History Nerds Brielle Brosier
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This is the History Nerd Podcast. I am a high school history teacher who teaches her students to investigate the facts for themselves and decide what they think happened. That’s what I want to do here. I’ll present you with facts and occasionally my opinion, but I want you to decide for yourself what you think happened!
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It's A Small World After All
What is the story behind the song we all know and love and that gets stuck in our head anytime someone mentions it? Surprisingly, it has a lot to do with national and international politics at the time! Join us as we dive into the inspiration and reasons behind the Disney classic song: "It's A Small World".
https://www.waltdisney.org/blog/small-world-big-message-music-its-small-world
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/its-a-small-world/
https://www.undercovertourist.com/blog/secret-history-small-world/ -
The Lost Colony of Roanoke
Unsolved mysteries have a way of captivating us, leaving us searching for answers long after the people involved have passed on. This is most definitely the case for the Lost Colony of Roanoke. Theories and ideas about what happened to this colony have abounded, but a solid answer has never been decided upon. Today, we will present you with the facts, and you can decide what you think happened for yourself!
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/es/nc/es_nc_roanoke_1.html
https://www.britannica.com/story/the-lost-colony-of-roanoke
Dolan, Robert; Bosserman, Kenton (September 1972). "Shoreline Erosion and the Lost Colony". Annals of the Association of American Geographers. 62 (3): 424–426
Kupperman, John (1988). Captain John Smith, A selection of his writings. Wilmington VA: Institute of Early American History and Culture by the University of North Carolina Press. p. 94 -
Thelma Todd
Thelma Todd was a famous movie star in the 1920s and 1930s who died mysteriously at the height of her career. There were many suspects, but her death was eventually ruled accidental. What really happened to Thelma Todd? Join us as we explore the facts.
SOURCES:
https://www.newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/the-mysterious-death-of-massachusetts-movie-star-thelma-todd/
https://www.kcet.org/food/thelma-todds-tragedy-the-forgotten-life-of-the-original-celebrity-restaurateur
https://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/archives/la-me-thelma-todd-19351217-story.html
https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/30s-star-thelma-todd-mysterious-death -
Alcatraz
Alcatraz is arguably the most famous prison in United States history. Learn about the history of the prison, the famous inmates incarcerated there, and the several escape attempts.
https://www.bop.gov/about/history/alcatraz.jsp
https://www.history.com/topics/crime/alcatraz
https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/machine-gun-kelly -
Bad-A Ladies in History
There are so many females to look up to in history, so here I highlight three of my favorites: Carrie Nation, Alice Paul, and Annie Easly.
Sources:
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/three-things-know-about-radical-prohibitionist-carry-nation-180967627/
https://www.kshs.org/kansapedia/carry-a-nation/15502
https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/alice-paul
https://www.nasa.gov/feature/annie-easley-computer-scientist -
The Osage Murders
In the 1920s, strange things start happening to the members of the filthy rich Osage tribe. Someone is after their money, and the people they turn to for help aren't everything they seem to be.
Customer Reviews
Great Stories from History!
These are stories we should all know and appreciate! Well done!
So many inaccuracies
I can’t believe you are a history teacher!?!? I listened to the Thelma Todd episode and I lost count of all the mistakes. Need to get facts straight before broadcasting.
Love this!
I love how she gives us the facts then we draw our own conclusions.