Was there really a Pied Piper of Hamelin?
Everyone knows the story of the Pied Piper -- but how much of this legend is factual? Learn more about the fact and fiction behind the story of the Pied Piper in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. ...
9 Maalis 200915min
How Hitler's Propaganda Machine Worked
Adolph Hitler's legendary propaganda programs steered public opinion with unprecedented precision. Learn how this massive campaign influenced the average war-time German in this podcast from HowStuffW...
4 Maalis 200919min
How the Alamo Worked
Legends and lore surround the story of the Alamo. As a result, it can be difficult to separate the fact from fiction. Listen in as our resident historians take a look at the true story of the Alamo in...
2 Maalis 200913min
How Knights Work
The knights of medieval Europe are often associated with a code of behavior known as chivalry -- but what were these knights actually like? Learn more about the reality behind the popular image of kni...
25 Helmi 200920min
How the Spanish-American War Worked
Although the Spanish-American War was a short conflict, many historians believe this conflict marked the United States' emergence as a major world power. Tune in and learn more about the Spanish-Ameri...
23 Helmi 200914min
How the Black Death Worked
When the Black Death swept across Europe, it killed an estimated 25 million people -- one third of Europe's total population. Tune in and learn more about the lasting effects of the Black Death in thi...
18 Helmi 200916min
How Thomas Jefferson's Bible Worked
Thomas Jefferson, one of America's founding fathers, was a very unorthodox thinker. His revision of the Bible was one of his most controversial projects -- tune into this HowStuffWorks podcast to lear...
16 Helmi 200912min
Why did it take more than 20 years to bury Eva Peron?
Eva Peron died on July 26, 1952. After a 13-day wake, Dr. Pedro Ara mummified the body -- but it would take more than twenty years to bury the corpse. Learn more about Eva Peron's decades-long travel ...
11 Helmi 200915min
