3 episodes

History can give us clear answers to specific questions we have today, if we would only look. From the Roman Republic to the Viking expansion to the Irish Famine and more, join historian John Leazer as he sets off on an enjoyable trek through our colorful past to search for common sense insights to modern day problems.

Common Sense History John Leazer

    • History
    • 5.0 • 8 Ratings

History can give us clear answers to specific questions we have today, if we would only look. From the Roman Republic to the Viking expansion to the Irish Famine and more, join historian John Leazer as he sets off on an enjoyable trek through our colorful past to search for common sense insights to modern day problems.

    Those Evil Carbs? The Irish and the Potato

    Those Evil Carbs? The Irish and the Potato

    In this episode, host John Leazer embarks on a fun journey through early nineteenth century Ireland to see just how the Irish became so dependent on carbohydrate filled potatoes and to see how it affected their world. 

    • 24 min
    Common Sense from History

    Common Sense from History

    This first episode of Common Sense History serves as an introduction as well as establishing important guidelines that will allow us to find historical common sense answers to modern day problems.

    • 21 min
    Is Racism Inherent in Society? The Case of Anthony Johnson

    Is Racism Inherent in Society? The Case of Anthony Johnson

    In this episode, host John Leazer travels back to the founding of Jamestown to assess racism in America.

    • 22 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
8 Ratings

8 Ratings

M I K E to the D ,

Great take on history!

I like the professor’s approach in relating history to modern events. We need to understand where we came from in order to better understand ourselves and our society. Looking forward to episode 2!

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