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Cracking the Rosetta Stone
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11/28/17 • 43 min
Ancient Egypt, one of the oldest civilizations in the world, was a total mystery to historians. For 1400 years, the ability to understand hieroglyphs had been lost to the world. So while they were surrounded by 3000 years of records, historians couldn't read them. But in a chain of events that involved Alexander the Great and Napoleon Bonaparte, a stone was discovered that would prove to be the key to Egypt's ancient secrets. And two bitter rivals set off on a race to turn the key first.

Racetrack Riots: Justinian and the Nika Revolt
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01/15/18 • 54 min
If you were a Roman citizen living in Constantinople in the 530's, your life revolved around one thing: chariot racing. Roman society cheered for one of two rival factions of charioteers: the Blues and Greens. While the Roman world around them changed radically, the people of Constantinople consoled themselves by supporting their team. It became part of their identity.
But when the new emperor sentenced leaders of both teams to death and the executions were botched, the two factions forgot their differences and rose up in rebellion. Join us as we talk about one of the most interesting emperors in Roman history, his brilliant and courageous wife, and how what started as a day at the races nearly destroyed the largest city in the world.

Yellowstone - America's Wonderland
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02/28/17 • 29 min

Einstein's Relativity
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03/22/17 • 49 min

Beware The Ides Of March
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03/16/17 • 54 min

The Mysteries of Mesa Verde & History of the Antiquities Act
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12/14/17 • 70 min
When five cowboy brothers stumbled on staggering cliff dwellings of the ancient Ancestral Puebloans in a remote corner of Colorado, their curiosity turned into a passion. That passion ignited a chain reaction that led to the creation of a controversial power entrusted to the President of the United States through the Antiquities Act.

Boston Massacre
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03/08/17 • 42 min

The Witches of the New World
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10/09/17 • 73 min
In 1692, two little girls started acting strangely. After examining them, the town's doctor gave a diagnosis that sent shockwaves through the community: witchcraft. Soon, a local slave woman was put on trial as a suspected witch. She pleaded guilty. And in her testimony, she admitted not only was she a witch, but others lurked in the town as well. Fear gripped Salem and the paranoid hunt was on. Soon, former friends and neighbors were being marched to the gallows to hang as convicted witches.

The Black Squadron Of Matthew Perry
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03/30/17 • 66 min

On the Origin of Species
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11/21/17 • 38 min
Charles Darwin was a known and well-respected scientist in 19th Century England. But few knew that for 20 years, he'd been holding back a theory that would radicalize our understanding of Biology and the history of life on Earth. He held it back because he knew all too well how intensely it would clash not only with the scientific thought of the day, but especially with religious belief. It has been a source of controversy from the moment he finally published his theory in his famous book, On the Origin of Species.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Backtrack History have?
Backtrack History currently has 14 episodes available.
What topics does Backtrack History cover?
The podcast is about World, History, American, Podcasts and Education.
What is the most popular episode on Backtrack History?
The episode title 'Racetrack Riots: Justinian and the Nika Revolt' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Backtrack History?
The average episode length on Backtrack History is 56 minutes.
How often are episodes of Backtrack History released?
Episodes of Backtrack History are typically released every 8 days.
When was the first episode of Backtrack History?
The first episode of Backtrack History was released on Feb 28, 2017.
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