Zenobia, Warrior Queen
Some authors have described Zenobia, a queen of Palmyra, as a second Cleopatra. Listen in as Sarah and Katie explore the history of Palmyra and Zenobia in this episode. Learn more about your ad-choic...
22 Feb 201013min
Was Satchel Paige the greatest pitcher in history?
Born in Alabama in 1906, Satchel Paige rose through the ranks to become one of the most popular baseball players in the Negro Leagues. Tune in as Sarah and Katie explore the career of one of baseball'...
17 Feb 201023min
What was the Champagne Safari?
On July 6th, 1934, Charles Bedaux set off on an expedition from Edmonton to British Columbia. This was no ordinary trek -- the travelers moved in style, bringing along every imaginable luxury. Tune in...
16 Feb 201015min
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 Feb 201012min
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 Feb 201015min
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 Feb 201020min
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 Feb 201020min
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 Jan 201019min
