Plot Twisted History

By: David Nix
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  • A podcast that delivers history stories with plot twists. David Nix, a writer of historical fiction, brings biweekly historical tales that twist and turn like a good mystery novel. Whether offering new stories or new insights, this podcast drags you down the rabbit holes of history in search of the magical surprise. Find me at davidjnix.com.
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  • 020: Good Intentions, Bad Inventions

    020: Good Intentions, Bad Inventions
    Apr 9 2025

    Two sticky technological problems give way to nearly miraculous inventions. However, the miracles come with an unexpected price: the possible future of humanity. This episode tells the twisted story of a pair of seemingly harmless 20th-century inventions that nearly ended us all.
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    44 mins
  • 019: Cinderella Unchained - Caroline Herschel

    019: Cinderella Unchained - Caroline Herschel
    Mar 25 2025

    She is a forgotten member of her family – the youngest girl, the smallest, the most disposable – relegated to a life of chores and servitude with no hope for a brighter future. However, when the smallest sliver of opportunity appears, she seizes it with a vengeance to plot a path that will take her to the stars. This episode covers the amazing and improbable life of Caroline Herschel.
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    44 mins
  • 018: The Solid Gold Man - Mansa Musa

    018: The Solid Gold Man - Mansa Musa
    Mar 11 2025

    One of the wealthiest men in human history set out on a medieval journey whose logistics are nearly too astonishing to be believed. How he used his wealth stands in stark contrast to the havoc wreaked by the uber rich of today. This episode tells the story of Mansa Musa, perhaps the richest man who ever lived.
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    39 mins
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