Stuff You Missed in History Class

Explore the transition of Advent calendars from religious to secular, the variations of Advent observances and the origins of Advent calendars. Discover the traditions and practices of Advent, including wreaths, calendars, and trees. Delve into unique Advent calendars like Porsche's extravagant version and the Hubble Space Telescope calendar. Hear personal stories and sentimental moments tied to Advent calendars and a heartfelt message for a listener.

The hosts discuss their experience during a live show, including a blackout. They also explore the origin of the Tom Collins cocktail and a rare cocktail book. The hosts talk about promotions, including a visit to the Montserrat monastery. They share their experiences with a guide in Barcelona and discuss art collectors' donations.

This podcast explores the religious, military, and political significance of Montserrat. It delves into the mythic story of the sculpture of the Virgin Mary found in a cave. The episode discusses the destruction and rebuilding of the Montserrat facility, as well as the evolution of the Montserrat Museum. It also delves into the ideological struggles between the Basque people and Spain, focusing on the formation of the ETA. A significant protest at the Montserrat monastery against the ban on the Catalan language is discussed. The episode also includes personal experiences of the eerie atmosphere and remarkable artwork displayed in the museum.

The hosts discuss cocktail history with iconic bartender Jerry Thomas. They explore the origins of the Tom Collins cocktail and the differences between fizz and Collins cocktails. They also share the recipe and history of the bee's knees cocktail. The chapter then focuses on the life and career of Jerry Thomas, highlighting his bartending jobs and book of cocktail recipes.

Learn about the inspiring story of the Mirabal Sisters, national heroes in the Dominican Republic, who bravely fought against the oppressive regime of Rafael Trujillo. Explore the historical context of Trujillo's rise to power, the US occupations in the Dominican Republic, and Trujillo's dictatorship and brutal actions. Discover the Mirabal sisters' courageous resistance, their imprisonment and involvement in the revolutionary movement, leading to their tragic kidnapping and murder. Delve into the impact and commemoration of the Mirabal Sisters in the Dominican Republic and their legacy in the fight against violence towards women.

The podcast discusses the influence of Bertillon in ID card practice. Tracy shares her love for historical uprisings. They explore the ethics of data collection and face recognition. The hosts talk about the flaws and accomplishments of a historical figure. They discuss the evolution of the word 'Luddite' and worker uprisings.

The podcast explores the Rebecca Riots in 19th-century Wales, discussing economic challenges, toll gates and road maintenance, the origin of 'Rebecca', ongoing demonstrations, and sponsorship breaks.

Alphonse Bertillon, the developer of a system of identification via body measurements for identifying crime suspects with an existing criminal history, is explored in this podcast. The most intriguing topics include his positive achievements, problematic issues, his background and childhood, early life fascination with the human skeleton, organizing criminal records, his involvement in high-profile criminal cases, and the downfall of the Bertillon System due to his arrogance and refusal to accept criticism.

Well-known poet and publisher, Sarah Josepha Hale, discusses her role in making Thanksgiving a national holiday, her influential work as the editor of Godey's Lady's Book, and the problematic aspects of Thanksgiving's history in the United States.

The hosts discuss their journey to the book barn, their research challenges in creating an episode on Mourning Dove, and the importance of hearing indigenous perspectives. They also talk about accidental newspaper page landings, assumptions made by English speakers about non-native speakers' intelligence based on their syntax, and the difficulties of translating oral tradition stories into print books.