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Retropod

Retropod

Written by: The Washington Post
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 Retropod is a show for history-lovers, featuring stories about the past, rediscovered. Host Mike Rosenwald introduces you to history’s most colorful characters - forgotten heroes, overlooked villains, dreamers, explorers, world changers.© The Washington Post World
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  • The presidential inauguration that made everyone sick

    The presidential inauguration that made everyone sick
    Jan 18 2025

    The Post's new Retropolis columnist, Petula Dvorak, introduces herself and reintroduces you to what can be uncovered with a good look at history.

    Petula shares her Retropolis column "The presidential inauguration that made everyone sick" about the aftermath of James Buchanan’s inauguration. America became obsessed: Was the fatal illness called the “Buchanan Grip” an assassination attempt? Or just a disease-ridden hotel?
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    12 mins
  • Earthrise

    Earthrise
    Dec 31 2019
    On Christmas Eve in 1968, the Apollo 8 astronauts captured an image that symbolizes hope and inspired environmentalism.
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    5 mins
  • Hair peace. Bed peace.

    Hair peace. Bed peace.
    Dec 30 2019
    On March 25, 1969, John Lennon and Yoko Ono were a few days into their marriage when they invited the press to join them at their honeymoon suite at the Amsterdam Hilton Hotel.
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    6 mins
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