People Hidden In History

Kathleen Langone
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These podcast episodes are a collection of historical characters that history has either forgotten or recorded very little of their incredible lives. Some of these people I had a connection with through my family; others have simply made an impression on me. All of these people led fascinating lives and if you are a "history buff" like me, you will enjoy their stories.

  1. Milena and Margarete - Passionate Friends at Ravensbruck

    12/29/2025

    Milena and Margarete - Passionate Friends at Ravensbruck

    Send us a text This episode recommended for those 16 and older.  This episode covers the brave relationship between Margarete and Milena, when imprisoned in the Ravensbrück concentration camp during WW2 and how those in same-sex relationships were viewed in Germany. The author of their story, Gwen Strauss, also shares details about the only all-women concentration camp and the worsening conditions with time.  Gwen Strauss is a New York Times bestselling author and poet, whose titles include Trail of Stones, The Night Shimmy, Ruth and the Green Book, The Hiding Game, and The Nine, a work of historical non-fiction, released in 2021 and sold to seventeen countries, as well as being under option for a TV series. This episode we'll discuss her most recent historical non-fiction, Milena and Margarete, A Love Story in Ravensbrück, which Publisher’s Weekly described as “a propulsive recounting of a powerful love.” Strauss lives in Southern France and works as the Executive Director of the Dora Maar House, an artist residency program and cultural center.  Ms. Strauss's website: link here or www.gwenstrauss.com. Book link: Link at MacMillan. As mentioned this podcast series has two other episodes that detail the importance and "power" of the arts in the WW2 concentration camps. Those episodes are: 1) The Women of Terezin, Jan 2024 and 2) Viktor Ullman: Music and a Will to Live During the Holocaust, Aug 2022.  I am also pleased to announce my podcasts about Amalia Kussner resulted in her biography titled: The Miniature Painter Revealed: Amalia Kussner's Pursuit of Fame and Fortune. See my website, for online links to purchase (www.kathleenlangone.com). Kathleen's social media: Instagram/Threads: @phihpod, Facebook: Kathleen Langone Author.

    28 min
  2. The Classic 50's Children's Show - Howdy Doody

    10/21/2025

    The Classic 50's Children's Show - Howdy Doody

    Send us a text In this episode we’ll go back to the middle of the 20th century and learn about one of the most iconic children’s programs - Howdy Doody. We’ll hear that history from Ron Current - who grew up watching Howdy Doody and has truly become an expert on all aspects of that show. You’ll hear how the show was started and fun anecdotes. Ron has his own online history blog and that link and some others related to this children’s how are in this show write-up below.  Note that I have published a book this year - its a biography of a fascinating Gilded Age artist - Amalia Kussner. There are two podcasts on Kussner in this series (Jan 2022 and Apr 2020). See below a link for my book website. Ron’s blog about Howdy Doody (in 12 parts). Note: His blog is called: Still Current is available through Wordpress.com at this link or this address: stillcurrent.blog, and covers a number of history topics.  Other Links related to Howdy Doody: Facebook Page: The Doodyville Historical Society YouTube: Howdy Doody offered through Mill Creek Entertainment.  Kathleen's website and information on her book (or www.kathleenlangone.com).

    34 min
  3. True Story of a Gilded Age Spy and a Scandalous Trial

    07/16/2025

    True Story of a Gilded Age Spy and a Scandalous Trial

    Send us a text This is an interview with author Elizabeth DeWolfe, who tells the fascinating story of two women "hidden in history" from the Gilded Age. Her recent book, Alias Agnes - The Notorious Tales of a Gilded Age Spy, brings to light a woman, Madeleine Pollard, who was promised a better life from a Kentucky congressman, and continued an affair with him for a number of years. The congressman eventually married someone else, and Madeline decided to bring him to trial, frankly with solid evidence that he had promised to marry her. The defense team for the congressman, came up with the clever idea to hire another woman - to become a friend of Madeleine's with an assumed alias, essentially to "spy" on her. This interview will definitely "whet your whistle" to learn more and read the full story of the outcome of this trial and eventually the lives of two women, navigating the sometimes difficult society of the 1890's.  Elizabeth DeWolfe is professor of history at the University of New England (Biddeford, Maine) and the award-winning author of The Murder of Mary Bean, and, Shaking the Faith. Her most recent work is Alias Agnes: The Notorious Tale of a Gilded Age Spy. Her website is: www.elizabeth.dewolfe.com or (link here).  Her book is available at number of online venues or please check your local bookstore: University Press of KentuckyDeWolfe and WoodBookshopAmazonBarnes and NobleI too just published a Gilded Age biogrhapy - The Miniature Painter Revealed: Amalia Kussner's Gilded Age Pursuit of Fame and Fortune. It can be purchased either at your local bookstore or online at: Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Bookshop.org, or the Indiana Historical Society.  There is a new podcast series, exclusively about her life and the many unsolved mysteries, Searching for Amalia - link here. It can also be found on Apple, Spotify and most other podcast platforms (just look up "Searching for Amalia"). My social media: Threads (@phihpod), Instagram (@phihpod), or Facebook ( Kathleen Langone Author). My website: www.kathleenlangone.com (link here).

