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Gold has a way of mystifying explorers and conquerors even off the most baseless rumors. Scott and Zander explore the "lost city of gold" and the history of the search for El dorado. Like the show? Feel free to like, subscribe, or follow. Wan
In 1708, a Spanish galleon called the San Jose was lost in a battle with the British off the coast of Columbia. It was filled to the brim with treasure and all of that had been lost for hundreds of years...until recently.Scott and Zander discu
Previously, Scott and Zander talked about code breakers in WW2. What if we said there was an "unbreakable" code based on the Navajo Language?Like the show? Feel free to like, subscribe, or follow. Want to give us a suggestion? Email us at his
The Classic Moby Dick was indeed based on a real story that's even more exciting than the fictional book. Scott and Zander go over the terrifying tale of a misbehaving whale in this episode of Cruising Through HistoryLike the show? Feel fr
The Great Chinese Famine is widely known as the deadliest famines and one of the greatest man-made disasters in human history. Scott, Zander, and special guest, Elliot, discuss what led to this famine and why it lasted so long.Like the show?
The honorable knight. The holy knight. The chivalrous knight. These are common phrases when describing knights, but what exactly were knights in history?Scott and Zander review the literature and the history to discover what knights really we
Scott and Zander return to Asian and Middle Eastern history with the Silk Road. While not a literal road as we think of today and more connected paths and routes, the Silk Road passed through and developed trade in areas of the world that have
While more attention has been given to code breakers, codebreaking was a well sought skill oft overlooked historically. Scott and Zander go over what exactly codebreaking is and how information was a much sought tool in World War 2.Like the s
Of course, we do not mean Sherlock Holmes, but the real life con artist, Dr. Henry Howard Holmes, better known as H. H. Holmes. Listen to the thrilling tale of cons, murders, and underhanded deals presented by Scott and ZanderLike the show? F
Atlantis is a legend referenced in popular media, and ancient lore, but how did this lost city come to the attention of the masses? Is it legit?Scott and Zander Discuss
There are many found artifacts that have no agreed upon purpose or origin. The Antikythera Mechanism is one of these objects. Scott and Zander talk about how it was found, what its possible purpose was, and if there might be anything that can
Opium has been a topic in global history far longer than the current Opioid crisis. The Opium Wars were one of the peak moments where Opium took the global stage.Scott and Zander discuss these little talked wars and if there is any relation to
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein influenced the entire genre of horror, but what is the story behind the 'original monster.' Scott and Zander talk about the creation of Frankenstein and its influence on culture. Like the show? Feel free to like,
Spiritualism: the belief that we can contact spirits after death, went through a boom in America in the 19th century. Scott and Zander explore this phenomenon and how it integrated into American culture and debate. Like the show? Feel free
King Arthur is one of the longest lasting legends in English history and widespread in the memory of the world. But did King Arthur we know of really exist? Scott and Zander delve into the history and literature of King Arthur.Like the show?
The Third Reich performed many inhumane experiments including in the field of drugs and medication, in fact, Hitler himself took a wide variety of 'medication' for his ailments. Scott and Zander dive into the spread and use of drugs by the Nazi
While the Steven Spielberg movie was inspired by the book, "Jaws" by Peter Benchley, that book was in part inspired by the Jersey Shore shark attacks of 1916.Scott and Zander review the incidents and how sharks would be demonized throughout th
The disappearance of the Roanoake Colony is one of the great mysteries of the early colonial period. Where did the settlers go? What tragedy befell them? Scott and Zander discussLike the show? Feel free to like, subscribe, or follow. Want to
United States history is riddled with tragedy regarding treatment of the native tribes indigenous to the U.S. The Osage were betrayed and swindled in a particularly heinous way. Scott and Zander review what happened and what, if anything, was d
The Tuskeegee Airmen were some of the most successful pilots in the history of the United States. Scott and Zander review the results of their efforts and how the United States treated them. Like the show? Feel free to like, subscribe, or fol
Leonardi DaVinci is best known for his art, but DaVinci was more than just a genius artist. He was a genius inventor of strange machinations seemingly before his time. Scott and Zander delve into the wonderful world of DaVinci.Like the show?
Jack the Ripper was a notorious serial killer who's case still remains unsolved. Whether it is the "canon" murders or the extra murders, the history of Jack the Ripper rippled through the world. Scott and Zander discuss.Like the show? Feel fr
Detective stories, real or fictional, have captured the imaginations of people everywhere, but who was the first real detective. Scott and Zander discuss who first created the ideas and practices of detective work that are still relevant today
Heavier than air flight was an elusive yet sought after technology that forms how we know of flight and aviation today. Scott and Zander explore the history of aviation and the Wright brothers in this second part on human flight. Like the show
Humanity has always had an interest in flying. Scott and Zander begin part one of exploring the history of flight starting with lighter than air flight.Like the show? Feel free to like, subscribe, or follow. Want to give us a suggestion? Email
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