Stuff you Missed in History Class
Stuff You Missed in History Class
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How the Opium Wars Worked
In the 19th century, Britain tried to remedy a trade ...
In the 19th century, Britain tried to remedy a trade deficit with China by hooking the country on opium. Tensions rose as more and more Chinese citizens became opium addicts, eventually leading to war. Learn more about the Opium Wars in this episode.
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Pocahontas: An American Princess
Born around 1596, Pocahontas was the daughter of the chief ...
Born around 1596, Pocahontas was the daughter of the chief Powhatan. Today she is remembered as an ardent supporter of the Jamestown colonists -- but how much of this story is true? Learn more about Pocahontas in this episode.
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Was there really an Atlantis?
According to Plato, Atlantis was an ancient civilization destroyed by ...
According to Plato, Atlantis was an ancient civilization destroyed by an earthquake over 10,000 years ago. Join Katie and Sarah as they take a look at the myth of Atlantis -- and the bizarre theories surrounding its location -- in this episode.
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Who was the Enchantress of Numbers?
The first computer programmer was a woman named Ada Lovelace. ...
The first computer programmer was a woman named Ada Lovelace. Learn how the daughter of Lord Byron -- one of the most famous poets in the Western world -- moved out of her father's shadow and became a herald of the electronic age in this episode.
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How Lord Byron Worked
Whether the topic is Lucrezia Borgia or Frankenstein, Lord Byron ...
Whether the topic is Lucrezia Borgia or Frankenstein, Lord Byron keeps popping up in podcasts. Who was this poet, and why is he associated with so many historical figures? Join Katie and Sarah as they take a look back at the incomparable Lord Byron.
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A History Mystery: the Mad Trapper of Rat River
In this episode, Sarah and Katie take a crack at ...
In this episode, Sarah and Katie take a crack at one of Canada's strangest mysteries: The Mad Trapper of Rat River. Travel back to 1931, when a man calling himself 'Albert Johnson' led the Canadian police on a 150-mile chase -- all without saying a word.
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How Lucrezia Borgia Worked
As the daughter of a pope, Lucrezia was born into ...
As the daughter of a pope, Lucrezia was born into dizzying power and political intrigue. She was also controversial -- rumors of incest and other crimes dogged her and persist today. Join Sarah and Katie as they try to separate the fact from fiction.
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How Marie Laveau Worked
Over the course of her life, Marie Laveau wielded enormous ...
Over the course of her life, Marie Laveau wielded enormous influence as the notorious Voodoo Queen of New Orleans -- but how much of her story is true? Join Sarah and Katie as they unravel the fact and fiction surrounding the legendary Marie Levaeu.
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The Birth of Frankenstein and the Vampyre
With Halloween looming, Sarah and Katie travel back in time ...
With Halloween looming, Sarah and Katie travel back in time to explore the historic challenge that led to the creation of Frankenstein and the vampiric Lord Ruthven. Tune in to learn more about the birth of these intentionally horrific creatures.
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St. Paul's Watch and the London Blitz
Saint Paul's Cathedral stands on the site of four previous ...
Saint Paul's Cathedral stands on the site of four previous churches, the earliest of which dates back to 604. When German forces bombed London in World War II, Churchill formed a group to protect the ancient church. Tune in to learn what happened next.
