Beyond Mount Rushmore

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Topics: History · Government · Education

No. 74 in History▼14

Beyond Mount Rushmore dives into the stories your history teacher definitely skipped. Each week, we explore forgotten presidents and their sketchy scandals, bizarre executive orders, and historic near-misses. Plus, facts so weird you'll think we made them up. From FDR's final words, "I have a terrific headache," to Eleanor Roosevelt's lifelong "companion" in the White House, we're here to prove that history is anything but boring. Whether you're a hardcore history nerd or just love laughing at old dead guys' dumb decisions, buckle up for a wild ride through America's lesser-known past. New episodes drop every week—perfect for fans of dark humor, surprising trivia, and stories that Netflix...

Latest episodeBeyond Mount Rushmore - The Betrayal of Benedict ArnoldOctober 26, 2026 · 30 min

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Latest episodes

1. Beyond Mount Rushmore - The Betrayal of Benedict ArnoldOctober 26, 2026 · 30 min
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4. Beyond Mount Rushmore - President for a Day PreviewOctober 5, 2026 · 2 min
5. Beyond Mount Rushmore - James Wilson The Forgotten Founding Father​September 28, 2026 · 24 min
6. Beyond Mount Rushmore - James Wilson PreviewSeptember 21, 2026 · 2 min
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8. Beyond Mount Rushmore - Theodore Roosevelt Jr. PreviewSeptember 7, 2026 · 1 min
9. Beyond Mount Rushmore - Aaron Burr, Treason Exile and the Long Fall​August 31, 2026 · 27 min
10. Beyond Mount Rushmore - Aaron Burr PreviewAugust 24, 2026 · 1 min

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