The Inquisition | Separating Fact from Fiction

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Pop Quiz | What Historians Remember

Jon didn't remember to publish a pop quiz yesterday--but it was the last day of school and his brain was a bit full. So please accept our apologies and listen to this episode about what historians choose to remember and why! 

Dan's Back! | A Discussion on the Korean War

Our beloved interloper Dan returns to join us for a conversation about the Korean War and how it influenced later conflicts and the role of the military in political affairs. He also shares his thoughts on Lewis "Chesty" Puller and comments on the Marine Corps' role in the Americ ...  Show more

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