Stuff you Missed in History Class
Stuff You Missed in History Class
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Mug Shot! Alphonse Bertillon and Criminal Identification
In the 19th century, Alphonse Bertillon standardized the mug shot ...
In the 19th century, Alphonse Bertillon standardized the mug shot and came up with a system of organizing police records; he also conceived a new way of identifying people. Tune in to learn more about the rise -- and fall -- of Bertillon’s system.
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The Death of Stonewall Jackson
As a Confederate surgeon, Dr. MacGuire's first assignment was under ...
As a Confederate surgeon, Dr. MacGuire's first assignment was under the command of Lieutenant General Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson, who became his most famous patient. Tune in to learn what McGuire’s writings reveal about Stonewall's last days.
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Polio: The Dread Disease
Polio was a terrifying threat in the early 20th century: ...
Polio was a terrifying threat in the early 20th century: It often left victims paralyzed or dead. Yet two vaccines caused an immediate drop in polio cases and today they’ve nearly eradicated the disease. But what exactly happened? Tune in to find out.
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How Vincent van Gogh Worked
Today, Vincent van Gogh has come to fit our idea ...
Today, Vincent van Gogh has come to fit our idea of the tortured artist. Aside from his art, he's best known for cutting off his ear and committing suicide. Yet new research debates both of these van Gogh moments. Listen in to learn more about van Gogh.
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Maximilian, Mexico’s Habsburg Prince
For a time, Mexico was ruled by a Habsburg prince: ...
For a time, Mexico was ruled by a Habsburg prince: Ferdinand Maximilian. While Maximilian was unwelcome, he upheld liberal reforms and modernized the government. As his support dwindled, Mexico’s rightful president worked to take back the country.
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The Gunpowder Plot, Part 2
In Part 2 of The Gunpowder Plot, we discuss how ...
In Part 2 of The Gunpowder Plot, we discuss how a group of English Catholics attempted to carry out their plan. Yet the Plot was discovered days before the event. Were the conspirators betrayed by someone within their own ranks? Tune in to learn more.
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Bloodwork, Part 2
In part two of this interview series, Dr. Holly Tucker ...
In part two of this interview series, Dr. Holly Tucker discusses the research methods behind her new book, "Blood Work: A Tale of Medicine and Murder in the Scientific Revolution." Listen in to learn more about the controversial history of transfusions.
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The Gunpowder Plot, Part 1
Under Queen Elizabeth I, English Catholics were subject to discriminatory ...
Under Queen Elizabeth I, English Catholics were subject to discriminatory laws. When King James I took the throne, Catholics unsuccessfully petitioned him for toleration. Tune in to learn how this led a group of Catholics to attempt regicide.
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Blood Work, Part I
In part one of a special author interview, Dr. Holly ...
In part one of a special author interview, Dr. Holly Tucker talks about her new book, "Blood Work: A Tale of Medicine and Murder in the Scientific Revolution." Tune in to learn more about the startling history of blood transfusion.
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Civil War Medicine: Mary Edwards Walker
When the Civil War began, Mary Edwards Walker sought work ...
When the Civil War began, Mary Edwards Walker sought work as a surgeon. When the Union refused to give her an appointment, she worked as a volunteer. She became the first woman to win a Medal of Honor. Tune in to learn more about Mary Edwards Walker.
