Stuff you Missed in History Class
Stuff You Missed in History Class
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The Ghost Dance and Wounded Knee
During an eclipse in 1889, Jack Wilson dreamed that he ...
During an eclipse in 1889, Jack Wilson dreamed that he died, spoke with God and returned to spread a message through the resurrection of a ritual called the Ghost Dance. Learn more about the Ghost Dance in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How the Sacco and Vanzetti Trial Worked
When Sacco and Vanzetti were charged with murder, the Italian-born ...
When Sacco and Vanzetti were charged with murder, the Italian-born anarchists didn't receive a fair trial because of their political views and foreign birth. Learn more about the trial -- and its repercussions -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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Historical Pooches
From the average Joe to the president of the United ...
From the average Joe to the president of the United States, people across the world have pet dogs. Get the details on the canine companions of history's most influential personalities in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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Alexander Hamilton vs. Aaron Burr
As political rivals, Hamilton and Burr began a bitter exchange ...
As political rivals, Hamilton and Burr began a bitter exchange of insults, leading to a duel in 1804 that resulted in Hamilton's death. Learn about the ideas that drove Hamilton and Burr to violence in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How the 1916 Shark Attacks Worked
In 1916, a series of shark attacks took place along ...
In 1916, a series of shark attacks took place along the shores of New Jersey. The media downplayed the first attack as a fluke -- but the attacks continued. Tune in and learn more about the story that inspired Jaws in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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The Red Light District of New Orleans
Established in 1897, Storyville was a legal twenty block red-light ...
Established in 1897, Storyville was a legal twenty block red-light district in New Orleans. Tune in as Katie and Candace take a look at the colorful history of New Orleans' infamous prostitution district in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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Malaria and the Panama Canal
The idea for the Panama Canal goes back to 1534, ...
The idea for the Panama Canal goes back to 1534, when the Spanish surveyed the area. However, the canal wasn't built for centuries, and it was an arduous task. Learn more about the malaria plaguing canal builders in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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America's Favorite Outlaw: Billy the Kid
Born Henry McCarty in New York City, Billy the Kid ...
Born Henry McCarty in New York City, Billy the Kid committed his first act of murder before he turned 20. Join Candace and Katie as they explore the fact -- and fiction -- surrounding the legendary outlaw in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How the Dancing Plague of 1518 Worked
In the summer of 1518, a woman in Strasbourg, France ...
In the summer of 1518, a woman in Strasbourg, France started dancing -- and didn't stop. By the end of the week, the compulsion to dance had spread to hundreds of people. Learn more about the dancing sickness in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How the Stonewall Riots Worked
On June 28, 1969, police raided the Stonewall Inn, one ...
On June 28, 1969, police raided the Stonewall Inn, one of the few bars that welcomed gay patrons. Learn how this raid triggered the first major gay rights protest in U.S. history in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
