Stuff You Missed in History Class

Gilles Garnier, the Werewolf of Dole, discusses France's werewolf panic, werewolf transformation, brutal attacks, trial of Garnier, and torture practices.

Explore the origins of moonshine, its history in North America including the Whiskey Rebellion, its impact on auto racing and the connection to NASCAR, and the current state of moonshine and its association with illegal activities.

Discover two intriguing 1920s mysteries: the disappearance of a daring newlywed couple on a boating trip and a brutal family murder with a hidden killer. Uncover the theories behind their disappearances and delve into the unsettling details of the shocking murders.

To celebrate the Halloween season with a little Disney flair, Holly chatted with the author of "The Haunted Mansion: Imagineering a Disney Classic" about the beloved theme park attraction and balancing history and innovation. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Linda Hazzard, an untrained doctor, starved patients to death in a rural Washington 'sanitarium'. Patients signed over their money and jewelry to her. Hear about Hazzard's shocking manipulations and the lack of legal consequences she faced. Discover the trial and downfall of this fraudulent doctor.

Christopher Lee, a multitalented and historical man, spoke multiple languages, had fantastic fencing skills, and had ties to important historical events and people. The podcast explores his surprising transition into acting, his early career as an actor, and his legacy in iconic roles like Lord of the Rings and Star Wars.

Part two of this discussion of redlining explores the language that assessors used when making color-coded maps of neighborhoods in segregated cities. These maps were used to determine whether mortgage lending in those neighborhoods was desirable. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Redlining is a word used to describe a lot of different patterns of economic discrimination. But during the Great Depression, real estate-related discrimination included systemized grading of neighborhoods based on the races that lived there. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Merrill of Blackbird Finery joins Holly in the studio to talk about adopting the styles and accessories of yesteryear into modern wardrobes. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Macario Garcia was a Mexican-born soldier who served in the U.S. military in WWII, earning a Medal of Honor and a Purple Heart. But after his homecoming as a hero, he was involved in an incident which launched a debate about racial discrimination. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.