American Esoterica

HOT NUGGET OF HISTORY - Sorry, Mom

We all know that THE story about George Washington isn't true, but what if what we've been wrong about all this time is that the story is KINDA true-ish? 

Episode 74 - Book Nook

Sometimes American cultural greatness runs in very concentrated pockets. 

Episode 73 - Foolin', Too

"Fool me once, shame on...shame on you. Fool me—you can't get fooled again..." - George W. Bush.

Episode 72 - General Orders No. 11

There's one order that holds the record for maybe the most antisemitic government act in American history, and it both complicates and haunts the legacy of someone otherwise perceived as a hero.

Episode 71 - The Northern Southern Invasion

Attacking the Union from the south just wasn't cutting it. So why not attack from the north instead? GENIUS.

Episode 70 - At the Theater

Lincoln loved the theater, although he might have a different opinion in retrospect. Yes, we're doing another Lincoln one. Yes, it includes some startling coincidences.

Episode 69 - The Family Gordy

This one is about Beyoncé’s stepfather’s ex-wife’s uncle. (It's also the incredible story of a family that lifted each other to unheard-of heights.)

HOT NUGGET OF HISTORY - ILYTG

A love story for the ages.

Episode 68 - Daredevil Queen

She broke the invisible barriers in early American aviation with little more than a wing and a prayer. 

Episode 67 - Notorious Napkin

The Napkin of Consequence emerges to define 50 years of American policy.