Mary Frances Creighton: Who was America's Lucrezia Borgia?
When Mary Frances Creighton was arrested for poisoning her brother, the tabloids went crazy, comparing her to Lucrezia Borgia. Mary was also accused of poisoning her mother-in-law and her work caught ...
17 Okt 201234min
Madame Lalaurie and the Haunting of Royal Street
In 1834 a fire broke out at the Lalaurie house in New Orleans. Firefighters found mistreated slaves inside, and the family was banished. Wild rumors spread afterward, and now it's known as the most ha...
15 Okt 201240min
Jim Bowie: Blades, Battles and the Alamo
Jim Bowie is known as a hero of the Alamo, but he made his name in a duel-gone-wrong: He came away with several wounds, but also with a reputation as fearsome knife-fighter. So how did he become a Tex...
10 Okt 201238min
A Brief History of Trick-or-Treating
Before children went door-to-door, Celts kept out evil spirits during the festival of Samhain. Halloween evolved over time, but trick-or-treating didn't emerge until the 20th century. Join Sarah and g...
8 Okt 201232min
Bloomers and Beyond: A History of Underwear
In this episode, PopStuff co-host Holly Frey joins in to discuss undergarments through the ages, from the utilitarian shirt to the body-changing corset, split bloomers and more. We also talk about a r...
3 Okt 201247min
The Surprising Life of Henry Ford: Part 2
In this second episode with CarStuff's Scott Benjamin, we pick up at the height of Ford's success: The Model T is revolutionizing America. But he also obsessively controls his employees, becomes a not...
1 Okt 201240min
Joseph McCarthy and the Red Scare: Part 2
Senator McCarthy's celebrity skyrocketed after he made his name denouncing spies. Fear and intimidation kept many from speaking out against him, but public opinion soon turned. Join Sarah and Ben as t...
26 Sep 201242min
The Surprising Life of Henry Ford: Part 1
In this episode, CarStuff's Scott Benjamin joins the show for a discussion of Henry Ford's early years, inventions and innovations. Yet as Ford's success grew, his willingness to change did not - and ...
24 Sep 201226min
