Stuff You Missed in History Class
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Belle Starr: A Bad Rap for the Bandit Queen
26 maart 2012 · 18 min
Belle Starr is often remembered as a notorious outlaw who spent her free time carousing in saloons. But new accounts suggest that, while she wasn't a saint, she also wasn't the "female Jesse James" some biographers made her out to be. So what's the truth? Lees meer
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From Diplomacy to Black Diaries: Roger Casement
21 maart 2012 · 24 min
Roger Casement was an Irish-born British diplomat. He eventually became an Irish nationalist. After his arrest, he was sentenced to die. To stifle support for Casement, the government also released the "Black Diaries" which outed Casement as gay. Lees meer
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Frida Kahlo: An Introspective Life, Part 2
19 maart 2012 · 27 min
Frida Kahlo took pride in caring for her husband Diego. In 1930, the couple went to the United States. When they returned to Mexico, their rocky relationship affected Frida's health. As her marriage worsened, Frida's star in the art world gradually rose. Lees meer
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From Brontë to Bell and Back Again
14 maart 2012 · 32 min
The Brontë sisters quickly rose from obscurity to notoriety after their three novels were published under the Bell pseudonym. Join Sarah and Deblina as they discuss the sisters' rise to fame and the scandalous suggestions about their lives and morals. Lees meer
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Frida Kahlo: An Introspective Life, Part 1
12 maart 2012 · 21 min
Frida Kahlo contracted polio at the age of 6. Undeterred, she went on to have an active childhood and adolescence. After a tragic accident left her bedridden for more than three months, she began to pursue painting and politics. Lees meer
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Growing Up Brontë
7 maart 2012 · 32 min
The Brontë sisters are considered some of the best writers of the 19th century but their past may surprise you. Join Sarah and Deblina as they discuss the sisters' childhood tragedies, unconventional educations and their imaginary worlds. Lees meer
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Mary Anning, Princess of Paleontology
5 maart 2012 · 21 min
Mary Anning started hunting for fossils in Lyme Regis in the early 1800s. Around 1811, she uncovered the complete skeleton of an ichthyosaurus. She made several significant contributions to paleontology, so why didn't she always get credit for her work? Lees meer
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Evliya Çelebi: World Traveler and Companion to Mankind
29 februari 2012 · 27 min
Evliya Çelebi grew up in 17th century Istanbul as the "boon companion" of Sultan Murad IV. In his 20s, Evliya had a prophetic dream and spent decades traveling. During his travels he wrote the Seyahatname, one of history's important travel narratives. Lees meer
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The Fairy Tale Life of Hans Christian Andersen
27 februari 2012 · 28 min
Hans Christian Andersen is often considered the father of the modern fairy tale, but his life was not the quiet existence depicted in his photos. His personal life is fairly bizarre, and he is sometimes compared to his own outcast fairy tale figures. Lees meer
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Bessie Coleman: Daredevil Aviatrix
22 februari 2012 · 26 min
Bessie Coleman knew that becoming a pilot was her dream. Because she was a black woman, no American flight schools would admit her. Despite the obstacles, Bessie managed to become the first African-American woman in the world to earn a pilot's license. Lees meer
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Leading the Charge: The Massachusetts 54th
20 februari 2012 · 27 min
A 1792 law prevented African Americans from taking up arms in the Civil War. As attitudes against blacks serving changed, black regiments were formed. But prejudices remained until the heroism of black soldiers won the attention of the nation. Lees meer
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Elizabeth Barrett and Robert Browning in Love
15 februari 2012 · 26 min
Robert Browning's early work wasn't as well-received as Elizabeth Barrett's poetry. Yet Barrett mentioned his work in one of her poems, and they started a correspondence that blossomed into love. However, Elizabeth's father remained an obstacle. Lees meer
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Who was the real Lone Ranger?
