Teaching you everything your history class didn‘t! We explore obscure history from all corners of the world to bring you incredible stories you’ve never heard before. New episodes uploaded Fridays!
Episodes
Saturday Aug 28, 2021
Saturday Aug 28, 2021
We have another guest this week on Sidestories. Our friend Cedric joins Aaron to talk about the life and reign of Francis I, the king steered France through the former half of the 16th century. Enjoy!
Saturday Aug 21, 2021
Saturday Aug 21, 2021
Special guest Casey returns to the pod with this spooky summertime installment of Sidestories. In this episode, Casey and Aaron break the mold of the traditional American ghost stories and recount some scary stories from a variety of civilizations throughout history.
Intro/outro music: "Crunk Knight" by Kevin MacLeod
Saturday Aug 21, 2021
Saturday Aug 21, 2021
In a solo episode, Aaron digs deep to discover pin down the song that gave way to the rock 'n roll genre of music. I hope you enjoy this unique Sidestories adventure!
Intro/outro music: "Crunk Knight" by Kevin MacLeod
Friday Aug 13, 2021
Friday Aug 13, 2021
This week, we delve into the history of the Olympics, discuss old events, new events, and events that should be. We also go on a lengthy tangent about various combat sports. Enjoy!
Intro/outro music: "Crunk Knight" by Kevin MacLeod
Friday Jul 30, 2021
Friday Jul 30, 2021
This week on Sidestories, we take our recent trip to Utah to discuss some of the history of the Beehive state. We start off by recounting some of our experiences in Salt Lake City and Ogden, then dive into a discussion of the history of Mormonism and the Mormons treks west to what would eventually become Utah Territory. Enjoy!
Intro/outro music: "Crunk Knight" by Kevin MacLeod
Friday Jul 16, 2021
Friday Jul 16, 2021
In this week's episode of Sidestories, we take a look at the life and career of Seleucus "Nicator", a successor of Alexander the Great who went on to found the formidable Seleucid Empire and re-conquer nearly all the territory taken by Alexander's other generals. Enjoy!
As a side note, there will be no episode next week as we will be on vacation in Utah.
Intro/outro music: "Crunk Knight" by Kevin MacLeod
Monday Jul 05, 2021
Monday Jul 05, 2021
This week on Sidestories, we take a look at the life of an oft-maligned Roman emperor who we feel has gotten the historical short end of the stick. Emperor Domitian has long been represented as a paranoid, tyrannical autocrat who cared for nothing but servicing his own selfish, short-sighted ends. In this episode, we shall argue that, in fact, he was a very capable, if flawed, administrator who styled himself the successor of Augustus and set the Empire on track for the ensuing century-long Pax Romana.
Intro/outro music: "Crunk Knight" by Kevin MacLeod
Tuesday Jun 29, 2021
Tuesday Jun 29, 2021
In this special episode of Sidestories, Aaron is joined by friend and special guest (a first for the podcast) Casey to take a tour through the history of some of your favorite foods--complete with a taste-test. Enjoy!
Friday Jun 18, 2021
Friday Jun 18, 2021
This week on Sidestories, we dive into the history behind the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. What are they? Who built them and why? What makes them so wonderful? Find out all this and more!
Intro/outro music: "Crunk Knight" by Kevin MacLeod
Saturday Jun 05, 2021
Saturday Jun 05, 2021
This week on Sidestories, we discuss Scotland's several attempts throughout the 17th century to establish itself as a colonial empire in the mold of England, Spain, and others, and how these attempts led directly to its absorption into the nascent United Kingdom in 1707.
Intro/outro music: "Crunk Knight" by Kevin MacLeod