Stuff you Missed in History Class
Stuff You Missed in History Class
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Lizzie Borden and Her Axe
In 1892, Abby Borden was brutally murdered in her home ...
In 1892, Abby Borden was brutally murdered in her home in Fall River, Massachusetts. Shortly thereafter her husband Andrew Borden was also murdered, and his daughter Lizzie Borden was the primary suspect. But why was she acquitted? Tune in and learn more.
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5 Sinners in Dante's Inferno
When Dante wrote The Divine Comedy, he consigned several of ...
When Dante wrote The Divine Comedy, he consigned several of his real-life enemies to hell. In this podcast, Katie and Sarah examine Dante's habit of putting his enemies in his fiction, focusing on five people the average Florentine would have known.
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Real-life Moby Dick Sinks a Ship
Although Herman Melville's opus is a work of fiction, it ...
Although Herman Melville's opus is a work of fiction, it was inspired by real-life events. In this episode, Katie and Sarah explore the story of the real-life Moby Dick -- and the unfortunate vessel that encountered it in the Pacific.
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The Race to the South Pole
When Scott and Amundsen launched rival expeditions to the South ...
When Scott and Amundsen launched rival expeditions to the South Pole, they knew that only one group could be the first to reach the pole. Each believed his strategy would prevail, but which explorer won? Tune in and learn more in this podcast.
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The Curse of the Koh-i-Noor Diamond
The Koh-i-noor diamond has a long, storied history -- and ...
The Koh-i-noor diamond has a long, storied history -- and a reputation for bringing trouble to its (male) owners. In this episode, Katie and Sarah trace the adventures of the infamous diamond, from its Indian origins to its final resting place in Britain.
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Who was King Tut... really?
When Egyptologists studied King Tutankhamen's DNA, they learned some surprising ...
When Egyptologists studied King Tutankhamen's DNA, they learned some surprising things: In addition to being disabled, the king was inbred. And this is just the beginning. Learn more about the real King Tut -- and where he came from -- in this podcast.
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The Death of Mozart
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart died in December of 1791, bringing his ...
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart died in December of 1791, bringing his profound career to an untimely end. But how exactly did he die? Join Katie and Sarah as they examine the life of Mozart -- and the questions surrounding his death -- in this podcast.
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Who was the "Greatest Traitor?"
Sir Roger Mortimer is known as the "greatest traitor," but ...
Sir Roger Mortimer is known as the "greatest traitor," but why? Sarah and Katie explore the life and times of Sir Mortimer in this episode, from his early conflicts, his successful rebellion against Edward II, and his ignominious end.
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Was there a female pope?
During the Middle Ages, thousands of faithful Catholics believed in ...
During the Middle Ages, thousands of faithful Catholics believed in the story of a female pope named Joan. But is there any evidence for this story -- not to mention the other stories that grew from the original tale? Listen in and learn more.
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Napoleon in Egypt: The Savants
When Napoleon planned a secret mission to Egypt, he authorized ...
When Napoleon planned a secret mission to Egypt, he authorized three men to create a Commission of Sciences and Arts. However, the commission's 151 members soon learned the mission wasn't what they'd expected. Tune in and learn more in this podcast.
