How Charlie Chaplin Worked
Charlie Chaplin is perhaps best known for his portrayal of 'The Tramp,' a character with raggedy clothes and a heart of gold. But who was the real Charlie Chaplin? Learn more about one of the most inf...
3 Maj 201017min
Catherine de' Medici and the Scarlet Nuptials
In this episode of the continuing Medici super series, Katie and Sarah follow up on the further adventures of Catherine de'Medici. Listen in and learn how the St. Bartholomew Day's massacre contribute...
28 Apr 201025min
Is there a money pit on Oak Island?
In 1795, a farm boy named Daniel McGinnis found a strange depression in the ground on an island in Nova Scotia's Mahone Bay. As he and his friends began to dig, they realized they'd stumbled on much m...
26 Apr 201014min
Catherine de' Medici, Italian Orphan
Catherine de' Medici remains the most famous female member of the Medici clan. Orphaned at a young age, Catherine survived struggles with childhood illness and eventually became the Queen consort of F...
21 Apr 201023min
The Second Act: Notable Vaudevillians
In a follow-up to the earlier episode on the history of vaudeville, Katie and Sarah take a closer look at some of the most memorable vaudevillians. Listen in and learn more about everyone from the Mar...
19 Apr 201025min
Who was Emanuel Swedenborg?
When the philosopher Emanuel Swedenborg sought mechanical explanations for nature, he found himself struggling with his faith as he searched for evidence of the human soul. But what happened next? Tun...
14 Apr 201018min
How Michelangelo Worked
As a painter and a sculptor, Michelangelo became famous within his own lifetime. But who exactly was this artist, and what compelled him to create his masterpieces? Listen in as Katie and Sarah explor...
12 Apr 201026min
A Brief History of Vaudeville
Vaudeville flourished from the late 19th century into the Depression era. It was one of America's most famous forms of entertainment at the time. Tune in as Katie and Sarah take a look at this family-...
7 Apr 201014min
