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Stuff You Missed in History Class
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Duchess of Decadence: Georgiana
Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, was also known as the Empress ...
Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, was also known as the Empress of Fashion. Married at the age of 16, the Duchess soon became enormously popular and led a life of excess. Learn what happened next in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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Ghosts of History: The Borley Rectory
Legends surround the history of the Borley Rectory, which is ...
Legends surround the history of the Borley Rectory, which is known as the most haunted house in England. Tune in to learn more about the ghosts reputed to haunt the Rectory in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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The Amelia Earhart Mystery
In 1937, famous aviator Amelia Earhart attempted to circumnavigate the ...
In 1937, famous aviator Amelia Earhart attempted to circumnavigate the globe via airplane. However, she disappeared over the Pacific and was never seen again. Listen in to learn more about the mystery in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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Ghosts of History: Versailles
In 1901, two women visiting Versailles lost their way and ...
In 1901, two women visiting Versailles lost their way and met a series of strange, anachronistic characters. Looking back on the event, the women became certain they had slipped through time into 1789. Learn more in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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The Golem of Prague
In Jewish folklore, golems are powerful creatures created from clay. ...
In Jewish folklore, golems are powerful creatures created from clay. According to legend, a golem was created to defend the Jewish population of Prague during the reign of Rudolph II. Learn more about golems in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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Ghosts of History: Winchester Mystery House
When a psychic told Sarah Winchester that the spirits of ...
When a psychic told Sarah Winchester that the spirits of every person who died from a Winchester rifle would haunt her unless they were appeased, she built one of the world's strangest houses. Learn more with this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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Fan Pick: Best Innovators in History
With help from listeners, our resident history buffs take a ...
With help from listeners, our resident history buffs take a look at the world's great innovators and try to pick the best of the bunch. Listen in to learn more about three of the best innovators in history with this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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Were the Robber Barons America's greatest philanthropists?
Although America's robber barons are often viewed in negative terms, ...
Although America's robber barons are often viewed in negative terms, they left a philanthropic legacy that continues today. Learn more about philanthropy and charity -- as well as the difference between the two -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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What did Greek philosophers think about happiness?
What is happiness? To answer this question, our resident history ...
What is happiness? To answer this question, our resident history buffs turn back the clock and take a closer look at ancient Greek philosophy, from Herodotus to Epicurus. Learn more in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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Was Teddy Roosevelt the First Green President?
Teddy Roosevelt was renowned for his hunting and enthusiasm for ...
Teddy Roosevelt was renowned for his hunting and enthusiasm for the outdoors, but he was also very concerned with conservation. Discover why he tops the list of "Green" presidents in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
