History That Doesn't Suck
Episodes
14: Peace in Paris; Turmoil in New York
14 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
“I have not only grown gray but almost blind in service to my country.” This is the story (or tale) of two cities. In Paris, Ben Franklin, John Ad...
13: The World Turns Upside Down at Yorktown
28 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
“The British officers in general behaved like boys who had been whipped at school.” This is the story of the beginning of the Revolution’s end. ...
12: An American Judas Betrays & Nathanael Greene Saves!
13 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
“Arnold has betrayed us! Whom can we trust now?” This isn’t a story of betrayal; this is the story of betrayal. After half a decade of giving hi...
11: Southern Discomfort: Savannah & Charleston Captured, Slavery, Massacres, & 1779’s Sundries
31 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
“I reject your proposals … and shall defend myself to the last extremity.” This is the story of the Revolution's new hot spot: the South. Down...
10: Dueling, Life Sucks at Valley Forge, von Steuben's Cool & the Battle of Monmouth
19 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
“Stand fast, my boys, and receive your enemy!” This is the story of a miserable winter and the summer of 1778. It's full of conniving, vengeance, ...
9: (Almost) Everything Important in 1777--Saratoga, Lafayette & George Returns Gen. Howe’s Dog
02 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
“If old England is not by this lesson taught humility, then she is an obstinate old slut, bent upon her ruin.” This is the story of 1777. Playboy ...
Christmas Special: George Wishes Some Hessians a Merry F’ing Christmas
23 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
"These are the times that try men's souls." This is the story of the Battle of Trenton. George crosses another ice-filled river, this time on Christma...
8: From Independence to NY (meeting A. Ham, Nathan Hale & Charles Lee is a Sneaky Bastard)
17 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
“I wish there was a war.” This is the story of independence and crushed hope. Congress is finally declaring independence and it’s not a straight...
7: An Olive Branch Rejected, Tom's a Royal Pain(e), & the Siege of Boston
04 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
“Remember it is the fifth of March, and avenge the death of your brethren!” This is the story of the expiration of hope for reconciliation between...
6: "The Shot Heard Round the World"
18 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
“Fire, for God’s sake, fire!” This is the story of the first battle of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775. We're in Lexington and Con...
5: "Delenda est Bostonia:" a Congress, Paul Rides, & the First Shot at Lexington
01 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
"Lay down your arms, you damned rebels, or you are all dead men." This is the story of the First Continental Congress and the build-up to the Battle o...
4: "Boston Harbor A Tea-Pot This Night:" The Boston Tea Party
17 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
"We have only been making a little salt-water tea." This is the story of the Boston Tea Party. The East India Company and the needs of the global Brit...
3: "Clean My Sh*t House!" The Boston Massacre
09 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
"Damn you, fire, be the consequences what it will!" This is the story of the Boston Massacre. In the aftermath of a second botched attempt to tax ...
2: Patrick Henry and Boston Get Pissed about Taxes
30 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
"Treason!" This is the story of Virginia's Patrick Henry. He is a dangerous combination: young, idealistic, and persuasive. Patrick has a silver tongu...
1: That One Time When George Washington Sort of Triggered an International War
28 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
"[He] washed his hands with the brains." This is the story of a 22-year-old George Washington as commander of a 400-man army fighting the French. We'l...
0: Preamble
26 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I the Professor, in order to give you a more perfect podcast, establish my goals, insure you know who I am, provide for your common entertainment, pro...