Historia Obscura

Jack

“Historia Obscura is not only fascinating, it’s high-level sophisticated storytelling.” -Mitchell Zuckoff, Author of “13 Hours” There is more to history than what your teachers taught you. In Historia Obscura, you will learn about the lesser known chapters of humanity’s past. https://linktr.ee/historiaobscurapodcast

  1. 10/27/2023

    All That Is Still Uncovered: The Final Episode

    This week on Historia Obscura: the stuff I wasn't able to get to in the last 99 episodes. Special thanks to Patreon subscribers Barbara, Cameron Sherman, Scott Sherman, David Cahn, Lisa Chase, and Tom! Subscribe to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/historiaobscura!

    37 min

  2. 10/13/2023

    The Three Tramps: Loose Ends of the Warren Commission

    This week on Historia Obscura: how a mysterious photograph left a hole in the investigation of a presidential assassination for almost three decades. Special thanks to Patreon subscribers Barbara, Cameron Sherman, Scott Sherman, David Cahn, Lisa Chase, and Tom! Subscribe to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/historiaobscura!

    17 min

  3. 09/29/2023

    Babbar Khalsa in Vancouver: The Bombing of Air India 182

    This week on Historia Obscura: how a Sikh militant network spread across British Columbia carried out the deadliest act of aviation terrorism prior to 9/11. Special thanks to Patreon subscribers Barbara, Cameron Sherman, Scott Sherman, David Cahn, Lisa Chase, and Tom! Subscribe to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/historiaobscura!

    18 min

  4. 09/15/2023

    Ruth Mary Reynolds: La Princesa From South Dakota

    This week on Historia Obscura: how a teacher from rural South Dakota became one of the foremost figures in the Puerto Rican nationalist movement. Special thanks to Patreon subscribers Barbara, Cameron Sherman, Scott Sherman, David Cahn, Lisa Chase, and Tom! Subscribe to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/historiaobscura!

    16 min

  5. 09/01/2023

    Kazuo Sakamaki: The First POW

    This week on Historia Obscura: how the experiences of the first prisoner of war taken by the United States during World War II changed his views on wartime honor. Special thanks to Patreon subscribers Barbara, Cameron Sherman, Scott Sherman, David Cahn, Lisa Chase, and Tom! Subscribe to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/historiaobscura!

    16 min

  6. 08/18/2023

    Mani v. Niger: The Line Between Slavery and Marriage

    This week on Historia Obscura: how a young woman's legal battle served as a crucial fight in the battle against modern-day slavery in Africa. Special thanks to Patreon subscribers Barbara, Cameron Sherman, Scott Sherman, David Cahn, Lisa Chase, and Tom! Subscribe to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/historiaobscura!

    17 min

  7. 08/04/2023

    Oliver Sipple: The Tragedy of Heroism

    This week on Historia Obscura: how a reluctant hero saved the life of a US president, before having his sexual orientation publicized and his life turned upside down. Special thanks to Patreon subscribers Barbara, Cameron Sherman, Scott Sherman, David Cahn, Lisa Chase, and Tom! Subscribe to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/historiaobscura!

    19 min

  8. 07/21/2023

    István Friedrich: The Right-Winger Who Played Right-Winger

    This week on Historia Obscura: how a Hungarian soccer player used postwar instability to consolidate his political power. Special thanks to Patreon subscribers Barbara, Cameron Sherman, Scott Sherman, David Cahn, Lisa Chase, and Tom! Subscribe to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/historiaobscura!

    18 min
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“Historia Obscura is not only fascinating, it’s high-level sophisticated storytelling.” -Mitchell Zuckoff, Author of “13 Hours” There is more to history than what your teachers taught you. In Historia Obscura, you will learn about the lesser known chapters of humanity’s past. https://linktr.ee/historiaobscurapodcast

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  • Creator
    Jack
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2023
  • Episodes
    101
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jack
  • Show Website
    Historia Obscura