Stuff You Missed in History Class
Whether exploring the fact and fiction surrounding the legendary city of Atlantis or taking a closer look at the life of Pocahontas, Sarah and Katie keep you up-to-date on the Stuff You Missed in History Class with this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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Pocahontas: An American Princess
Published: 2009-11-18 12:27:06Born around 1596, Pocahontas was the daughter of the chief Powhatan. Today she is remembered as an ardent supporter of the Jamestown colonists -- but how much of this story is true? Learn more about Pocahontas in this episode.
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Was there really an Atlantis?
Published: 2009-11-16 14:19:36According to Plato, Atlantis was an ancient civilization destroyed by an earthquake over 10,000 years ago. Join Katie and Sarah as they take a look at the myth of Atlantis -- and the bizarre theories surrounding its location -- in this episode.
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Who was the Enchantress of Numbers?
Published: 2009-11-11 12:45:45The first computer programmer was a woman named Ada Lovelace. Learn how the daughter of Lord Byron -- one of the most famous poets in the Western world -- moved out of her father's shadow and became a herald of the electronic age in this episode.
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How Lord Byron Worked
Published: 2009-11-09 11:22:19Whether the topic is Lucrezia Borgia or Frankenstein, Lord Byron keeps popping up in podcasts. Who was this poet, and why is he associated with so many historical figures? Join Katie and Sarah as they take a look back at the incomparable Lord Byron.
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A History Mystery: the Mad Trapper of Rat River
Published: 2009-11-04 11:07:15In this episode, Sarah and Katie take a crack at one of Canada's strangest mysteries: The Mad Trapper of Rat River. Travel back to 1931, when a man calling himself 'Albert Johnson' led the Canadian police on a 150-mile chase -- all without saying a word.
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How Lucrezia Borgia Worked
Published: 2009-11-02 10:30:58As the daughter of a pope, Lucrezia was born into dizzying power and political intrigue. She was also controversial -- rumors of incest and other crimes dogged her and persist today. Join Sarah and Katie as they try to separate the fact from fiction.
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How Marie Laveau Worked
Published: 2009-10-28 11:47:45Over the course of her life, Marie Laveau wielded enormous influence as the notorious Voodoo Queen of New Orleans -- but how much of her story is true? Join Sarah and Katie as they unravel the fact and fiction surrounding the legendary Marie Levaeu.
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The Birth of Frankenstein and the Vampyre
Published: 2009-10-26 10:24:53With Halloween looming, Sarah and Katie travel back in time to explore the historic challenge that led to the creation of Frankenstein and the vampiric Lord Ruthven. Tune in to learn more about the birth of these intentionally horrific creatures.
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St. Paul's Watch and the London Blitz
Published: 2009-10-21 11:12:48Saint Paul's Cathedral stands on the site of four previous churches, the earliest of which dates back to 604. When German forces bombed London in World War II, Churchill formed a group to protect the ancient church. Tune in to learn what happened next.
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Pompeii: Lost and Found
Published: 2009-10-19 10:26:17When Mount Vesuvius erupted in August of 79 AD, Pompeii was buried in volcanic ash and rock. As time passed, Pompeii was forgotten. Learn more about the catastrophe that destroyed Pompeii -- as well as the city's rediscovery -- in this podcast.
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