Stuff You Missed in History Class
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Apr 1, 2009 • 13min
How the Terracotta Army Works
Approximately 7,000 clay soldiers guard the burial site of Qin Shi Huangdi, China's first emperor. Learn more about the emperor's mysterious army in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 30, 2009 • 14min
How did the East India Company change the world?
Explore the impact of the British East India Company, from the Opium Wars to the Boston Tea Party. Learn about their control over trade, the colonization of India, and the rise of India Pale Ale. Plus, enjoy a guessing game, discussions about mental health and insurance, and mentions of Chumba Casino and Family Fair supermarkets.
Mar 23, 2009 • 15min
Historically Inaccurate Movies
Although moviegoers love period pieces, filmmakers are notorious for getting the details wrong. Tune in as our resident history buffs take a look at historically inaccurate movies -- from Pocahontas to The Bridge on the River Kwai -- in this podcast from Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 18, 2009 • 13min
How the Code of Hammurabi Worked
The Code of Hammurabi is one of humanity's earliest, most intact code of laws. Historians continue to discuss the effects and importance of this code today. Listen in and learn more about the Code of Hammurabi in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 16, 2009 • 15min
The Bloodiest Battles of World War II
Explore the bloodiest battles of World War II, including the 900-day siege of Leningrad and the dire conditions faced by its inhabitants. Learn about the challenges in documenting the war and the impact on literature and film. Discover the widespread theater of war and key figures like Churchill.
Mar 11, 2009 • 13min
How Typhoid Mary Worked
Historians agree that Typhoid Mary really existed -- but who was she, and how did she come to infect so many people? Tune in and learn more about Typhoid Mary in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 9, 2009 • 15min
Was there really a Pied Piper of Hamelin?
Everyone knows the story of the Pied Piper -- but how much of this legend is factual? Learn more about the fact and fiction behind the story of the Pied Piper in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 4, 2009 • 19min
How Hitler's Propaganda Machine Worked
Adolph Hitler's legendary propaganda programs steered public opinion with unprecedented precision. Learn how this massive campaign influenced the average war-time German in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 2, 2009 • 13min
How the Alamo Worked
Legends and lore surround the story of the Alamo. As a result, it can be difficult to separate the fact from fiction. Listen in as our resident historians take a look at the true story of the Alamo in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 25, 2009 • 20min
How Knights Work
Exploring the reality behind the popular image of knights in medieval Europe including their origins, responsibilities, appearance, training, and role in society. The podcast also discusses the evolution of knights, their activities like tournaments and jousting, the challenges they faced, and the potential paths to knighthood in modern times. It explores the various paths to becoming a knight and examines the origins of the Order of the Garter.
