History Loves Company

Chester Sakamoto
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Take a trip back in time and experience history in a unique and immersive way--because history is shaped by all of us!

  1. Founding Father: Cyrus the Great and the Birth of Persia

    5D AGO

    Founding Father: Cyrus the Great and the Birth of Persia

    As there's currently a revolution taking place in Iran, it seemed high time that the 'History Loves Company' podcast traveled to this historically and culturally rich land to explore its ancient past. If you've attended any of the pro-democracy demonstrations in Persian communities throughout the world, then you've seen images of heard tell of a man known as Kurosh, better known in the West as Cyrus the Great. The first king of a unified Persia, he'd go on to forge what was the largest empire in the world at the time. But just who was this man? Where did he come from? And was he indeed responsible for the first known human rights policy in history? Find out in this week's episode and tremble before the might of the great "Shahanshah" ("king of kings")!

    14 min
  2. One Bad Hombre: The Legendary True Story of Tiburcio Vásquez

    FEB 6

    One Bad Hombre: The Legendary True Story of Tiburcio Vásquez

    About 40 miles (64 kilometers) north of Los Angeles is a natural rock formation known as Vásquez Rocks. Formed around 25 million years ago, they dominate the sparse landscape, their bright reddish hues telling the story of the area's seismic and geological history. But our focus this week isn't on the formation, but the man whose name now graces it. Few figures in the days of California's Wild West cast as big a shadow as Tiburcio Vásquez. You'll definitely want to hear his story, as it's almost too crazy to be true!

    13 min
  3. A Land of Their Own: The Welsh in Patagonia

    JAN 30

    A Land of Their Own: The Welsh in Patagonia

    Many of us grew up with Paddington, the adorable, lovable bear who somehow finds himself transplanted on British soil from his homeland of "darkest Peru." While the subjects of today's episode are a bit less endearing (to say nothing of a geographical reversal of this), their story is nonetheless captivating. How did a vibrant community of Welsh people end up in one of the wildest regions of South America? How did they shape the land they came to inherit? And are there any still left today? "Croeso", dear listeners ("welcome" in Welsh), to discover the answers to these and other questions this week on the 'History Loves Company' podcast!

    12 min
  4. A Rock and a Hard Place (Part Two): The Troubled History of South Tyrol

    JAN 23

    A Rock and a Hard Place (Part Two): The Troubled History of South Tyrol

    Much like life, history has a way of going its own way, usually in a direction one least expects. After becoming part of Italy, South Tyrol enjoyed some autonomy and was allowed to retain its culture and practices. But then, a little thing called fascism assumed control of Italy in what can best be described as a coup d'état and the South Tyroleans found their entire world turned upside-down. Find out how it all turned out, in the second part of South Tyrol's story, this week on the History Loves Company podcast.

    10 min
  5. A Rock and a Hard Place: The Troubled History of South Tyrol (Part One)

    JAN 9

    A Rock and a Hard Place: The Troubled History of South Tyrol (Part One)

    Ah, Italy! Known the world over for its natural beauty, picturesque towns, and delicious cuisine, to walk or drive its roads is to follow in the footsteps of great men and women or else great civilizations and disparate peoples such as the Etruscans, Romans, or...Austrians?! You read that right, dear listeners. Indeed, Italy shares a border with Austria, but how did some 150000 Austrians become Italian citizens virtually overnight? Tune in this week to find out in Part One of South Tyrol's fascinating history!

    9 min
  6. The Main "Event": Strange Happenings in Tunguska

    12/19/2025

    The Main "Event": Strange Happenings in Tunguska

    If you're hungry this week, dear listeners, how about having something a bit "meteor"? Get it? Instead of "meatier"...Okay, so you're not here for my knockabout comedy, but this week's episode is, quite literally, out of this world. What do Siberia, Evenki natives, and space rocks all have in common? If you're in suspense, hit that play button to find out!

    8 min
  7. Are You My Mummy?: The Greenland Mummies

    12/12/2025

    Are You My Mummy?: The Greenland Mummies

    Imagine going on a hunting trip with your sibling or best friend, only to happen upon the body of an infant. It's a frightening prospect, but that's exactly what happened to brothers Hans and Jokum Grønvold of Ummannaq, Greenland in 1972. They immediately contacted local authorities, mistaking the child as the victim of a murder. But further analysis revealed something far different--and far older--than anyone could have imagined. Join me this week for a look at the mummies of Greenland.

    8 min
  8. To "Baldly" Go: How the Bald Eagle Became the Symbol of America

    11/21/2025

    To "Baldly" Go: How the Bald Eagle Became the Symbol of America

    If you've ever seen the musical '1776,' then you're likely familiar with the spirited debate between Founding Fathers John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin about which bird should be the symbol of America. Adams vies for the bald eagle, Jefferson the ring-necked pheasant, and Franklin the wild turkey. All three species are native to the United States, yet history shows us that it was the bald eagle that ultimately won out. But was John Adams truly the reason for this? Or is this legend the result of Broadway fantasy? Tune in this week to find out!

    7 min
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Take a trip back in time and experience history in a unique and immersive way--because history is shaped by all of us!

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  • Creator
    Chester Sakamoto
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    234
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Chester Sakamoto
  • Show Website
    History Loves Company