How did flag burning become a protected act of free speech? Did the United States v. Nixon determine that the President can't, basically, act like a king through executive privilege? Are corporations people? Let's take a look at some U.S. Supreme Court cases that changed America in profound ways. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the QDT newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/users-guide-supreme-court-cases https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/quickdirtytips https://twitter.com/quickdirtytips

How did flag burning become a protected act of free speech? Did the United States v. Nixon determine that the President can't, basically, act like a king through executive privilege? Are corporations people? Let's take a look at some U.S. Supreme Court cases that changed America in profound ways. <a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/users-guide-supreme-court-cases" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read the transcript</a>. Check out all the <a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Quick and Dirty Tips shows</a>. <a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to the QDT newsletter</a> for regular updates. Join the conversation on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/quickdirtytips" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/quickdirtytips" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>. Links: <a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/users-guide-supreme-court-cases" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/users-guide-supreme-court-cases</a> <a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts</a> <a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/quickdirtytips" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/quickdirtytips</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/quickdirtytips" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/quickdirtytips</a>

91- A User's Guide to U.S. Supreme Court Cases that Shaped History

The three branches of the U.S. federal government—executive, legislative, and judicial—keep each other in line through a system of "checks and balances." What roles do each play? And who puts the brakes on the POTUS? Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the QDT newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/users-guide-branches-government https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/quickdirtytips https://twitter.com/quickdirtytips

The three branches of the U.S. federal government—executive, legislative, and judicial—keep each other in line through a system of "checks and balances." What roles do each play? And who puts the brakes on the POTUS? <a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/users-guide-branches-government" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read the transcript</a>. Check out all the <a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Quick and Dirty Tips shows</a>. <a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to the QDT newsletter</a> for regular updates. Join the conversation on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/quickdirtytips" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/quickdirtytips" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>. Links: <a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/users-guide-branches-government" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/users-guide-branches-government</a> <a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts</a> <a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/quickdirtytips" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/quickdirtytips</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/quickdirtytips" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/quickdirtytips</a>

90 - A User's Guide to the Branches of U.S. Government

How do you get involved in U.S. Democracy? Here's a crash course on next-level civic participation. Yep, we're talking about putting your money or your giant poster board sign where your mask-covered mouth is. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the QDT newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/users-guide-petition-protest https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/quickdirtytips https://twitter.com/quickdirtytips

How do you get involved in U.S. Democracy? Here's a crash course on next-level civic participation. Yep, we're talking about putting your money or your giant poster board sign where your mask-covered mouth is. <a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/users-guide-petition-protest" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read the transcript</a>. Check out all the <a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Quick and Dirty Tips shows</a>. <a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to the QDT newsletter</a> for regular updates. Join the conversation on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/quickdirtytips" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/quickdirtytips" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>. Links: <a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/users-guide-petition-protest" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/users-guide-petition-protest</a> <a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts</a> <a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/quickdirtytips" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/quickdirtytips</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/quickdirtytips" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/quickdirtytips</a>

89 - A User's Guide to Getting Involved in Democracy—Petitions and Protest

Who's responsible for the Electoral College? (Hint: There's a wildly popular Broadway musical about him.) We'll dish on that and everything you need to know about the U.S. election process in the inaugural episode of our Unknown History miniseries, A User's Guide to Democracy. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the QDT newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/users-guide-us-elections https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/quickdirtytips https://twitter.com/quickdirtytips

Who's responsible for the Electoral College? (Hint: There's a wildly popular Broadway musical about him.) We'll dish on that and everything you need to know about the U.S. election process in the inaugural episode of our Unknown History miniseries, A User's Guide to Democracy. <a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/users-guide-us-elections" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read the transcript</a>. Check out all the <a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Quick and Dirty Tips shows</a>. <a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to the QDT newsletter</a> for regular updates. Join the conversation on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/quickdirtytips" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/quickdirtytips" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>. Links: <a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/users-guide-us-elections" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/users-guide-us-elections</a> <a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts</a> <a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/quickdirtytips" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/quickdirtytips</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/quickdirtytips" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/quickdirtytips</a>

88 - A User's Guide to U.S. Elections

Newspapers mocked his candidacy. Opponents underestimated him. And yet, he came to occupy the Oval Office as a U.S. President. Who is he? Not who you think! Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to QDT's newsletters for regular updates. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/how-an-outsider-became-president-of-the-united-states https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe

