Stuff You Missed in History Class

Frank Lenz, a cyclist who started a bicycle tour around the world, faced disappointment and challenges, encountered anti-foreigner sentiment in China, and overcame numerous obstacles during his challenging world tour.

Guests discuss the Military Intelligence Service, the 100th Infantry Battalion, and the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, segregated units for soldiers of Japanese descent during WWII. Topics covered include the establishment of the First Army Japanese Language School, the role of the Military Intelligence Service, the formation of the Varsity Victory Volunteers, the journey of the 100th Infantry Battalion, and Japanese American enlistment during the war.

This classic revisits the Brontë sisters. They're considered some of the best writers of the 19th century but their past may surprise you. Join Sarah and Deblina as they discuss the sisters' childhood tragedies, unconventional educations and their imaginary worlds. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Henry Every, a successful pirate, carried out the most profitable and brutal raid in history, causing a massive international incident. This episode explores his early life, involvement in the slave trade, encounters with the Mughal Empire, and the consequences faced by his crew.

Lotte was interested in silhouettes and paper cutting from the time she was a child. And she developed that interest into animation, and created the first feature-length animated film in the 1920s. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's episode revisits the story of Jimmy Winkfield, who won the Kentucky Derby twice. When this podcast was published originally, he was the last African-American jockey to win the race. Winkfield moved abroad in 1904 to continue his career, but it wasn't until 2005 that Congress honored his work.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Explore the Bisbee Deportation, a labor strike mixed with wartime hysteria, vigilante mobs, and mass propaganda. Learn about the growth of Bisbee, the presence of the Wobblies, the rise of unions, the events leading up to the deportation, and its aftermath.

Explore the mysterious identity of Mohenjo Daro through its unique features and unknown collapse. Unveil the secrets of this ancient city and discover the controversies surrounding the 'Dancing Girl' statue. Delve into the theories surrounding the stone sculpture known as the Priest King and unravel the mysteries of the Mohenjo Daro civilization. Also, join in on an exciting travel experience exploring the ruins of Ephesus.

Ambrose Bierce was a soldier, a journalist, an editor, a satirist and a philosopher. He was a complicated man with an unwavering moral code and a life of experiences both fantastic and horrific, which informed his writing.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott eventually managed to break into NASCAR racing, becoming the first black driver to do so. His career was a constant struggle, as he paid his own way and often had to be his own pit crew while competing against sponsored drivers.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.