Stuff you Missed in History Class
Stuff You Missed in History Class
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Phillip V, Reluctant King
Some historians think Phillip V of Spain was mad, but ...
Some historians think Phillip V of Spain was mad, but why? Listen in as Sarah and Deblina recount the strange rule of Phillip V, who abdicated the throne for several months in 1724.
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The Crafts' Escape to Freedom
When Ellen and her husband William made their escape from ...
When Ellen and her husband William made their escape from a life of slavery in Georgia, they traversed over 1,000 miles to reach freedom. In this episode, Deblina and Sarah recount the astonishing journey of the Craft family. Tune in and learn more.
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The St. Valentine's Day Massacre
During Prohibition, the US was awash in booze-fueled crime. Gangsters ...
During Prohibition, the US was awash in booze-fueled crime. Gangsters feuded savagely to control their turf, especially in Chicago. On Feb. 14th, 1929, these rivalries culminated in one of America's most notorious unsolved crimes. Tune in to learn more.
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Who was the last French Bourbon?
The story of the House of Bourbon is pretty complicated. ...
The story of the House of Bourbon is pretty complicated. Luckily, Deblina and Sarah are here to examine the web of people and events leading to the fall of the House. Tune in and learn more about Henri, comte de Chambord, the last French Bourbon.
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How Tulip Mania Worked
A funny thing happened to the Dutch during the 17th ...
A funny thing happened to the Dutch during the 17th century: They went nuts for tulips, paying exorbitant amounts for a single bulb. But what exactly triggered this commodity bubble? And what do revisionist historians have to say? Tune in and find out.
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The Last Emperor of Ethiopia
Haile Selassie wasn't just the last emperor of Ethiopia -- ...
Haile Selassie wasn't just the last emperor of Ethiopia -- he is also hailed as a messiah. In this episode, Deblina and Sarah explore the astonishing life of Haile Selassie. Tune in to learn more.
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5 Unlikely Inventors
From Marlon Brando to Harry Houdini, it's common knowledge that ...
From Marlon Brando to Harry Houdini, it's common knowledge that performers are uniquely gifted -- but several have also gained reputations as gifted inventors. Tune in to learn more about five of history's most unlikely inventors.
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Madame de Pompadour and Louis XV
Madame de Pompadour was born in Paris in 1721, and ...
Madame de Pompadour was born in Paris in 1721, and eventually became the mistress of King Louis XV. In this episode, Deblina and Sarah describe Madame de Pompadour's rise to power. Tune in to learn more.
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Hone Heke's Rebellion
Also known as the Northern War, Hone Heke's Rebellion took ...
Also known as the Northern War, Hone Heke's Rebellion took place between in New Zealand over the course of 1845 and 1846. In this podcast, Sarah and Deblina recount the events leading up to the war -- as well as the consequences of Heke's actions.
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The Affair of the Poisons
From hemlock to cyanide, poison has unfortunately played an integral ...
From hemlock to cyanide, poison has unfortunately played an integral part in many of history's great sagas, But in 17th-century France, the scandal over poisoning reached an unprecedented level. Tune in and learn more.
