Stuff you Missed in History Class
Stuff You Missed in History Class
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Jimmy Winkfield: Derby Pioneer
Jimmy Winkfield won the Kentucky Derby twice, and he was ...
Jimmy Winkfield won the Kentucky Derby twice, and he was also the last African-American jockey to win the race. Winkfield moved abroad in 1904 to continue his career, but it wasn't until 2005 that Congress honored his work. Tune in to learn more.
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5 Shipwreck Stories
From the sinking of Black Sam's Wydah to the Medusa's ...
From the sinking of Black Sam's Wydah to the Medusa's disastrous accident off the African coast, history is rife with tales of shipwrecks. Listen in as Sarah and Deblina as they recount the stories of five shipwrecks that have made their mark on history
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The Tussaud Test of Popularity
Although Madame Tussaud's museum is world-famous, the story of Marie ...
Although Madame Tussaud's museum is world-famous, the story of Marie Tussaud herself is less well-known. So who exactly was she, and how did she create one of the world's most popular museums? Tune in and learn more in this episode.
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Westminster Abbey: Royal Wedding Edition
This year, Prince William and Kate Middleton will be getting ...
This year, Prince William and Kate Middleton will be getting married at Westminster Abbey. Listen in to learn more about royal weddings as Sarah and Deblina travel through the centuries to look at the Abbey’s connections to the crown and to the Windsors.
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The Disappearance of the Lindbergh Baby
On March 1, 1932, 20-month-old Charles Augustus Lindberg Jr. disappeared. ...
On March 1, 1932, 20-month-old Charles Augustus Lindberg Jr. disappeared. The kidnappers left several clues at the crime scene, authorities eventually made an arrest and a trial ensued -- but some still wonder whether the right person was convicted.
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Who was the real Robinson Crusoe?
In 1695, Alexander Selkirk ran away and joined a band ...
In 1695, Alexander Selkirk ran away and joined a band of buccaneers. In 1704, after a fight with his captain, Selkirk was put ashore on an uninhabited island about 400 miles west of Valparaiso. Tune in to learn more about the real-life Robinson Crusoe.
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How the New York Draft Riots Worked
To recruit troops for the U.S. Civil War, the Federal ...
To recruit troops for the U.S. Civil War, the Federal Congress passed the Union Conscription Act in 1863, which drafted able-bodied men between the ages of 20 and 45. Needless to say, this didn't go over well in New York. Tune in to learn more.
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The Amistad Mutiny
In 1839, Africans held captive by slavers revolted and ordered ...
In 1839, Africans held captive by slavers revolted and ordered the Amistad's crew to return to Africa. However, the ship was captured in Long Island and the slaves were put on trial -- but that's not the end of the story. Tune in to learn more.
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The Oneida Utopia
In 1848, a preacher named John Humphrey Noyse founded the ...
In 1848, a preacher named John Humphrey Noyse founded the Oneida community. In this episode, Deblina and Sarah recount the rise and fall of the Oneida community -- including its focus on shared labor, gender equality and free love.
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Five Real-life Amazons
Amazons are a well-known element of mythology, but are there ...
Amazons are a well-known element of mythology, but are there any historical figures that could be considered real-life Amazons? Listen in as Deblina and Sarah traverse the globe to find five examples of historical Amazons.