Newspapers mocked his candidacy. Opponents underestimated him. And yet, he came to occupy the Oval Office as a U.S. President. Who is he? Not who you think! Read the <a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/how-an-outsider-became-president-of-the-united-states" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">transcript</a>. Check out all the <a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Quick and Dirty Tips shows</a>. <a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to QDT's newsletters</a> for regular updates. Links: <a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/how-an-outsider-became-president-of-the-united-states" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/how-an-outsider-became-president-of-the-united-states</a> <a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts</a> <a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe</a>

23 S2 - How an Outsider Became President of the United States

Today we have a special guest post for Unknown History listeners. David Crowther hosts the History of England podcast, where he delves into England's history from the end of Roman Britain to present day. This episode focuses on Queen Mary, Lady Elizabeth, and their strained relationship in 1500's England. Listen to learn about the queen's attempt to "remove a thorn" from her rule. Learn more about the History of England Podcast at: https://thehistoryofengland.co.uk/

Today we have a special guest post for Unknown History listeners. David Crowther hosts the History of England podcast, where he delves into England's history from the end of Roman Britain to present day. This episode focuses on Queen Mary, Lady Elizabeth, and their strained relationship in 1500's England. Listen to learn about the queen's attempt to "remove a thorn" from her rule. Learn more about the History of England Podcast at: <a href="https://thehistoryofengland.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thehistoryofengland.co.uk/</a>

BONUS: Introducing The History of England

In the last episode from Season 3 of Unknown History, we learn how the American Troops finally won the beach from German defenders at Omaha Beach. This episode was supported by MagellanTV. For an exclusive two-month free trial of all MagellanTV has to offer, visit magellantv.com/unknownhistory

In the last episode from Season 3 of Unknown History, we learn how the American Troops finally won the beach from German defenders at Omaha Beach. This episode was supported by MagellanTV. For an exclusive two-month free trial of all MagellanTV has to offer, visit <a href="http://magellantv.com/unknownhistory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">magellantv.com/unknownhistory</a>

87 S3 -- D-DAY: When the Tides Turned on Omaha Beach

Today, we hear from the other side of D-Day—the German colonel tasked with driving the Allied forces off the beaches. Could the panzer tank division and its colorful leader turn the tide on June 6, 1944? This episode was supported by MagellanTV. For an exclusive two-month free trial of all MagellanTV has to offer, visit http://magellantv.com/unknownhistory.

Today, we hear from the other side of D-Day—the German colonel tasked with driving the Allied forces off the beaches. Could the panzer tank division and its colorful leader turn the tide on June 6, 1944? This episode was supported by MagellanTV. For an exclusive two-month free trial of all MagellanTV has to offer, visit <a href="http://magellantv.com/unknownhistory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://magellantv.com/unknownhistory</a>.

86 S3 -- D-DAY: The German Opposition

Upon landing at Sword Beach the morning of June 6, 1944, one group of eite British commandos were accompanied by a Highland bagpiper, who emphasized the greatness of their victory. This episode was supported by MagellanTV. For an exclusive two-month free trial of all MagellanTV has to offer, visit http://magellantv.com/unknownhistory

Upon landing at Sword Beach the morning of June 6, 1944, one group of eite British commandos were accompanied by a Highland bagpiper, who emphasized the greatness of their victory. This episode was supported by MagellanTV. For an exclusive two-month free trial of all MagellanTV has to offer, visit <a href="http://magellantv.com/unknownhistory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://magellantv.com/unknownhistory</a>

85 S3 -- D-DAY: Bagpipes and Snipers

A group of American Rangers, led by the bold James Rudder, were some of the strongest and bravest soldiers in D-Day battles. Learn how they sabotaged a giant stockpile of German weapons aimed at Normandy beaches.

84 S3 -- D-DAY: American Rangers Who Terrified the Germans

Unknown History provides you with surprising, quirky, and remarkable tales from the past, so you can pretend you paid attention in history class. Hosted by renowned author Giles Milton. To download podcast episodes not shown here, visit QuickandDirtyTips.com

Two brothers, Charles and Elliot Dalton, fought side-by-side on the morning of June 6, 1944, leading the Juno Beach landings.

