Stuff You Missed in History Class
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Beer History with Erik Lars Myers
4 januari 2017 · 34 min
Erik Lars Myers, founder, CEO and head brewer at Mystery Brewing Company, talks about the history of beer, including how it connects to charity, nutrition and humans' first development of agriculture. Lees meer
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Unearthed! in 2016, Part 2
2 januari 2017 · 37 min
Part two of our annual roundup of unearthed news is a bit of a hodgepodge. It features identifications, very large finds, edible finds, art and letters, and some historical debunkings. And of course, we have everyone's favorite: exhumations. Lees meer
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Unearthed! in 2016, Part 1
28 december 2016 · 35 min
It's time to talk about all the things that were unearthed in 2016! This first of two episodes covers stuff it seems like happens every year, things that are actually older than we thought, and shipwrecks. Lees meer
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Unearthed! Piltdown Man
26 december 2016 · 36 min
The Piltdown Man is one of the world’s most infamous instances of scientific fraud, and it derailed the study of evolution for decades. How exactly did scientists in 1912 fall so completely for a hoax? Lees meer
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Maccabean Revolt
21 december 2016 · 28 min
The uprising of the Maccabees against the Seleucid Empire during the Hellenistic period is an integral part of the Hanukkah story. After the restoration of Jewish religious freedom, the Maccabees started another revolt to obtain total independence. Lees meer
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The Krampus and Friends Holiday Special, Part 3
19 december 2016 · 32 min
Since last year's episodes on non-Santa holiday figures were so popular, there's another installment for 2016! This time around, Frau Perchta, Olentzero, Mari Lwyd and Ded Moroz get the spotlight. Lees meer
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Belinda Sutton's Post-enslavement Petitions
14 december 2016 · 27 min
After she became a free woman, Belinda Sutton successfully petitioned for compensation for her years of enslaved labor. This was one of many legal efforts of enslaved and formerly enslaved people to advocate for themselves in Massachusetts courts. Lees meer
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An Interview With Sears Historian Jerry Hancock
12 december 2016 · 1 uur 12 min
Jerry, a Sears scholar and history teacher, joins Holly in the studio to talk about the historical significance of the building where HowStuffWorks is headquartered, as well as the company that built it. Lees meer
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The Palmer Raids, Part 2
7 december 2016 · 31 min
After a bombing attack on his home, Attorney General Palmer launched a series of raids on perceived threats to national security. Thousands of people were rounded up, many without cause or warrant, and kept in horrifying conditions. Lees meer
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The Palmer Raids, Part 1
5 december 2016 · 31 min
After WWI, there was a great deal of social unrest in the United States. Additionally, there was a fear that Communist revolutionaries would try to take over the country. Adding fuel to the fear were two bomb plots in 1919. Lees meer
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Alabama Governor George Wallace
30 november 2016 · 34 min
Wallace was one of the most prominent voices against the Civil Rights Movement and its objectives. He spent multiple campaigns for both governor and president on an explicitly pro-segregation platform. Lees meer
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Rejected Princesses with Jason Porath
28 november 2016 · 46 min
Author and illustrator Jason Porath joins Tracy and Holly in the studio to talk about women from history featured in his new book, including the Mancini sisters, Sayyida al-Hurra, Tomyris and Noor Inayat Khan. Lees meer
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The Dakota War of 1862 and the Whitestone Hill Massacre
23 november 2016 · 34 min
In 1862, murder led to war between the Dakota and the United States. What followed was a campaign of retribution against multiple indigenous peoples, many who had nothing to do with the prior conflict, ranging from Minnesota into Dakota Territory. Lees meer
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James Webb and NASA’s Early Days
21 november 2016 · 40 min
People are often surprised to learn that the namesake for the James Webb Space Telescope wasn't a scientist or engineer, but a lawyer and a bureaucrat. He was NASA's second administrator, and led the agency through incredibly difficult times. Lees meer
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The Attica Prison Uprising (Part 2)
16 november 2016 · 43 min
The riot at Attica Correctional Facility in September 1971, demanding better living conditions and basic human rights, remains a significant moment in the history of the U.S. prison system. But many of the problems that catalyzed it persist. Lees meer
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Life at Attica, 1971 (Part 1)
14 november 2016 · 36 min
Attica Correctional Facility originally opened in rural, upstate New York in 1931. In 1971, conditions at the prison were at a point where they were humiliating, dehumanizing and counterproductive to rehabilitation. Lees meer
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The First Transatlantic Telegraph Cable
9 november 2016 · 35 min
