Belinda Sutton's Post-enslavement Petitions

Belinda Sutton's Post-enslavement Petitions

After she became a free woman, Belinda Sutton successfully petitioned for compensation for her years of enslaved labor. This was one of many legal efforts of enslaved and formerly enslaved people to advocate for themselves in Massachusetts courts.

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A Crusade Gone Wrong

A Crusade Gone Wrong

Of all the Crusades, the Fourth Crusade was the least successful: It created a permanent divide between Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches. But what exactly went wrong? Tune in and learn more in thi...

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Ivan VI: Who was the infant ruler of Russia?

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Anxious to control his own rubber company, Henry Ford built a utopian community in the midst of the Amazon. In this episode, Katie and Sarah explore the construction of Fordlandia, the life of its inh...

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Burke and Hare, Who Didn't Steal Corpses

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From 1827 to 1828, Burke and Hare were accused of killing fifteen people and selling their bodies to medical students. But were they really resurrectionists? Tune in to learn the truth about Burke and...

19 Jul 201017min

Mad King Ludwig Dines Alone

Mad King Ludwig Dines Alone

From his opulent, solitary dinners to the amazing Neuschwanstein Castle, it's no surprise that King Ludwig II was known as an eccentric. In fact, people thought he was mad. But why? Tune in and learn ...

14 Jul 201025min

Lili'uokalani: Who was the Last Queen of Hawaii?

Lili'uokalani: Who was the Last Queen of Hawaii?

Born in 1838, Lili'uokalani became the queen of Hawaii in 1891. Unfortunately, she was destined to be Hawaii's last monarch. Listen in and learn how Hawaii became a state in this podcast. Learn more ...

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