83 S3 -- D-Day: The Tale of Two Brothers

If you've seen 'Saving Private Ryan,' you know too well the images of the first flight of men invading and dying on the beach on D-Day—today, we learn the true story of that fateful mission.

82 S3 -- D-DAY: D-Day: The Men in the 'Suicide Wave'

As dawn broke on June 6, 1944, Allied forces were conducting their first wave of landings on Utah Beach—and quickly realized that a part of their plan had gone very, very wrong.

81 S3 -- D-DAY: The Utah Beach Landings

A few hours before the beach landings at Normandy, Allied troops invaded the Merville Battery—a giant gun encampment—with instructions to destroy it. However, they had hundreds less soldiers than necessary to complete the mission.

80 S3 -- D-DAY: The Battle for Merville

As we lead up to the climax of D-Day, we learn about the early hours of June 6, 1944, and the soldiers who executed a mission so dangerous, they expected death.

79 S3 -- D-DAY: One of the Most Dangerous Missions of D-Day

Hours before the beach landings on D-Day, a group of men underwent a dangerous nighttime mission in France. What happened in that fateful operation?

78 S3 -- D-DAY: The Mission You've Never Heard Of

On June 5, 1944, the night of what was supposed to be D-Day, the five massive fleets heading for the French coast suddenly stopped and turned around—but why?

77 S3 -- D-DAY: What Happened on the Eve of D-Day? 

In part one of our exciting third-season, D-DAY, we learn about George Lane and his extraordinary undercover mission to Nazi-occupied France.Learn more about D-Day by reading this episode's full transcript or picking up the book!Transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/d-day-what-was-operation-tarbrush-xBuy the Book: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250134943

In part one of our exciting third-season, D-DAY, we learn about George Lane and his extraordinary undercover mission to Nazi-occupied France. Learn more about D-Day by reading this episode's full transcript or picking up the book! Transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips: <a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/d-day-what-was-operation-tarbrush-x" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/d-day-what-was-operation-tarbrush-x</a> Buy the Book: <a href="https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250134943" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250134943</a>

76 S3 -- D-DAY: What Was Operation Tarbrush X?

Buffalo Bill and Wild Bill were two of the most famous plainsmen of the American West, and also became trusted friends. How did this friendship come to be? Read the transcript here: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/friendship-in-the-american-frontier-wild-bill-and-buffalo-billGet the book here: https://amzn.to/2EAiyDB

Buffalo Bill and Wild Bill were two of the most famous plainsmen of the American West, and also became trusted friends. How did this friendship come to be?  Read the transcript here: <a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/friendship-in-the-american-frontier-wild-bill-and-buffalo-bill" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/friendship-in-the-american-frontier-wild-bill-and-buffalo-bill</a> Get the book here: <a href="https://amzn.to/2EAiyDB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2EAiyDB</a>

75 Wild Bill - Friendship in the American Frontier: Wild Bill and Buffalo Bill

Even America Frontier's first and fastest gunslinger had a softer, romantic side—on this episode, we learn about the women that captured Wild Bill Hickok's heart. Tom Clavin tells all in his book Wild Bill.Read the transcript here: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/the-softer-side-of-wild-bill-hickokGet the book here: https://amzn.to/2EAiyDB

Even America Frontier's first and fastest gunslinger had a softer, romantic side—on this episode, we learn about the women that captured Wild Bill Hickok's heart. Tom Clavin tells all in his book Wild Bill. Read the transcript here: <a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/the-softer-side-of-wild-bill-hickok" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/the-softer-side-of-wild-bill-hickok</a> Get the book here: <a href="https://amzn.to/2EAiyDB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2EAiyDB</a>

74 Wild Bill - The Softer Side of Wild Bill Hickok

It is pretty interesting but the host talks SUPER fast and always sounds depressed

Talks to fast

One of the best history podcasts out there

Incredible

Unknown History provides you with surprising, quirky, and remarkable tales from the past, so you can pretend you paid attention in history class. Hosted by renowned author Giles Milton. To download podcast episodes not shown here, visit <a href="http://QuickandDirtyTips.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">QuickandDirtyTips.com</a>

Unknown History with Giles Milton

Charles Lindbergh

In Part 5 of our miniseries on Hitler's American Friends from author Bradley Hart, we learn about famed aviator Charles Lindbergh, one of America's biggest celebrities, and his political campaign of anti-Semitism. Learn more about Hitler's American Friends: The Third Reich's Supporters in the United States by reading this episode's full transcript or picking up the book!Transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/hitler-s-american-friends-charles-lindbergh-and-america-firstBuy the Book: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250148957

