Stuff You Missed in History Class

Orchids date back millions of years. But in the 1800s, the plants became a status symbol and the cornerstone of a high-dollar industry. Collecting the plants involved adventure and excitement -- and a high death rate.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode revisits the life of Dr. Virginia Apgar, who broke new ground in the fields of obstetrics and anesthesiology in the middle of the 20th century. When babies are born today, one of the tools doctors use to measure whether they're thriving on their own is the Apgar score. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re coming up on the 100th anniversary of one of the worst train wrecks in United States history. More than 100 people died. And even though it’s usually noted as the worst train wreck in American history, it was kind of a run-of-the-mill accident for the time.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elizabeth Jennings Graham, a 19th-century civil rights activist in New York often compared to Rosa Parks. This podcast explores her life and the important moment she sparked in the civil rights of black citizens. It delves into her early life, family's activism, efforts to improve education, and her battle for equality on a streetcar. The legal proceedings and trial are discussed, highlighting the victory for Jennings and New York's black community. The podcast also covers her impact, legacy, and endeavors in education and community service.

Today's episode revisits a Sarah and Deblina episode that revisits a tale of incredible wealth. When emperor Mansa Musa went on a pilgramage from Timbuktu to Mecca, he gave away so much gold that he crashed the gold market in Cairo. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Explore the mass evacuations of children and youth during times of war or unrest, including Kindertransport, Operation Pedro Pan, and Operation Babylift. Learn about the conditions and challenges faced by child refugees in Britain during World War II, the various evacuations during World War II, and the impact of the Spanish Civil War on child evacuations. Discover Operation Baby Lift during the Vietnam War and the political controversy surrounding Cuban refugees and Operation Pedro Pan.

On June 30, 1908 at approximately 7:15am, the sky over Siberia lit up with what was described by witnesses as a massive fireball, or the sky engulfed in fire. For the last century, scientists have been trying to figure out exactly what happened.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a revisit of a Sarah and Deblina episode on Alan Turing, who conceived of computers decades before anyone was building one. He also acted as a top-secret code breaker during World War II. Despite his accomplishments, he was prosecuted as a homosexual by the British government. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Explore the devastating impact of Hurricane San Ciriaco on Puerto Rico amid its transition to US control. Learn about the aftermath, relief efforts, and the hurricane's role in shaping Puerto Rico's relationship with the United States.

Eltinge was one of the highest-paid and most famous actors of the early 20th century, and acted alongside Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pickford and Rudolph Valentino. What made him famous was his skill at female impersonation. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.