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Schism: History for Hotties
Schism is brought to you by two certified hotties (who also happen to be trained historians) who know that history is too sexy to not understand. Schism believes that history is for everyone and that through examining the past, we may better understand ourselves and the world we live in today. After extensive research, schism presents their listeners with seasons that address a single topic in depth.
Presented to you by Alice, who has a master’s in history, and Tarn, who has an undergraduate degree in history and is currently pursuing a law degree, Schism strives to make history entertaining and approachable for all listeners.
In short, Schism teaches hot people about history that makes them hotter.
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Episodes
13 episodes
Laying Ivan to Rest
In the last episode of season one, Tarn and Alice talk about Ivan’s most famous and enduring act and the legacy he left.
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Everywhere Plundering, Everywhere Murder
Tarn and Alice take you through the horrific carnage of the massacre of Novgorod, another fire in Moscow, and detail the lives and deaths of Ivan’s second, third, and fourth wives.
We Get Drunk
Alice and Tarn get drunk and try to talk about the Oprichnina.
Ivan Loses It
Ivan’s mental state continues to deteriorate as he experiences the loss of multiple close relationships. In an attempt to gain ever more control, Ivan pulls an elaborate ruse to manipulate the boyars to give him absolute power.
War Again?!
Ivan begins yet another armed conflict, this time in Livonia. Alice and Tarn try to understand an event that historians have called “the most complex issue I’ve ever studied.” Beyond Livonia, we cover some personal tragedy for Ivan which would ...
The Crisis of 1553
Whelp, Ivan gets really sick, resulting in what historians call the succession crisis of 1553. The boyars ask themselves “If Ivan dies, who will rule Russia?” Join us as we regale you with tales of scheming, treachery, betrayal, and paranoia.&n...
Ivan Goes to War
You know what they say, fourth times the charm. Episode four follows Ivan’s fourth and finally successful invasion into Kazan. This one is filled with terror, magic, gore, and maybe even a bit of love.
Historical March Madness Part 1
Tarn and Alice are joined by their first guest star who will evaluate a bracket of historical figures and determine who would win in a medieval jousting tournament.
Episode 3: Ivan and his Boys
Meet some of the most influential people in Ivan’s life: his boys… oh, and his wife. Our cast of characters includes a crotchety priest, a childhood friend, and a guy with an amazing name. In this episode, Ivan comes into his rule with the help...
Hot or Not: Our Darkest One Yet
For their second hot or not, Alice and Tarn talk about exploding whales, ghost ships, NSFW Tumblr, and Manson Family personal connections.
Ivan’s Troubled Past
Though Ivan may have been terrible, his life was not always easy. Join us as we talk about Ivan’s troubled childhood and his rambunctious youth. There is something for everyone: treacherous plots, hot wives, dogs, and what happens when a group ...
Hot or Not: Castration, Chastity belts, and Saving Alice from Self Destruction
In this season's first hot or not episode, Tarn and Alice evaluate random historical events sent in by listeners. They take these historical topics and quiz each on the general sex appeal of each historical fact.
Ivan the Terrible: The Women Who Made it all Possible
Alice and Tarn start their first season by examining the wild story that is the life of Ivan the IV of Russia, better known as Ivan the Terrible. They begin Ivan’s story in a way that is unique to many other histories of Ivan’s life: by examini...