In this unforgettable episode of The History AI Podcast, Chuck and Marco dive into the remarkable life of Dr. Earl Russell Fox—a World War II PT boat commander who later became a physician, then returned to uniform as a flight surgeon in the U.S. Coast Guard. Serving until the age of 80, Dr. Fox became the last active-duty WWII veteran in the U.S. military.

From surviving the Pacific theater and being presumed dead, to earning a Silver Star and shaping military medicine for decades, Dr. Fox's story is a rare testament to courage, reinvention, and lifelong service.

🎖️ Stay tuned after the episode for a special tribute: the original ballad "Dr. Fox (The Last Salute)"—an emotional musical homage to a true American hero.

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In this gripping episode of The History AI Podcast, Chuck and Marco take you into the heart of one of the Civil War’s most pivotal and brutal clashes: the Battle of Shiloh. Discover how Union and Confederate forces collided near a quiet Tennessee church in April 1862, forever changing the course of the war—and the nation.

We’ll explore the key commanders, from Ulysses S. Grant and William Tecumseh Sherman to Albert Sidney Johnston and P.G.T. Beauregard, and walk through the chaos of battle—from the surprise Confederate assault, to the desperate defense of the Hornet’s Nest, to the Union counterattack on Day Two.

Plus, we uncover the eerie mystery of the Angel’s Glow—a glowing light that appeared on soldiers’ wounds—and how science, decades later, offered a remarkable explanation that might have saved lives.

You’ll also hear the human side of war: the bravery of generals and foot soldiers alike, moments of heroism and heartbreak, and the legacy that lives on today at Shiloh National Military Park.

🕊️ And stick around after the episode ends for a special treat—our original folk-style ballad, "The Battle of Shiloh," a moving tribute to those who fought and fell on that blood-soaked field.

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In this episode of The History AI Podcast, Chuck and Marco explore the life and legend of Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar — better known as El Cid — one of the most complex and fascinating figures of medieval Spain. From his tumultuous exiles to his cunning mercenary years, El Cid’s journey defies easy labels. He was a Christian knight who fought for Muslim rulers, a hero of the Reconquista who forged alliances across enemy lines, and a military genius whose legacy still shapes Spain’s national identity.

Join us as we unpack the politics, the battles, and the legends that turned a man into a myth. Along the way, we’ll explore how El Cantar de Mio Cid immortalized him as a chivalric hero, even as history reveals a far more nuanced figure.

So saddle up — this is the story of the mercenary who became a legend.

Stay tuned after the episode for the song "El Cid: Knight of Destiny"

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