In Part 5 of our miniseries on Hitler's American Friends from author Bradley Hart, we learn about famed aviator Charles Lindbergh, one of America's biggest celebrities, and his political campaign of anti-Semitism. Learn more about Hitler's American Friends: The Third Reich's Supporters in the United States by reading this episode's full transcript or picking up the book! Transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips: <a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/hitler-s-american-friends-charles-lindbergh-and-america-first" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/hitler-s-american-friends-charles-lindbergh-and-america-first</a> Buy the Book: <a href="https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250148957" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250148957</a>

64 Hitler's American Friends - Charles Lindbergh and 'America First'

How One Man Deprived Hitler of the Atomic Bomb. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2ny4iz6 Learn more at www.quickanddirtytips.com/giles.

How One Man Deprived Hitler of the Atomic Bomb. Read the full transcript here: <a href="http://bit.ly/2ny4iz6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2ny4iz6</a> Learn more at <a href="http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/giles" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.quickanddirtytips.com/giles</a>.

42 S2 - The Men Who Deprived Hitler of the Atomic Bomb

When most people think of Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, they think of the famous duel that ended in Hamilton's death. But very few people know the duel's extraordinary backstory. In the Unknown History podcast, Giles Milton recounts this tale, ripe with money, fame, and a decomposing human corpse. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/28PVUsC

When most people think of Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, they think of the famous duel that ended in Hamilton's death. But very few people know the duel's extraordinary backstory. In the Unknown History podcast, Giles Milton recounts this tale, ripe with money, fame, and a decomposing human corpse. Read the full transcript here: <a href="http://bit.ly/28PVUsC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/28PVUsC</a>

11 S1 - Hamilton, Burr, and the Murder Trial You'll Never Forget

The story of Wild Bill Hickok, a legendary gunslinger from the American Frontier, has been largely untold in modern history. Tom Clavin tells all in his book Wild Bill.Read the transcript here: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/the-life-and-death-of-wild-bill-hickokGet the book here: https://amzn.to/2EAiyDB

The story of Wild Bill Hickok, a legendary gunslinger from the American Frontier, has been largely untold in modern history. Tom Clavin tells all in his book Wild Bill. Read the transcript here: <a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/the-life-and-death-of-wild-bill-hickok" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/the-life-and-death-of-wild-bill-hickok</a> Get the book here: <a href="https://amzn.to/2EAiyDB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2EAiyDB</a>

73 Wild Bill - The Life and Death of Wild Bill Hickok

Learn more about Dodge City, the wickest town in the American west, on this new Unknown History miniseries hosted by author Tom Clavin. Learn more at http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/node/11151

Learn more about Dodge City, the wickest town in the American west, on this new Unknown History miniseries hosted by author Tom Clavin. Learn more at <a href="http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/node/11151" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/node/11151</a>

46 Dodge City Special - Famous Outlaws of the Wild West

Fritz Kuhn

In Part 1 of our miniseries on Hitler's American Friends from author Bradley Hart, we learn about the German American Bund, America’s leading organization for German sympathizers and Nazi imitators that could be found goose-stepping and saluting to their leader, Fritz Kuhn. Learn more about Hitler's American Friends: The Third Reich's Supporters in the United States by reading this episode's full transcript or picking up the book! Transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/who-was-fritz-kuhn-and-the-german-american-bundBuy the Book: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250148957

In Part 1 of our miniseries on Hitler's American Friends from author Bradley Hart, we learn about the German American Bund, America’s leading organization for German sympathizers and Nazi imitators that could be found goose-stepping and saluting to their leader, Fritz Kuhn. Learn more about Hitler's American Friends: The Third Reich's Supporters in the United States by reading this episode's full transcript or picking up the book! Transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips: <a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/who-was-fritz-kuhn-and-the-german-american-bund" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/who-was-fritz-kuhn-and-the-german-american-bund</a> Buy the Book: <a href="https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250148957" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250148957</a>

