Curious Insights from History

John Walker
  • 4.9 (19)
  • HISTORY

A fast podcast that is all about gaining understanding, finding inspiration, and maybe laughing a little at some curious insights. The ideas come from more popular non-fiction books. John Walker is the host.

  1. 11/12/2021

    #25 Sweetmeats in Castroville

    A good discussion of two guys eating a nice meal and talking about life, wars and noble living. Support the show

    12 min

  2. 10/12/2021

    #24 Greatest Invention

    This is over a year old. I kind of forgot about it. It is my take on interesting inventions and what I believe is the greatest invention of all time.  Support the show

    11 min

  3. 03/02/2020

    #23 Body Snatchers

    A brief discussion of medical advances and the associated darker resources that help with those advances. Support the show

    8 min

  4. 02/17/2020

    #22 Try Something New

    A look a a couple of real life examples of trying something new. Support the show

    8 min

  5. 02/03/2020

    #21 Pomp

    We start with the arrogance of John Adams. We end with the first amendment. Support the show

    10 min

  6. 01/14/2020

    #20 Pants on Fire

    We discuss the telling of the truth by a pair of famous historical figures. Is lying such a bad thing? Some say telling a few fibs is a normal development. An honest youth might grow up to be not so honest as an adult. Support the show

    10 min

  7. 12/16/2019

    #19 Obvious

    It is amazing how looking back some things appear obvious. Yet at the time, no one really noticed.  Support the show

    12 min

  8. 08/10/2019

    #18 John Harvey's Mustard Problem

    This episode is a curious blending of war and medicine. A fascinating start to one branch of cancer treatment. I like it. I hope you will too. Support the show

    8 min
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4.9
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About

A fast podcast that is all about gaining understanding, finding inspiration, and maybe laughing a little at some curious insights. The ideas come from more popular non-fiction books. John Walker is the host.

Information

  • Creator
    John Walker
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2021
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Curious Insights from History
  • Show Website
    Curious Insights from History