Stuff You Missed in History Class

Jimmy Doolittle, leader of the Doolittle Raid and a legendary figure in WWII, is discussed in this podcast. Topics include his early life and achievements, records set as an aviator, and the aftermath of the raid. Advertisements are also featured.

While Michelangelo's sculpture of Mary holding the deceased body of Christ is the most famous depiction of that moment in art, that scene has been the focus of many works. And once, the famous version took a trip across the ocean. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The podcast explores the devastating Vanport flood in Oregon in 1948 and its connection to racial discrimination. It discusses racial exclusion laws in Oregon, the creation and destruction of Vanport, the events leading to the flood, challenges faced by flood survivors, and personal experiences with blizzards.

In this podcast, learn about the Bawdy House Riots of 1668 in London's East End where apprentices and sailors destroyed brothels. Explore the publication of satirical writings during the riots and the role of religion and hypocrisy. Also, get insights into the restoration of the monarchy in England and discussions of repatriating Native American remains.

Queen Victoria, who reigned for over six decades, faced early missteps and damaging rumors about her mother's lady-in-waiting. The podcast explores Lady Flora Hastings' appointment, her health issues, accusations of pregnancy, tensions between the Hastings family and the court, the death of Lady Flora, and the impact on Queen Victoria's reign.

The podcast explores the historical dispute between Missouri and Iowa over state lines, including sub-par surveying work and the conflict escalating to the cutting down of valuable bee trees. It delves into the silly and bureaucratic nature of the Honey War and the eventual resolution by involving the federal government. Plus, discover the challenges faced in surveying and maintaining the boundary line.

One of the worst mining tragedies in history, the explosion that sent fire through the Courrières mine tunnels claimed more than a thousand lives. It also created awareness of dangerous issues in mines that hadn't received much focus up to that point. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1888, a blizzard so sudden and severe hit the American Midwest and claimed the lives of hundreds, some of whom died just outside the safety of shelter. Weather prediction of the fast-moving storm simply didn't reach people in time to prepare them. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The second part of our episode on the Australian diva focuses on her career in the early 1900s, her charity work and her belief that singers had to work -- and work hard -- to be constantly perfecting their technique. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Born Helen Porter Mitchell in Melbourne, Australia in 1861, Nellie Melba would rise to fame as a singer. Her life was everything you'd expect from a diva: foods named for her, command performances and a scandalous royal affair. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.