
History for the Curious The most talked-about Jewish History Podcast History for the Curious features the dynamic historian and famous tour guide & lecturer: Rabbi Aubrey Hersh, live from the JLE in London, hosted by myself: Mena Reisner Join us as we cross continents, sail through the centuries, tracing lives, uncovering events and following epic journeys, to reveal the untold stories, the scanda... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 189 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualityHistoryJudaism | |||

What makes music such a powerful medium? How was music used to attain prophecy? Has AI destroyed pure music? Did Beethoven use our Kol Nidrei? How do you create a 'hit' song?
How influenced is our music by non-Jewish musical patterns and culture? I... more
In the 19th century, the Herzog family supplied wine to the Emperor, while the 20th ushered in the era and risks of Prohibition in America and the profound transformation of the humble grape juice.
Contemporary technology has enabled the wine indust... more
Tracing the journey of Wine, from Roman times and the laws of Yayin Nesech, to Lead Poisoning, wine dilution and Rashi's momentous ruling.
Spanning medieval France, Italy's Rishonim, Provencal responsa and Egyptian challenges, the podcast reveals th... more
The Church was determined to wipe out any vestige of Judaism from Spain, any custom, any law, any practice, and thousands of Jews would pay the price.
Spain was not just one country, however; it spread to the Americas and the Indies, and the stories... more
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Fascinating podcast. Very informative and interesting
I’m so glad I discovered this podcast! It brings together Torah, Jewish history, and often world history as well in an incredibly engaging way. I often find myself unable to turn it off until the episode is done. The first episode on Chanukkah is particularly fascinating. Yasher Koach!!!
I recently discovered this podcast and enjoy it immensely. The rabbi’s knowledge is so vast and he is an excellent explainer. Thank you and I look forward to continuing to listen to your pearls of knowledge.
Amazing project, thank you
The only good thing about discovering this podcast several years after its inception is that I have a wealth of knowledge to glean from all of the existing shows. This is just a wonderful podcast! Thank you for such quality shows.
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Exploring the depth of Jewish history over the course of two millennia, this series highlights significant yet often overlooked events and figures that have shaped Jewish identity and heritage. Topics include the contributions of prominent scholars and leaders, such as Maimonides and Rabbi Nachmanides, and the impact of historical events like the Inquisition and the Holocaust on Jewish communities across the globe. Each episode weaves together engaging storytelling and in-depth analysis, featuring enlightening conversations and insights from experts and hosts, who aim to illuminate the cultural and spiritual implications of the Jewish experience through historical narratives.
Listeners can expect a mix of rich storytelling, scholarly resear... more
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History for the Curious launched 5 years ago and published 189 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 for the Curious include:
1. Nathan Herzog
2. Rabbi Zev Leff
3. Rav Meir Arik
4. Rabbi Dr Akiva Tatz
5. R Shmuli Levison
6. Dr. Edith Eger
7. Trevor Asserson
8. Effie Klein
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