Gen X Gen Z History

Gen X Gen Z History

Welcome to a place of wonder! No not really, we're all for the shenanigans here intermixed with stories ranging from lighthearted and ridiculous to dark and serious. Listen to Dan, a gen Xer with a love for firefighting and all things carpentry, and Mia, a gen Zer obsessed with theatre and baking, share their love for history and puns once a week. Find Gen X Gen Z History wherever you get your podcasts.

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July 19, 2024 47 mins

Hey everyone, welcome back! Today, Dan took us on a journey through the beginnings of the Cold War, starting at the turn of the century and ending right as what is generally considered the official start right after World War 2. Tune in very soon for part 2 of this three part series!

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We're back folks! Sorry for the long Hiatus. Today we covered the wild story of Daniel Sickles, US congressman, war hero, and temporarily insane murderer. Please let us know if there are any stories you'd like us to cover via email or Instagram DMs. Also-apologies for the lack of intro or outro music, Spotify has updated their editing hub and we're still figuring it out.

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November 5, 2023 29 mins

We're back and weirder than ever! For this late spooky season episode we're talking about the potential (but not actual) mummy of assassin John Wilkes Booth. This story show the true depths of human fascination and the power of suggestion, so strap in and enjoy!

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August 14, 2023 28 mins
EPISODE TRIGGER WARNING: DISCUSSION OF DISORDERED EATING Hey everyone! So sorry for the weird sound, we’re out of town so we are once again back to Mia’s AirPods. Today we looked at the crazy story of Linda Hazard, a con artist swindled people into starving themselves
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June 17, 2023 57 mins

Hey everyone, thanks for tuning in! Today we took a look at that time hippo meat almost became an American staple. We'll be back soon with more fun things (including culper ring part three!) but for now here's where you can find us.

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Hey y'all! Sorry for how long it took to get you a part two, we promise part three will be up far more shortly things have just been hectic. It's always great to hear from you, hope you enjoyed this episode and all the banter that accompanied the facts!

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Hi everyone! Thanks so much for tuning in. Today we talked about Phineas Gage, the 1800's railroad foreman who ended up with a tamping rod up the skull and survived. This story is insane and it shows exactly why you don't use a sample size of one to prove a point. Thanks again for hanging out with us and we'll see you with more Culper ring soon!

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Welcome back everyone! Today we began diving into the crazy world of the Culper spy Ring, one of our all time favorite topics. This is one of our nerdiest obsessions so buckle up folks, this is going to be a ride. Thanks so much for tuning in, we can't wait to hear what you think of this one! Email Us: GenXZhistory@gmail.com. Follow Us on Instagram: @gen_xzhistory
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April 4, 2023 32 mins
Welcome back everyone! Today we tried to do a mini, but apparently Mia only knows how to research one length. Today Mia and Dan discussed Action park, a right of passage for New Jersey Gen Xers and one of the most dangerous theme parks in history. Hope you enjoyed this episode, see you next week! Email Us: GenXZhistory@gmail.com
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Hey everyone! Thank for checking back in, sorry for the delay life just kind of hit us like a semi truck and kept on rolling. Hope you enjoyed part two of this insane story. Be sure to check back in next week for the Culper ring! Email Us: GenXZhistory@gmail.com
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So,so sorry to start a 2 parter right after a new series we honestly thought this was going to be a one-parter pre research. Hope you enjoyed part one of the Salem witch trials, we’ve all heard the name but there’s always a more beneath the surface. We’ll be back with the Culper ring right after we finish this series we promise! Email us at GenXZhistory@gmail.com instagram should be up by next episode! Thanks again for listening!!!...
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Welcome back everyone! Today we started a series on the spies of the American Revolution, talking about one famous spy and one not-so-famous spy. We promise to have this on Apple podcasts soon, the software is giving us trouble as we try to figure it out. Thanks so much for listening and we are so excited to see you again! Connect with us: Email: GenXZhistory@gmail.com Look out for other things coming soon!
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February 19, 2023 36 mins
Welcome back everyone! Today we dove into the Boston molasses flood of 1919 which not only claimed the lives of 21 people and injured 150, but also paved the way for the liability laws we see in our workplaces today. Thanks so much for tuning in you can now email us at GenXZhistory@gmail.com we can't wait to hear from you! Boston.com Article: https://www.boston.com/news/history/2019/01/13/victims-great-boston-molasses-flood-1919/ 
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Hi there everyone and welcome to the pod! This is our first time so apologies for any problems with the sound or editing. Today we took a look at Locusta of Gaul, one of Rome's most prolific poisoners. Thank you for tuning in, if you enjoyed the episode please make sure to subscribe to be notified everytime we post and leave a nice review in order to boost us in the mysterious magic that is the algorithm!

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