31 episodes

A middle school, history teacher teaches his two adult friends about mistakes made in history.

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    • History

A middle school, history teacher teaches his two adult friends about mistakes made in history.

    30 - Mao Zedong

    30 - Mao Zedong

    This week we learn about Mao Zedong and his weird obsession with mangos and murder.

    • 55 min
    29 - The Winter War Sniper

    29 - The Winter War Sniper

    In 1939 Russia invaded Finland in what's called The Winter War. During the war a sniper from Finland, Simo Häyhä, was able to kill hundreds of Russians.

    More here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simo_H%C3%A4yh%C3%A4

    • 22 min
    28 - Franz Ferdinand

    28 - Franz Ferdinand

    This week we learn about the legend of Franz Ferdinand and his cartoon bombs.

    • 31 min
    27 - Alaska

    27 - Alaska

    In 1867 America bought Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million. Some opponents called it "Seward's Folly" after Secretary of State William H. Seward. Turns out it was a pretty great investment.

    • 37 min
    26 - The Berlin Wall

    26 - The Berlin Wall

    Building a wall dividing a city. Can't see how this will be a mistake.

    • 39 min

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