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Quick History

Quick History

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Welcome, history buffs and curious minds, to "Off The Beaten Path," the podcast where we unearth the strange, the unusual, and the downright unbelievable tales from history's forgotten corners.Professor A.I. History
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  • The Boozy Border Battle: How the Whiskey War United Canada and Denmark Over a Barren Arctic Rock
    Jul 10 2025

    Imagine a "war" where the "shots" are bottles of liquor and the "battles" involve planting flags and leaving witty notes. Uncover the charming true story of the Whiskey War (1984-2022), a decades-long, entirely bloodless dispute between Canada and Denmark over a tiny, uninhabited Arctic island. This tale of good-natured rivalry and diplomatic ingenuity proves that sometimes, the best way to resolve a conflict is with a shared sense of humor and a fine dram.

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    4 m
  • The Cold War's Unlikely Flashpoint: How Fish Fueled Naval Clashes and Reshaped Maritime Law
    Jul 9 2025

    Think wars are only fought over land or ideology? Think again. Plunge into the icy waters of the North Atlantic for the Cod Wars (1958-1976), a series of intense naval confrontations between two NATO allies, Iceland and the United Kingdom. Learn how a small island nation's fight for economic survival and sovereignty over its vital fish stocks brought powerful navies to the brink of armed conflict, forever changing international maritime law.

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    5 m
  • The Sweetest Stand-Off: How Honey Almost Sparked a War Between Iowa and Missouri
    Jul 8 2025

    Could a few honey-filled trees spark an interstate conflict? In 1839, between the newly formed Iowa Territory and Missouri, it almost did! Join us for the delightful and utterly unique story of the Honey War, a bloodless standoff ignited by tax disputes and the cutting down of wild honey trees. Discover how stubborn governors, mobilized militias, and a Supreme Court ruling ultimately settled this sweet, sticky situation.

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    6 m
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