Stuff you Missed in History Class
Stuff You Missed in History Class
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A Holocaust Story: Hannah Szenes
Amid the anti-Semitic and hostile environment of Hungary, the poet ...
Amid the anti-Semitic and hostile environment of Hungary, the poet Hannah Szenes joined with resistance forces, risking her life to save Jewish communities. Tune in and learn why Hannah Szenes is known as the "Joan of Arc of Israel" in this podcast.
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Mutiny on the Bounty
The mutiny aboard the HMS Bounty has been popularized in ...
The mutiny aboard the HMS Bounty has been popularized in film, but how accurate is this depiction? In this podcast, Sarah and Katie take a closer look at this legendary mutiny -- and figure out whether William Bligh deserves his terrible reputation.
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How Tecumseh Worked
Born in 1768, Tecumseh was a leader of the Shawnee ...
Born in 1768, Tecumseh was a leader of the Shawnee tribe who united several Native American tribes in opposition against the expansionist U.S. forces. But who was this legendary leader? Tune in and learn more about the real Tecumseh in this podcast.
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The Bombardment of Baltimore
Years after the American Revolution, Britain and the United States ...
Years after the American Revolution, Britain and the United States were still locked in conflict. Listen in as Katie and Sarah explore the British bombardment of Baltimore in 1814 -- and how it inspired a lawyer named Francis Scott Key -- in this podcast.
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Lillie Langtry, The Jersey Lily
In her time, Lillie Langtry was known as the most ...
In her time, Lillie Langtry was known as the most beautiful woman in the world. But how did she get her start? Listen in and learn how The Jersey Lily became an international celebrity in this podcast.
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How the Pony Express Worked
The Pony Express used a system of riders and horses ...
The Pony Express used a system of riders and horses to safely deliver mail between Missouri and Sacramento -- a distance of over 1900 miles. But how did it work? Join Katie and Sarah as they trace the rise and fall of the Pony Express in this podcast.
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Who was the Emperor of the United States?
When Joshua Norton returned to San Francisco following a disastrous ...
When Joshua Norton returned to San Francisco following a disastrous business deal, he was a little bit loopy. Norton went to the newspapers and declared himself emperor of the United States. Here's the crazy part: it worked. Tune in and learn more.
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Caligula Disentangled
According to most popular accounts, Caligula was an insane, cruel ...
According to most popular accounts, Caligula was an insane, cruel and bizarre emperor. But how reliable are those stories? Join Katie and Sarah as they take a look at Caligula's life -- and try to separate the facts from the rumors -- in this podcast.
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Nefertiti and the Heretic Pharaoh
Today historians know very little about Nefertiti, but during her ...
Today historians know very little about Nefertiti, but during her time as Egypt's queen she was revered as a goddess. In this episode, Sarah and Katie explore the reign of Nefertiti, and why her controversial husband Akhenaton was considered a heretic.
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The Shipwreck that Saved Jamestown
When a relief mission left Plymouth in 1609 to assist ...
When a relief mission left Plymouth in 1609 to assist the troubled colony of Jamestown, an intense storm separated one vessel from the rest of the fleet. Learn how this shipwreck may have saved Jamestown -- and inspired Shakespeare -- in this podcast.
