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Stuff You Missed In History Class

What was the war of the currents? What made Alexander the Great so great, exactly? Each week Sarah and Deblina delve between the lines of textbooks to discover some of the world's most astonishing stories. Listen in and catch up on the Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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  • Unearthed in 2012: Part 2

    Released 01.02.13

    In the second part of this annual episode, we cover historical discoveries made in 2012, from evidence of vampire burials in Bulgaria to discoveries of ancient temples and more.

  • The Bone Wars: Part 1

    Released 12.31.12

    In this two-part podcast, we explore the rivalry between paleontologists Edward Drinker Cope and Othniel Charles Marsh.

  • Unearthed in 2012: Part 1

    Released 12.26.12

    In this episode, we look back on some of the biggest historical news of 2012s. Tune in to learn how researchers revealed new theories regarding mercury’s involvement in Tycho Brahe’s death, and startling insights into the Great Wall of China.

  • Who was Good King Wenceslas?

    Released 12.21.12

    King Wenceslas is best known as a Christmas carol, but he was a real 10th-century Bohemian prince. Wenceslas was known for his kindness to children and promotion of Christianity, but he was murdered at only 22.

  • Why was Juana called “la Loca”? Part 2

    Released 12.19.12

    In this second part of our series, Juana has become her mother’s unlikely heir. Just a few years after inheriting Castile, she is declared insane and imprisoned.

  • Subterranean Cities

    Released 12.17.12

    In this episode, Sarah and Deblina take a world tour of some of the world's most ancient, mysterious and historically influential underground cities.

  • Why was Juana called “la Loca”? Part 1

    Released 12.12.12

    Juana of Castile has gone down in history as “Juana la Loca." But Juana’s mental state was likely not as bad as it seemed.

  • The Johnstown Flood

    Released 12.10.12

    On May 31, 1889, the South Fork dam gave way, sending 20 million tons of water rushing toward Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

  • A Comanche Story: Quanah Parker

    Released 12.05.12

    In this episode, we tell the story of Cynthia Ann Parker's, the Comanche war chief Quanah Parker. Quanah led Comanche forces until his defeat at Adobe Walls.

  • Mutiny on the Bounty (Update)

    Released 12.03.12

    In an update to this podcast about the mutiny that took place aboard the HMS Bounty in 1978, we discuss the fate of the replica Bounty made in 1962.

  • A Comanche Story: Cynthia Ann Parker, Part 1

    Released 11.28.12

    A Comanche raiding party kidnapped Cynthia Ann when she was 9 years old. She lived with Comanche parents, marrying a war chief and having children.

  • Gertrude Bell: The Uncrowned Queen of Iraq, Part 2

    Released 11.26.12

    Part 2 of this series follows Gertrude Bell on her adventures after World War I begins. The British army asked her to help them retain their influence in the Middle East.

  • The True Story of the Chevalier d'Eon: Part 2

    Released 11.26.12

    Upset with the prospect of a demotion, the Chevalier d'Eon published his diplomatic correspondence. Worried that d'Eon might reveal the King's Secret, Louis XV  desperately negotiated d'Eon's return -- with one catch: the Chevalier had to become a woman.

  • Gertrude Bell: The Uncrowned Queen of Iraq

    Released 11.19.12

    Gertrude Bell was the first woman to graduate with a First in Modern History from Oxford. Instead of marrying young, she went to Persia.

  • The True Story of the Chevalier d'Eon: Part 1

    Released 11.14.12

    Recently, London's National Portrait Gallery acquired a portrait of the Chevalier d'Eon, the first oil painting in its collection to feature a man in women's clothing.

  • Johann Dippel and the Elixir of Life

    Released 11.12.12

    Johann Konrad Dippel was born in 1673 at Frankenstein Castle. Originally a theology student, Dippel began dabbling in chemistry, medicine and alchemy.

  • Who was Tokyo Rose?

    Released 11.07.12

    During World War II, Allied troops often listened to Japanese propaganda, and they nick-named the English-speaking, female broadcasters "Tokyo Rose." After the war, the hunt to find them was on -- and Iva d'Aquino found herself on trial for treason.

  • The Mysterious Disappearance of Agatha Christie

    Released 11.05.12

    In December 1926 Agatha Christie left her home and vanished: Police found her car crashed and abandoned.

