Threads of History

Mike Schellhammer
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A podcast that aims to go back in time to trace an event or instance to its beginning through several threads of continuity across time, space, culture, people, and historic moments. We will cover the length and breadth of human history and prehistory, depending on the topic. Some of these threads might have tenuous connections with one another, but all are threads of the tapestry of history! Contact the podcast with ideas and feedback - email threads.historypodcast@gmail.com

  1. 01/23/2024

    14 Christmas Customs

    Yule Logs, Christmas trees, and December 25th. These all connect to the bright twinkle lights you see on everyone’s houses in December. What might these have to do with the ancient Roman empire? This episode connects the smell of balsam wood and holly with the Pagan roots of northern Europe. In this episode, we find the thread that brings us to the origins of Christmas customs. You can email your comments and suggestions to threads.historypodcast@gmail.com Listen to more threads of History wherever you listen to podcasts. Please come back to listen to more THREADS OF HISTORY. Sources: ⁠https://www.history.com/topics/christmas/history-of-christmas⁠  ⁠http://thefaithandtheweird.blogspot.com/2012/12/the-origin-of-christmas.html⁠  ⁠https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-general/ancient-roots-christmas-customs-001162⁠  ⁠https://www.history.com/news/christmas-traditions-history⁠  ⁠https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/answer-sheet/wp/2014/12/24/why-is-christmas-on-dec-25-it-wasnt-always/⁠  ⁠https://www.almanac.com/content/what-yule-log-christmas-traditions⁠  ⁠https://www.getty.edu/news/the-wild-holiday-that-turned-ancient-rome-upside-down/⁠

    45 min
  2. 13 Spiritualism and Ghosthunting TV

    10/13/2023

    13 Spiritualism and Ghosthunting TV

    Have you seen the explosion of ghosthunting shows on TV these days? A dozen networks and online platforms have people going out to scream at things that go "bump in the night". Ever wonder where America's obsession with ghosthunting began? In this episode of Threads of History, we dive into the origin of ghost hunting in America, we discuss a famous magician and escape artist who fought against charlatans and we examine the Victorian spiritualist movement which spawned it all.

    1h 15m
  3. 12 Origin of Last Names

    06/10/2023

    12 Origin of Last Names

    Today's episode is on arguably the most consequential change in technology in human history, the results of which started the long march to civilization, and the resulting cities bringing with them new problems which required unique solutions. What does your last name mean? If you could choose a last name for yourself and your family, what would it be and why? #lastnames #surnames #origin #history You can email your comments and suggestions to threads.historypodcast@gmail.com Listen to more threads of History on Google Podcasts, Apple podcasts, and Spotify.

    1h 6m
  4. 11 Election of 1912 and American Neutrality

    09/06/2022

    11 Election of 1912 and American Neutrality

    This episode is on the unlikely third-party run of a former president, his chosen successor, and a college administrator turned leader of the country and how the leadership of the United States dealt with the explosion of carnage that was World War I in 1914. This episode includes a rift between former political allies, the creation of a major but short-lived political party, and the Presidential election of 1912, which would allow for the united states to remain neutral regarding the First World War for several years, changing the trajectory for American foreign policy for decades to come. You can email your comments and suggestions to threads.historypodcast@gmail.com Listen to more threads of History on Anchor, Google Podcasts, Apple podcasts, and Spotify.

    54 min

  5. 05/23/2022

    10 Whiskey Rebellion

    Today's episode is on the origin of the first test of federal power in U.S. history, brought about through what many argue to be the first global war, handshake agreements with native populations, amber waves of barley, wheat, and rye, an ancient mountain range, and federal taxation policies. Major source for this episode is "The Whiskey Rebellion and the Rebirth of Rye: A Pittsburgh Story" by Mark Meyer and Meredith Meyer Grelli You can email your comments and suggestions to threads.historypodcast@gmail.com Listen to more threads of History on Anchor, Google Podcasts, Apple podcasts, and Spotify.

    1h 1m

  6. 05/01/2022

    09 Marriage

    Today's episode is on the institution of marriage, its origin in the kinship ties of early tribal people, and its customs and traditions. Our ideas of love, courtship, marriage, and the cultural norms associated with them may not be as resolute or as old as one might think. You can email your comments and suggestions to threads.historypodcast@gmail.com Listen to more Threads of History on Anchor, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.

    45 min

  7. 04/11/2022

    08 Russian War in Ukraine

    Today's episode is on the unfortunate, disastrous, 2022 Russian war in Ukraine, which has its origin in events going back 30 years, including several revolutions, democratically led upheavals, populist protests in an ancient city, separatist movements supported by a nuclear power, geopolitical catastrophe, and a billionaire demagogue. You can email your comments and suggestions to threads.historypodcast@gmail.com Listen to more Threads of History on Anchor, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.

    53 min

  8. 03/27/2022

    07 Israeli Palestinian Conflict

    Today's episode is on Israeli Palestinian Conflict, which has an origin in one of the worst conflicts in world history, letters and declarations of a certain Island Empire, several multinational peacekeeping organizations, a war for independence fought against 6 foes, and ongoing actions that have increased tensions. You can email your comments and suggestions to threads.historypodcast@gmail.com

    36 min
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A podcast that aims to go back in time to trace an event or instance to its beginning through several threads of continuity across time, space, culture, people, and historic moments. We will cover the length and breadth of human history and prehistory, depending on the topic. Some of these threads might have tenuous connections with one another, but all are threads of the tapestry of history! Contact the podcast with ideas and feedback - email threads.historypodcast@gmail.com

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  • Creator
    Mike Schellhammer
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Mike Schellhammer
  • Show Website
    Threads of History