Witness of the Times
“Witness of The Times” is a history podcast hosted by the Dr. Bruce Baker. This captivating podcast will take you on a unique journey through history like you’ve never experienced before. Join Dr. Baker as he shares fascinating stories about the intriguing people, places, and events he encounters on his time-traveling adventures. From the vibrant culture of Native Americans to the daring escapades of moonshiners, and the turbulent times of the American Civil War, each episode is packed with enthralling tales that will transport you to another era. Prepare yourself to explore the past in a whole new light with Dr. Bruce Baker and Witness of The Times. Tune in for an unforgettable experience that will both educate and entertain you. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn and be amazed by the wonders of history
Episodes
Episode 12 Title: Unbelievable History: Modern Myths We Still Believe
Drop Date: August 18, 2026
Show Notes
In the Season 4 finale of Witness of the Times, Dr. Bruce Baker shifts the focus from ancient myths to the modern misconceptions that continue to shape how we understand the world today. From pseudoscience and nutrition myths to misunderstood physics and animal behavior, this episode explores how easily human beings create ex...
Show Notes
Witness of the Times – Season 4, Episode 11 “Mythcellaneous Tales”
Drops August 11, 2026
Show Notes
In Episode 11 of Witness of the Times, “Mythcellaneous Tales,” we explore the line between myth and history, looking at legends once dismissed as fiction that may contain surprising elements of truth.
This episode examines evidence of Viking exploration in North America before Columbus, includ...
Episode 10 Title: Unbelievable History: The Odyssey and the Real World of Ancient Myth
Drop Date: August 4, 2026
Show Notes
In this episode of Witness of the Times, Dr. Bruce Baker concludes his exploration of unbelievable history by examining one of the greatest legendary journeys ever told: Homer’s Odyssey. Was the voyage of Odysseus pure fiction, or was Homer describing real places, real dangers, and real maritime routes k...
Episode 9 Title: Unbelievable History: Atlantis, El Dorado, and the Search for Lost Cities
Drop Date: July 28, 2026
Show Notes
In this episode of Witness of the Times, Dr. Bruce Baker continues the Season 4 series on unbelievable history by exploring legendary places once dismissed as fantasy — but which may have been inspired by real cities, civilizations, and historical events. From El Dorado and Shangri-La to Troy, Herakli...
Episode 8 Title: Unbelievable History: Cyclopes, Amazons, and the Truth Behind Mythical Peoples
Drop Date: July 21, 2026
Show Notes
In this episode of Witness of the Times, Dr. Bruce Baker continues the Season 4 series on unbelievable history by exploring the origins of mythical peoples — legendary races and strange human societies once dismissed as fantasy, but often rooted in historical truth. From the Cyclopes of Homer&rsq...
Episode 7 Title: Unbelievable History: Dragons, Krakens, and the Truth Behind Mythical Beasts
Drop Date: July 14, 2026
Show Notes
In this episode of Witness of the Times, Dr. Bruce Baker launches the second half of Season 4 with a fascinating exploration into what he calls unbelievable history — stories once dismissed as pure fantasy that may contain surprising elements of truth. From dragons and griffins to krakens and phoen...
Episode 6 Title: The History of Money, Part VI: Cryptocurrency and the Future of Wealth
Drop Date: July 7, 2026
Show Notes
In the final installment of Season 4’s exploration into the history of money, Witness of the Times examines one of the newest and most controversial forms of currency ever created — cryptocurrency. From ancient coinage and salt trades to paper money and the global dominance of the U.S. dollar, Dr. B...
Episode 5 Title: The History of Money, Part V: Paper Currency and the Power of Trust
Drop Date: June 30, 2026
Show Notes
In Episode 5 of Season 4, Witness of the Times explores the fascinating rise of paper currency — the form of money that dominates the modern world.
From ancient Chinese merchants exchanging receipts during the Tang Dynasty to the collapse of the gold standard in the 1970s, Dr. Bruce Baker traces the evoluti...
Episode 4 Title: The History of Money, Part IV: Animals, Currency, and the Price of Human Labor
Drop Date: June 23
Show Notes
In Episode 4 of Season 4, Witness of the Times turns to perhaps the most difficult and controversial chapter in the history of money — the use of animals, animal products, and ultimately human beings as commodities of exchange.
