107: JC Penney Was a Hustler! (Part 2, Rebroadcast)
Howdy, History Hoes! This month, we’re getting some rest and relaxation. We’ll be back in July to bring you some piping hot stories from history. But for now, we thought you might enjoy a replay of ou...
10 Jun 1h 38min
106: Is JCPenney the Best Department Store? (Part 1, Rebroadcast)
Howdy, History Hoes! This month, we’re getting some rest and relaxation. We’ll be back in July to bring you some piping hot stories from history. But for now, we thought you might enjoy a replay of ou...
3 Jun 1h 24min
105: A Tragedy on Longs Peak
Mountain climbing was an unusual pastime in the 1920s. It was particularly unusual among women. But Agnes Vaille made a name for herself as a tough, formidable climber. Soon, she found herself setting...
27 Mai 1h 18min
104: This Episode Is The Bee's Knees
Bless you, dear listener! You could have spent your day surfing the net and in doing so, turned a blind eye to this episode, But instead, you’re sitting there, like the cat got your tongue, about to l...
20 Mai 1h 7min
103: The Presidential Fitness Test
The Presidential Fitness Test has been a gym class staple for decades. Generations of Americans have performed pull-ups, sit-ups, mile runs and flexibility tests under the watchful eye of their sweaty...
13 Mai 1h 13min
102: I've Got A Bridge To Sell You
George C. Parker was an infamous con man. He sold the Brooklyn Bridge countless times. He sold Ulysses S. Grant’s tomb. He sold Madison Square Garden. He sold the Metropolitan Museum of Art. He even s...
6 Mai 1h 45min
101: How a Prolific Black Inventor Hid his Race
Garrett Morgan was a prolific inventor. He invented the gas mask. The three-way traffic light. The self-extinguishing cigarette. He even created a hair care line. But, as a Black man, he had to be cre...
29 Apr 1h 22min
100: Universal Sues Nintendo (Part 2)
Nintendo couldn’t believe their luck. Their latest arcade game, Donkey Kong, had become a surprise hit. But then Universal, one of the largest media companies in the world, came knocking. They claimed...
22 Apr 1h 22min