60 Hitler’s American Friends - Fritz Kuhn and the German American Bund

Queen Victoria

Daisy Goodwin

Queen Victoria's public legacy is often of the doting grandmother, or the stodgy old woman. Daisy Goodwin—author of Victoria and screenwriter for the PBS Series of the same name—talks to Unknown History's Giles Milton about the misconceptions surrounding Victoria's personality, her younger years, and her love affairs. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2gUlmg8 For more of Giles' books, visit www.quickanddirtytips.com/giles.  Check out VICTORIA at us.macmillan.com/books/9781250045461

Queen Victoria's public legacy is often of the doting grandmother, or the stodgy old woman. Daisy Goodwin—author of Victoria and screenwriter for the PBS Series of the same name—talks to Unknown History's Giles Milton about the misconceptions surrounding Victoria's personality, her younger years, and her love affairs. Read the full transcript here: <a href="http://bit.ly/2gUlmg8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2gUlmg8</a> For more of Giles' books, visit <a href="http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/giles" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.quickanddirtytips.com/giles</a>. Check out VICTORIA at <a href="http://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250045461" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">us.macmillan.com/books/9781250045461</a>

31 S2 - The Real Queen Victoria: A Conversation with Author Daisy Goodwin

The Lebensborn program's goal was to produce a stock of children suitable for Hitler's vision for the future of Germany. But what happened to these children? Hear the whole story in Giles Milton's Unknown History podcast. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2eqSprk

The Lebensborn program's goal was to produce a stock of children suitable for Hitler's vision for the future of Germany. But what happened to these children? Hear the whole story in Giles Milton's Unknown History podcast. Read the full transcript here: <a href="http://bit.ly/2eqSprk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2eqSprk</a>

25 S2 - What Happened to the Children Bred for the Hitler Regime?

Henry Ford

In Part 4 of our miniseries on Hitler's American Friends from author Bradley Hart, we learn how one of the most recognized names in American industry—Henry Ford, founder of Ford Motor company—closely aligned himself with Hitler and the Nazi party in the late 1930s.Learn more about Hitler's American Friends: The Third Reich's Supporters in the United States by reading this episode's full transcript or picking up the book! Transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/hitler-s-american-friends-henry-ford-and-nazismBuy the Book: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250148957

In Part 4 of our miniseries on Hitler's American Friends from author Bradley Hart, we learn how one of the most recognized names in American industry—Henry Ford, founder of Ford Motor company—closely aligned himself with Hitler and the Nazi party in the late 1930s. Learn more about Hitler's American Friends: The Third Reich's Supporters in the United States by reading this episode's full transcript or picking up the book! Transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips: <a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/hitler-s-american-friends-henry-ford-and-nazism" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/hitler-s-american-friends-henry-ford-and-nazism</a> Buy the Book: <a href="https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250148957" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250148957</a>

63 Hitler’s American Friends - Henry Ford and American Business

Charles Coughlin

In Part 3 of our miniseries on Hitler's American Friends from author Bradley Hart, we learn about one of the most infamous radio personalities of all time — Father Charles Coughlin. With his platform, he launched a political party aligned with Nazism, and his voice dangerously commanded the attention of millions. Learn more about Hitler's American Friends: The Third Reich's Supporters in the United States by reading this episode's full transcript or picking up the book! Transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/who-was-charles-coughlin-and-radio-s-religious-rightBuy the Book: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250148957

In Part 3 of our miniseries on Hitler's American Friends from author Bradley Hart, we learn about one of the most infamous radio personalities of all time — Father Charles Coughlin. With his platform, he launched a political party aligned with Nazism, and his voice dangerously commanded the attention of millions. Learn more about Hitler's American Friends: The Third Reich's Supporters in the United States by reading this episode's full transcript or picking up the book! Transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips: <a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/who-was-charles-coughlin-and-radio-s-religious-right" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/who-was-charles-coughlin-and-radio-s-religious-right</a> Buy the Book: <a href="https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250148957" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250148957</a>

62 Hitler’s American Friends - Charles Coughlin and Radio’s Religious Right

Baron von Steuben

In our third installment in the miniseries "The Heroes of Valley Forge," we learn about Baron von Steuben, a conman and spy for the French government whose intense training regimen led Washington's American troops into victory at Valley Forge.Learn more about the heroes of Valley Forge by reading this episode's full transcript or picking up the book!Transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/who-was-baron-von-steuben-an-unknown-revolutionary-war-heroBook: https://amzn.to/2UxsXoF

