Stuff you Missed in History Class
Stuff You Missed in History Class
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Subterranean Cities
In this episode, Sarah and Deblina take a world tour ...
In this episode, Sarah and Deblina take a world tour of some of the world's most ancient, mysterious and historically influential underground cities. Listen in to learn more about subterranean cities around the globe.
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Why was Juana called “la Loca”? Part 1
Juana of Castile has gone down in history as “Juana ...
Juana of Castile has gone down in history as “Juana la Loca." But Juana’s mental state was likely not as bad as it seemed. Was she instead the victim of conniving relatives? In this episode, we discuss Juana’s youth, her marriage and more.
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The Johnstown Flood
On May 31, 1889, the South Fork dam gave way, ...
On May 31, 1889, the South Fork dam gave way, sending 20 million tons of water rushing toward Johnstown, Pennsylvania. The water swept up everything in its path, and it only took about 10 minutes to wash away Johnstown. But was nature solely to blame?
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A Comanche Story: Quanah Parker
In this episode, we tell the story of Cynthia Ann ...
In this episode, we tell the story of Cynthia Ann Parker's son, the Comanche war chief Quanah Parker. Quanah led Comanche forces until his defeat at Adobe Walls. He then encouraged his people to settle on the reservation, refusing to sacrifice his culture.
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Mutiny on the Bounty (Update)
In an update to this podcast about the mutiny that ...
In an update to this podcast about the mutiny that took place aboard the HMS Bounty in 1789, we discuss the fate of the replica Bounty made in 1962. During Hurricane Sandy, the Bounty was headed from Connecticut to Florida. But what happened next?
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A Comanche Story: Cynthia Ann Parker, Part 1
A Comanche raiding party kidnapped Cynthia Ann when she was ...
A Comanche raiding party kidnapped Cynthia Ann when she was 9 years old. She lived with Comanche parents, marrying a war chief and having children. But her family never stopped searching for her. As word of her story spread, her son Quanah rose to power.
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Gertrude Bell: The Uncrowned Queen of Iraq, Part 2
Part 2 of this series follows Gertrude Bell on her ...
Part 2 of this series follows Gertrude Bell on her adventures after World War I begins. The British army asked her to help them retain their influence in the Middle East. But how did she get from there to helping found modern Iraq? Tune in to learn more.
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The True Story of the Chevalier d'Eon: Part 2
Upset with the prospect of a demotion, the Chevalier d'Eon ...
Upset with the prospect of a demotion, the Chevalier d'Eon published his diplomatic correspondence. Worried that d'Eon might reveal the King's Secret, Louis XV desperately negotiated d'Eon's return -- with one catch: the Chevalier had to become a woman.
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Gertrude Bell: The Uncrowned Queen of Iraq
Gertrude Bell was the first woman to graduate with a ...
Gertrude Bell was the first woman to graduate with a First in Modern History from Oxford. Instead of marrying young, she went to Persia. Inspired, she traveled across the Middle East on numerous exploratory treks. But would it last in a time of war?
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The True Story of the Chevalier d'Eon: Part 1
Recently, London's National Portrait Gallery acquired a portrait of the ...
Recently, London's National Portrait Gallery acquired a portrait of the Chevalier d'Eon, the first oil painting in its collection to feature a man in women's clothing. Learn how Louis XV's underground foreign policy led d'Eon to acquire a female identity.
