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 Aug 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 Aug 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 Aug 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 Aug 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 Aug 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 Aug 201633min
Butter v. Margarine
Industries and governments had a really weird preoccupation with protecting people from margarine way before it was made with the hydrogenated oils that led to its unhealthy reputation in more recent ...
1 Aug 201640min
Isaac Merrit Singer
While his name is most strongly associated with the sewing machine, Isaac Singer's life is a tale far beyond the story of mechanized stitching. A philanderer and cut throat businessman, Singer managed...
27 Jul 201637min
