General Curiosity
I, Alex Jones (not that one), am generally curious about... well, everything. As a former teacher, I'm still learning, and I want you to follow me on my learning journey and foster your own curiosity.
Podcasting since 2025 • 15 episodes
General Curiosity
Latest Episodes
E14 - Introduction: Constitution Corner Mini-Series
In need of a buffer to finish the final episode of the "Lost or Left Behind?" series, today's episode is an introduction to a mini-series coming soon. It's a deep dive into the U.S. Constitution born out of equal parts curiosity and concern. St...
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Episode 14
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41:16
E13 - "Lost" or Left Behind? More Neglect Than Mystery
In this episode, we revisit the so-called “Lost Colony” of Roanoke and why it was never truly lost. From John White’s disastrous attempts to return with supplies, to political indifference, imperial distractions, and missed chances at Croatoan,...
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Episode 13
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33:53
E12 - "Lost" or Left Behind? A Return Written in Red Flags
The English head back to Roanoke despite everything that should have stopped them: broken alliances, recent violence, and the very clear message that the Secotan did not want them there. In this episode, we follow appointed governor Jo...
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Episode 12
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45:36
E11 - "Lost" or Left Behind? Before the Mystery Came the Mess
This episode unpacks the first Roanoke colony and reveals that the real mystery isn’t what happened to those left behind, but why the English thought it was a good idea to try at all. What starts as an ambitious venture quickly devolve...
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Episode 11
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31:28
E10 - "Lost" or Left Behind? The Making of a Colonial Catastrophe
**Content Warning**: This episode includes a very brief description of the gruesome atrocities by the Spanish against Native Americans. If you wish to skip it, skip from minute marker 8:20 to 8:50.This episode strips away the myth of Roa...
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Episode 10
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36:35