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How Did We Not Know That

How Did We Not Know That

How Did We Not Know That

Hosts Jac and Nat are fresh out of college and studying for the Foreign Service Officer Test. Unfortunately, they have quickly realized how little they know about world history. Join them each week as they sit down and have a conversation about influential moments in history and ask, “How did we not know that?”. 🎉Contact: [email protected] 📄Show Notes: www.hdwnkt.com 📦Stickers: https://account.venmo.com/u/hdwnkt 💛Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HowDidWeNotKnowThat 🖥YouTube: @HDWNKT
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How Did We Not Know That - Texas Was A Country?

Texas Was A Country?

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05/13/20 • 26 min

Before President James K. Polk, America looked a lot smaller than it does today. In this episode, Nat gives an overview of the Mexican-American War and how it changed the landscape of our country forever.

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How Did We Not Know That - Introducing "How Did We Not Know That"
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05/03/20 • 1 min

Feel like the odd one out in your friend group when it comes to talking about world events? Wish you could finally come up with the facts to debate with that schmuck at work? Tired of having nothing but the weather to bring up on the first date?
If you always find yourself asking, "How did I not know that?" be sure to check out our first episode on Wednesday, May 6th.

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How Did We Not Know That - When Did Slaves ACTUALLY Become Free?
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06/26/20 • 28 min

On June 19th, 1865, Texas became the last state in the country to emancipate its slaves, nearly two and a half years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. Why did it take so long for Texas to abolish slavery, and how come we let them get away with it? On its 155th anniversary, Nat explains the history behind the holiday of Juneteenth and the emancipation of slaves in America.

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How Did We Not Know That - How Much Money Did The Mafia Make?!

How Much Money Did The Mafia Make?!

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05/15/20 • 33 min

Murder, drugs, and soup kitchens? In this episode, Jac takes you through the history of the Mafia and explains the business tactics that brought them riches.

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How Did We Not Know That - Minisode #9: The Iditarod

Minisode #9: The Iditarod

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08/27/20 • 8 min

Ever wonder if anyone still dog sleds? They do, and they have a race for it too.

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How Did We Not Know That - How Did The Chinese Get Hooked On Heroin?
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12/16/20 • 31 min

How far would you go to make money? What if it led to the entire downfall of a nation and the suffering of millions? In this episode, Jac takes us through the history of the Opium Wars and how it changed the entire course of history for both China and European Imperialists.

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How Did We Not Know That - How Many Chinas Are There?

How Many Chinas Are There?

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12/10/20 • 38 min

In 1972, President Richard Nixon did the unthinkable: he became the first US president to visit communist China. Ping pong tournaments, free pandas, and photo-ops with Chairman Mao; what exactly happened in Beijing? In this episode, Nat discusses the importance of President Nixon’s first visit to the People’s Republic of China, and how it changed the course of US-China relations forever.

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Today, Finland is at the forefront of international peacekeeping efforts, but some may be surprised to learn about its violent history in the 20th century. Finland suffered through many wars and has had some of the highest rates of wartime casualties in history. Despite the odds being stacked against them, the Finns were incredibly resourceful and clever in their fight to protect their independence. In Part 1 of the Russo-Finnish War, Nat discusses Finland’s Winter War and their battle against the Soviet Union.

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How Did We Not Know That - What is Vodou?

What is Vodou?

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10/13/21 • 21 min

Despite the erroneous displays and spellings of "voodoo" in the western world and media, Vodou is actually an ancient religion passed down for centuries throughout West Africa. In this episode, learn about the history of one of the only traditional African religions to survive in the modern western hemisphere!

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How many episodes does How Did We Not Know That have?

How Did We Not Know That currently has 91 episodes available.

What topics does How Did We Not Know That cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts and Education.

What is the most popular episode on How Did We Not Know That?

The episode title 'How Did The Chinese Get Hooked On Heroin?' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on How Did We Not Know That?

The average episode length on How Did We Not Know That is 24 minutes.

How often are episodes of How Did We Not Know That released?

Episodes of How Did We Not Know That are typically released every 6 days, 20 hours.

When was the first episode of How Did We Not Know That?

The first episode of How Did We Not Know That was released on May 3, 2020.

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