Stuff You Missed in History Class

Brooklyn's massive public green space tells the historical story of its community. From an undeveloped tract of land, the space was developed to become an Olmsted and Vaux masterpiece. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Writer H.P. Lovecraft created worlds and stories that continue to be influential more than 80 years after his death. His life story is at turns odd, sad, problematic and utterly fascinating. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aphra Behn, a multi-talented figure, led an intriguing life as a spy, dramatist, poet, novelist, and translator. The podcast explores her childhood, involvement in royalist organizations, and her flourishing career as a writer during the Restoration period. It also delves into her literature, including her novel Orinoco and play The Young King or A Mistake, as well as her espionage mission in Antwerp. The podcast discusses the obstacles she faced upon returning home, her life after prison, and her legacy in feminist history. Virginia Woolf's admiration for Behn and a listener's personal connection to the New London explosion are also mentioned.

Learn about the life of Mongolian princess Khutulun, who excelled in traditionally male-dominated activities and defied societal expectations. Explore her military defense, marital requirements, and the unreliable accounts of Marco Polo. The podcast also features podcast recommendations, listener mail, and sponsors.

Delve into the controversial work of Jules Cotard and his exploration of Walking Corpse Syndrome. Learn about his unfinished research and the debate it sparked among psychiatrists. Discover the life of Jules Cotard and his transition from neurology to psychiatry. Explore the introduction of Qatar Syndrome and its association with severe melancholia. Uncover the evolution of diagnostic terms for mental illnesses and the ongoing disagreement among doctors. Learn about Qatar Syndrome, its symptoms, and a listener's creation of hardcore heroines of history cards.

This was one of the worst disasters in Texas history, the worst school disaster in U.S. history, and it was a horrific tragedy that stemmed from a huge number of small decisions and moments. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The practice of the monarch laying on hands to cure sick people lasted from the medieval period all the way to the 18th century in Britain and France. One disease in particular was so often "cured" it came to be known as the King's Evil. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holly interviews Michael Bornstein and his daughter Debbie Bornstein Holinstat about their book "Survivors Club." The book chronicles the story of Michael's family during the Holocaust, and how Michael survived at Auschwitz. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For a very short time between Edward VI and Mary I, Lady Jane was, at least nominally, Queen of England and Ireland, but whether she had any right to the title is still the subject of dispute. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Discover the fascinating journey of John Kidwell, who transformed Hawaii's agricultural landscape and established its pineapple industry. Uncover how his innovative canning techniques turned fresh pineapples into a booming business despite political turmoil and financial challenges. Learn about the intertwining histories of the pineapple industry and the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy. Dive into the struggles and triumphs that shaped this iconic sector, revealing a legacy that still resonates today.