportionately costly nature of the alternative. However, in recent years some historians have challenged these conventional wisdoms and offered an alternative perspective: that these attacks were neither necessary nor consequential to the end of WWII. And since you won't find these views presented in most American classrooms, today's episode is dedicated to a fair and considerate discussion of the available arguments.
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11/08/21 • 20 min
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Joseph Smith, Jr.
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11/16/20 • 19 min
Today, most people's impressions of Joseph Smith depend heavily on whether they've read The Book of Mormon, or whether they've seen The Book of Mormon. So this week, we're attempting to take a more unbiased look at the man behind the faith.
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11/16/20 • 19 min
BONUS: Media, Morality, and Revisionism
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11/11/20 • 8 min
In this bonus episdoe, David expands upon his thoughts on P.T. Barnum, particularly with regards to historical revisionism and The Greatest Showman (2018).
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11/11/20 • 8 min
P.T. Barnum
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11/09/20 • 14 min
Recent media depictions of P.T. Barnum have painted him as an innovative, albeit flawed, circus magnate concerned with just one thing: putting on the greatest show. But digging deeper into his troubling past, one might discover that there's a lot more to the man than meets the eye.
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11/09/20 • 14 min
The First British Actress
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11/02/20 • 14 min
Most of us know that women in Shakespeare's day were not allowed on stage. But in 1660, after decades of political turmoil that included both war and multiple regime changes, the first British actress made her debut.
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11/02/20 • 14 min
Alfred Russel Wallace
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10/26/20 • 13 min
When Alfred Russel Wallace discovered evolution by natural selection, he must have expected to enter the biology Hall of Fame. Turns out, he had another thing coming.
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10/26/20 • 13 min
Fred Korematsu
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10/19/20 • 14 min
Fred Korematsu was a Civil rights figurehead best known for fighting Japanese-American internment in front of the Supreme Court. His legacy, like that of Martin Luther King, implores us to push for justice and equality, even when doing so is far from popular.
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10/19/20 • 14 min
Welcome to Season 1
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10/17/20 • 3 min
Welcome to 20 Minute History and its very first season, History's Most Captivating Actors! Over the next ten episodes, we hope to introduce you to historical figures who are either relatively unknown or whose lives are so often shrouded in misinformation.
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10/17/20 • 3 min
Lech Wałęsa
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12/14/20 • 19 min
When Lech Wałęsa was elected the president of Poland in 1990, he instantly became one of the most crucial players in bringing about the end of the Cold War. He was endlessly lauded as a hero of workers' rights, as a fearless anti-communist warrior, and as a champion of Polish democracy. But that was thirty years ago, and Walesa (now aged 77) has since lost all semblance of relevancy he once had. How could one man fall from the heights of political popularity to the depths of national embarrassment in so short a time frame? In today's episode, we aim to find out.
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12/14/20 • 19 min
Kathy Fiscus
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12/07/20 • 19 min
Kathryn Anne Fiscus was only 3-years-old when she fell down a well in San Marino, CA, and though the rescue effort that followed her accident failed to save her life, the implications of it are profound and far-reaching. Today's episode aims to explore those effects, both on the community and on the future of media as we know it. The discourse surrounding little Kathy's historical impact may be relatively new, but one thing is already for certain: after the incident had reached its conclusion, the world would never again be the same.
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12/07/20 • 19 min
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How many episodes does 20 Minute History have?
20 Minute History currently has 20 episodes available.
What topics does 20 Minute History cover?
The podcast is about History, Podcasts, Education and Government.
What is the most popular episode on 20 Minute History?
The episode title 'Incidental Slaughter' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on 20 Minute History?
The average episode length on 20 Minute History is 17 minutes.
How often are episodes of 20 Minute History released?
Episodes of 20 Minute History are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of 20 Minute History?
The first episode of 20 Minute History was released on Oct 17, 2020.
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