Stuff You Missed in History Class

Author Rinker Buck's new book details the trip he and his brother Nick made along the Oregon Trail. Holly chatted with Buck about his journey, his writing and his love of history. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Discover the fascinating phenomenon of 'Lisztomania', the intense devotion and hysteria surrounding pianist and composer Franz Liszt. From his rockstar-like concert performances to his adoring fans who stole his personal items, Liszt's impact on music history is deeply explored. The podcast also delves into the pathologizing of young women's excitement about music through the case of Liszt, and delves into his life, accomplishments, and controversies.

Explore the mysteries of the Capuchin Catacombs in Palermo, Sicily with 8,000 preserved mummies. Learn about the lesser-known but significant ride of Sybil Ludington during the American Revolution. Discover the intriguing story of Jeanne de Clisson, a pirate queen seeking revenge. Unravel the bizarre phenomenon of the Kentucky Meat Shower and its comedic portrayal in XKCD. Delve into the chilling legends surrounding Elizabeth Bathory, an infamous serial killer. Get practical advice and strategies for conducting effective research.

In this podcast, the Black Hole of Calcutta incident is explored, discussing its history, the confinement of captives, and the horrific conditions in the black hole cell. The aftermath of the incident, including military attacks and the establishment of British power in India, is also discussed. The historical accuracy of the incident is debated, along with its cautionary tale and the parallels with modern border crossing experiences. A listener mail story about misunderstandings with medical monitors is also shared.

It's easy to think of globalization as a new invention, but it really has its roots in the 16th century. Museum of Fine Arts Boston curator Dennis Carr talks to us about Asian influences on art in the colonial Americas thanks to this global trade. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the early 20th century in Germany, Emmy Noether pursued a career in mathematics, despite many obstacles in her path. She became one of the most respected members of her field, and developed mathematical theory that's still important today. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We love to talk about shipwrecks, but Violet Jessop was a shipwreck survivor -- several times over. She traveled the world aboard some of the most famous ocean liners of all time. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1781, British forces shifted their efforts in the American Revolutionary War to the southern states. Major General Nathaniel Greene and his troops went up against Charles Cornwallis in a battle that was won on a technicality. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

French pastry chef's destroyed shop in Mexico sparks conflict between nations. Pastry War about trade agreements and debts. Discussion on political instability in Mexico and rise of Louis Philippe. Events of Franco-Mexican Pastry War and Santa Ana's role. Negotiations and French withdrawal. Santa Anna's rise to power and fate of his amputated leg.

There was a time when Popsicle and Good Humor couldn't stop suing one another about frozen treats on sticks. Many legal battles were fought over milk fat, the shapes of the desserts and the definition of the word "sherbet." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.