Stuff You Missed in History Class
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Who was the real Bluebeard?
Published: 2010-02-08 12:41:39"Bluebeard" is one of Charles Perrault's most disturbing and grisly stories -- but could it be true? Join Sarah and Katie as they explore the depraved life and crimes of Gilles de Rais, the real-life basis for Perrault's Bluebeard.
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Who was "Black Moses"?
Published: 2010-02-03 15:04:47Tune in to this episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class to learn more about the life and philosophy of Marcus Garvey, a black nationalist leader known as "Black Moses."
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History's Greatest Battle Horses
Published: 2010-02-01 13:32:18Although prehistoric societies hunted horses for food, they quickly realized the animals were more useful as a means of transportation. Tune in as Katie and Sarah explore one of the most specialized types of horses -- battle steeds -- throughout history.
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Toussaint L'Ouverture and the Haitian Revolution
Published: 2010-01-27 15:03:48When the Haitian revolution broke out, Toussaint L'Ouverture did not originally take part in the violence -- at least, that is, until the British became involved. Learn more about Toussaint L'Ouverture and the Haitian revolution in this podcast.
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Into the Ghastly Blank with Burke and Wills
Published: 2010-01-25 12:15:30When John O'Hara Burke and William John Wills attempted to traverse Australia, the inland area of the continent was terra incognita known as the "ghastly blank." Learn what the expedition discovered in this episode.
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King Porus vs Alexander the Great
Published: 2010-01-20 12:52:36As Alexander the Great pushed across the globe on his quest for world domination, he met with an unexpected obstacle: King Porus of the Punjab region. Listen in as Katie and Sarah explore the historical Battle of the Hydaspes in this episode.
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Who would have been the Nazi king?
Published: 2010-01-18 19:17:10Although Edward VIII is often remembered as a British King who abdicated the throne for love, FBI files suggest that there may have been a more sinister motive. Tune in and learn more about Edward VIII's possible Nazi connections in this podcast.
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Wallis Simpson and the Abdication Crisis
Published: 2010-01-13 10:26:02In 1936, Britain's King Edward VIII renounced his throne in order to marry an American socialite named Wallis Simpson. Join Katie and Sarah as the explore the astonishing story behind Britain's only royal resignation.
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The Kidnapping of Patty Hearst
Published: 2010-01-11 14:25:38In 1974, publishing heiress Patty Hearst was kidnapped by the Symbionese Liberation Army. Originally a hostage, Hearst eventually became a member of the SLA, participating in at least two robberies. Tune in to learn more about Patty Hearst.
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How the Hearst Castle Works
Published: 2010-01-06 15:29:58When newspaper tycoon William Randolph Hearst grew weary of camping, he asked Julia Morgan to build a 'small bungalow' in San Simeon, California. More than 20 years later, the gigantic Hearst Castle remains one of the most opulent homes in North America.
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