Crepuscule in Blood and Guts

the most curious incident in the life of James McNeill Whistler

This one has it all: sibling rivalry, country club politics, adultery, duels, the Civil War, Spanish colonial policy, and three giant piles of bird poop.

Categories: Arts & Culture, Daring & Epic Journeys, Series 13

Tags: American Civil War art art history Confederate Navy Confederate States of America Liverpool, England London, England racism Spain United Kingdom United States Navy United States of America

Published: February 20, 2023

Liminal Space

the mysterious fortress of Nan Madol

On Pohnpei, upon a stone altar, within the spaces... the legendary and factual story of Nan Madol.

Categories: People & Places, Series 9, The Quest for the Past

Tags: archaeology Federated States of Micronesia folklore Germany Japan Pohnpei Presented by #13 religion Smithsonian Institution Spain whaling

Published: November 15, 2021

Cold Hard Cash

the rai stones of Yap, David Dean O'Keefe, and the nature of money

Would you trade your house for a rock? Before you say no, keep this in mind: it's a really really nice rock!

Categories: People & Places, Series 2, Strange Customs & Superstitions

Tags: Federated States of Micronesia Germany Presented by #13 Spain United Kingdom World War I World War II

Published: November 18, 2019

He Fired When Ready

the Spanish-American war's forgotten hero

He was one of the most celebrated war heroes of his day, and almost totally forgotten today. We explore the life of Charles Vernon Gridley (1844-1898).

Categories: Biography, History, Series 1

Tags: American Civil War Charles Vernon Gridley Erie, PA Presented by #13 Spain The Philippines United States Navy United States of America

Published: August 26, 2019