Don't Cross the Dragon Lady, Cheng I Sao
When people think of pirates, they usually picture male, western scoundrels flouting the law throughout the Caribbean. However, piracy is not a solely western pursuit. Listen in as Deblina and Sarah r...
9 Maalis 201128min
The Riotous Life of Caravaggio
Michelangelo da Caravaggio may not be as well-known as Leonardo da Vinci, but this amazing painter has been receiving more and more attention in recent times. Why? Listen in as Deblina and Sarah explo...
7 Maalis 201124min
The Best Mardi Gras Ever
Mardi Gras has been a legal holiday in New Orleans since 1875, and the annual Fat Tuesday celebration has become a legendary part of the city's culture. But which Mardi Gras celebration was the best? ...
2 Maalis 201123min
Sarah Breedlove Walker & Sarah Rector: Who was America's first black millionairess?
Often, when people discuss America's first black female millionaire, they're talking about a women named Sarah Breedlove Walker, also known as Madame C.J. Walker. But someone else, another Sarah in fa...
28 Helmi 201122min
How the Stono Rebellion Worked
In September of 1739, a slave rebellion shook the foundations of the colony in South Carolina. But how did it happen? Tune in to learn more about the factors leading to the Stono rebellion, as well as...
23 Helmi 201125min
Phillip V, Reluctant King
Some historians think Phillip V of Spain was mad, but why? Listen in as Sarah and Deblina recount the strange rule of Phillip V, who abdicated the throne for several months in 1724. Learn more about ...
21 Helmi 201134min
The Crafts' Escape to Freedom
When Ellen and her husband William made their escape from a life of slavery in Georgia, they traversed over 1,000 miles to reach freedom. In this episode, Deblina and Sarah recount the astonishing jou...
16 Helmi 201129min
The St. Valentine's Day Massacre
During Prohibition, the US was awash in booze-fueled crime. Gangsters feuded savagely to control their turf, especially in Chicago. On Feb. 14th, 1929, these rivalries culminated in one of America's m...
14 Helmi 201128min
