Last Year's Lesson: "A Christmas Carol" Published - Dec. 19, 1843
Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" was published for the first time on this day in 1843. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19 Dec 20194min
First Indochina War began - December 19, 1946
On this day in 1946, the First Indochina War began. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19 Dec 20194min
Last Year's Lesson: Piltdown Man's "Discovery" Announced - Dec. 18, 1912
The "discovery" of the Piltdown Man was announced on this day in 1912. There's more to the story in the December 26, 2016 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18 Dec 20195min
The Nutcracker premiered - December 18, 1892
On this day in 1892, the Tchaikovsky composed ballet, The Nutcracker, premiered in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18 Dec 20194min
Last Year's Lesson: Saturnalia - Dec. 17
The observance of Saturnalia begins on December 17, although we don't know precisely which year the first Saturnalia was observed. There's more detail in the December 23, 2009 episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17 Dec 20194min
Aztec Sun Stone rediscovered - December 17, 1790
On this day in 1790, the Aztec sun stone, a circular stone marked by carvings of calendar signs and images related to the Aztec creation myth, was rediscovered in Mexico City. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17 Dec 20194min
Last Year's Lesson: Boston Tea Party - Dec. 16, 1773
American colonists in Boston protested British rule with the Boston Tea Party incident on this day in 1773. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16 Dec 20195min
An Lushan Rebellion began - December 16, 755
On this day in 755, Chinese General An Lushan proclaimed himself emperor, marking the beginning of the An Lushan Rebellion against the Tang dynasty. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16 Dec 20195min
