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History That Doesn't Suck

HTDS is a bi-weekly podcast, delivering a legit, seriously researched, hard-hitting survey of American history through entertaining stories. To keep up with History That Doesn’t Suck news, check us out htdspodcast.com or follow on Facebook and Instagram: @Historythatdoesntsuck; on Twitter/X: @HTDSpod. Become a premium member to support our work, receive ad-free episodes and bonus episodes.

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85: Transcontinental Railroad (pt 3): The Central Pacific, Chinese Workers, & The Golden Spike

Mar 1, 2021
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84: Transcontinental Railroad (pt 2): Dr. Thomas Durant, The Union Pacific & “Hell on Wheels”

Feb 15, 2021
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83: Transcontinental Railroad (pt 1): Industrialization, Ted Judah & The Rise of the Central Pacific

Feb 1, 2021
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82: Best Mini Episodes and Cold Opens of 2020

Jan 18, 2021
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81: Epilogue to Volume 6: Reconstruction and The Indian Wars

Jan 4, 2021
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80: “Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus:” A History

Dec 21, 2020
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79: The Indian Wars (Part 3): Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce & Standing Bear’s Fight for Civil Rights

Dec 7, 2020
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78: The Indian Wars (Part 2): The Battle of the Little Bighorn (the Greasy Grass)

Nov 23, 2020
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77: The Indian Wars (Part 1): The U.S.-Dakota War

Nov 9, 2020
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76: Reconstruction (Part 4): The Battle of Liberty Place and the Mississippi Plan

Oct 26, 2020