Professor Buzzkill is an exciting podcast that explores history myths in an illuminating, entertaining, and humorous way.
“Ring Around the Rosie” has been a popular nursery rhyme for a very long time. Many of us learned it... more
"Juneteenth" (June 19th) is now widely regarded as marking the end of slavery in the United States. Professor Buzzkill examines... more
After his first speech as prime minister, Winston Churchill's "blood, toil, tears, and sweat," got shortened and re-arranged. As "blood,... more
What does "life expectancy" mean, in historic terms? In ancient times, were you doomed to drop dead at age 36?... more
Historical and economic forces can create "tornadoes" that spin-off in different directions, sometimes causing and re-inforcing oppressive conditions. Professor Heather... more
Lots of people take comfort from the quote “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward... more
This episode explains how the National Rifle Association became one of the most controversial and divisive organizations in American history.... more
Was Civil War Union General Joseph “Fightin’ Joe” Hooker’s last name the origin of the slang term for prostitute? He... more
Major social and political forces led to the establishment of Mother's Day as a major and official holiday. This episode... more