Stuff you Missed in History Class
Stuff You Missed in History Class
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The Other Pope Benedict Who Resigned
Long before Benedict XVI’s resignation, Benedict IX resigned. Benedict IX ...
Long before Benedict XVI’s resignation, Benedict IX resigned. Benedict IX was one of the youngest (and most notorious) men ever to become pope, and his abuse of power was legendary. He became pope three times and sold the title at one point.
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Pablo Fanque's Fair
The Victorian age offered few opportunities for Black-Britons, making Pablo ...
The Victorian age offered few opportunities for Black-Britons, making Pablo Fanque's circus all the more impressive. Born William Darby, he was a talented equestrian performer, acrobat and show-runner. In fact, one Fanque's playbills inspired John Lennon.
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Okichi, the Tragic Geisha
Okichi's story is filled with embellishment and hazy details. Sent ...
Okichi's story is filled with embellishment and hazy details. Sent to serve Townsend Harris, the first U.S. Consul to Japan, she was shunned after Harris left. Yet Okichi is now honored with an annual festival and has become a national symbol.
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Walter Potter’s Wild and Wonderful Taxidermy
By the time he was 19, Potter had preserved and ...
By the time he was 19, Potter had preserved and mounted 98 birds. In 1880, his work had grown to a point where it had to be moved to a building, which became his museum. Potter’s museum collection continues to enthrall collectors and enthusiasts.
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The Fantastic Fitzgeralds
A week after releasing his debut novel, F. Scott Fitzgerald ...
A week after releasing his debut novel, F. Scott Fitzgerald married Southern Belle Zelda Sayre. But Fitzgerald's drinking and Zelda's mental state led to fights, debt and writers' block. Join Sarah and Holly as they trace the lives of F. Scott and Zelda.
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Nikola Tesla and the War of Currents Revisited: Part 2
By 1887, Nikola Tesla secured seven patents for components of ...
By 1887, Nikola Tesla secured seven patents for components of his alternating current system. In 1888, George Westinghouse offered to hire Tesla to develop the AC system, and that’s when the Current War really got underway.
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Nikola Tesla and the War of Currents Revisited: Part 1
In 1857 Nikola Tesla began work on direct current motor ...
In 1857 Nikola Tesla began work on direct current motor issues. In 1884, he approached Thomas Edison with ideas about alternating current, but Edison championed direct current. Their disagreement led to one of history's most famous scientific rivalries.
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The Booth Conspiracy
Most people know the story of President Lincoln's assassination, but ...
Most people know the story of President Lincoln's assassination, but what happened afterward? In this podcast, we cover John Wilkes Booth’s escape, his co-conspirators' attacks against other officials and the strange connections between Booth and Lincoln.
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Who is D.B. Cooper?
In 1971, a man calling himself Dan Cooper hijacked Northwest ...
In 1971, a man calling himself Dan Cooper hijacked Northwest Orient Airlines flight 305. He received a ransom of $200,000 -- and then jumped out in midair. Over the years, the FBI has searched for Cooper with little luck. Tune in to learn more.
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5 War Dogs of History
Dogs have been used in war for a long time ...
Dogs have been used in war for a long time and are still used today. In this episode, Sarah and Deblina look at five war dogs known for their strength, loyalty and intelligence. Tune in to learn more about war dogs from World War I through Vietnam.
