Unquiet History

Series produced by Matthew Battles

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three-minute audio commentary on happenings in history

Every day, Unquiet History brings the news from the past. Each three-minute commentary tells the story of a person or event that made history--from discoveries, inventions and great works of art to battles, plagues, and disasters. History is happening all the time... listen to it!


9 Pieces

Order by: Newest First | Oldest First
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Magellan, Nelson, and the Comanche

  • Added: Oct 21, 2008
  • Length: 02:55
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October 22, this day in history.

  • Added: Oct 22, 2008
  • Length: 02:52
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History is happening all the time... listen to it.

  • Added: Oct 23, 2008
  • Length: 02:49
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A new view of medieval garbage

  • Added: Oct 27, 2008
  • Length: 02:51
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Reasons for the Viking Age.

Bought by Remix Radio


  • Added: Nov 02, 2008
  • Length: 02:48
  • Purchases: 1
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African spirits in 18th century America

Bought by Listenwise and Marfa Public Radio


  • Added: Nov 07, 2008
  • Length: 03:04
  • Purchases: 2
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The enigma of the death of Socrates

Bought by Remix Radio and WMUB


  • Added: Nov 10, 2008
  • Length: 03:27
  • Purchases: 2
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Voices of the Armistice

  • Added: Nov 14, 2008
  • Length: 02:28
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Is the Team of Rivals a good idea?

Bought by Remix Radio


  • Added: Nov 21, 2008
  • Length: 02:38
  • Purchases: 1