First Moment in History Archive

 

Episode 1

First Moments in History Ep1
Nick Cowhan with Print Radio Tasmania

Today I want to add some humour to our time together, the race that had more twists and turns than any in history, the patron saint of comedians, plus some of the dumbest deaths you will likely encounter and finally a marketing campaign for an illegal vegetable in France. Stay tuned!

 

Episode 2

First Moments in History Ep2
Nick Cowhan with Print Radio Tasmania

In this episode we will observe the inventor who accidentally killed himself with his own invention, a hairbrained war plan that went sideways, the roman emperor who had an interesting choice for a senator, and the pope who may have inadvertently caused the black plague, Stay tuned!

 

Episode 3

First Moments in History Ep3
Nick Cowhan with Print Radio Tasmania

This episode’s theme is Royals who history has not been kind to! One is regarded as the worst mother in History, a Korean prince nuttier than a fruitcake and finally the most inept ruler in English history. Stay tuned!

 

Episode 4

First Moments in History Ep4
Nick Cowhan with Print Radio Tasmania

Today’s episode has a distinct WW2 flavour as we learn about 2 men who did extraordinary things! We also learn about the Kilted Killer, Britain’s most decorated war hero and a Japanese soldier who continued fighting 29 Years after WW2 ended.

 

Episode 5

First Moments in History Ep5
Nick Cowhan with Print Radio Tasmania

Hi Everyone, today is a first for first moments, I’m dedicating the entire episode to the most notorious mass murderer in history. Genghis Khan. As brilliant as he was Brutal.

 

Episode 6

Firs Moments in History Ep6
Nick Cowhan with Print Radio Tasmania

In this episode we look into more of Genghis Khan’s moments in history. We then dive into the story of Leone Jacovacci, a real life action hero.

 

Episode 7

First Moments in History Ep7
Nick Cowhan with Print Radio Tasmania

Today we well travel back to the World War Two era Finland to hear about a soldier’s meth fuelled adventure. We will also delve into the real-life facts of the much-loved Pocahontas. And finally, we will hear the story of an American soldier who make a brave decision risking his life to protect brothers in arms

 

Episode 8

First Moments in History Ep 8
Nick Cowhan with Print Radio Tasmania

Today we will dive into 11 of the toughest and fiercest women the world has ever seen. We will also learn about the surprising origin of an invention we all use.

 

Episode 9

First Moments in History Ep9
Nick Cowhan with Print Radio Tasmania

Today we investigate the origins of the humble windscreen wiper. We will then go through a story of an issue you would not believe continuing to this day. We will also learn about a great man who we should all know but a lot of us don’t and finally a story about the rum rebellion.

 

Episode 10

First Moments in History Ep10
Nick Cowhan with Print Radio Tasmania

In today’s episode we will learn about Silence Dogood and her secret identity, then the first case of air piracy, and finally, a story of the the evil-born 11 year old murderer.