Establishing a submarine telegraph cable to connect North America and Europe took ingenuity, but more than anything else, it required tenacity. There were numerous stumbling blocks before there was finally a direct connection across the Atlantic. Lees meer
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Six Impossible Episodes: Déjà Vu Edition
7 november 2016 · 36 min
We often get requests for topics that are so similar to existing episodes that they would sound like repeats. Here are six that will probably sound very familiar to regular listeners. Lees meer
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The Reynolds Pamphlet Live from NYCC Presents
2 november 2016 · 48 min
In the summer of 1791, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton and Maria Reynolds began an affair that would lead to blackmail, political rumors, a 98-page confessional document ... and eventually a song in a hit Broadway musical. Lees meer
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The Hagley Woods Murder
31 oktober 2016 · 32 min
In 1943, a skeleton was found in a tree near Birmingham, England. More than 70 years later, it's still unknown who the deceased was and how the body ended up in an elm tree. Lees meer
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A Cruise Through History's Ghost Ships
26 oktober 2016 · 29 min
There have been numerous instances of ships found adrift with no one on board. Four of those nautical mysteries are featured here, with some truly chilling details. Lees meer
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Vincent Price: A Talk With His Daughter Victoria Price
24 oktober 2016 · 57 min
If you only know of Vincent Price from his films, you may be surprised by his rich life story. Victoria Price joins the show to talk about her famous father and his life beyond the silver screen. Lees meer
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Interview: Anne Byrn's 'American Cake'
19 oktober 2016 · 52 min
Baking expert Anne Byrn joins Holly to talk about the place of cake in U.S. history, from the early colonies right up to the modern era. The relationship between kitchen and culture is evidenced in Anne's research about sweet treats in America. Lees meer
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Le Théâtre du Grand-Guignol
17 oktober 2016 · 31 min
From 1897 to 1962, a small theater in Paris gave became famous for its grisly, terrifying plays. The Theatre du Grand Gignol became a cultural fixture in Europe, and ultimately gave rise to horror as an entertainment genre. Lees meer
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The Orphan Tsunami
12 oktober 2016 · 30 min
In January of 1700, a tsunami struck the coast of Japan. While the connection between earthquakes and tsunamis was known, it actually took a very long time to figure out where the catalyzing earthquake had taken place. Lees meer
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Vardø Witch Trials
10 oktober 2016 · 29 min
At the height of Europe's witch trials, the northern coast of Norway had a disproportionate number of executions for sorcery. The small fishing community in the Arctic circle staged 140 trials, and sentenced 91 of the accused witches to death. Lees meer
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The Bell Witch
5 oktober 2016 · 42 min
In the early 1800s, a family in Tennessee allegedly experienced what seemed to be a haunting on their family farm. Many narratives have blossomed from the Bell Witch story, but when you really try to look at the facts, they're few and far between. Lees meer
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The Cod Wars
3 oktober 2016 · 38 min
Fishing plays vital role in the culture and economy of both the United Kingdom and Iceland. A dispute between the countries over fishing territory started off with cordial tone, and then escalated into a serious conflict. Lees meer
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SLCC Live! Robber's Roost, Outlaw Hideout
28 september 2016 · 45 min
At the end of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th, a chunk of rough and unwelcoming stretch of territory in the Canyonlands area east of the Dirty Devil River became a safe haven for scoundrels, including Butch Cassidy's Wild Bunch. Lees meer
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The New Orleans 1900 Race Riot
26 september 2016 · 43 min
In July 1900, an interaction between New Orleans police and two black men set off a chain of horrific events. A man hunt, bloodthirsty mobs and senseless murders were all catalyzed by that meeting in a city already grappling with racial tension. Lees meer
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SLCC Live! How Historical Fiction Gets Made
21 september 2016 · 39 min
Tracy and Holly were joined by authors Bryan Young, E.B. Wheeler and Brian McClellan during Salt lake Comic Con for a talk about how authors weave real-life events and historical inspiration into their work. Lees meer
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Mary Alice Nelson, aka Molly Spotted Elk
19 september 2016 · 38 min
Molly was born on Indian Island, Maine, and she turned to dance to help her family make ends meet. But because audiences and companies in the U.S. pushed her toward stereotypical depictions of Native Americans, she eventually took her dancing to France. Lees meer
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Live at the DMA: Pierre de Coubertin and the Modern Olympics
14 september 2016 · 52 min
Coubertin had a vision to unite the world through sport, and he eventually managed to launch the modern Olympic Games. But those first few times out, things weren't always smooth. Lees meer
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John Brown's Raid on Harpers Ferry
