Sab takes us along for a day in Tongeren, Belgium — sharing her love for the little things, her favorite parts of being a historian, and how close Tongeren’s antique markets are to our own ukay-ukay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Ceej writes to Sab about her favorite museum in Singapore, we realize just how similar we are to our neighboring Southeast Asian countries, and how shared histories make us feel closer to home — even if we’re thousands of miles away. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everything is dreamlike in Edinburgh for Sab. until she reflects on the diaspora. But then again, without it, who would we be today? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ceej writes to Sab while on her mini-moon with her husband in Taiwan. We realize just how strange a thing memory is as Ceej talks about places that inspired ghibli films juxtaposed to the 228 incident of Taiwan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy world coffee day! In today’s episode we’d love to over-caffeinate with you as we reminisce about our time brewing specialty coffee and learn more about how coffee came to be as it is today and how it’s progressed in the Philippines. Grab a cup of coffee and drink along with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Sab learns to be at home in Amsterdam, she writes to Ceej about the similarities between her new home and Manila. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recalling memories whether it be with fondness or melancholy is an amazing way to discover your own history and different perspectives. Even more so when you share them with a friend. Join Sab and Ceej as they share experiences from around the world! Subscribe so you don’t miss an update. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jose Rizal is one of the most recognizable faces in the Philippines, but we might not all know about his life as a doctor and scientist in Dapitan. Journalist and Rizal enthusiast Howie Severino introduces us to the Jose Rizal that many don’t get to meet in history class. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anxious? Depressed? Fatigued? Slowly losing your mind? In their new colony, American colonial officers began succumbing to a strange mental disorder that they could not explain. This is a guest episode from The Colonial Dept. by Lio Mangubat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Looking for a history book to dive into? Look no further! Lio Mangubat guides us through his journey and insights behind his newly published work, Silk, Silver, Spices, Slaves: Lost Tales from the Philippine Colonial Period, a history book based on his podcast The Colonial Dept. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's AP will be coming back with new episodes and even new formats soon. In the meantime, we're sharing this episode from Teka Teka where reporter Bella Perez Rubio visits 40 Wall Street, a building that was owned by both Donald Trump and the Marcoses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's AP will be coming back with new episodes and even new formats soon. In the meantime, we're sharing this episode from Teka Teka where reporter Bella Perez Rubio visits the Martial Law gallery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's AP will be coming back with new episodes and even new formats soon. In the meantime, we're sharing this episode from Teka Teka where reporter Bella Perez Rubio visits the Martial Law gallery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It isn't just Martial Law. Historian Sab Schnabel looks at the many instances of historical distortion in our past — beginning with the Philippine-American War. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet Gerald Dela Cruz, a typewriter craftsman based in Manila. Let’s discover the history of typewriters in the Philippines and how these once-ubiquitous machines are preserved and cherished by a few craftsmen like Gerald. This is a guest episode from Teka Teka News. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fleeing an empire, a near-shipwreck, and an accidental discovery – or so goes the myth of how Lebanese immigrants came to the Philippines. Lebanese Honorary Consul Joseph Assad tells their story in this guest episode from Teka Teka News. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“I hope it is compelling enough for people to read, but if nothing else, there’s a record.” In this guest episode from Teka Teka News, Patricia Evangelista and Roby Alampay discuss her book, “Some People Need Killing,” which chronicles and reflects on Filipinos' six bloody years under President Rodrigo Duterte. (Content Warning: This episode contains strong language.)'Some People Need Killing' is published by Random House.Listen to PumaPodcast's 'Tokhang sa Tokhang’ here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ceej, Sab, and The Colonial Dept. podcast host Lio Mangubat spoke at a live history panel at Hear For It, the first podcast festival in the Philippines. In case you missed it, tune in for stories you probably didn't learn in history class — from secret messages hidden in food to the origins of Filipino surnames, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Behind some of the spooky tales about Intramuros are tragic true events from the Battle of Manila. This Halloween, join B Canapi of WanderManila on a dark history tour of the Walled City, which remains haunted by its war-torn past. (Listener discretion is advised.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If the walls of Intramuros could speak, they would talk about the Battle of Manila. B Canapi, head tour guide of WanderManila, talks about the dark history behind some of the most important yet overlooked structures in Intramuros in our special episode coming out this Halloween. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's a cocktail for every Pinoy — all you need is gin and a sachet of juice! Sociologist and gin enthusiast Nicole Curato spills the story of what gin means to our drinking culture in an all-new episode, coming out on October 3. (Listener discretion is advised!