13 februari 2012 · 25 min
The Lone Ranger has traditionally been portrayed by white actors, but many believe this character is based on an African-American named Bass Reeves. A former slave, Reeves became one of the most successful lawmen in U.S. history. Tune in to learn more. Lees meer
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The Booth Conspiracy
8 februari 2012 · 28 min
Most people know the story of President Lincoln's assassination, but what happened afterward? In this podcast, we cover John Wilkes Booth's escape, his co-conspirators' attacks against other officials and the strange connections between Booth and Lincoln. Lees meer
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Jack Johnson and the Fight of the Century
6 februari 2012 · 29 min
During Jack Johnson's time, the heavyweight championship was unofficially a whites-only title. Despite discrimination, he fought title-holder Tommy Burns in 1908. Johnson became the first black heavyweight champion, but some questioned his legitimacy. Lees meer
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Sir Stamford Raffles and the Conquest of Java
1 februari 2012 · 30 min
By the early 19th century, the Dutch controlled of most of the East Indies. Sir Thomas Stamford Bingley Raffles fought to oust the Dutch from the area. He also tried to enact radical reforms in Java, but he was fired by British East India Company. Why? Lees meer
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There's Always a Seat for Queen Nzinga
30 januari 2012 · 21 min
The warrior queen Nzinga used wily tactics to maintain her kingdom's independence during colonization. Born in the Ndongo Kingdom, Nzinga staged a coup, harbored runaway slaves, and kept a harem of men. Tune in to learn more about queen Nzinga. Lees meer
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H.H. Holmes and the Mysteries of Murder Castle, Part 2
25 januari 2012 · 36 min
In the first part of this episode, Deblina and Sarah covered Herman W. Mudgett's early life, including how he first became known as H.H. Holmes. But how did Holmes manage to complete his murder castle? What happened to him afterwards? Tune in to find out. Lees meer
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H.H. Holmes and the Mysteries of Murder Castle, Part 1
23 januari 2012 · 24 min
As a student, Herman W. Mudgett used corpses to commit insurance fraud. In 1886, he moved to Chicago under the alias H.H. Holmes. In 1888, Holmes started constructing a building with secret passageways and an airtight vault. So, what was it for? Lees meer
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Fridtjof Nansen and the Fram: Part 2
18 januari 2012 · 28 min
Norwegian Fridtjof Nansen was an expert skier, zoologist and artist: By combining these skills, he became one of Norway's earliest heroes. Listen in as Deblina and Sarah look at the life and times of Fridtjof Nansen in the second part of this episode. Lees meer
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Fridtjof Nansen and the Fram: Part 1
16 januari 2012 · 24 min
Fridtjof Nansen was an artist, skier, zoologist and one of Norway's earliest heroes. The first part of this episode covers his early adventures, while part two covers his humanitarian career. Tune in to learn more about his first major expeditions. Lees meer
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W.C. Minor: Madness, Murder and a Dictionary, Part 2
11 januari 2012 · 27 min
When we last left the story of W.C. Minor, he'd fatally shot a man in London. In the conclusion of this episode, Sarah and Deblina look at the events that led Minor to become one of the Oxford English Dictionary's most prolific contributors. Lees meer
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Public Enemies: 5 Gangsters to Know
9 januari 2012 · 27 min
For every Al Capone, there was a cast of lesser-known men who were often just as dangerous. In this episode, Sarah and Deblina explore the lives of gangsters such as "Machine Gun" Jack McGurn and Roger "The Terrible" Touhy. Tune in to learn more. Lees meer
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Ötzi: Everyone's Favorite Copper Age Man
4 januari 2012 · 23 min
In 1991, two hikers in the Alps found a mysterious body. The frozen mummy turned out to be a 5,300-year-old man -- a discovery that's given researchers an unprecedented peek into the Copper Age. Tune in to learn more about the Iceman. Lees meer
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W. C. Minor: Madness, Murder and a Dictionary, Part I
2 januari 2012 · 18 min
