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Captain Kidd by Samuel Marquis
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for Captain Kidd: Always keep the receipts. Quick synopsis: The story of how Captain William Kidd was wrongly convicted of privacy. Fact for Non-History People: The vast…
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The Plantagenets by Dan Jones
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for The Plantagenets: When in doubt, make them sign the Magna Carta again. Quick synopsis: The story of the House of Plantagenet in England (and some other…
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Suzanne Cope Talks the Women of the Italian Resistance in World War II
Let’s tell the Germans arrivederci! Suzanne Cope joins me to talk Women of War: The Italian Assassins, Spies, and Couriers Who Fought the Nazis. Buy Women of War Check out…
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Women of War by Suzanne Cope
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for Women of War: If you are going to switch sides, go all the way. Quick synopsis: A look at four Italian women who joined the Resistance…
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Freedom Ship by Marcus Rediker
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for Freedom Ship: If you can’t run, sail. Quick synopsis: A look at the Underground Railroad but from a maritime perspective. Fact for Non-History People: If you…
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Kate Sidley Talks About The Weird and Wonderful World of Catholic Saints
Let’s get canonized! Kate Sidley joins me to discuss her book How to Be a Saint: An Extremely Weird and Mildly Sacrilegious History of The Catholic Church’s Biggest Names. Buy…
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How To Be A Saint by Kate Sidley
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for How To Be A Saint: Difficulty Level: No thanks. Quick synopsis: A humorous look at the sometimes whacky ways to become a saint in Catholicism. Fact…
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Dark Brilliance by Paul Strathern
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for Dark Brilliance: Darkest before the dawn. Quick synopsis: A look at the Age of Reason through various artists. Fact for Non-History People: By the end of…
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Joanne Paul on the life of Saint Thomas More
Let’s make our own utopia! Joanne Paul joins me to talk her book Thomas More: A Life. Buy Thomas More: A Life Check out Joanne’s website
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