615. Disneyland: The Modern American Utopia

How did the second half of Odysseus’ long journey home to Ithaca play out? What does the epic’s account of the Olympian gods indicate about Ancient Greek religion? And, how did Odysseus finally make it home to Penelope and her suitors? Join Tom and Dominic as they reach the drama ...  Show more

How does The Odyssey, one of the greatest stories of all time, unfold? What historical events may it be based on? And, where might Odysseus, the hero of Homer’s epic, have faced his various trials in real life? Join Tom and Dominic as they unravel the legendary story of Homer’s O ...  Show more

Learn about Walt Disney's idea behind Disneyland and how it came to be, from its design to its construction and future.👉 Subscribe to get our free e-book! 📚📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHistory.org📺 YouTube👍 Facebook | Instagram Get HelloFresh for 50% off and 15% off the next two mon ...  Show more

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’ll dive into the life and legacy of Walt Disney, the visionary creator of some of the most beloved stories and characters in entertainment history, and the man behind the global phenomenon of Disney. https://patreon.com/HistoryinS ...  Show more

Disney has been presenting a fairytale reality within a reality since the 1920s, a far cuter reality that mimics our reality until reality is no longer reality at all. Make sense? For this episode, we will look at the possible underlying biological reasons for the success of the ...  Show more

What I learned from reading Disney's Land: Walt Disney and the Invention of the Amusement Park That Changed the World by Richard Snow.  ---- Get access to the World’s Most Valuable Notebook for Founders You can read, reread, and search all my notes and highlights from every book ...  Show more