Leonardo da Vinci is probably best known for his paintings the Mona Lisa and the Last Supper. But did you know he was also an inventor and mathematical genius? Inside the pages of da Vinci's famous notebooks lied much of our early knowledge about the human body and many of his engineering feats were hundreds of years before their time. Roll up, light up, and grab your art supplies for another episode of this weed fueled podcast.  Contact Half Baked History Follow and engage with us on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter Email us at halfbakedhistorypod@gmail.com - Business inquires only Than ..read more

Sacagawea was an integral part of the Lewis and Clark Expedition which explored the United States' newly acquired land thanks to the Louisiana Purchase. Without the guidance and translation Sacagwea provided, one could argue the journey might never have succeeded. Roll up, light up, and prepare to explore new lands in another episode of this weed fueled podcast! Contact Half Baked History Follow and engage with us on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter Email us at halfbakedhistorypod@gmail.com - Business inquires only Thanks for listening and supporting the show ..read more

Sojourner Truth may have been born into slavery, but after escaping she continued on a path that would shape the rest of her life. Sojourner was one of the most well known abolitionists of her time culminating with her famous speech, "Aint I A Woman?". She dedicated herself to activism for African-American rights, and was the first black woman to win a court case against a white man and slave owner in America. Roll up, light up, and stand up for equality in another episode of this weed fueled podcast.  Contact Half Baked History Follow and engage with us on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitt ..read more

Though considered "America's National Pastime", it took baseball over 100 years to be inclusive for all Americans. Jackie Robinson was the first man to break the "color line" that separated black and white players from playing on the same teams during the Jim Crow era. Through his incredible athletic abilities, determination, and resolve, Jackie Robinson helped to break down barriers not only in the MLB but in society as well. Roll up, light up, and get ready for a home run in another new episode of this weed fueled podcast. Contact Half Baked History Follow and engage with us on Instagram, T ..read more

Malcolm X was an American Muslim minister and human rights activist during the Civil Rights Movement who was surrounded by controversy. A polarizing figure in American history, even Malcom X’s death is shrouded in mystery. After overcoming adversity in young adulthood he was quickly swept up in being a national leader at odds with his contemporaries and even ended up under FBI surveillance. Roll up, light up, and get ready to be wooed by the sexiest civil rights leader in another new episode of this weed fueled podcast.   Contact Half Baked History Follow and engage with us on Instagram ..read more

Albert Einstein is arguably the most famous genius of all time, if not the 20th century. The renowned physicist set the table for modern physics with his discoveries as a young man. But the Nobel Prize winning genius didn't just challenge our world view, he also managed to escape Nazi controlled Germany and was (perhaps surprisingly) quite the ladies man. Roll up, light up, and prepare to discuss matter and energy in another episode of this weed fueled podcast.  Contact Half Baked History Follow and engage with us on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter Email us at halfbakedhistorypod@gmail.co ..read more

Xerxes I had the largest empire in the world but he had a thirst for expansion. The Achaemenid Empire, also known as the Persian Empire, controlled most of the Middle East by the year 480 BCE. But Xerxes was determined to spread into Ancient Greece which led him to the Battle of Thermopylae where he faced off against King Leonidas and his 300 Spartan soldiers. Roll up, light up, and grab your javelins for another episode of this weed fueled podcast.  Contact Half Baked History Follow and engage with us on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter Email us at halfbakedhistorypod@gmail.com - Business ..read more

Hey Nerds! We're taking a brief break and will be publishing our first new episode back on January 16, 2024. See you all in the new year! Contact Half Baked History Follow and engage with us on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter Email us at halfbakedhistorypod@gmail.com - Business inquires only Thanks for listening and supporting the show ..read more

Mother Teresa became a household name thanks to her humanitarian efforts among the poor of India. Her missionary work spread across the world and made her one of the most famous figures in the history of Catholicism. But criticisms of the famous nun have raised questions about this Saint's legacy. Roll up, light up, and say your prayers for another episode of this weed fueled podcast. Contact Half Baked History Follow and engage with us on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter Email us at halfbakedhistorypod@gmail.com - Business inquires only Thanks for listening and supporting the show ..read more

Thanksgiving may be considered the start of the Christmas holiday season, but it has longstanding traditions all its own! This food-centric holiday originated with the pilgrims and made multiple comebacks through American wars before becoming the well known holiday that it is today. Roll up, light up, and grab that turkey leg for another episode of this weed fueled podcast. Contact Half Baked History Follow and engage with us on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter Email us at halfbakedhistorypod@gmail.com - Business inquires only Thanks for listening and supporting the show ..read more