The History Guy
Lance and Josh Geiger
If you love history, this is the podcast for you! Stories of forgotten history, presented by Josh Geiger with Lance Geiger, The History Guy, from the hit YouTube channel The History Guy: History Deserves to be Remembered. Visit the channel here: www.youtube.com/TheHistoryGuyChannel We believe that history does not have to be boring. At its heart, history is storytelling, and we believe that it should be told with passion and genuine love for the material. History might be tragic, it might be comic, but it is the story of who we are, and we should not be afraid to enjoy that story and be moved by it.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The History Guy episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The History Guy for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The History Guy episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Hygiene History: Soap and Semmelweiss
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11/28/23 • 54 min
On today’s episode the History Guy tells two stories of hygiene history. First he talks about the long history of soap, and then he tells the story of Ignaz Semmelweiss, one of the first doctors to argue that doctors should wash their hands to prevent spreading disease.
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Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
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06/11/24 • 56 min
On today’s episode the History Guy tells the story of Butch Cassidy and the Sudnance Kid, examining the long history to figure out what we know about the two legendary outlaws, and very often, what we don’t.
As the History Guy is out of the country for the month of June for Travel with the History Guy in England and Germany, we will be taking a short hiatus on the podcast! If you have any comments, advice, or ideas for the podcast please feel free to email me (Josh) at [email protected] . We'll be back soon!
As the History Guy is out of the country for the month of June for Travel with the History Guy in England and Germany, we will be taking a short hiatus on the podcast! If you have any comments, advice, or ideas for the podcast please feel free to email me (Josh) at [email protected] . We'll be back soon!
A History of Making the Perfect Smile
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05/28/24 • 62 min
On today’s episode, the History Guy tells two stories of dental health, examining humanities long relationship with our teeth. First, he tells the story of toothpaste and basic dentistry, and the many ways that dental care has changed. Then he turns to orthodontics, and our centuries-long quest for the perfect smile.
Counterfactuals: The Dmitriads
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12/31/24 • 76 min
Ivan the Terrible transformed Russia during his rule, but in a fit of insanity, he seems to have killed his eldest son and heir, leaving the future of the realm uncertain. His youngest, Dmitry, died years later under suspicious circumstances. When Ivan's second son, the Tsar Feodor, died without heir, the tsardom faced catstrophe. And into the choas came not one, not two, but at least three people claiming to be Dmitry, who had miraculousy escaped death. The Time of Troubles, as the Russians called it, was defined in part by a series of wars called the "Dmitriads". But what might have happened if it had gone differently?
New York Engineering: The Secret Subway and Brooklyn Bridge
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02/20/24 • 54 min
On today’s episode The History Guy tells two stories of engineering feats in New York City. First he tells the story of Alfred Beech’s secret subway, and then he talks about some of the lesser known historical tales of the Brooklyn Bridge.
The American Civil War on the Water
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05/14/24 • 52 min
On today’s episode, the History Guy tells two stories of the forgotten naval war of the American civil war. First, he talks about the CSS Albermarle, and its brief but successful career against the Union navy. Then he tells the story of the Black Terror, one of the most successful union navy ships of the war.
Counterfactuals: 732 - The End of Christian Europe?
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12/17/24 • 65 min
On today’s episode, we talk about one of the most talked about battles in European History: The 732 battle of Tours. Variously called one of the most important battles in European history or a minor skirmish, the battle had a large impact on the minds of Medieval Europeans. But what might have happened if it had gone different?
Forgotten Naval Battles of WWI
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09/05/23 • 58 min
On this episode, the History Guy talks about two forgotten stories of the naval front of the Great War. First, he talks about the first naval battle of the war, which took place on a large lake in east Africa. Then he tells the story of U-156 and the only German attack on the American mainland in WWI - the battle of Orleans.
Exploited History: Slavery and Human Zoos
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02/21/23 • 56 min
Today the History Guy tells two stories of exploitation. First he tells the story of a man who was one of the last survivors of the Atlantic slave trade brought to the United States. Then he tell the story of Ota Benga, a young African man brought to the US who was displayed in the Bronx Zoo.MagellanTV - a brand-new streaming service that features the very best collection of historical documentaries available anywhere. The service includes over 3,000 documentary movies, series, and exclusive playlists across the major genres, with particular depth in Ancient History, Modern History, War and Military. Check out their curated history playlist, designed with you in mind. Claim your free month trial at: https://try.magellantv.com/historyguy
"My Name is Aaron Burr"
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08/22/23 • 71 min
On today’s episode, the History Guy tells two stories about one of the most famous ‘villains’ of the early American republic, the much maligned third vice president of the United States, Aaron Burr, and the man whose life he took, Alexander Hamilton.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The History Guy have?
The History Guy currently has 98 episodes available.
What topics does The History Guy cover?
The podcast is about History, Podcasts and Education.
What is the most popular episode on The History Guy?
The episode title 'Hygiene History: Soap and Semmelweiss' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The History Guy?
The average episode length on The History Guy is 60 minutes.
How often are episodes of The History Guy released?
Episodes of The History Guy are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of The History Guy?
The first episode of The History Guy was released on Jan 14, 2021.
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