28 episodes

History, stories, stuff like that

Mr. Woods' History 101 North Woods

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    • 4.7 • 12 Ratings

History, stories, stuff like that

    The History of Smoking: Cannabis

    The History of Smoking: Cannabis

    Part 2 of our smoking histories. Light one up as we learn about the history of cannabis and its role in human history. If you haven't checked out our last episode on the history of tobacco smoking, be sure to. Remember to reach out, send feedback, and engage. It takes a village.



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    • 34 min
    The History of Smoking: Tobacco

    The History of Smoking: Tobacco

    Part 1 of a two-part series on the history of smoking. Light one up to the history of tobacco smoking- its impact on economics, society, culture, and health are all discussed in Mr. Woods' classroom this week. Stay tuned for part 2 on the history of Cannabis next week.

    • 36 min
    The History of Underwater Diving

    The History of Underwater Diving

    Today we discuss the history of underwater exploration by humans. We'll explore the advancements that take us from the breath-holders of ancient Greece, to Jacques Cousteau. Let's DIVE in.

    • 31 min
    The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Heist

    The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Heist

    in 1990, $500 million dollars worth of art was stolen from a museum in Boston. The art was never been seen again- much less recovered. C'mon down to the classroom today and learn about the largest theft in history!

    • 34 min
    The Weird History of the World's Fairs

    The Weird History of the World's Fairs

    Mr. Woods raps about some of the World's Fairs; their architecture, their weird history, their fun facts. He not only talks about the fairs, but some of the rabbit holes they have brought about.

    As always, feedback is highly appreciated. Keep your topic requests coming and your constructive criticism flowing. Mr. Woods is always reachable for office hours so feel free to reach out on instagram: @mrwoodshistory



    A YouTube video that inspired this journey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8PM1UM-UcE&list=LL&index=4&t=1s

    • 1 hr 13 min
    We're Back!

    We're Back!

    After a long sabbatical (Hiatus) Mr. Woods returns to the classroom to discuss what books he's been reading and to discuss what the future of the poddy looks like. This episode is dedicated to Chris Woods (my dad). Happy listening!

    • 39 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
12 Ratings

12 Ratings

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Awesome pod. Insightful, fun, easy to listen to. Highly recommended. 10/10

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Having FUN with History!

This guy has a fantastic style. He’s perfectly balanced serious content with humor and contemporary context. And made it timely and accessible for all ages.

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Making history come alive

Perfect amount of education and comedy. Always on my toes for the next fun fact or the next history joke. Cheers to the lad.

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