In our third installment in the miniseries "The Heroes of Valley Forge," we learn about Baron von Steuben, a conman and spy for the French government whose intense training regimen led Washington's American troops into victory at Valley Forge. Learn more about the heroes of Valley Forge by reading this episode's full transcript or picking up the book! Transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips: <a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/who-was-baron-von-steuben-an-unknown-revolutionary-war-hero" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/who-was-baron-von-steuben-an-unknown-revolutionary-war-hero</a> Book: <a href="https://amzn.to/2UxsXoF" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2UxsXoF</a>

72 Valley Forge - Who Was Baron von Steuben? An Unknown Revolutionary War Hero

Wyatt Earp

Learn more about Dodge City, the wickedest town in the American west, on this new Unknown History miniseries hosted by author Tom Clavin. To view the full transcript, visit here: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/the-glory-days-of-wild-west-outlaws

Learn more about Dodge City, the wickedest town in the American west, on this new Unknown History miniseries hosted by author Tom Clavin. To view the full transcript, visit here: <a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/the-glory-days-of-wild-west-outlaws" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/the-glory-days-of-wild-west-outlaws</a>

49 Dodge City Special - Wyatt Earp's Relationship with Women Was...Complicated

Learn more about Dodge City, the wickest town in the American west, on this new Unknown History miniseries hosted by author Tom Clavin. Visit http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/node/11031 to learn more.

Learn more about Dodge City, the wickest town in the American west, on this new Unknown History miniseries hosted by author Tom Clavin. Visit <a href="http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/node/11031" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/node/11031</a> to learn more.

44 Dodge City Special - The Takeover of Wyatt Earp

Learn more about Dodge City, the wickedest town in the American west, on this new Unknown History miniseries hosted by author Thomas Clavin.  Check out the book at www.quickanddirtytips.com/node/10931

Learn more about Dodge City, the wickedest town in the American west, on this new Unknown History miniseries hosted by author Thomas Clavin. Check out the book at <a href="http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/node/10931" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.quickanddirtytips.com/node/10931</a>

43 Dodge City Special - Introducing The Wickedest Town in the American West

William Dudley

Part 2 of our miniseries on Hitler's American Friends from author Bradley Hart, we learn about an American organization that mirrored the Nazi's in ruthlessness, exclusiveness, and terror — The Silver Legions. Embracing lawlessness, violence, and power, The Silver Legion's "Chief" William Dudley Pelley dangerously aligned himself with Hitler's goals and attempted to seize power in the United States. Learn more about Hitler's American Friends: The Third Reich's Supporters in the United States by reading this episode's full transcript or picking up the book! Transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/who-was-william-dudley-pelley-and-the-silver-legionBuy the Book: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250148957

Part 2 of our miniseries on Hitler's American Friends from author Bradley Hart, we learn about an American organization that mirrored the Nazi's in ruthlessness, exclusiveness, and terror — The Silver Legions. Embracing lawlessness, violence, and power, The Silver Legion's "Chief" William Dudley Pelley dangerously aligned himself with Hitler's goals and attempted to seize power in the United States. Learn more about Hitler's American Friends: The Third Reich's Supporters in the United States by reading this episode's full transcript or picking up the book! Transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips: <a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/who-was-william-dudley-pelley-and-the-silver-legion" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/who-was-william-dudley-pelley-and-the-silver-legion</a> Buy the Book: <a href="https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250148957" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250148957</a>

61 Hitler’s American Friends - William Dudley Pelley and the Silver Legion

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Michael Sandel explores the philosophical justifications made for national borders. Using a pioneering state-of-the-art studio at the Harvard Business School, Professor Sandel is joined by 60 participants from over 30 countries in a truly global digital space. Is there any moral distinction between a political refugee and an economic migrant? If people have the right to exit a country, why not a right to enter? Do nations have the right to protect the affluence of their citizens? And is there such a thing as a 'national identity'? These are just some of the questions addressed by Professor Sandel in this first edition of The Global Philosopher.Audience producer: Louise ColettaProducer: David EdmondsEditor: Richard Knight(Image taken by Rose Lincoln)

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Michael Sandel explores the philosophical justifications made for national borders. Using a pioneering state-of-the-art studio at the Harvard Business School, Professor Sandel is joined by 60 participants from over 30 countries in a truly global digital space. Is there any moral distinction between a political refugee and an economic migrant? If people have the right to exit a country, why not a right to enter? Do nations have the right to protect the affluence of their citizens? And is there such a thing as a 'national identity'? These are just some of the questions addressed by Professor Sandel in this first edition of The Global Philosopher. Audience producer: Louise Coletta Producer: David Edmonds Editor: Richard Knight (Image taken by Rose Lincoln)

The Global Philosopher: Should Borders Matter?