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a house and an office, but it also symbolizes our culture's ideas about power, struggle, and expressions of Filipino identity. Manolo Quezon, co-author of Malacañan Palace: The Official Illustrated History, tells us more about the Philippines' seat of power in our upcoming episode, coming out September 19! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TBH, writing in this native script is a lot like writing LOL or BRB. Journalist and Baybayin enthusiast Howie Severino explains this surprising link in the first episode of Season 4! Subscribe to What's AP? Araling Panlipunan Rebooted to catch the episode dropping on September 5. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know that coffee can taste different from the usual, even without adding cream or sugar? It’s all in the beans and the roast! Get a whiff of Sab and Ceej’s coffee taste test and learn all about the “wow cup”. Listen to this snippet of “Kape, Kultura, Kasaysayan: The history of coffee in the Philippines” (sptfy.com/Kk4b), originally published on June 6, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From baybayin, to gin, to Ifugao culture during the Spanish era, and more, What’s AP? is coming back in Season 4 with more fascinating stories from beyond your history textbooks! Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss our conversations with some very special guests starting this September. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Sab and Ceej's tour of San Nicolas, Manila, they learned all about the heritage sites, old industries, and markers of Chinoy culture you can find in the district. What they found in a seemingly ordinary elementary school may amaze you! Listen to this snippet of "Retracing Chinoy history: A walking tour of San Nicolas, Manila" (sptfy.com/KtUj), originally published on June 20, 2022. To know what you can expect from the episode, check out our map of the tour! https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cf8Y-UOLGz6/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Trese to True Philippine Ghost Stories, Filipinos love scary tales. But what does our folklore say about us? Professor and author Allan Derain explains the history behind iconic Pinoy creatures, and how learning about our folklore and mythology helps us understand ourselves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brush up on Philippine history from 1898 to the 1940s as we take a closer look at our Independence Day. Why and how did it shift from June 12 to July 4 and back again? And who is this mystery white guy they called "The Stranger", and what was he doing at the signing of our constitution? (Originally published on June 12, 2019.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The story of Ninoy's return from exile doesn't end with his assassination, but with a long-forgotten van, a future museum, and a small office fighting to preserve martial law history. MemCom executive director Chuck Crisanto takes Sab and Ceej into the actual van that held the body of Ninoy Aquino, in this episode about being able to touch and see our history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In many parts of the world, malls are closing down and going bankrupt. But not in the Philippines! What's behind this phenomenon? With anthropology professor Nestor Castro and SM Supermalls president Steven Tan, Sab and Ceej learn about the unique place of malls in Filipino culture and the origins of one of the country's largest mall chains.This episode is brought to you by SM Supermalls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Ninoy returned to Manila in 1983, it wasn't a smooth-sailing trip from Boston. There were forged passports, secret alliances, and nail-biting connecting flights. Revisit our 2019 episode about the events leading up to that fateful day, and the individuals whose bravery and sacrifice made it all possible. And stay tuned for Part 2 coming soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

50 years after Ferdinand Marcos declared Martial Law, the dictator's family claws its way back into power. Here's a guest episode from Teka Teka News that we'd like to share with you to help process this current moment—and so that we may #NeverForget. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emilio Aguinaldo has a complicated legacy to say the least. Hero? Villain? Maybe just human. We're excited to share this story from the "American History Tellers" podcast by Wondery. Their new series dives deep into the Filipino-American War with stories voiced by Fil-Am actors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're excited to share this story from the "American History Tellers" podcast by Wondery. Their new series dives deep into the Filipino-American War with stories voiced by Fil-Am actors. Listen in to learn about Teresa Magbanua, a guerilla leader from Panay, Iloilo—and the difficult choices she faced. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At the War Memorial of Korea in Seoul, there are Philippine flags and plaques honoring Filipino soldiers—all because the Philippines was one of the first countries to come to South Korea's aid. Historian Sab Schnabel and history nerd Ceej Tantengco uncover stories about those soldiers, recount their greatest battle, and speak to the great-grandson of one of the heroes. Powered by PLDT Home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While Europe was in its Dark Ages, Filipinos' pre-colonial ancestors were living it up on the high seas. Learn what the balangay reveals about our rich seafaring culture with historian Sab Schnabel and history nerd Ceej Tantengco. Powered by PLDT Home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frontliners are the heroes of our battle against COVID-19, but medical professionals have been incredible all throughout history. In this episode for Araw ng Kagitingan, hosts Sab Schnabel and Ceej Tantengco honor the 77 American nurses who were abandoned in the Philippines in World War 2—and continued to serve in the face of unspeakable danger.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.