From buckskins and beaver pelts to shells, whale teeth, feathers, and lives...
Episode 3 Title: The History of Money, Part III: Spices, Trade, and the First Global Economy
Drop Date: June 16
Show Notes
In Episode 3 of Season 4, Witness of the Times continues its exploration into the history of money by turning to one of the most influential trade systems ever created — the spice trade.
Long before modern banking systems or global stock exchanges existed, spices helped create what may have been the world...
Episode Title: The History of Money, Part II: Salt — The Currency of Civilization
Drop Date: June 9Show Notes
In Episode 2 of Season 4, Witness of the Times continues its exploration into the history of money by examining one of the most valuable commodities in human history — salt.
While inexpensive and commonplace today, salt once functioned as currency across vast regions of the ancient world. From Roman soldiers rec...
Episode 1 Title: The History of Money, Part I: From Barter to Coinage
Drop Date: June 2, 2026
Show Notes
Season 4 of Witness of the Times begins with the first installment of an in-depth exploration into one of the most influential inventions in human history — money.
In this episode, Dr. Bruce Baker traces the origins of money from the earliest barter systems of Mesopotamia to the revolutionary introduction of standardized c...
Welcome to Witness of the Times, where we explore the stories behind the headlines of history, the people, places, and moments that shaped our world, often hidden in plain sight. Each week, Dr. Bruce Baker invites you to join him on a journey across time — from the dusty backroads of forgotten towns to the great turning points of civilizations past. Whether we’re unraveling the myths of ancient Rome, tracing the rise of...
Welcome to Witness of the Times, where we explore the stories behind the headlines of history, the people, places, and moments that shaped our world, often hidden in plain sight. Each week, Dr. Bruce Baker invites you to join him on a journey across time — from the dusty backroads of forgotten towns to the great turning points of civilizations past. Whether we’re unraveling the myths of ancient Rome, tracing the rise of...
Welcome to Witness of the Times, where we explore the stories behind the headlines of history, the people, places, and moments that shaped our world, often hidden in plain sight. Each week, Dr. Bruce Baker invites you to join him on a journey across time — from the dusty backroads of forgotten towns to the great turning points of civilizations past. Whether we’re unraveling the myths of ancient Rome, tracing the rise of...
Welcome to Witness of the Times, where we explore the stories behind the headlines of history, the people, places, and moments that shaped our world, often hidden in plain sight. Each week, Dr. Bruce Baker invites you to join him on a journey across time — from the dusty backroads of forgotten towns to the great turning points of civilizations past. Whether we’re unraveling the myths of ancient Rome, tracing the rise of...
Welcome to Witness of the Times, where we explore the stories behind the headlines of history, the people, places, and moments that shaped our world, often hidden in plain sight. Each week, Dr. Bruce Baker invites you to join him on a journey across time — from the dusty backroads of forgotten towns to the great turning points of civilizations past. Whether we’re unraveling the myths of ancient Rome, tracing the rise of...
Season 3, Witness of the Times, Episode 7: The sheer size of the empire, and how they managed it all
Welcome to Witness of the Times, where we explore the stories behind the headlines of history, the people, places, and moments that shaped our world, often hidden in plain sight. Each week, Dr. Bruce Baker invites you to join him on a journey across time — from the dusty backroads of forgotten towns to the great turning points of civilizations past. Whether we’re unraveling the myths of ancient Rome, tracing the rise of...
Welcome to Witness of the Times, where we explore the stories behind the headlines of history, the people, places, and moments that shaped our world, often hidden in plain sight. Each week, Dr. Bruce Baker invites you to join him on a journey across time — from the dusty backroads of forgotten towns to the great turning points of civilizations past. Whether we’re unraveling the myths of ancient Rome, tracing the rise of...
Welcome to Witness of the Times, where we explore the stories behind the headlines of history, the people, places, and moments that shaped our world, often hidden in plain sight. Each week, Dr. Bruce Baker invites you to join him on a journey across time — from the dusty backroads of forgotten towns to the great turning points of civilizations past. Whether we’re unraveling the myths of ancient Rome, tracing the rise of...
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