Stuff you Missed in History Class
Stuff You Missed in History Class
Visit Show Website http://www.howstuffworks.com/Recently Aired
-
HD
How Michelangelo Worked
As a painter and a sculptor, Michelangelo became famous within ...
As a painter and a sculptor, Michelangelo became famous within his own lifetime. But who exactly was this artist, and what compelled him to create his masterpieces? Listen in as Katie and Sarah explore the life of Michelangelo in this podcast.
-
HD
A Brief History of Vaudeville
Vaudeville flourished from the late 19th century into the Depression ...
Vaudeville flourished from the late 19th century into the Depression era. It was one of America's most famous forms of entertainment at the time. Tune in as Katie and Sarah take a look at this family-friendly variety show from America's bygone days.
-
HD
Savonarola, the Unarmed Prophet
Girolamo Savonarola wasn't the typical Dominican friar. He began protesting ...
Girolamo Savonarola wasn't the typical Dominican friar. He began protesting moral corruption in the clergy at a young age. Eventually he came to Florence, the dominion of the powerful and decadent Medici clan. Tune in and learn what happened next.
-
HD
Death at the Duomo: The Pazzi Conspiracy
When the Pazzi family became entangled in a plot to ...
When the Pazzi family became entangled in a plot to assassinate Lorenzo and Giuliano de'Medici, the conspiracy grew until it reached the steps of the Vatican itself. Learn more about this coup attempt -- and its ultimate result -- in this episode.
-
HD
Bar Kokhba vs. The Romans
Born Simon ben Kosiba, Simon bar Kokhba led the Bar ...
Born Simon ben Kosiba, Simon bar Kokhba led the Bar Kokhba revolt against the Roman empire. The revolt succeeded momentarily, and the Romans were expelled from Judea -- but the conflict was far from over. Tune in and learn what happened next.
-
HD
Nellie Bly & Stunt Journalism
Born in 1864, Nellie Bly wasn't your average journalist -- ...
Born in 1864, Nellie Bly wasn't your average journalist -- in fact, she feigned insanity to gain entry into a mental institution. Join Sarah and Katie as they take a closer look at the life of Nellie Bly, America's original stunt journalist.
-
HD
How the Book of Kells Works
Created around 800 AD, the Book of Kells is an ...
Created around 800 AD, the Book of Kells is an illuminated manuscript held at Trinity College in Ireland. Listen in to learn more about the Book of Kells -- and how it survived for so long -- in this podcast.
-
HD
Brian Boru, High King of Ireland
As High King of Ireland, Brian Boru fought against -- ...
As High King of Ireland, Brian Boru fought against -- and ultimately ended -- the rule of Niall Noigiallach's descendents. Tune in as Katie and Sarah take a closer look at the life of Brian Boru in this podcast.
-
HD
Who stole the Amber Room?
Often hailed as "the eighth wonder of the world," the ...
Often hailed as "the eighth wonder of the world," the Amber Room is an opulent room adorned with gold and precious amber. History buffs would love to see the room for themselves, but there's one problem: it's missing. Learn more in this episode.
-
HD
What happened to the Romanovs?
The House of Romanov ruled Russia from 1613 until 1917, ...
The House of Romanov ruled Russia from 1613 until 1917, when Nicholas II abdicated the throne. But what actually happened to the royal family? Tune in as Katie and Sarah get to the bottom of the mysterious demise of the Romanovs in this episode.
