A weekly look at those interesting bits of history that have gotten lost in the cushions.

Sing the songs of 19th century sailors at your local shantysing.

018 - Sea Shanties

The crazy story of how it happened, how we forgot, and how we remembered.

017 - The Secret History of Monopoly

When little Maine almost started a big war.

It's hard to fight an enemy that can sprint at 35mph.

Like they say, you can't make an omelette without shots being fired.

No earth was salted in the making of this episode.

Hannibal wasn't an ordinary opponent. Then again, neither were the Romans.

Or, how to lose a war with the Roman Republic.

Finally, the Carthaginians get their fifteen minutes of fame.