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 storytelli

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#81 GRAVEYARD OF EMPIRES - The Ballad of Shah Shuja

Posted January 7, 202501:07:58

In early 19th century Afghanistan, two warring dynasties contend for the throne. While the Sadozai brothers—grandsons of the empire’s founding king—feud...

#80 The Prophet of Jazz

Posted December 13, 202400:31:56

"I can say more with music than I ever could with words.” -Eric Dolphy

Music:
- Ceiling Gazing by Mark Kozelek & Jimmy LaValle

#79 Eternity's Echo

Posted July 8, 202400:29:00

What if sound lives forever?

Music:

  • Imaginary Landscape No. 4 by John Cage
  • Tezeta by Mulatu...

#78 The Blowout

Posted March 17, 202400:39:40

The story of one of the worst numerical beatdowns in the history of professional sports.

Music:
- Reckless by Brocker Way
-...

[UNLOCKED] Bonus Episode #30: The Day Disco Died

Posted July 20, 202301:31:31

(This is an unlocked Patreon bonus episode. For more bonus episodes, check out www.patreon.com/historium)

Chicago, 1979. Disco was on top...