Stuff you Missed in History Class
Stuff You Missed in History Class
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A Jewish Pirate's Life for Me!
During the golden age of Caribbean piracy, people from all ...
During the golden age of Caribbean piracy, people from all walks of life set sail in search of gold. Yet you may be surprised to hear that some of the pirates were Sephardic Jews. Tune in and learn more about the lives of Jewish pirates.
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The Cinderella of the Harem
Roxelana has one of the strangest rags-to-riches stories in history. ...
Roxelana has one of the strangest rags-to-riches stories in history. As a slave who entered Suleyman's harem and rose through the ranks to become the wife of the Sultan, Roxelana became a symbol of the Ottoman empire. Tune in to learn more about Roxelana.
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La Reconquista and the Alhambra
In the early 8th century, Moors occupied most of the ...
In the early 8th century, Moors occupied most of the Iberian peninsula. During the Reconquista, Christians rallied to conquer the land. Listen in and learn more about this epic conflict, which spans some of the most formative times in Spanish history.
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He Was Killed by Mesmerism
Today, Franz Mesmer is hailed as the father of hypnosis. ...
Today, Franz Mesmer is hailed as the father of hypnosis. His original pursuit was called mesmerism, but what exactly was it? How did it (supposedly) work? Listen in as Sarah and Katie explore the strange theories of Franz Mesmer.
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10 Historical Animals You Should Know: 6 - 10
Did Tycho Brahe really own a moose with a drinking ...
Did Tycho Brahe really own a moose with a drinking problem? Did a U.S. President keep a pet alligator? Tune in as Katie and Sarah take a look at some of history's strangest pets (and their equally bizarre owners).
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The Battle of Marathon
Nowadays marathons are a popular pastime for health buffs across ...
Nowadays marathons are a popular pastime for health buffs across the world, but how did they get started? The origins of the marathon date back to the fifth century B.C., when Greeks depended on messengers to carry news. Tune in to learn more.
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Spring-heeled Jack, Mystery Assailant!
Most people are familiar with Jack the Ripper, but Victorian ...
Most people are familiar with Jack the Ripper, but Victorian England was also plagued by an odd character named Spring-Heeled Jack. Were reports of this bounding scoundrel a symptom of mass hysteria, or something factual? Tune in to learn more.
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10 Historical Animals You Should Know: 1 - 5
History is full of astonishing stories, and not all of ...
History is full of astonishing stories, and not all of them revolve around humans. In the first part of this two-part series, Katie and Sarah cover five of history's most memorable animals. Listen in to learn more about historical animals.
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Is there a real Macbeth curse?
Some actors believe it's bad luck to say 'Macbeth' in ...
Some actors believe it's bad luck to say 'Macbeth' in the theater unless the play is being performed -- but why? In this episode, Katie and Sarah explore the origins of the Macbeth curse and the life of the historical Macbeth.
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The History of Chocolate
Nowadays chocolate is popular across the world, but it got ...
Nowadays chocolate is popular across the world, but it got its start thousands of years ago in Mesoamerica, where it was much more than a mere sweet or ingredient in desserts. Learn more about the history of chocolate in this podcast.
