Historium
Did you ever fall asleep in history class? You’re not alone. History can be boring when focusing on only dates and statistics. Historium seeks to find the narrative of history in some of the most unlikely places. Seamlessly blending history and storytelling, Jake Barton draws you into historical tales you’ve probably never heard before.
- Update frequency
- every 21 days
- Average duration
- 33 minutes
- Episodes
- 90
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
#29 The Last of His Kind
The story of Ishi, the lone survivor of the Yahi people, who walked out of the California wilderness and into the modern world.
#28 New Blue
Could our ancient ancestors see the color blue? The question might not be as absurd as it sounds.
#27 Bittersweet Liberty
In the late 18th century, Haitian slaves rose up against their oppressors in the largest slave revolt in history.
#26 A Caesar’s Ransom
Long before Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon, the 25 year old politician was abducted by Silician pirates.
#25 The Lost Colony
A deep look into one of America's most enduring mysteries. What happened to the colonists of Roanoke?
#24 The Horror at Highgate
Tales of the possible paranormal from London's overgrown Highgate Cemetery.
#23 Cher Ami
During the First World War, a daring messenger pigeon must make a perilous journey to save an American battalion.
#22 The Battle of Blair Mountain
In 1921, striking Appalachian mine workers rose up against lawmen and strike breakers in the largest labor uprising in American history.
![#21 [MiniStorium] Stories of the Sea](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/nukem6zrb77niv6my8oavpsv6gco?.jpg)
#21 [MiniStorium] Stories of the Sea
A series of mini-stories all connected the the ocean.
#20 The Great Emu War
In 1932, the Australian emu population exploded, causing havoc in the Wheat Belt. In response, Australia declared war.
#19 The Conquered Conquistador
Gonzalo Guerrero finds himself caught between the Spanish Empire and the indigenous defenders.
#18 The Forgotten Father
The story of revolutionary Joseph Warren and the role luck plays in history.
#16 The Chemistry of Morality (or the Morality of Chemistry)
Can a man be evil, yet the world be immeasurably better because he lived in it?
#15 Almost Home
In 2005, the Space Shuttle Columbia broke apart upon reentry into Earth's atmosphere.
#14 Lost & Found (The Prestige)
The disappearance of Bobby Dunbar had American newspaper readers on the edge of their seats.
#13 Wealth Beyond Measure
Mansa Musa of Mali: The richest man to everylive.
#12 Dark Tide
In 1919, an industrial accident caused a slow-moving wave of death in the North End of Boston.
#11 Almost a Thousand (NSFW)
The haunting story of the most vile serial murderers of all time. Not suitable for all listeners.
#10 The Balloon Bomb
In 1944, the Empire of Japan went to desperate lengths to disrupt American infrastructure stateside.