Hidden Histories & Complex Crimes
Unlocking the forgotten treasures of history... Untangling the weaves of complex true crime... History is a shadow lurking behind us, whispering its secrets. True crime is the frustrating riddle of human nature, waiting to be unraveled. My podcast is where these worlds collide. I dig deep into the forgotten corners of history - moments that shaped the world but never made into your textbook. I explore the darkest recesses of the human mind, dissecting historical moments and true crime cases that leave us questioning everything. Join me, Jessa Briggs, on an exploration of lesser-known historical events or criminal cases that involve intricate details, often with multiple layers of motives and twists-and-turns, requiring deep investigation to fully understand the complexities involved.
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Angkor Wat is considered the largest religious monument in the world. The ancient city where it sits, Angkor, used significantly more stone blocks than the Egyptian pyramids combined, and covers the same space as the city of Paris. It’s a UNESCO world heritage site because of its gorgeous architecture and its priceless insights into the a...
Angkor, during its peak in the 11th to the 13th centuries, was the most extensive pre-industrial urban complex in the world. Over 1,000 temples still survive from this massive society that originated in 802. Come along with me today as we discuss the origins, Golden Years, decline, culture, and religion of one of the most incredible ancient civilizations the world has ever seen.
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Though no one really knows what goes on in Russia’s Siberia, everyone knows it’s one of the most extreme landscapes in the world. Covering most of Northern Asia, the millions-of-square-kilometers Russian providence is sparsely populated, even to this day, with all sorts of technology that could potentially help humans thrive in extreme climates. But even in Siberia, there are towns and settlements that seem...
The improbable Spanish conquest over the Mexica empire has been a focal point for many Latin American historians. With little resources or men and even less support from the royals, Hernán Cortés’s expedition into what is now Mexico should have been a sure failure. And yet, Cortés is often considered one of the biggest successes in the conquests of the New World. This view has been held since...
The rise of consumer culture in the early decades of the 20th century corresponded with major adjustments of the woman’s position in society. As the evolving workforce opened doors for women to enter, the consumer culture also had to expand. But how could we possibly know? In what ways can we see the consumer culture shift and adjust to make way for women rising in a world before multimedia advertising? Well, wha...
Latin and South America have incredible amounts of artifacts and ruins that teach us about their beautiful and complex ancient civilizations. Names like Aztec, Mayan, and Inca are household names. From ritual pyramids to intricate burials to beautiful art, pottery, and instruments, the pieces of culture left behind by these ancient people have been great supplements to the written information that clue us into the past...
We all love the cute little snout of the bulldog, whether it be the American, English, or French variety. But not many of us know that generations before us brought the beloved dog the to the seeder side of life, from fighting to brothels...
A short, fun one for you all today! Come listen to me destroy the French language!
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The tension between North and South Korea is well documented and terrifying. But do you know just how close war was in August 1976, over a tree?
It very much sounds like I am saying G-S-A... It is indeed J-S-A, I was just putting a twang on my J....
Enjoy some of my blunders. Trying to get a little more conversational with y'all!
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The Vietnam is a well-worn historical tale. But not many people touch on how the explosion of TV spearheaded the antiwar movement...
The famous and overly-referenced website: https://brigjes2.wixsite.com/how-tv-disillusioned
New research for this episode:
Humans love fear: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/excellent-beauty/201607/is-the-world-more-dangerous-now-ever#:~:text=So%20the%20world%20is%20today,is%20...
We've all heard the great stories of Ancient Greece, of their math, science, and philosophy. We all know how important their legacy is. So why don't we know about the battle that saved it from destruction?
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