Historically High

This episode of Historically High examines the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal, contextualizing it within the broader political controversies of the 1990s.

This episode explores the rise of the Khmer Empire in medieval Cambodia, focusing on its unique water management systems and religious foundations.

This episode examines the life and psychological evolution of Ted Kaczynski, the Unabomber, framing him as an "evil genius" whose brilliance was overshadowed by a lack of empathy.

Hosts Professor Chris and Professor Adam discuss K2, the world’s second-highest and most dangerous mountain, contrasting its extreme technical difficulty with Everest.

This episode explores the origins of Marxist communism, contrasting Karl Marx’s ideal of a stateless, classless society with the authoritarian dictatorships that emerged in Russia and China.

Hosts Professor Adam and Professor Chris explore the history of cheese, from its accidental origins in ancient Mesopotamia to its role in Roman military rations.

Professor Chris and Professor Adam explore the fictional history of the Gears of War universe, focusing on the planet Sera.

Hosts Professor Adam and Professor Chris explore the global economic impact of the Great Depression, focusing on how it destabilized Europe and paved the way for World War II.

Hosts Chris and Adam launch a two-part series on the Great Depression, focusing first on the US context.

This episode explores the early life and criminal career of Butch Cassidy, detailing his Mormon upbringing in Utah and transition from ranch hand to outlaw.