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Making Sense with Sam Harris

In this episode of the Making Sense podcast, Sam Harris speaks with Yuval Noah Harari about his new book “21 Lessons for the 21st Century.” They discuss the importance of meditation for his intellectual life, the primacy of stories, the need to revise our fundamental assumptions about human civilization, the threats to liberal democracy, a world without work, universal basic income, the virtues of nationalism, the implications of AI and automation, and other topics. SUBSCRIBE to listen to the rest of this episode and gain access to all full-length episodes of the podcast at <a href="http://samharris.org/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">samharris.org/subscribe</a>.

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During the 1960s the field of psychology focussed on the science of how past trauma creates present symptoms, and how to reduce people’s misery. Professor Martin Seligman wanted to change that focus. He’s become known as the Father of Positive Psychology, and he’s had a profound influence worldwide. In Part 1 of our 2 programs with Martin Seligman, hear him address an exclusive audience in Australia on happiness and human flourishing.

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Journaling is a bit of a buzzword in the productivity space, but with good reason. And in this episode, Mike and Brooks explain why it’s so important. They dive into the many benefits of journaling, and share 5 tips for making journaling actionable and effective. They explain how to implement a journaling habit, recommend some different tools and apps you can use, and explain how to make the habit stick. If you’ve never understood why you should journal or you have trouble doing it consistently, then this episode is for you. Get Podcast UpdatesDo you want to get an email with shownotes each time a podcast goes live? Then let us know where to send the updates by entering your first name and email.  Cheat Sheet  Why there’s a stigma associated with journaling (and why’s it isn’t true) [1:39] The benefits that come from pairing journaling and meditation [5:13] How journaling increases your mindfulness [7:53] The ways that journaling actually increases the likelihood that you will actually achieve your goals [9:55] How journaling strengthens self-discipline and improves communication skills [14:15] Why many people do something called “morning pages” and how it sets their day up for success [18:24] Why you don’t need to take a long time each day to journal (it’s the consistency that counts) [20:27] Why it is so important to keep your journal positive [24:09] The benefits of keeping a gratitude journal and how it impacts your outlook on your life [26:07] Why it is important to see the gains you’ve made by reviewing your journal [32:17] How to use journaling to identify pain points in your life so you can fix and solve them [36:38] AE recommendations for digital journals and apps you can use [38:38] Why you might want to use an analog journal and the benefits of pen and paper [48:42] Why it is so important for you to pick a time to journal that works for you and stick to it [55:03] Using automation and prompts to make journaling more efficient [58:24] 5 tips to make the most of your journaling experience [1:04:56] Why you should review your journal on a regular basis [1:06:19]  Links  SELF Journal TPS2: How to Get Started with Journaling TPS69: Journaling w/ Kendra Wright How to Take Massive Action on Your Goals by Implementing the 12 Week Year Effectively (TPS138) The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months 10% Happier by Dan Harris Huffington Post “10 Surprising Benefits You’ll Get From Keeping a Journal” Moodnotes Day One The Five Minute Journal TextExpander Evernote Launch Center Pro Journey app Baron Fig notebooks Field Notes Moleskine Rhodia notebook Bullet Journal Miracle Morning  If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Overcast, PocketCast or your favorite podcast player. It’s easy, you’ll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure. You can also leave a review! Here’s how. 

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Journaling is a bit of a buzzword in the productivity space, but with good reason. And in this episode, Mike and Brooks explain why it’s so important. They dive into the many benefits of journaling, and share 5 tips for making journaling actionable and effective. They explain how to implement a journaling habit, recommend some different tools and apps you can use, and explain how to make the habit stick. If you’ve never understood why you should journal or you have trouble doing it consistently, then this episode is for you. <h2>Get Podcast Updates</h2>Do you want to get an email with shownotes each time a podcast goes live? 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