How the Marshall Plan Worked

How the Marshall Plan Worked

During a Harvard commencement speech, Secretary of State George Marshall outlined a plan to assist Europe after World War II. Listen in and learn how this 12 minute speech changed the future of Europe in this HowStuffWorks.com podcast.

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Is the Taj Mahal a symbol of love?

Is the Taj Mahal a symbol of love?

The Taj Mahal was built by the Mogul ruler Shah Jahan as a memorial to his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. In this episode, Sarah and Katie delve into the stories of one of the world's most opulent mauso...

10 Helmi 201012min

Gilles de Rais: Who was the real Bluebeard?

Gilles de Rais: Who was the real Bluebeard?

"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 ...

8 Helmi 201015min

Who was "Black Moses"?

Who was "Black Moses"?

Tune 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." Learn more about your ad-...

3 Helmi 201020min

History's Greatest Battle Horses

History's Greatest Battle Horses

Although 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 t...

1 Helmi 201020min

Toussaint L'Ouverture and the Haitian Revolution

Toussaint L'Ouverture and the Haitian Revolution

When 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'Ouvertur...

27 Tammi 201019min

Into the Ghastly Blank with Burke and Wills

Into the Ghastly Blank with Burke and Wills

When 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 i...

25 Tammi 201022min

King Porus vs Alexander the Great

King Porus vs Alexander the Great

As 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 historic...

20 Tammi 201022min

Who would have been the Nazi king?

Who would have been the Nazi king?

Although 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 VII...

19 Tammi 201015min

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