
History Dispatches is a daily history show hosted by father and son duo Matt and McKinley Breen. The show covers people, places, events and even objects from throughout history. While any topic is fair game, Matt and McKinley hold a soft spot for the offbeat and wacky stories that most people don’t know about.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 401 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||

In 1483, Edward IV of England died - leaving his 12-year old son as king. The boy’s uncle, Richard, Duke of Gloucester, was designated protector of the boy. But that summer the new king - and his younger brother - were brought to the Tower of London ... more
As South Vietnam fell in 1975, thousands of soldiers and civilians needed to get out of the country, but many had no official channels. Such was the case with Major Buang Lee. To escape sure death, he commandeered a two seater Cessna Bird Dog, and wi... more
Daylight Saving Time is the act of moving our clocks forward every spring - thus giving everyone more daylight later in the day. It infuriates some people. And every six months, it causes more debate than a presidential election. But why do we have D... more
Constructed of gold and ivory in the mid 5th century BC the statue of Zeus at Olympia was considered so awe inspiring, it was declared one of the wonders of the world. Built by the famed sculptor Phidias, it represents the pinnacle of classical Greek... more
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This podcast is just amazing. So fun interesting and cool. Thank you!
I spent my childhood summers on Flathead Lake & the greater Glacier/Bob Marshall and had never heard this story (we joked about the Flathead monster but I had no idea of the story origins). 🪵🫎🦕
I love these short stories. BUT please stop advertising Gambling. Gambling does great harm. Plus the adds come on way too loud! Actually, unsubscribed.
I used to enjoy this podcast but now it is more political. It makes me sad because history shouldn’t be told with a spin.
Love these guys’ dynamic and it’s always informative and entertaining. Keep up the great work!
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Daily, short-form history told by father-and-son hosts Matt and McKinley Breen. Each episode builds a clear narrative around a person, place, event or object, moving from the historical context into memorable details, disputed claims and lasting consequences. Subjects range from major conflicts and legal cases to unusual artifacts, obscure biographies, disasters and odd cultural curiosities. The hosts mix research and context with conversational banter, personal asides and occasional listener-suggested topics, keeping the tone accessible without treating history as a formal lecture. The wide-ranging subject matter and attention to lesser-known stories make this a fit for curious listeners who want an informative, entertaining introduction t... more
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History Dispatches launched 2 years ago and published 401 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on History Dispatches include:
1. Vic Michaelis
2. Serena Dyer
3. Chris Stewart
4. Monet Izabeth
5. Will Clark
6. Ian Sanders
7. Jeff Moore
8. Mike Troy
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