Stuff you Missed in History Class
Stuff You Missed in History Class
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Orson Welles and the War of the Worlds
In 1938 Orson Welles produced a series of radio dramas, ...
In 1938 Orson Welles produced a series of radio dramas, including one based on “War of the Worlds.” The broadcast aired the night before Halloween and caused a mass panic. But why did so many listeners believe the show was real? Tune in to find out.
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Who was the Indiana Jones of Botany?
Nikolai Vavilov traveled to 64 countries gathering seeds and plants ...
Nikolai Vavilov traveled to 64 countries gathering seeds and plants and established the first seed bank. Stalin had the botanist sentenced to death, but his seed bank endured: Other scientists guarded the stores from rats, starving Russians and the Nazis.
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More with David McCullough
In the second portion of their interview with author David ...
In the second portion of their interview with author David McCullough, Sarah and Deblina, focus specifically on their favorite parts of his new book "The Greater Journey: Americans in Paris." Tune in to learn more about McCullough's research process.
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The Trial of Leo Frank
In 1913, 13-year-old Atlanta factory worker Mary Phagan stopped in ...
In 1913, 13-year-old Atlanta factory worker Mary Phagan stopped in for her pay -- and was never seen alive again. Authorities charged Jewish superintendent Leo M. Frank with murder. But did Frank kill Mary Phagan, or was he framed? Tune in to learn more.
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Marian Anderson - The Lady from Philadelphia
An acclaimed African-American contralto, Marian Anderson was barred from singing ...
An acclaimed African-American contralto, Marian Anderson was barred from singing in Constitution Hall in 1939. She sang at the Lincoln Memorial instead. The concert was broadcast around the country -- and also heard by a young Martin Luther King, Jr.
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How the Bayeux Tapestry Works
The Bayeux Tapestry is considered the one of the most ...
The Bayeux Tapestry is considered the one of the most important images of the Medieval Age. It’s a stunning piece of art, and it covers a crucial event in Western history: The Norman Conquest of Britain. Tune in to learn more about the Bayeux Tapestry.
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A Tale of False Dmitry
The false Dmitriy was actually one of three imposters claiming ...
The false Dmitriy was actually one of three imposters claiming to be the son of Ivan the Terrible. So what made his story seem more believable to the Russian populace? Join Sarah and Deblina as they examine the curious tale of the False Dmitriy.
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The Rise and Fall of Carthage
Carthage was a trading hub of the ancient world, challenging ...
Carthage was a trading hub of the ancient world, challenging the budding Roman Republic. In 264 B.C., Rome and Carthage began the Punic Wars, which continued for more than a century. Tune in to learn more about the rise -- and fall -- of Carthage.
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The White Rajahs of Sarawak
In the 1830s, James Brooke sailed toward the Malay Archipelago ...
In the 1830s, James Brooke sailed toward the Malay Archipelago and ended up becoming the Rajah of Sarawak. Brooke governed Sarawak until the 1860s and made several beneficial reforms. But what happened next? Join Sarah and Deblina to learn more.
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Civil War Spies: Mary-Elizabeth Bowser
After her father died, Elizabeth Van Lew freed the family ...
After her father died, Elizabeth Van Lew freed the family slaves, including a girl named Mary. When the Civil War began, sources say Mary became an agent in Van Lew’s “Richmond Ring." Join Sarah and Deblina to learn more about Civil War spies.
