Stuff You Missed in History Class

Explore the challenges faced by Mourning Dove in getting her book published. Learn about the collaboration and conflict between Mourning Dove and her editor. Discuss debates surrounding authorship and changes in a book. Delve into Mourning Dove's activism and cultural preservation efforts. Explore the impact of the Dawes Act and the Indian Reorganization Act on indigenous peoples. Find out how to contact the podcast and subscribe to their show.

Mourning Dove, an Indigenous activist, ethnographer, and novelist, discusses her early career and the impact of losing land on Indigenous bands. The podcast also explores the dark history of Indigenous schools in the US and Christine Quintasket's experiences at Fort Shaw Indian School. It delves into power disparities with Lecullis Virgil McWhorter and Morning Dove's gratitude towards him, as well as her challenges as an Indigenous writer.

This podcast explores the evolution of diving technology, from diving bells to self-contained breathing systems. It highlights key historical moments and advancements, including the contributions of inventor Hallie. The podcast also discusses the collaboration between Evie Prier and Jacques Cousteau in creating the first commercially successful scuba device, the Aqualung.

Hosts discuss the Empress of Ireland shipwreck, sad cat story, and their memory of past episodes. They also share experiences of forgetting work and memories and introduce other podcasts. The brilliance and clarity of a historical scientist's work and the nomadic lifestyle of another historical figure are explored.

Mary Somerville, known as the Queen of Science, dedicated her life to learning and writing about math and science for general audiences. The podcast explores her curiosity about algebra, her dedication to mathematics, her scientific achievements including experiments in magnetism and celestial mechanics, her travels to Italy and interactions with prominent scientists, and her involvement in supporting Italy's unification.

The podcast discusses the shipwreck of the Empress of Ireland, the worst maritime disaster in Canadian history. It covers the historical significance of the ship and its sister ship, details about the passengers and crew, the collision in heavy fog, and the tragic sinking of the ship. It also includes a chapter on black storytelling and explores various themes associated with it. Additionally, the podcast features ads for other podcasts covering topics such as dating, relationships, pop culture, and spirituality.

Explore the practice of laying on hands to cure the King's Evil, a form of tuberculosis. Learn about the historical connections between diseases and royal families, including the concept of the 'Royal touch'. Discover the evolution of the monarch's tradition of donating gold or silver for cramp rings with healing powers. Dive into the controversies surrounding the practice of the royal touch and the debates from medical and religious perspectives.

The podcast discusses the reassurance found in examining historical crime stories, the differences between Lenormand cartomancy decks and tarot, and the origins of tarot card game and its transformation into a tool for divination. They also touch on the legality of writing about fortune telling and challenges in researching, and their love for true wax fruits and busy home decor.

Marie Anne Adelaide Lenormand, an influential French fortune-teller in the 19th century, provided illegal cartomancy readings to important individuals. The hosts discuss her enigmatic life, early divination experiences, predictions on the downfall of the French monarchy and the French Revolution, her imprisonment, and the impact of her fortune-telling on the famous trial of 1800. They also follow Rose's journey from prison to power, explore Lenormand's claim to the Sterling peerage, and touch on her connection to Napoleon and the royalist cause.

Discover the sordid details of the brutal murder of Pearl Bryan in the late 1800s. The podcast covers the investigation, suspects, and legal proceedings, including the trials and hangings of Scott Jackson and Alonzo Walling. Learn about the scandalous circumstances surrounding Pearl's life and the shocking confession of Mae Hollingsworth. The podcast also examines the captivating lead of the victim's shoes and the strange scenario involving a saloon and intercepted letter.