Stuff you Missed in History Class
Stuff You Missed in History Class
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Josephine Baker, The Toast of Paris
With a career spanning five decades, Josephine Baker was a ...
With a career spanning five decades, Josephine Baker was a star of stage and screen. However, she was also a spy for the French resistance during World War II. Tune in and learn more about Josephine Baker in this podcast.
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Who were Garibaldi's 1000?
Giuseppe Garibaldi led the ultimate underdogs in an expedition to ...
Giuseppe Garibaldi led the ultimate underdogs in an expedition to overthrow the Bourbon family ruling Sicily in 1860. Tune in and learn how this ragged band of roughly 1,000 people forced the royal army of 20,000 men to surrender in this podcast.
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Stokely Carmichael and Black Power
Born in 1941 in Trinidad, Stokely Carmichael moved to the ...
Born in 1941 in Trinidad, Stokely Carmichael moved to the US at the age of 11. Once he arrived he set upon a path that permanently changed American society. Listen in and learn how he became the leader of the Black Power movement in this episode.
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Mary Seacole and the Crimean War
When Mary Seacole was born, racism was rife and no ...
When Mary Seacole was born, racism was rife and no formal nursing institutions existed. Tune in to learn how Mary Seacole overcame these obstacles and became one of the world's most recognizable nurses in this episode.
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Zenobia, Warrior Queen
Some authors have described Zenobia, a queen of Palmyra, as ...
Some authors have described Zenobia, a queen of Palmyra, as a second Cleopatra. Listen in as Sarah and Katie explore the history of Palmyra and Zenobia in this episode.
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Was Satchel Paige the greatest pitcher in history?
Born in Alabama in 1906, Satchel Paige rose through the ...
Born in Alabama in 1906, Satchel Paige rose through the ranks to become one of the most popular baseball players in the Negro Leagues. Tune in as Sarah and Katie explore the career of one of baseball's greatest pitchers.
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What was the Champagne Safari?
On July 6th, 1934, Charles Bedaux set off on an ...
On July 6th, 1934, Charles Bedaux set off on an expedition from Edmonton to British Columbia. This was no ordinary trek -- the travelers moved in style, bringing along every imaginable luxury. Tune in and learn what happened next in this episode.
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Is the Taj Mahal a symbol of love?
The Taj Mahal was built by the Mogul ruler Shah ...
The Taj Mahal was built by the Mogul ruler Shah Jahan as a memorial to his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. In this episode, Sarah and Katie delve into the stories of one of the world's most opulent mausoleums.
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Who was the real Bluebeard?
"Bluebeard" is one of Charles Perrault's most disturbing and grisly ...
"Bluebeard" is one of Charles Perrault's most disturbing and grisly stories -- but could it be true? Join Sarah and Katie as they explore the depraved life and crimes of Gilles de Rais, the real-life basis for Perrault's Bluebeard.
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Who was "Black Moses"?
Tune in to this episode of Stuff You Missed in ...
Tune in to this episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class to learn more about the life and philosophy of Marcus Garvey, a black nationalist leader known as "Black Moses."