In the first part of this episode, we look at the early days of William Chester Minor. Minor originally studied medicine and served and practiced surgery in the Union Army. Eventually he was committed to a hospital for the insane. But what happened next? Lees meer
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Unearthed in 2011: Part 2
28 december 2011 · 31 min
In part two of this episode, we continue to uncover some of the most interesting historical discoveries of 2011, from the world's oldest winery to France's oldest brewery. Tune in to learn more about the biggest historical discoveries of 2011. Lees meer
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Unearthed in 2011: Part 1
26 december 2011 · 29 min
In this two-part episode, we take a look at some of the most interesting historical finds of 2011, from one of Captain Henry Morgan's pirate ships to a rare portrait of Jane Austen discovered by British author Dr. Paula Byrne. Listen in to learn more. Lees meer
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The Christmas Truce
21 december 2011 · 25 min
During the first Christmas of World War I, British and German soldiers laid down their weapons and celebrated the holiday together. They sang carols, traded insignia and buried their dead. How did the truce start, and why didn't it happen again? Lees meer
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The Halifax Explosion
19 december 2011 · 25 min
The Halifax Explosion was one of history's worst man-made, non-nuclear explosions. The disaster killed about 2,000 people, and part of the city was completely leveled. So how and when did Halifax begin to rebuild? Tune in to find out. Lees meer
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Rosalind Franklin: DNA's Dark Lady
14 december 2011 · 27 min
The men who are usually credited with discerning DNA's structure won the Nobel Prize in 1962, but they used Rosalind Franklin's research. In 1952, she captured the best DNA image available at the time, and the Nobel winners used it without her knowledge. Lees meer
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The Kaiser's Chemist: Fritz Haber
12 december 2011 · 24 min
Fritz Haber has a mixed legacy. The Nobel-Prize-winning Father of Chemical Warfare was responsible for fertilizers that fed billions, as well as poisonous gasses used during World War I. Tune in to learn more about Fritz's complicated life and work. Lees meer
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Civil War Medicine: Angels of the Battlefield
7 december 2011 · 30 min
Women weren't initially welcome in the Civil War armies, but thousands eventually ended up serving as nurses. We feature five here. Listen in to learn about nurses like Sally Louisa Tompkins, whose hospital became one of the most successful of the war. Lees meer
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John Dillinger: Public Enemy Number One
5 december 2011 · 23 min
John Dillinger robbery career began when he was paroled in 1933. Several escaped inmates joined Dillinger, and they were arrested in 1934. Dillinger escaped, but was gunned down in July. To this day, conspiracy theories abound about his death. Lees meer
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Sisi: The Empress of Austria and Her Cult of Beauty
30 november 2011 · 30 min
Empress Elisabeth of Austria, better known as Sisi, is often considered the public's "favorite" member of the Habsburgs. She only reluctantly carried out her duties, but her murder created an outcry across Europe -- and the story doesn't end there. Lees meer
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Mug Shot! Alphonse Bertillon and Criminal Identification
28 november 2011 · 23 min
In the 19th century, Alphonse Bertillon standardized the mug shot and came up with a system of organizing police records; he also conceived a new way of identifying people. Tune in to learn more about the rise -- and fall -- of Bertillon's system. Lees meer
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The Death of Stonewall Jackson
23 november 2011 · 22 min
As a Confederate surgeon, Dr. MacGuire's first assignment was under the command of Lieutenant General Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson, who became his most famous patient. Tune in to learn what McGuire's writings reveal about Stonewall's last days. Lees meer
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Polio: The Dread Disease
21 november 2011 · 26 min
Polio was a terrifying threat in the early 20th century: It often left victims paralyzed or dead. Yet two vaccines caused an immediate drop in polio cases and today they've nearly eradicated the disease. But what exactly happened? Tune in to find out. Lees meer
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How Vincent van Gogh Worked
