Giants of History

JT Fusco
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Giants of History is a documentary podcast that explores the lives of history's most fascinating and influential figures. Each series highlights the best stories and the most monumental moments in each subject's respective life. Education & inspiration through storytelling. @giantshistory

  1. 1d ago

    Mary Queen of Scots: Portrait of Execution | A Crown Upon the Scaffold

    Mary Queen of Scots:  Portrait of an Execution In February 1587, Mary, Queen of Scots, faced the executioner's axe. Discover the dramatic final hours of the Scottish queen, whose life, faith, and claim to the English throne placed her on a collision course with Queen Elizabeth I. Content Warning: This episode contains graphic descriptions of a historical execution that may be disturbing to some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.

  2. 3d ago

    Ernest Hemingway: Part Two | Bloody Boot

    Ernest Hemingway:  Part Two | Bloody Boot In this second episode on Ernest Hemingway, we continue our exploration of Hemingway's time on the Italian war front during World War I.  But growing tired of not being where the action is, Hemingway sets out in search of it, and on the night of July 8th, 1918, he finds it, or should we say...it finds him.  And afterward, his life is never the same.   This episode draws primarily from Ernest Hemingway: A Life Story (1969) by Carlos Baker, along with historical accounts of Hemingway's experiences during World War I.

  3. 6d ago

    Ernest Hemingway: Part One | War Wish

    Ernest Hemingway:  Part One | War Wish In the summer of 1918, an 18-year-old Ernest Hemingway traveled to war-torn Europe, determined to experience the action of World War I. What began as an adventure would soon become a life-changing experience, helping shape the man, the legend, and the writer he would become.   This episode draws primarily from Ernest Hemingway: A Life Story (1969) by Carlos Baker, along with historical accounts of Hemingway's experiences during World War I.

  4. Oct 14

    Theodore Roosevelt: A Knockout in Albany

    Theodore Roosevelt:  A Knockout in Albany About 20 years before becoming president, Theodore Roosevelt was just a young politican beginning his career in the New York State Assembly.  This is the story about how a confrontation inside an Albany saloon revealed the fighting spirit that would define his extraordinary life.

  5. Oct 12

    Ronald Reagan: The Jaws of Death

    Ronald Reagan:  The Jaws of Death  Long before he became the 40th President of the United States, Ronald Reagan was a lifeguard on Illinois' Rock River, where he was credited with saving 77 lives over seven summers.  This is the story of the remarkable rescue that landed him on the front page of a newspaper for the first time...

  6. 05/18/2020

    Winston Churchill: The Great Escape Part 12 | Freedom!

    Welcome back all history fans to the Giants of History Podcast! In this twelfth and final episode of our series on Winston Churchill, we follow Churchill as his escape from the Boers reaches its final phase. He's just one train ride away from ultimate freedom. We hope you enjoy! Follow the show on Twitter: @giantshistory

  7. 04/17/2020

    Winston Churchill: The Great Escape Part 11 | Hideout

    Welcome back all history fans to the Giants of History Podcast! In this eleventh episode of our series on Winston Churchill, we follow Churchill as he continues his efforts to escape from Boer territory, wandering through the South African veld at night. And just as Churchill is about to run out of options, he sees something in the distance that changes everything. We hope you enjoy! Follow the show on Twitter: @giantshistory

  8. 01/06/2020

    Winston Churchill: The Great Escape Part 10 | The Manhunt & Trainspotting

    Welcome back all history fans to the Giants of History Podcast! In this tenth episode of our series on Winston Churchill, we follow Churchill as he formulates his plan to get out of Boer Territory, and win back his freedom, which lies 300 miles away in Portuguese East Africa.  We hope you enjoy! Follow the show on Twitter:  @giantshistory

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Giants of History is a documentary podcast that explores the lives of history's most fascinating and influential figures. Each series highlights the best stories and the most monumental moments in each subject's respective life. Education & inspiration through storytelling. @giantshistory

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  • Creator
    JT Fusco
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    55
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Giants of History

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