The Dance of the Dead (2021)

Gangsters, banksters, and politicians. Today on the show, how the hunt for Al Capone helped turn the IRS into one of the U.S. government's most powerful tools — and most effective weapons. This episode originally published in May of 2025.Guests: Joe Thorndike, historian for Tax A ...  Show more

What do bananas have to do with American history? On this week’s episode, how the sweet fruit became an American staple because of one entrepreneur who took business off US shores, expanding the country’s economic reach and influence. To access bonus episodes and listen to Throug ...  Show more

Since spooky season has finally arrived, let's dig our claws into the origins of all things Halloween. From costumes to trick-or-treating, why do we celebrate this night in search of our favorite candy? // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: https://www.bustle ...  Show more

D'où vient Halloween et pourquoi les chrétiens ne sont pas vraiment à l'aise avec cette fête ?

Sais-tu d’où vient la fête d’Halloween, aujourd’hui fêtée dans le monde entier ? Des États-Unis ? Eh bien non ! Halloween y est très populaire, mais cette fête y a été importée, comme nombre de traditions, par des émigrés venus d’ailleurs… d’Irlande, plus précisément !

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