Stuff you Missed in History Class
Stuff You Missed in History Class
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The Virgin Queen's Great Love
Elizabeth I never married. Instead, she encouraged (and avoided) many ...
Elizabeth I never married. Instead, she encouraged (and avoided) many suitors without making a commitment. Additionally, many people believed Elizabeth was in love with a man named Robert Dudley. Learn more about Elizabeth's great love in this episode.
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What was Saturnalia?
Winter solstice celebrations predate Christmas, and trace back into antiquity. ...
Winter solstice celebrations predate Christmas, and trace back into antiquity. Saturnalia was one of these ancient traditions, and it was very different from the celebration we recognize as Christmas today. Tune in and learn more in this episode.
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Bungled Attempts at One-Person Flights
Nowadays almost every urban center has an airport, and the ...
Nowadays almost every urban center has an airport, and the idea of flying across an ocean seems normal. Yet this wasn't always the case. Join Katie and Sarah as they explore the fascinating stories of the people who tried -- and failed -- to fly.
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Rival Queens: Mary Stuart and Elizabeth I
Although they were cousins, Elizabeth I and Mary Stuart had ...
Although they were cousins, Elizabeth I and Mary Stuart had little in the way of familial affection. Join Katie and Sarah as they take a closer look at the infamous rivalry between Mary Stuart and Elizabeth I in this episode.
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How the Taiping Rebellion Worked
In 1850, a disillusioned would-be bureaucrat named Hung Hsiu-ch'uan became ...
In 1850, a disillusioned would-be bureaucrat named Hung Hsiu-ch'uan became the head of a rebellion against the Qing dynasty. Learn the story of this rebellion -- and how it influenced modern China -- in this episode.
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Elizabeth The First, Before She Was Queen
As the only child of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, ...
As the only child of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, Elizabeth I was born into a world of privilege and danger. Learn more about the tumultuous life of Elizabeth I before she became the Queen of England in this episode.
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Harry Houdini, Master Mystifier
Once known as the world's greatest magician, Harry Houdini's reputation ...
Once known as the world's greatest magician, Harry Houdini's reputation still resonates with modern fans of illusion and magic. Join Katie and Sarah as they explore the fact -- and fiction -- surrounding the spectacular Harry Houdini in this episode.
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How did Meriwether Lewis die?
In 1809, Meriwether Lewis died of gunshot wounds -- but ...
In 1809, Meriwether Lewis died of gunshot wounds -- but how did this happen? Historians still debate the circumstances involved. Join Katie and Sarah as they explore the facts -- and sensationalism -- surrounding the mysterious death of Meriwether Lewis.
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Why did Angkor fall?
At its height, the city of Angkor was larger than ...
At its height, the city of Angkor was larger than Rhode Island. Replete with ornate architecture, the metropolis also served as a religious center. Yet by the time Europeans discovered the site, it was ruined. What happened? Listen in and learn more.
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How the First Thanksgiving Worked
Nowadays, Thanksgiving has become an official holiday, complete with its ...
Nowadays, Thanksgiving has become an official holiday, complete with its own trappings of tradition and mythology. But how much of the conventional Thanksgiving story is true? Join Sarah and Katie as they take a closer look at the first Thanksgiving.
