Podcasts by How Did We Not Know That

Polynesia Minisode & Update [NEW PODCAST] from 2023-11-07T13:30

Hi everyone, Jac here! As many of you have probably assumed HDWNKT has come to an unofficial end. Nat and I both love the podcast but life took over and for now, this is the end of our journey w...

Hiatus Update! from 2022-06-24T19:17:30

We miss you guys and hope to resume again soon.

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What's The Definition of "Sexual Relations"? from 2022-02-03T15:23:40

In 1998, a sex scandal was uncovered in extreme detail in one of the most unlikely places: the US Congress. The lives of several women were completely ruined, especially that of White House inte...

What Is Inflation? | Econ With Jac from 2022-01-26T23:08:48

The 2021 U.S. Inflation rate has been all over the news! What will the Federal Reserve do (or not)? In this Econ With Jac minisode, we break down the basics of inflation and the risks of our rat...

What Happened In Roe Versus Wade? from 2022-01-17T21:00:05

Abortion laws have been all over the news these past few months, so what better way to start the new year than to explain the history of the landmark supreme court case, Roe V Wade. In this epis...

The Panama Canal Is Actually Interesting? from 2021-12-28T14:54:45

At its time, the Panama Canal was one of the greatest engineering feats in history, but its often forgotten about today. In the last episode of 2021, Nat covers the impressive milestone of the t...

What Is Italian Fascism? from 2021-12-09T11:53:20

Apart from all the pizza and pasta, Italy is also known as the birthplace of fascism! Although the term is thrown around colloquially these days, should it be? Who is a fascist and what do they do?...

We Were THAT Close To Total Nuclear War? from 2021-12-01T15:54:35

With the threat of nuclear war becoming a stronger possibility each second, a"close call" is an understatement for the one of the most hostile moments between the US and the Soviet Union. In thi...

Replay: How Many US Presidents Have Been Assassinated? from 2021-11-12T15:27:34

In this Replay episode, we revisit the Season 1 finale in which Nat covers the assassination of President James Garfield and the man who was insane enough to carry out the deed. 📦 ORDER YO...

What’s Going On In Rome? | Minisode #21 from 2021-11-04T14:18:27

In this episode of “What’s Going On?”, Nat summarizes the G20 Summit that recently concluded in Rome. 📦 ORDER YOUR HDWNKT STICKER HERE!: https://account.venmo.com/u/hdwnkt 💛Help ...

Are Greek Gods Real? from 2021-10-27T06:00

Greek myths are so detailed that sometimes they seem real! In a light-hearted episode, Nat and Jac discuss two famous Greek Myths and what they symbolize in the real world.

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Che Guevara Wasn't Actually Cuban? from 2021-10-20T10:00

You've all seen the image of Che Guevara plastered on posters, T-shirts and bumper stickers, but do you really know the history behind this iconic image? In this episode, Nat covers the controve...

What is Vodou? from 2021-10-13T09:00

Despite the erroneous displays and spellings of "voodoo" in the western world and media, Vodou is actually an ancient religion passed down for centuries throughout West Africa. In this episode, ...

Replay: Did Rasputin Have Magical Powers? from 2021-09-15T12:00

An evil sorcerer, undercover spy, and the secret lover of the Empress. A man of great mystery and intrigue, the infamous Rasputin has been called all these names and more. But do we really know ...

Singapore Was Kicked Out Of Malaysia? from 2021-09-08T18:00:53

Did you know Singapore used to be part of Malaysia? With its ideal location, bustling economy, and cultural melting pot you'd think any country would snatch at the opportunity to merge with Sing...

Replay: Who REALLY Won The Space Race? from 2021-09-02T02:11:19

During our mid-season break, we will be revisiting some of our favorite episodes from past seasons. In this episode, Jac covers the Space Race between the Soviet Union and the US.  

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What's Going On In Afghanistan? | Minisode #20 from 2021-08-18T09:00

In this episode of "What's Going On?" with Nat, we talk about the recent developments following the U.S.'s withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan. 

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What Happened At Residential Schools? from 2021-08-12T07:53:54

In this special collaboration with the Scrolls & Leaves podcast, Jac and Nat discuss the not so distant history of Canadian residential schools for Indigenous children. You've probably hear ...

How Much Are The Tokyo Olympics? | Minisode #19 from 2021-08-04T12:00

The 2021 Tokyo Olympics are in its final stretch this week, but did you notice anything different this year? There were no fans! Price of delaying the Olympics a year + no ticket sale revenue to...

God Save The Queen? from 2021-07-28T12:00

From the absolute monarchies in medieval times to the soft, elderly Queen Elizabeth II today, have you ever wondered how the British Monarchs got to this point? In this episode, Jac and Nat disc...

How Do You Solve A Hostage Crisis? from 2021-07-21T15:52:40

The relationship between Iran and the US has always been a rough one, and in today's episode we're going to highlight one of the major events that has shaped this relationship. The Iran Hostage ...

Who Has The Drugs? from 2021-07-14T12:00

Efforts to stamp out the drug trade in Latin America have been met with horrific violence and retaliation. As countries struggle to combat drug trafficking, the severity of conflict continues to...

The Korean War Created K-Pop? from 2021-07-07T15:21:59

In this episode, we are joined by a very special guest, Becky from the Halfie Project! Becky shares with us the history of K-Pop and how influential events and domestic politics have shaped the ...

Minisode #18: What’s Going on in Tigray? from 2021-07-02T11:22:11

In this episode of the miniseries "What's Going On?", Nat breaks down the violent conflict developing in Ethiopia between rebels in the region of Tigray and the federal government.

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How Can I Study Abroad? | The Gilman Scholarship from 2021-06-23T12:00

Study abroad is expensive, but luckily there are scholarships available to help! In this guest episode, we talk about the founding of the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship as well as ...

What Are Cryptocurrencies? | Minisode #17 from 2021-06-16T12:00

The days of everyone else getting rich off of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Doge without you are OVER! In this Econ With Jac Episode, Jac explains what cryptocurrencies are, why people like them, and m...

Is Fritz Haber Our Savior Or Our Worst Nightmare? from 2021-06-09T22:20:55

Fritz Haber is arguably one of the most influential people in the world, and yet most listeners probably haven't heard his story before. He's the reason most of us exist today, and yet he's also...

Minisode #16: What's Going On In Papua? from 2021-06-04T05:43:05

In the first episode of Nat's new current events miniseries "What's Going On?", we dive into the province of West Papua and its pursuit towards independence from Indonesia. 

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