Pan Historia, and Other Nonsense

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Pan Historia is a show dedicated to teaching all matters of history, from the Crusades, to the political career of Huey Long. Our mission is to Make History Relevant Again, believing by teaching about our past, we can learn more about our present and our future. Other Nonsense is our companion series, where we shed off the constraints of Pan Historia, and are free to discuss anything that is on our minds, unscripted.

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Updates and Other Nonsense

Dec 07 2022 43 mins  
It has been a while, everyone. Today, Lyndsay and Jonah are discussing the reason for their break, changes coming to the podcast, and what to look forward to for this upcoming season. Thank you everyone who has continued to support us, continued to share and listen to our episodes, and for engaging with us. We are excited for what we have planned moving forward. Love you all, Lynds

For Strategic Sheep Purposes: The Falklands War

May 09 2022 125 mins  
Prior to April 1982, hardly anyone around the world had heard of the Falklands. Then, in an instant, it became a hotbed of global talk. Argentina, then under the crumbling military regime, had invaded the islands. They were some of the last pieces of the British Empire following decolonization. The Falklands were different, though. Located some hundreds of 8,064 miles from Britain,

Tales from the Soap Opera House, and Other Nonsense

Oct 20 2021 48 mins  
It's almost Halloween, Pan Historia's favourite celebration! This year, the duo has decided to sit down and discuss their favourite Halloween costumes, scary movies, and other nonsense. All while Lyndsay makes her soap! (https://www.hellionbodyproducts.com/) Join us for a conversation fit for the spooky season! Music Tales from the Crypt Theme by Danny Elfman Grinch is Gonna Getcha

In the Shadow of Tragedy: The September 11 Attacks and the War in Afghanistan

Sep 13 2021 167 mins  
Lyndsay and Jonah discuss the timeline leading up to the attacks, the subsequent invasion, and the consequences of the September 11th Attacks and the War in Afghanistan.

Welcome to Hell: The Wars in Chechnya

Jul 12 2021 161 mins  
Trigger Warning: Discussions of graphic violence and use of battle sounds. A message written in red spray paint is sprawled across a collapsed wall. It reads: “Welcome to Hell, Part II.” An ominous message to the Russian forces returning to the remains of Grozny, the capital of Chechnya. When the Soviet Union came to an end, Russia struggled to stabilize itself. Internal strife

Strange Wars in History, Part 1

May 03 2021 53 mins  
War has caused catastrophic damage, from mass destruction to large loss of life. By no means is it something to take lightly, as it continues to devastate places around the world to this day. History is no stranger to war, with countless numbers fought throughout time. However, this can lead to some bizarre examples of conflicts, from why it was fought, to its outcome, to all manne

The Devil We Came to Know: Rise of Saddam Hussein, Iran-Iraq War, and the Persian Gulf War

Feb 28 2021 142 mins  
A lone figure fled across the Syrian desert in a bid to escape his potential fate. Days earlier, he attempted to assassinate the President of Iraq, the man who stood in the way of the Ba'athist Movement from taking power for themselves. Despite inflicting some damage on him, they failed to kill him. Now, the would-be assassin was en route to the safety of Egypt. The harsh environme

Bad Spelling, Lama-Deers, and Other Nonsense

Feb 23 2021 75 mins  
Jonah has turned 28! In celebration, he and Lyndsay are sitting down to read through a relic from Jonah's past. For two years, Jonah and his family toured with the Cirque du Soleil show Varekai, living in 13 cities across Canada and the United States. While on tour, Jonah and his brother attended school in a trailer on site. From the window of his classroom, he had an excellent vie

Tommy Douglas: The Greatest Canadian

Feb 01 2021 74 mins  
It's the 1930s. The world is in the midst of the Great Depression. Stalin's grip on the Soviet Union has tightened, and fascism has come to power in Italy and Germany. The Stock Market Crash hit Canada particularly hard, as most of its trade was with the United States. This affected prices, and in some cases, halted exports completely as nobody could afford to buy. People were stru

Pan Historia‘s F**k Faces of History

Dec 23 2020 65 mins  
Throughout Pan Historia's run, we have discussed some of the most disgusting and evil individuals of all time. From mass murderers, to power hungry maniacs, to diabolical schemers, we have seen them all. Following a casual conversation between hosts, Lyndsay and Jonah, the two were inspired to compile a power ranking of the worst people they have talked about in episodes. As the se