Stuff you Missed in History Class
Stuff You Missed in History Class
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How the Rosetta Stone Works
Prior to the modern discovery of the Rosetta stone, Ancient ...
Prior to the modern discovery of the Rosetta stone, Ancient Egypt was an enigma. Even many pre-Napoleonic Egyptians had no concept of their forbearers' culture. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the Rosetta Stone.
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How Easter Island Works
Home to hundreds of mysterious, gigantic stone statues, Easter Island ...
Home to hundreds of mysterious, gigantic stone statues, Easter Island is an isolated, tiny island in the Pacific. Check out this podcast to learn more about the astonishing history of Easter Island.
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How the Titanic Worked
The Titanic was famously considered 'unsinkable' by the engineers who ...
The Titanic was famously considered 'unsinkable' by the engineers who built it. However, the Titanic's reputation could not save it from the infamous iceberg that sank the ship on its maiden voyage. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more.
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How the French Revolution Worked
Several factors contributed to the French Revolution. Check out this ...
Several factors contributed to the French Revolution. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn how an incompetent monarchy, the age of Enlightenment and widespread famine created the perfect storm for a country-wide revolution.
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How the Crusades Worked
The first Crusade began in 1095, and launched a struggle ...
The first Crusade began in 1095, and launched a struggle for control of Jerusalem in a series of arduous battles spanning more than two centuries. Learn more about the origin, escalation and consequences of the Crusades in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.
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What was Australia's Stolen Generation?
When British explorers reached Australia in 1768, Aborigines were seen ...
When British explorers reached Australia in 1768, Aborigines were seen as savages in need of assimilation. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the Lost Generation, and the laws Australia passed to force assimilation on the Aborigines.
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How the Louisiana Purchase Worked
When Thomas Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory for 15 million ...
When Thomas Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory for 15 million dollars, the US nearly doubled in size. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the effects of the Louisiana Purchase.
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How Presidential Salaries Work
Compared to the average American salary, the President is well-off. ...
Compared to the average American salary, the President is well-off. However, most Presidents are wealthy when they arrive in office. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the fact and fiction surrounding the President's salary.
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How the Swing States Works
During presidential elections, campaign coverage often focuses on states whose ...
During presidential elections, campaign coverage often focuses on states whose populations are divided between candidates. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the fact and fiction surrounding the electoral college and swing states.
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Why did Lady Godiva take a naked horse ride?
In an argument over taxing peasants, Lady Godiva -- whose ...
In an argument over taxing peasants, Lady Godiva -- whose real name was actually Godgifu -- called her husband's bluff and rode naked through the marketplace. Or did she? learn more about the fact and fiction surrounding Lady Godiva in this podcast.
