Door Key

April
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Door Key

I find myself drawn to the more social side of history than dates or battles. While I do think dates and battles are important, I find questions like ‘When did Catherine of Aragon realize she'd lost Henry VIII’s love to Anne Boleyn?’ or ‘Just what exactly was Aaron Burr's deal?’ to be what really fascinates me about history. This is the lens that I view history from on the Door Key Podcast (and the accompanying Substack newsletter) because I'm a dork with a deep love of history who wants to talk about it. https://doorkey.substack.com/

  1. 3 HR. AGO

    Studio 54 (Replay)

    I would love to hear from you - click here to send Door Key a written message!This episode is all about Studio 54, the New York disco that was just as famous for being extremely selective about who they let in as it was for all the shenanigans that went on inside. Support the showSubscribe to the Door Key Substack newsletter FREE and paid options: https://doorkey.substack.com/Follow Door Key on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1040108179952433 Instagram: https://insta...

    22 min
  2. King Tut (Replay)

    JAN 9

    King Tut (Replay)

    I would love to hear from you - click here to send Door Key a written message!This episode discusses the life, death, and the eventual discovery of the tomb of Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun, or, as he's most commonly known, King Tut. Support the showSubscribe to the Door Key Substack newsletter FREE and paid options: https://doorkey.substack.com/Follow Door Key on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1040108179952433 Instagram: https://instagram.com/doorkeypod Th...

    32 min
  3. Houdini

    10/31/2024

    Houdini

    I would love to hear from you - click here to send Door Key a written message!The final episode of the 2024 Spooktacular talks about the life of Harry Houdini. Houdini would rise from a challenging childhood to becoming a world-renowned escape artist and magician. This episode talks about his iconic acts, his marriage to Bess, and his role in debunking fraudulent mediums during the Spiritualism movement. This episode also talks about his rivalry with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Houdini’s death on...

    27 min
  4. Causes of Death in 1632

    10/24/2024

    Causes of Death in 1632

    I would love to hear from you - click here to send Door Key a written message!The fourth episode of The Spooktacular looks at listed causes of death in 1632! It's a fascinating look into 1632, highlighting the main health issues and social conditions of the time. This list also shows the vulnerabilities and challenges faced by people and communities. By looking at these causes of death, we gain valuable insights into the daily struggles, medical practices, and cultural attitudes towards morta...

    21 min
  5. The Donner Party

    10/17/2024

    The Donner Party

    I would love to hear from you - click here to send Door Key a written message!The third episode of the Spooktacuar is about The Donner Party! This was a group of American pioneers who left for California in 1846. They took a shortcut known as the Hastings Cutoff, which turned out to be much longer and more treacherous than expected. The group would then get delayed by harsh weather and become trapped by snow in the Sierra Nevada mountains during the winter. As their supplies dwindled, they we...

    41 min
  6. The Sweating Sickness

    10/10/2024

    The Sweating Sickness

    I would love to hear from you - click here to send Door Key a written message!This episode of the Spooktacular is about The Sweating Sickness! This mysterious and deadly disease swept through England and Europe in the late 15th and 16th centuries. Beginning in 1485, this contagious illness caused sudden onset symptoms, and would often lead to death within hours.This episode explores the chaotic historical context of outbreaks of The Sweating Sickness, including its impact on society and the t...

    26 min
  7. Jamestown

    10/03/2024

    Jamestown

    I would love to hear from you - click here to send Door Key a written message!This first episode of 2024’s Spooktacular explores the history of Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in the Americas, established in 1607. The settlers faced a series of catastrophic challenges: a severe drought, poor relations with the indigenous tribes of the surrounding area, and not enough food. These challenges would lead to a year infamously known as ‘The Starving Time’. This episode gets into s...

    23 min
  8. The Hatfields and McCoys

    09/26/2024

    The Hatfields and McCoys

    I would love to hear from you - click here to send Door Key a written message!This episode looks into the infamous Hatfield-McCoy feud. This was a bitter and violent rivalry between two American families along the West Virginia-Kentucky border from 1863 to 1891. This episode discusses how the feud started with wartime grievances, and then escalated with personal vendettas, a notorious pig dispute, and eventually brutal violence. This episode also discusses how the feud's legacy has evolved in...

    20 min
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I find myself drawn to the more social side of history than dates or battles. While I do think dates and battles are important, I find questions like ‘When did Catherine of Aragon realize she'd lost Henry VIII’s love to Anne Boleyn?’ or ‘Just what exactly was Aaron Burr's deal?’ to be what really fascinates me about history. This is the lens that I view history from on the Door Key Podcast (and the accompanying Substack newsletter) because I'm a dork with a deep love of history who wants to talk about it. https://doorkey.substack.com/

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  • Creator
    April
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    78
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Door Key
  • Show Website
    Door Key

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