12 september 2016 · 30 min
John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry, Virginia, set out to create an armed revolution of emancipated slaves. Instead, it became a tipping point leading to the U.S. Civil War. Lees meer
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The Montgolfier Brothers and Their Balloons
7 september 2016 · 34 min
As man was looking to the skies and yearning to fly, two inventive brothers came up with an idea to set humans aloft. The Montgolfiers were among many inventors working toward flight in the 18th century, but they often get all the attention. Lees meer
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The London Match Girls Strike of 1888
5 september 2016 · 34 min
The London Match Girls Strike of 1888 was an important labor rights event in Britain. Women working in a match factory took a stand against hazardous and unfair working conditions, and impacted organized labor in the process. Lees meer
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Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation with John B. King
31 augustus 2016 · 33 min
Secretary of Education Dr. John B. King Jr. discusses the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, which gave rebelling states 100 days to return to the Union or have their enslaved population freed during the U.S. Civil War. Lees meer
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Thomas Day’s Quest for the Perfect Wife
29 augustus 2016 · 40 min
Eighteenth-century Englishman Thomas Day decided that the only way to have a perfect wife was to create one. So he adopted two orphans and attempted to train them, sometimes in incredibly abusive ways. Lees meer
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The Boy Jones, After Buckingham
24 augustus 2016 · 33 min
Even though Edward Jones served two prison sentences for his intrusions into Buckingham palace, it seems that the authorities were willing to do almost anything to keep him away from London. Lees meer
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The Boy Jones, Queen Victoria's Persistent Intruder
22 augustus 2016 · 30 min
Not long after young Victoria became queen, a young man got into Buckingham Palace, wandered around, and attempted to steal several items. It was merely the first of many visits to the palace he would make. Lees meer
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Anglo-Cherokee War
17 augustus 2016 · 30 min
During the French and Indian War, a clash between Cherokee tribes and the British -- who had been allies -- slowly escalated on the southern end of the larger conflict. Lees meer
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Anne Bonny & Mary Read
15 augustus 2016 · 30 min
Famed lady pirates Anne Bonny and Mary Read are often requested as a topic by listeners. But telling their story requires navigating some rather suspect historical accounts. Lees meer
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Yosemite and James Hutchings, Pt. 2
10 augustus 2016 · 23 min
Because he saw himself as Yosemite's ambassador, Hutchings was surprised when the state of California told him his land claim was invalid. He fought the state for many years, and though he ultimately lost the battle, it didn't sever his ties to Yosemite. Lees meer
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Yosemite and James Hutchings, Pt. 1
8 augustus 2016 · 24 min
Once Yosemite had been seen by white men, it became the focus of a great deal of attention, both for its natural wonders and for the potential money to be made there. James Hutchings spent the majority of his life writing and speaking about Yosemite. Lees meer
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Bracero Program
3 augustus 2016 · 33 min
For parts of the 20th century, the U.S. and Mexico had agreements in place allowing, and even encouraging, Mexican nationals to enter the U.S. to perform agricultural work and other labor in the American Southwest. Lees meer
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Butter v. Margarine
1 augustus 2016 · 40 min
Industries and governments had a really weird preoccupation with protecting people from margarine way before it was made with the hydrogenated oils that led to its unhealthy reputation in more recent years. There's even bootlegging involved. Lees meer
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Isaac Merrit Singer
27 juli 2016 · 38 min
While his name is most strongly associated with the sewing machine, Isaac Singer's life is a tale far beyond the story of mechanized stitching. A philanderer and cut throat businessman, Singer managed to accrue huge sums of wealth in his later life. Lees meer
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Desmond T. Doss
25 juli 2016 · 26 min
Doss was the first conscientious objector to be awarded the Medal of Honor, though he's not the only one. Two other men, Thomas W. Bennett and Joseph G. LaPointe, Jr. also showed tremendous valor and received the same award, though posthumously. Lees meer
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U.S. Contraband Camps
20 juli 2016 · 31 min
When three escaped slaves showed up at a Union position during the U.S. Civil War, the decision of how to handle the situation fell to Maj. Gen. Benjamin Butler. His actions led to a situation for which the government was simply not prepared. Lees meer
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Unearthed! in July!
18 juli 2016 · 34 min
We're halfway through the year, and we have SO MANY unearthed items already! So, after polling listeners, we're adding a mid-year edition of our Unearthed! series. Lees meer
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