Stuff You Missed in History Class

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This 2017 episode covers the moment in 1789 when a group of protesters -- mostly women -- marched fr

Holly shares a story that appeared in a U.S. newspaper about Wawel that she was never able to substa

There are some parallels between historical witch trials and trials of non-human animals in the same

Wawel Castle

2024/9/30

Wawel Hill in Krakow is home to the Wawel Hill complex, a historically important set of buildings th

This 2019 episode covers work of William Maclure, who was tasked by Robert Owen with running the edu

Holly and Tracy discuss the use of the term Anglo-Saxon and its problems. Tracy discusses the way th

In the mid-19th century Étienne Cabet had an idea to establish a utopian society in Texas, and he mo

Battle of Brunanburh

2024/9/23

The Battle of Brunanburh took place in 937, and is often referred to as the battle that made England

This 2019 live show was recorded at the Indiana Historical Society. it covers the two different comm

Tracy discusses all the non-submarine history that the Narcís Monturiol episode needed. Holly talks

Anne Byrn stopped by the Atlanta studio to talk about  her new book “Baking in the American South: 2

Catalan inventor Narcís Monturiol fought for ideals like equality, freedom, and progress in the mids

This 2013 episode covers the Mendez v. Westminster case that fought the segregation of Mexican-Ameri

Tracy shares some notes about people Jovita Idar was connected to that didn't fit into her episode.

António Augusto Carvalho Monteiro is usually described as a rich eccentric who used his money buildi

Jovita Idar

2024/9/9

Jovita Idar was a journalist, teacher, and activist in south Texas in the early 20th century. And sh

This 2010 episode from prior hosts Sarah and Deblina examines how Tycho Brahe lost his nose, built t

Introducing: Rip Current

2024/9/7

Hi, Stuff You Missed in History Class listeners! iHeartPodcasts has geared up for a riveting new pod

Tracy discusses the difficulty in assessing the reality of Charlotte Cooper Sterry's hearing loss, a

Richard Dadd

2024/9/4

This one is an art episode, but also a murder episode and also a madness episode. Artist Richard Dad