Thomas Day’s Quest for the Perfect Wife
Eighteenth-century Englishman Thomas Day decided that the only way to have a perfect wife was to create one. So he adopted two orphans and attempted to train them, sometimes in incredibly abusive ways...
29 Elo 201639min
The Boy Jones, After Buckingham
Even though Edward Jones served two prison sentences for his intrusions into Buckingham palace, it seems that the authorities were willing to do almost anything to keep him away from London. Learn mo...
24 Elo 201632min
The Boy Jones, Queen Victoria's Persistent Intruder
Not long after young Victoria became queen, a young man got into Buckingham Palace, wandered around, and attempted to steal several items. It was merely the first of many visits to the palace he would...
22 Elo 201630min
Anglo-Cherokee War
During the French and Indian War, a clash between Cherokee tribes and the British -- who had been allies -- slowly escalated on the southern end of the larger conflict. Learn more about your ad-choic...
17 Elo 201629min
Anne Bonny & Mary Read
Famed lady pirates Anne Bonny and Mary Read are often requested as a topic by listeners. But telling their story requires navigating some rather suspect historical accounts. Learn more about your ad-...
15 Elo 201630min
Yosemite and James Hutchings, Pt. 2
Because he saw himself as Yosemite's ambassador, Hutchings was surprised when the state of California told him his land claim was invalid. He fought the state for many years, and though he ultimately ...
10 Elo 201622min
Yosemite and James Hutchings, Pt. 1
Once Yosemite had been seen by white men, it became the focus of a great deal of attention, both for its natural wonders and for the potential money to be made there. James Hutchings spent the majorit...
8 Elo 201623min
Bracero Program
For parts of the 20th century, the U.S. and Mexico had agreements in place allowing, and even encouraging, Mexican nationals to enter the U.S. to perform agricultural work and other labor in the Ameri...
3 Elo 201633min
