Stuff you Missed in History Class
Stuff You Missed in History Class
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The Trung Sisters vs China
The Trung sisters were daughters of a Vietnamese lord in ...
The Trung sisters were daughters of a Vietnamese lord in the first century, when Vietnam was occupied by the Han Dynasty. Listen in and learn how these remarkable leaders fought to free their kingdom and why they remain highly revered in Vietnam today.
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Why is Richard I called the Lionheart?
Today, Richard I -- better known as Richard the Lionheart ...
Today, Richard I -- better known as Richard the Lionheart -- is an iconic, legendary figure in European history. But how did he become "the Lionheart" in the first place? Tune in and learn more about Richard I in this podcast.
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The Lovers of Catherine the Great
It gets lonely at the top, and even larger-than-life monarchs ...
It gets lonely at the top, and even larger-than-life monarchs like Catherine the Great needed a bit of romance now and then. Tune in and learn more about Catherine's lovers -- and if she ever found the true love she was looking for -- in this podcast.
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The Battles of the Pyramids and Nile
In 1798 Napoleon decided to launch an expedition to Egypt ...
In 1798 Napoleon decided to launch an expedition to Egypt instead of leading a direct attack on England -- but why? In this episode, Katie and Sarah explore the Battle of the Pyramids (Napoleon himself came up with the title). Tune in and learn more.
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Five Stars of the Wild West
It didn't take long for America to romanticize cowboys. Even ...
It didn't take long for America to romanticize cowboys. Even after most cowboys gave up their spurs, Wild West shows captivated audiences across the country. Tune in and learn more about the stars of Wild West shows, from Buffalo Bill to Annie Oakley.
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Catherine the Great in Power
Katie and Sarah highlight some of the details of Catherine ...
Katie and Sarah highlight some of the details of Catherine the Great's reign, from wars and rebellions to her Enlightenment ideals and desire to further Westernize Russia, in their continuing series on the influential female ruler.
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Catherine the Great's Rise to Power
Catherine the Great remains one of the most influential female ...
Catherine the Great remains one of the most influential female figures in European history, but how did she get her start? In the first segment of this two-part series, Sarah and Katie explore Catherine the Great's rise to power.
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Medici Murders and a Basket Baby
Centuries after the fall of their line, the Medici remain ...
Centuries after the fall of their line, the Medici remain one of history's most powerful -- and notorious -- families. In this episode, Sarah and Katie trace the unfortunate and mysterious deaths of Medici family members.
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A Crusade Gone Wrong
Of all the Crusades, the Fourth Crusade was the least ...
Of all the Crusades, the Fourth Crusade was the least successful: It created a permanent divide between Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches. But what exactly went wrong? Tune in and learn more in this podcast.
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Did any Germans resist Hitler?
During World War II, the Nazi totalitarian party did not ...
During World War II, the Nazi totalitarian party did not tolerate dissent. Despite the risks involved, some Germans did attempt to resist Hitler's government. In this episode, Katie and Sarah explore the story of the White Rose, a secret resistance group.
