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For the Love of History - world history, women’s history, weird history

For the Love of History - world history, women’s history, weird history

Auteur(s): Tehya N.
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 I'm TK, your guide to the past as we uncover the people, events, and little-known facts hidden in the shadows of your old history textbooks. From empress baddies like Hatshepsut and Wu Zetianto, activist profiles, Egyptian and Japanese gods and goddesses, and the history of the toothbrush, tattoos, Pompeii peepees, and everything in between, you can find it all here. No event is too small and no topic too big, because this is For The Love of History. ----------------------- For over 100 archived episodes and bonus content you can head over to Patreon!Copyright 2024 Tehya N. Monde
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  • The Night Witches: The Hidden Women Pilots Who Changed WWII

    The Night Witches: The Hidden Women Pilots Who Changed WWII
    Dec 5 2025
    They flew with no lights, no radios, and no parachutes. Their planes were made of wood, covered in canvas, and could barely outrun a speeding truck—but the German army feared them more than anything that roared across the skies. These were the Night Witches of the Soviet Union, the all-women 588th Night Bomber Regiment—daring young pilots who turned impossible odds into legendary victories. In this archived episode of For the Love of History, TK takes you into the nighttime skies of WWII, where teenage aviators glided silently over enemy lines, dropping bombs with such stealth that German soldiers swore they “flew like witches.” Learn how these women were trained, what they flew, why Hitler’s forces awarded medals for shooting them down, and how the most decorated of them—Nadezhda Popova—once flew 18 missions in a single night. This episode touches on: ✨ The all-women bomber regiment Stalin tried to ignore ✨ Biplanes that were literally held together with fabric ✨ Combat missions flown in total darkness ✨ Soviet sexism…but also Soviet girl power ✨ One of the greatest forgotten stories of WWII This story is fierce, heartbreaking, inspiring—and absolutely unforgettable. If you enjoyed this episode and want to support more hidden women’s history and weird world history, you can join the community on Patreon. New goodies and bonus content are waiting for you! Patreon Instagram Website TikTok Merch Store YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 min
  • History’s Most Violent Seasoning: The Brutal Truth About Nutmeg and Cinnamon

    History’s Most Violent Seasoning: The Brutal Truth About Nutmeg and Cinnamon
    Nov 28 2025
    Prepare to clutch your pumpkin spice latte a little tighter, friend, because today we’re diving into the chaotic, deadly, and surprisingly dramatic history of spice. Yes — that cozy sprinkle on your latte once launched wars, bankrupted empires, fueled colonization, and led to one of the worst genocides of the 1600s. Delicious! In this episode, we explore how everyday seasonings like nutmeg, cinnamon, and black pepper sparked global conflict and reshaped world history. From the pepper-obsessed Portuguese to the Dutch colonizers who committed atrocities in the Banda Islands, the spice trade was anything but fragrant. You’ll learn: Why black pepper was basically 17th-century Bitcoin How European explorers weren’t “discovering” anything except their own incompetence The wild propaganda Arabic traders used (giant birds! flying snakes!) The brutal rise of the Dutch East India Company (VOC) The horrific Banda Islands genocide and the 4-year Nutmeg War How smuggling spice plants undermined European monopolies And the absolutely iconic Buddha Tooth Bamboozle — the ultimate “you thought!” moment in colonial history This episode is a chaotic cocktail of world history, women’s history, weird history, humor, and righteous rage. If you never look at your spice cabinet the same again… mission accomplished. Call to Action: If you love a spicy historical deep dive, share the episode or leave a rating — we’re almost at our goal! Patreon Instagram Website TikTok Merch Store YouTube Key Words history of spice spice trade history deadly spice trade nutmeg war Banda Islands genocide Dutch East India Company VOC history history of nutmeg history of black pepper colonialism and spices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 min
  • Fatima al-Fihri: The Woman Who Founded the World’s First University

    Fatima al-Fihri: The Woman Who Founded the World’s First University
    Nov 21 2025
    Two-thirds of the world’s illiterate population are women — but did you know the world’s first university was founded by a woman? 🤯 Meet Fatima al-Fihri, the 9th-century Muslim refugee who built education itself — literally. This episode of For the Love of History dives into the incredible story of how one woman in medieval Morocco changed the entire world’s relationship with knowledge. TK takes us on a whirlwind journey through Fatima’s life, legacy, and revolutionary spirit, revealing how her creation — Al-Qarawiyyin University in Fez — became the model for every modern university that followed. From the tassels on your graduation cap to the oral defense of your thesis, it all started with Fatima. ✨ You’ll learn: How a Muslim refugee woman built the first degree-granting university in 859 CE 🕌 Why Fez, Morocco, became the intellectual capital of the medieval world How Al-Qarawiyyin University inspired Oxford, Al-Azhar, and the European Renaissance The forgotten role of women in Islamic education And how a modern Muslim architect, Aziza Chaouni, is continuing Fatima’s legacy today 🧠 Fun fact: Fatima not only funded the university herself — she designed it, supervised construction, and studied there once it opened. Talk about a lifelong learner! 💬 Why This Story Matters Fatima al-Fihri’s story isn’t just about history — it’s about visibility. She proved that education, innovation, and progress are universal human rights, not privileges for men or the West. If you’ve ever set foot on a college campus, taken an online class, or proudly donned a graduation gown, you have Fatima to thank. ✨ CTA: If this story inspired you, leave a review and share the episode with your favorite lifelong learner. Because history, like education, is always better when it’s shared. Patreon Instagram Website TikTok Merch Store YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 min
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