16 november 2011 · 30 min
Today, Vincent van Gogh has come to fit our idea of the tortured artist. Aside from his art, he's best known for cutting off his ear and committing suicide. Yet new research debates both of these van Gogh moments. Listen in to learn more about van Gogh. Lees meer
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Maximilian, Mexico's Habsburg Prince
14 november 2011 · 23 min
For a time, Mexico was ruled by a Habsburg prince: Ferdinand Maximilian. While Maximilian was unwelcome, he upheld liberal reforms and modernized the government. As his support dwindled, Mexico's rightful president worked to take back the country. Lees meer
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The Gunpowder Plot, Part 2
9 november 2011 · 22 min
In Part 2 of The Gunpowder Plot, we discuss how a group of English Catholics attempted to carry out their plan. Yet the Plot was discovered days before the event. Were the conspirators betrayed by someone within their own ranks? Tune in to learn more. Lees meer
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Bloodwork, Part 2
7 november 2011 · 33 min
In part two of this interview series, Dr. Holly Tucker discusses the research methods behind her new book, "Blood Work: A Tale of Medicine and Murder in the Scientific Revolution." Listen in to learn more about the controversial history of transfusions. Lees meer
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The Gunpowder Plot, Part 1
2 november 2011 · 15 min
Under Queen Elizabeth I, English Catholics were subject to discriminatory laws. When King James I took the throne, Catholics unsuccessfully petitioned him for toleration. Tune in to learn how this led a group of Catholics to attempt regicide. Lees meer
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Blood Work, Part I
31 oktober 2011 · 34 min
In part one of a special author interview, Dr. Holly Tucker talks about her new book, "Blood Work: A Tale of Medicine and Murder in the Scientific Revolution." Tune in to learn more about the startling history of blood transfusion. Lees meer
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Civil War Medicine: Mary Edwards Walker
26 oktober 2011 · 21 min
When the Civil War began, Mary Edwards Walker sought work as a surgeon. When the Union refused to give her an appointment, she worked as a volunteer. She became the first woman to win a Medal of Honor. Tune in to learn more about Mary Edwards Walker. Lees meer
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Secret Science: Alchemy!
24 oktober 2011 · 25 min
Many think of alchemy as a fool's pursuit, but alchemy has a rich history closely tied to medicine and metallurgy. Additionally, techniques developed by alchemists strongly influenced chemistry. So how come we don't call chemistry alchemy? Lees meer
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Who was the real Dr. Frankenstein?
19 oktober 2011 · 23 min
It's no secret that Mary Shelley's infamous novel has influenced generations of writers, but is completely based on fiction, or was Shelley inspired by real-life events? Tune in to learn more about the real Dr. Frankenstein. Lees meer
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Why would you put a cadaver on trial?
17 oktober 2011 · 20 min
In 897, Pope Stephen VI had his deceased predecessor Formosus exhumed and put on trial. The corpse was found guilty, but this desecration disgusted Romans and made them rebel. Tune in to learn more about the period known as the Papal Pornocracy. Lees meer
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The Sisters Fox: They Talked to Dead People
12 oktober 2011 · 27 min
In 1848, the Fox family began hearing strange noises, and sisters Maggie and Kate started communicating with spirits. They built a career as mediums, and today they're credited with launching the modern spiritualist movement. But was it all a hoax? Lees meer
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Admiral Yi Sun-sin and the Turtle Ships
10 oktober 2011 · 26 min
When Japan invaded Korea in 1592, the Korean forces were unprepared for Japan's troops. The Korean navy, however, was a different story. Commanding Admiral Yi Sun-sin repeatedly defeated the Japanese. But was it enough to end the war? Tune in to find out. Lees meer
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John Dee: Her Majesty's Secret Sorcerer
5 oktober 2011 · 26 min
Born in 1527 to a Welsh family, John Dee grew to become one of Queen Elizabeth's most memorable advisors. Join Sarah and Deblina as they delve into the life and times of this scholar, statesman and sorcerer. Lees meer
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