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Anna Webb
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Co-host of Remember That Time: An Historical Podcast
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Do you know the origin story of Monopoly? No, we mean the real one! Where a woman invented a board game, had its message flipped on its head, the idea was copied, and she never made a penny from its success?

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September 21, 2026 at 2:31 PM
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She sought peace and order in her domains, but punished her enemies swiftly and with no mercy. AND she single-handedly created the foundations for historical pharmacology. Let’s learn about Caterina Sforza!

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September 7, 2026 at 2:16 PM
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I made a sweater and it’s making all of my 90s witch dreams come true ☀️🌙✨
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Pattern by GoWiththeFloUK on Etsy
September 4, 2026 at 12:35 AM
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An Empress who never held the title of Empress. A Queen who never got to be Queen. Let’s learn about Empress Matilda!
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August 24, 2026 at 2:40 PM
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A socialite-turned-aristocrat thanks to her controlling mother, she endured a loveless marriage, had her share of affairs, and built a hospital in France. Let’s talk about Consuelo Vanderbilt Balsan.

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August 10, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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She grew up among famous writers, defied gender norms, and gave us one of the most beloved stories of our childhoods. Let’s learn about one of our favorite authors, Louisa May Alcott!
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July 27, 2026 at 2:17 PM
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Let’s dive into another historical mystery! A socialite with aspirations of becoming a writer. She vanished from the streets of New York and was never seen again. What happened to Dorothy Arnold?
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July 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Pride 2026 continues! 🌈 Let’s learn all about the fascinating and accomplished life of activist Kiyoshi Kuromiya, and his many, many side quests!
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June 29, 2026 at 12:58 PM
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Scheduling PSA!
June 19, 2026 at 2:05 PM
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Happy Pride Month! 🌈 We’re excited to once again bring you Pride-themed episodes for the month of June! Let’s kick things off by learning about gay author and illustrator, and one of Anna’s favorite writers, Maurice Sendak!

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June 8, 2026 at 1:28 PM
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It’s time to continue our exploration of the Chernobyl Disaster. What happened in the aftermath, and how are we still dealing with it to this day? Thank you for joining us in this deep dive- we hope you’ve enjoyed it!

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May 25, 2026 at 1:48 PM
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This month, we’re bringing you a 2-part series we’ve been waiting to do for a long time. We’re so proud to give you all part 1 of our deep dive into The Chernobyl Disaster. We hope you find it as interesting as we do!

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May 11, 2026 at 2:21 PM
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I cooked a lovely meal and I’m reading a book I love (thanks @maureenjohnsonbooks.com) there are still good things 🌷
April 28, 2026 at 11:45 PM
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April 25, 2026 at 3:12 PM
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Ships collide in the harbor at a major wartime port. A town is destroyed, lives are lost, and thousands are injured. This week, we learn about the Halifax Explosion of 1917.

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April 13, 2026 at 2:08 PM
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An extra Monday in March means an extra Women’s History Month episode! This week, we learn so much more about a hero to our home state of West Virginia. Let’s talk about author, activist, and Nobel Prize winner, Pearl S. Buck!
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March 30, 2026 at 2:27 PM
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She was a pioneer of television, with a show full of firsts. An icon, who always made us laugh. Let’s learn about Lucille Ball!

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March 16, 2026 at 2:32 PM
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It's just insane the degree to which the federal government has simply declared war on a U.S. state. A punitive war with no discernible objective other than to immiserate its people. bsky.app/profile/apne...
February 25, 2026 at 10:05 PM
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A digital illustration in a colored pencil style. A drawing of a Polaroid SX-70, a foldable instant camera that some would say is one of the best cameras ever in history. It is silver and black with patches of brown fake leather on some of the body panels. It is unfolded into its characteristic mass of unlikely angles. The camera is set against a background rectangle filled with the colors filled with the colors of the Polaroid packaging rainbow. A photo is protruding from the camera and has developed to reveal only white letters on black reading ‘Maybe it’ll happen today’.
May 7, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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I swear it’s been insanely windy for like a year and a half now I’M OVER IT
February 25, 2026 at 7:59 PM
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Midterm message:
February 24, 2026 at 7:39 PM
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hey let's do that over here now
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A South Korean court on Thursday sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life imprisonment after finding him guilty of leading an insurrection when he briefly imposed martial law in 2024.

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February 19, 2026 at 1:12 PM
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Breaking News: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, was arrested in Britain on suspicion of misconduct in public office over his links to Jeffrey Epstein, the BBC said.
UK Police Arrest Former Prince Andrew Over Epstein Ties: Live Updates
The British police on Thursday arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of criminal activity linked to the Epstein files.
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February 19, 2026 at 1:11 PM
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The 2026 P4A Tiltify is now CLOSED, with a final donation amount of $4,216,082.19!

Thank you to everyone who participated this year! #P4A2026
Text that says “THANK YOU to everyone who watched, donated, & celebrated charities with us during PROJECT FOR AWESOME 2026" over a tropical island background. The P4A heart and play button mascots are standing by a giant squid and red crab.
February 18, 2026 at 6:54 PM