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The Mystery of History

Hosted by Linda Lacour Hobar · education · EN-US · 86 episodes

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Have you ever felt defeated in your homeschool journey? Have you ever felt overwhelmed by subjects you don't know? Most of us have! That's why we created The Mystery of History Podcast, with the author, Linda Lacour Hobar. Whether you’ve been homeschooling for decades or are just getting started, this podcast will give you direction, encouragement, and inspiration for home education and world history from a biblical worldview. Tune in today! www.TheMysteryofHistory.com

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What is The Mystery of History about?

Have you ever felt defeated in your homeschool journey? Have you ever felt overwhelmed by subjects you don't know? Most of us have! That's why we created The Mystery of History Podcast, with the author, Linda Lacour Hobar.

Who hosts The Mystery of History?

The Mystery of History is hosted by Linda Lacour Hobar. The show has published 86 episodes to date.

What has The Mystery of History covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Episode 87, The DARK Side of Socialism" (12 October 2026, 54 minutes), "Episode 85, “Back to Homeschool” with Linda Lacour Hobar and Katie Elder" (13 August 2026, 38 minutes), and "Episode 84, The Declaration of Independence!" (3 July 2026, 16 minutes).

How often does The Mystery of History publish?

The Mystery of History publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 25 minutes across 86 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Mystery of History?

Booking probability for The Mystery of History is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Mystery of History requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Mystery of History's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch The Mystery of History?

The strongest fits for The Mystery of History are Religion & Faith. The Mystery of History has an education audience.

About the host

Linda Lacour Hobar hosts The Mystery of History, an education show with 86 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #87

    Episode 87—The DARK Side of Socialism

    Oct 12, 202654 minS6

    Socialism! It seems to be creeping up everywhere these days. Ironically, most people can’t define it! And because we can’t define it, socialism has been packaged and repackaged to appeal to the masses. Beware...

  • Episode #85

    Episode 85—“Back to Homeschool” with Linda Lacour Hobar and Katie Elder

    Aug 13, 202638 minS6

    It’s August! So North American homeschool families, who take off summers, are just now heading back into the trenches or starting for the first time. Neither position is an easy one! If you’d like a few tips and...

  • Episode #84

    Episode 84—The Declaration of Independence!

    Jul 3, 202616 minS5

    In today's podcast, I’m going to first give you a short story about the writing of the Declaration of Independence , in case those facts are dusty or missing from your experience. Second, I’m going to tell you the...

  • Episode #83

    Episode 83—How to Make History Unforgettable!

    May 4, 202617 minS5

    If you grew up on boring, pointless, morbid, irrelevant, or secular history, chances are, you didn’t like it—and you’re afraid of passing that on to the next generation. Fear not. There are ways to combat these...

  • Episode #82

    Episode 82—Chivalry Lives! with J. Aaron Gruben

    Apr 2, 202621 minS5

    In a day and age where morals and manners are harder to come by, it’s good to know that chivalry lives ! What is chivalry? What are the commandments of chivalry for knights to live by? To learn this and more about...

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  • Episode #81

    Episode 81—“Beware the Ides of March"

    Mar 9, 202610 minS5

    In the historical play, Julius Caesar , William Shakespeare made famous the phrase, “Beware the Ides of March.” Perhaps you’ve heard it but not known the full story starting on March 15 that eclipsed the death of the...

  • Episode #80

    Episode 80—The Salem Witch Trials!

    Feb 12, 202616 minS5

    There’s nothing fun about the Salem Witch Trials. But they are intriguing! Most of us know a few things about this story, but the details are vague. That is understandable, because no one can fully explain what went...

  • Episode #79

    Episode 79—The Mystery of History at a Glance

    Jan 8, 202619 minS5

    It’s a new year, which means a lot of families are newly discovering The Mystery of History . Welcome newbies! This podcast is designed with you in mind to explain our “3-C” themes; a week at a glance; and materials at...

  • Episode #78

    Episode 78—The History of Hanukkah—for Kids!

    Dec 3, 20257 minS5

    For kids to understand the Jewish holiday known as “Hanukkah,” they really need to know the Bible and history. That’s what I’m here for! The Mystery of History four-volume series teaches world history from a biblical...

  • Episode #77

    Episode 77—The Pilgrims' First Thanksgiving and the Story of Squanto

    Nov 12, 202525 minS5

    Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. It has it all! Food, family, faith, and history. Join me, Linda Lacour Hobar, author of The Mystery of History , for the true story of the First Thanksgiving, which bridged...

  • Episode #76

    Episode 76—From Paul to the Fall

    Oct 15, 202552 minS5

    From the road to Damascus to the fall of the Roman Empire, God has been at work to make Himself known. Follow Linda Lacour Hobar, author of The Mystery of History , through the first five centuries of world history...

  • Episode #75

    Episode 75—The Date-free Lesson Planner (or “How to Prevent Anarchy in Your Homeschool!”)

    Sep 16, 202548 minS5

    Some of you have jumped into homeschool this fall all excited—with new markers, new books, and new lesson plans. But! One month in and the lesson plans you poured over in the summer aren’t working! You're frustrated and...

  • Episode #74

    Episode 74—The Eruption of Mt Vesuvius (August 24, A.D. 79)

    Aug 13, 202513 minS5

    The eruption of Mt. Vesuvius, on August 24, A.D. 79 , remains one of the more disturbing natural disasters in history. Why? The strength of the volcano was so unusually massive, that it pushed debris forcefully upward...

  • Episode #73

    Episode 73—"The Mystery of Science—Physics” with Karri Iverson

    Jul 24, 202521 minS4

    As promised, my publisher (Bright Ideas Press) has just released a new title in The Mystery of Science Series by Karri Iverson. The new title is dedicated to Physics—for 4-8th graders but is easy to tweak for students...

  • Episode #72

    Episode 72—What is Canada Day?

    Jun 30, 202518 minS4

    If you've ever been in Canada on July 1st, you may have experienced “Canada Day” with fireworks, picnics, parades, and barbecues. What’s up with all the festivities? What is Canada Day and why the celebration? I’ll...

  • Episode #71

    Episode 71—Formation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (1979)

    Jun 24, 202530 minS4

    A lesson on Iran wasn’t exactly on my radar for a summer podcast. But here we are in June (2025) with the recent U.S. bombing of Iranian nuclear sites! While there are layers to this story that may not be understood in...

  • Episode #70

    Episode 70—Cinco de Mayo—The Backstory!

    May 1, 202519 minS4

    Many celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Mexican food and festivities (you can count me in on that!) But few realize the difficult backstory endured by the people of Mexico—who found themselves captive to the French at the...

  • Episode #69

    Episode 69—The Holocaust: What Teens and Tweens Should Know (Part 2)

    Apr 16, 202520 minS4

    The history of the Holocaust is difficult to learn, difficult to grasp, and difficult to teach. But – to prevent it from happening again – it is history that demands our examination! Join Linda Lacour Hobar, author of...

  • Episode #68

    Episode 68—The Holocaust: What Teens and Tweens Should Know (Part 1)

    Apr 8, 202521 minS4

    The Holocaust is difficult to remember, difficult to grasp, and difficult to teach. But – to prevent it from happening again – it is history that demands our examination! Join Linda Lacour Hobar, author of The Mystery...

  • Episode #67

    Episode 67—Bad Boys of the 20th Century (Part 2)

    Mar 11, 202527 minS4

    Who are the worst of the worst dictators of the 20th century? Opinions may vary, but you can join Linda Lacour Hobar, author of The Mystery of History , to learn more about the chilling rise to power of Vladimir Lenin...

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