Stuff you Missed in History Class
Stuff You Missed in History Class
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5 Amazing Astronomical Discoveries
The study of the heavens is one of humanity's oldest ...
The study of the heavens is one of humanity's oldest pursuits, and it's still a work in progress. In this episode, Deblina and Sarah explore the details of five amazing astronomical discoveries, beginning with the work of Copernicus.
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Why is there a "graveyard of ships" near Naples?
In 2008, the Aurora Trust began a survey around an ...
In 2008, the Aurora Trust began a survey around an island named Ventotone, off the coast of Naples. They found an astonishing group of Roman shipwrecks, and they also found a mystery. How did all these ships sink so close together? Tune in to find out.
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Tycho Brahe: An Astronomer's Untimely Demise
Tycho Brahe is hailed as an influential astronomer, but why? ...
Tycho Brahe is hailed as an influential astronomer, but why? Tune in and learn how this groundbreaking astronomer lost his nose, built the world's first observatory and met with an untimely demise in this podcast.
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The Mysterious Death of Christopher Marlowe
Christopher Marlowe was one of the most talented writers of ...
Christopher Marlowe was one of the most talented writers of the Elizabethan era, but his career was cut short when he was stabbed to death at the age of 29. In this episode, Deblina and Sarah take a closer look at the mystery surrounding Marlowe's death.
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Why did Augustus exile his own daughter?
Exile is never a pleasant experience, and meting it out ...
Exile is never a pleasant experience, and meting it out on a family member is positively brutal. So what could drive Augustus to exile his own daughter? Tune in and find out -- the answer might surprise you.
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Who was the real Sherlock Holmes?
Arthur Conan Doyle wasn't the first person to write a ...
Arthur Conan Doyle wasn't the first person to write a mystery novel, but his focus on scientific methods and brilliant protagonist made the stories of Sherlock Holmes world-famous. Yet is Sherlock Holmes based on a real person? Tune in to find out.
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Tagore, Erstwhile Knight
In addition to being the first Asian Nobel laureate, the ...
In addition to being the first Asian Nobel laureate, the multitalented Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore was known for his political influence. In this episode, Sarah and Deblina trace the life of Tagore through his childhood to knighthood and beyond.
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George Vanderbilt's Biltmore Estate
With four acres of floor space and over thirty bedrooms, ...
With four acres of floor space and over thirty bedrooms, the opulent Biltmore Estate occupies a unique place in the history of the United States. In this episode, Candace and Sarah trace the history of the Vanderbilt family and their magnificent estate.
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Historical Name-dropping in Lost
The hit show "Lost" is replete with historical name-dropping, but ...
The hit show "Lost" is replete with historical name-dropping, but who are all these people mentioned in the show? In this episode, our resident history buffs crack the case and track down some of the historical names used in "Lost."
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5 Show-stopping Historical Weddings
History is full of astonishing events, and the history of ...
History is full of astonishing events, and the history of marriage is no exception. Listen in as Sarah and our special guest, Candace, explore five of the most show-stopping, opulent weddings in history.