  • The Case of the Colorado Cannibal

    Released 10.31.12

    In the winter of 1873, Alferd Packer led gold prospectors into the Rockies, but harsh conditions soon set them off course.

  • Accused by a Ghost!

    Released 10.29.12

    In the early 1760s, the so-called Cock Lane Ghost haunted a London home, communicating through knocks.

  • What really happened in Salem?

    Released 10.24.12

    In 1692, girls in Salem Village experienced fevers, pains and strange behavior. A doctor deemed the affliction supernatural, and the girls pinned the blame on several people.

  • Ghosts of History: A Haunted House Tour

    Released 10.22.12

    Whether or not you believe in ghosts, the tragic histories behind some homes are enough to send a chill down your spine.

  • Who was America's Lucrezia Borgia?

    Released 10.17.12

    When Mary Frances Creighton was arrested for poisoning her brother, the tabloids went crazy, comparing her to Lucrezia Borgia.

  • Madame Lalaurie and the Haunting of Royal Street

    Released 10.15.12

    In 1834 a fire broke out at the Lalaurie house in New Orleans. Firefighters found mistreated slaves inside, and the family was banished.

  • Jim Bowie: Blades, Battles and the Alamo

    Released 10.10.12

    Jim Bowie is known as a hero of the Alamo, but he made his name in a duel-gone-wrong: He came away with several wounds, but also with a reputation as fearsome knife-fighter.

  • A Brief History of Trick-or-Treating

    Released 10.08.12

    Before children went door-to-door, Celts kept out evil spirits during the festival of Samhain. Halloween evolved over time, but trick-or-treating didn't emerge until the 20th century.

  • Bloomers and Beyond: A History of Underwear

    Released 10.03.12

    In this episode, PopStuff co-host Holly Frey joins in to discuss undergarments through the ages, from the utilitarian shirt to the body-changing corset, split bloomers and more.

  • The Surprising Life of Henry Ford: Part 2

    Released 10.01.12

    In this second episode with CarStuff’s Scott Benjamin, we pick up at the height of Ford’s success: The Model T is revolutionizing America.

  • Joseph McCarthy and the Red Scare: Part 2

    Released 09.26.12

    Senator McCarthy's celebrity skyrocketed after he made his name denouncing spies. Fear and intimidation kept many from speaking out against him, but public opinion soon turned.

  • The Surprising Life of Henry Ford: Part 1

    Released 09.24.12

    In this episode, CarStuff’s Scott Benjamin joins the show for a discussion of Henry Ford's early years, inventions and innovations.

  • Joseph McCarthy and the Red Scare: Part 1

    Released 09.19.12

    Wisconsin Senator Joseph McCarthy had a lackluster career – at least, that is, until he claimed the U.S.

  • Orson Welles and the War of the Worlds

    Released 09.17.12

    In 1938 Orson Welles produced a series of radio dramas, including one based on “War of the Worlds." The broadcast caused a mass panic, since many believed it was a real news program.

  • Codes! Allied Cryptography in World War II

    Released 09.12.12

    In this episode co-hosted by TechStuff’s Jonathan Strickland, the focus is on the codes and cryptologists of World War II.

  • Alan Turing: Codebreaker

    Released 09.10.12

    Alan Turing conceived of computers decades before anyone was building one. He also acted as a top-secret code breaker during World War II.

  • Codes! Axis Cryptography in World War II

    Released 09.05.12

    In this special episode co-hosted by TechStuff’s Jonathan Strickland, the focus is on the codes, cipher machines, and cryptologists of World War II.

  • The Radium Girls

    Released 09.03.12

    Between in 1917, hundreds of women got jobs applying radium-treated paint to various products. Many experienced severe health problems.

  • How the Mayan Calendar Works, Revisited

    Released 08.29.12

    In this classic episode, former hosts Candace and Jane explain how the Mayan long count calendar works.

  • 5 Historical Storms

    Released 08.27.12

    Catastrophic storms are almost historical characters in their own right, leaving indelible marks on the places they affect.

  • Easter Island (Update)

    Released 08.22.12

    In this episode, we revisit theories about the statues of Easter Island: the Moai. New evidence suggests that fewer than 20 people “walked” the Moai to their positions.

  • Pretty Boy Floyd and the Kansas City Massacre

    Released 08.20.12

    Pretty Boy Floyd started out doing farm work, but in his late teens he ran off to try his hand at crime.

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