Welcome to the History Shorts Limited Series, where we deviate from our daily shorts to bring you special episodes dealing with a specific theme/topic for a given month. Look out for a new series each month, with a new episode every weekend! Note - these may be a bit longer - although it is never the intent.
LIMITED SERIES: Series 9 - UNSOLVED (Mysteries of History)
A collection of historical whodunits examines four questions that have baffled and intrigued historians, archeologists, and investigators for centuries. Based on author Paul Aron's Unsolved Mysteries of History (Barnes & Noble Books, 2000)
LIMITED SERIES: Series 8 - The Curse of the Grimaldis.
When Francois Grimaldi seized the Rock of Monaco in 1297 through cunning and treachery, a witch he had wronged uttered a chilling curse, "Never will a Grimaldi find happiness in love and marriage."
LIMITED SERIES: Series 7 - Famous Americans You Never Knew Existed.
Some were famous, and others infamous during their times - but all have since been mostly forgotten in the annals of American history. Well, let's change that.
LIMITED SERIES: Series 6 - Landmarks
The series highlights the history behind some of the world's most famous, mysterious, and beloved landmarks.
LIMITED SERIES: Series 5 - Conquerors
This series highlights some of history's greatest, famous, or infamous conquerors, from Alexander the Great to Napoleon Bonaparte.
LIMITED SERIES: Series 4 - Religions
The series highlights the three great monotheistic religions in world history - with a bonus one if we count Hinduism as one of many gods being different manifestations of the supreme deity, Brahman. The stories will only deal with accepted historiography on the subjects and will not be spiritual in nature - but more of a refresher on some basic Religion course you might have taken or missed in college.
LIMITED SERIES: Series 3 - Mysteries
Let us examine some of history's greatest mysteries. Who betrayed Anne Frank? Was Marilyn Monroe murdered? Are the Sunken Civilizations real? And will we ever find out who lies in the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?
LIMITED SERIES: Series 2 - What IF?
Every historian has undoubtedly wondered about the roads not taken in history. Join History Shorts as Peter asks and attempts to answer counterfactual questions such as: What if RFK had survived the assassination? What if The Cuban Missile Crisis escalated? And much more!
LIMITED SERIES: Series 1 - Where are they now?
Ever wonder what happened to all the characters you learned about in history after the events depicted in the history books and documentaries? Like, what happened to Paul Revere after his famous ride? Or, whatever happened to the Wright Brothers after they created their plane? How about Lewis and Clark in old age? For more questions and answers, check the back catalog for the WEEKEND SERIES: Series 1 - Where Are They Now? Episodes. Here are a couple to get you started! Look for more in your favorite podcast app.
For general inquiries, comments, and topic suggestions, email Peter at pszablocki@gmail.com
© 2025 History Shorts Podcast. All Rights Reserved. Historical Photos On This Site Are the Property Of Their Respective Owners And May Hold Additional Copyrights Or Trademarks.