The Reluctant Historian
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- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 39 minutes
- Episodes
- 108
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2023
The Herstory of Drag
This week, after watching copious amounts of RuPaul’s drag race over the summer, Liz and Dakota dive into the history of drag, looking at where it began, how it grew and changed, and what it is today…
The Moon Landing: What They Should Have Said
The California Gold Rush: There's Gold in Them Thar Hills
For this week's shortie summer episode, Liz and Dakota talk about the history of the California Gold Rush, and why they named their segment the golden nugget. Looking back at how people were attract…
Land Acknowledgement and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada
On this week’s first shortie summer, Liz and Dakota talk New News: the heat dome across Western Canada. Then, they dive into what is a land acknowledgement, and why they are important, finishing up …
The Tunguska Event: Aliens?
This week, Liz and Dakota talk about an out of this world event that happened in Siberia in 1908. With numerous theories to describe what happened, Liz and Dakota share their thoughts on what was th…
The Donner Party - Part II: How to Stay Alive
The Donner Party - Part I: Don't Trust a Shortcut
Pokémon Vs. Religion: Pikachu I Choose You
Viola Desmond: Black Civil Rights Activist
The Filipina Guerilla Fighters of World War II
This week, Liz and Dakota look back at the female guerilla fighters of the Philippines and their efforts to expel the Japanese Imperial Army during WWII. Showing how women's roles are often overlook…
The Opium Wars: D.A.R.E Lessons in Disguise
This week, Liz and Dakota talk about the Opium War between China and Britain during the Age of Imperialism. In this episode, Liz will take you through the history of trade between China and Great B…
The Spanish Inquisition: That Time When We Played on the Rack
This week, Liz and Dakota talk about the Spanish Inquisition. This episode discusses the reasons for the Spanish Inquisition, what it hoped to accomplish, and some torture tactics used by inquisitor…
1925 Nome Serum Run: That Time When Willem Dafoe and His Friend Togo Saved the Day
This week! Liz and Dakota talk about a little known part of history - the 1925 Nome Serum Run: a race to bring much needed medicine to a town in Alaska on the brink of disaster. In a time when dog …
QAnon: That Time When We Owned QAnon
This week, Dakota and Liz dive into the world of QAnon and the many different beliefs that people who adhere to this conspiracy theory hold. Starting with it's inception, Liz takes us on a journey t…
Lizzie Borden: That Time When She Took an Axe
This week, Liz and Dakota delve into the true crime story of the infamous murderess, Lizzie Borden. Exploring the cultural influences that lead to her acquittal, Liz and Dakota take you on a journey…
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The Satanic Panic Part II: That Time When We Remembered... Michelle
In this second part of the episodes on the Satanic Panic, Liz and Dakota take a more in-depth look at two of the most important cultural events that helped to spread the fear of secret Satanic cults:…
The Satanic Panic Part I: That Time When We Played Dungeons and Dragons too Hard
Welcome back to The Reluctant Historian. Here we are with our first TWO PART episode! In this episode, Liz and Dakota take a look at the cultural and historical movements that helped to drive the s…
Norse Mythology: That Time When We Rode a Goat Chariot
Welcome to episode 10! This episode delves into the history of the Vikings, looking particularly at their religion and mythology. Liz and Dakota spend some time discussing who the Vikings were, a…
Happy International Women's Day
Ooops! We missed the actual date of International Women's Day. But that doesn't mean you should miss this episode! In honour of International Women's Day (and month), Liz and Dakota talk about 7 …