COVID Lockdowns Ep. 1: When the World Stopped

Holiday History

Feb 22 2026 | 00:09:54

00:00 / 00:09:54

Show Notes

March 2020: playgrounds chained shut, empty streets stretching for miles, and billions of people—sick or healthy—ordered to stay home. It had never happened in human history. Journey from Wuhan's dramatic first lockdown to Italy's fateful decision that would reshape the entire Western world. What made leaders try something so extreme? Learn more at pallascenter.com

Other Episodes

Episode 1

December 31, 2025 •

Untitled Episode

Episode

December 10, 2025 • 00:05:40

Bill of Rights Ep. 1: Ten Freedoms That Protect You

Why did Americans who just won their freedom immediately worry about their new government? In 1791, fear of tyranny led to ten powerful amendments...

Episode 1

January 08, 2026 • 00:03:02

Inaugurations Ep. 1: When Washington Forgot the Bible

George Washington's first inauguration was supposed to happen on March 4, 1789—but Congress couldn't count the votes in time. When the ceremony finally took...