Stuff You Missed in History Class

A funny thing happened to the Dutch during the 17th century: They went nuts for tulips, paying exorbitant amounts for a single bulb. But what [Read more]

Haile Selassie wasn’t just the last emperor of Ethiopia — he is also hailed as a messiah. In this episode, Deblina and Sarah explore the [Read more]

From Marlon Brando to Harry Houdini, it’s common knowledge that performers are uniquely gifted — but several have also gained reputations as gifted inventors. Tune [Read more]

Madame de Pompadour was born in Paris in 1721, and eventually became the mistress of King Louis XV. In this episode, Deblina and Sarah describe [Read more]

Also known as the Northern War, Hone Heke’s Rebellion took place between in New Zealand over the course of 1845 and 1846. In this podcast, [Read more]

From hemlock to cyanide, poison has unfortunately played an integral part in many of history’s great sagas, But in 17th-century France, the scandal over poisoning [Read more]

Driven by visions of unimaginable riches, Spanish explorers subjugated the cultures of South America and exploit the resources for their masters in Europe. Chief among [Read more]

Hedy Lamarr was an extraordinarily beautiful film star, but she wasn’t just another pretty face. In this podcast, Sarah and Deblina recount Hedy’s biography and [Read more]

Cardinal Richelieu wielded tremendous political power, but he also made more than a few enemies. Would they seek revenge in his later years? In this [Read more]

As one of the most influential writers in the English language, Shakespeare is typically associated with cultural sophistication rather than violent bouts of near-anarchy. But [Read more]