Men have always had a biological need to compete, and that need can turn deadly, but rarely was it socially acceptable. However, at one point in time it was not only commonplace for gentlemen to take that competition to the dueling field, but in America it was the ultimate proving ground, even when it was illegal. From politicians to pioneers, for two hundred years the duel was a socially acceptable method of killing a man. In many ways, it became its own art form. Here is the history of the duel in America. 08/19: This is a reupload of our 06/19 episode. The original link broke shortly after launch due to technical problems between Squarespace and Podtrac. If you never listened to that episode, here it is for your enjoyment.