History Nerds United
Let's make history fun again! Come listen to interviews with award winning authors, the rantings of a history nerd, and various other things. Enjoy!
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HNU S3:E47 - Erik Rebain Reveals the Untold Story of the Life of the Infamous Nathan Leopold of the Leopold and Loeb Murder
Send us a text Let"s tell the whole story! Erik Rebain joins me to discuss his book Arrested Adolescence: The Secret Life of Nathan Leopold. Turns out murder was just the tip of the iceberg. Come listen! Buy Arrested Adolescence Support the show
HNU S3:E46 - Helen Castor Talks Shakespeare, Richard II, Henry IV, and the Rebellion That Had to Happen
Send us a text Let"s seize the throne! Helen Castor joins me to talk her new book The Eagle and the Hart: The Tragedy of Richard II and Henry IV. It"s one of the best books of 2024. Come listen! Buy The Eagle and the Hart Support the show
HNU S3:E45 - Tabitha Stanmore Talks The History of Cunning Folk, Magic, and Why They Aren't Witches
Send us a text Let"s be cunning! Tabitha Stanmore joins me to discuss her book Cunning Folk: Life in the America of Practical Magic. She explains why cunning folk weren"t burned at the stake like witches. Buy Cunning Folk Check out Tabitha"s website Support the show
Send us a text Let"s remember the nobodies! Social media titan and now author Adrian Bliss joins me to talk his new book The Greatest Nobodies of History: Minor Characters from Major Moments. It"s hilarious and its got real history in it! Come listen! Buy The Greatest Nobodies in History Support the show
HNU S3:E43 - Retired Homicide Detective Kim Mager Tells the Story of Interrogating Serial Killer Shawn Grate
Send us a text Let"s get a confession out of him! Retired Homicide Detective Kim Mager tells the story of interrogating serial killer Shawn Grate and her book about it, A Hunger To Kill. Buy A Hunger to Kill Support the show
Send us a text Let"s talk about more than just Agincourt! Dan Jones joins me to talk his new book Henry V: The Astonishing Triumph of England"s Greatest Warrior King. He"s more than just what the bard told you. Buy Henry V Support the show
