Welcome to "Casual History"
We are two casual history buffs who are constantly learning and wanting to explore new ideas and mysteries of the past.
We are no experts by any means, but through this process we hope to gain a deeper understanding and love for our shared history.
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It's a typical evening in Phoenix, Arizona. The desert cools as the sun dips below the horizon, painting the sky in shades of orange and purple. Families settle in for the night, unaware that their ci...
Sarah Edmonds - Civil War Spy (00:27:32)
In the shadows of history, lies the remarkable tale of Sarah Edmunds. Who In a daring act of defiance transformed herself into 'Franklin Thompson' to fight in the American Civil War..
If you enjoyed...
Alexander The Great (00:51:46)
In the year 334 BC, on the rugged terrains of Asia Minor, a young king stood at the precipice of history. Before him lay the vast Persian Empire, a colossus that had dominated the ancient world for ce...
The Gunpowder Plot (00:28:44)
In the words of Franklin D Roosevelt, rebellion against tyrants is obedience to God. Welcome to Casual History, today we dive into the tale of Intrigue, betrayal & gunpowder with the gunpowder plot of...
Killers Of The Flower Moon (00:36:45)
In the early 20th century, the Osage Nation in Oklahoma experienced a dramatic transformation. Beneath their land lay vast reserves of oil, making them, per capita, the wealthiest people in the world....
The Survival of Juliane Koepcke (00:42:14)
Imagine plummeting 10,000 feet into the amazon rainforest.
The sole survivor of a catastrophic plane crash, beginning an unimaginable journey of survival..
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The Dyatlov Pass Mystery (00:51:17)
In the early months of 1959, in the remote reaches of the Ural Mountains, a mystery unfolds that still echoes through time.
Ten seasoned hikers, led by Igor Dyatlov, embark on a winter expedition. Bu...
The Mary Celeste (00:59:31)
In 1872, The Mary Celeste was discovered adrift in the Atlantic. Sails billowing in the wind, with no souls aboard. This brigantine found in near perfect condition but eerily deserted sparked a myster...
Jesse James (01:08:35)
September 7th 1876, in Northfield Minnesota. A group of men later identified as the James-Younger Gang attempted daylight robbery of the first national bank. This act, bold and reckless would mark a t...
The Pirate King - Olivier Levasseur (01:02:29)
In the waning light of piracies golden era, one mans legend eclipse them all. Olivier Levasseur, an architect turned pirate whos cryptic final message has ignited the worlds imagination for century's....
James Armistead Lafayette (00:59:36)
Amidst the turbulent waves of the American Revolutionary War, a tale of espionage, courage, and unforeseen alliances emerge. A young enslaved man named James Armistead, was standing at the front of an...
The Loretto Staircase Mystery (00:52:44)
In the heart of Santa Fe, a staircase spirals towards the heavens, defying the laws of physics and challenging the boundaries of belief. Today, we unravel the mystery of the Loretto Chapel Staircase, ...
The Voynich Manuscript (01:06:01)
The pages whisper secrets from the past. A manuscript lies before us, filled with the unknown script and baffling illustrations. Fantastical plants that botanists can't recognize, constellations that ...
The Endurance (00:59:49)
In the heart of the unforgiving Antarctic ice, the stout ship Endurance finds herself ensnared by nature's icy grasp. As the crew braces against the bone-chilling cold, Ernest Shackleton, their unyiel...
Mad Jack (01:09:00)
Imagine, for a moment, the world immersed in the deadliest conflict it had ever known. Picture a battlefield with guns roaring and bombs exploding, the sky filled with the stench of gunpowder. Amidst ...
Incendiary Bats & Sea Battles - Special Episode (00:09:11)
From baby races in bustling Toronto streets, to bats being drafted for World War 2 & the emperor who challenged the oceans gods. History isn't always about the big grand narratives. Sometimes it's abo...
The D.B Cooper Mystery (01:06:33)
The passengers on Northwest Orient Airlines flight 305 are expecting a routine trip from Portland to Seattle, a mere 30 minute jaunt. Little did they know they were about to become apart of one of the...
The Trojan War (00:54:28)
Throughout the tapestry of human tales, the story of the Trojan War stands unparalleled — a grand epic where deities, legendary heroes, and human ambition converge. Venturing into this narrative, one ...
The Falcon Lake Incident (01:12:51)
May 20th, 1976 - A date that would haunt Stefan Michalak, an experienced prospector exploring Falcon Lake's rocky terrain. The Air, thick with mist, carried a mysterious hum, growing louder, more insi...
Stealing Mona Lisa (00:52:36)
In the dimly lit halls of the Louvre, as Paris slumbered on the eve of August 21st, 1911 a plot was unfolding that would send shock waves throughout the art-world. The Mona Lisa, Leonardo da Vinci's u...
Project Stargate (01:03:48)
A darkened room filled with the low hum of machines & in the center a man sits, eyes closed in a deep concentration. The fate of the nation hinges on this ability to see what nobody else can. His mind...
The Great Emu War (00:50:59)
It's 1932 & the world is in the grip of the Great Depression. On the vast plains of Western Australia, a conflict is brewing, but it's not what you think.
Soldiers armed with machine guns, ammunition...
Casual History - Intro (00:00:23)
Welcome to Casual History,
I'm your co-host Jacob and I'm here with my partner in time travel Jeffrey.
Join us every week as we dive into the captivating tales of the past from epic battles to royal...
Nazi Treasure (01:00:03)
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Legacy of the French Nuclear Tests in Algeria (00:06:27)
Did you know that the French tested 4 nuclear bombs in the Sahara desert? Me neither. Today we discover the legacy of those tests and why it matters today.