    35 min
  4. Announcement of my new book - Biography of Amalia Kussner

    07/16/2025

    Announcement of my new book - Biography of Amalia Kussner

    Send us a text Dear Listeners,  I have just published a Gilded Age biography of Amalia Kussner titled: The Miniature Painter Revealed - Amalia Kussner's Gilded Age Pursuit of Fame and Forutne.  Kussner was the famed miniature portrait artist during the 1890's through the 1900's. The start of this book - was in part the two podcasts that I published in April of 2020 and January of 2022, which you can find in this podcast series.  This book covers her whole life, from simple beginnings being born in Indiana, then on to her meteoric career in New York City, and then onto Europe, to paint Royalty and many titled women. The book not only details her life but the many fascinating people she painted - such as Edward VII and the Czar and Czarina of Russia. The biography contains more than 70 illustrations - with many images of her artwork and photographs of her family and husband. The book website is: www.kathleenlangone.com or at this link.  Please check your local bookstore or order online at these sites: AmazonBarnes and NobleBookshop.org  (supporting local bookstores)Indiana Historical Society There is now also a separate podcast called - Searching for Amalia, which will detail more about her life and some of the mysteries, such as the details of the 1901 lawsuit against her and the locations of her many missing miniature paintings. This podcast series is available on all major platforms, just like People Hidden in History. The Apple link is here; the Spotify link is here.  Feel free to get in touch with me with any  questions using the contact page at my website. My social media is: Threads (@phihpod), Instagram (@phihpod), or Facebook ( Kathleen Langone Author). My website: www.kathleenlangone.com (link here).

    8 min
  5. The Return of Lewis and Clark - Shared From History Daily

    05/26/2025

    The Return of Lewis and Clark - Shared From History Daily

    Send us a text An episode of a “different nature” for your listening pleasure - People Hidden in History was part of an episode swap with the impressive series - History Daily and I am sharing their episode titled “The Return of Lewis and Clark” discussing the journey in 1806. It was narrated by Lindsay Graham - a host from the History Daily series. They in turn shared my episode about a Navy nurse in WW2 - a complete narrative of her wartime experiences and her return to civilian life. The link is here and was aired Saturday, May 24th, 2025. The History Daily website is www.historydaily.com and at this link.  Also informing my listeners - that my book, The Miniature Painter Revealed - Amalia Kussner’s Pursuit of Fame and Fortune - is officially published and please check out details at my author website - www.kathleenlangone.com or at this link.  Please connect with me through my various social media outlets: Instagram/Threads: @phihpod, BlueSky: @phihpod.bsky.social.

    18 min
  6. Muriel White - The Countess Who Defied The Nazis

    03/31/2025

    Muriel White - The Countess Who Defied The Nazis

    Send us a text Muriel White was born into great wealth during the Gilded Age and both her parents was well known in society. Her mother's impressive beauty was written about by authors Edith Wharton and Henry James. Her father, Henry White, was one of the most respected diplomats of that era, with a career extending through WW1. Muriel married a Prussian count just before World War I and for a while had an idyllic life and became the mother of three children. The marriage ultimately failed and as Germany was overshadowed by the Nazis, Muriel was quite vocal on her opposition to them. She was allowed to stay in the family castle and sent her children away to America. While deprived of financial support and with her passport confiscated, she risked her own life in various acts of defiance, including helping to smuggle out a Jewish family. This interview with author Rick Hutto will highlight this woman's incredible life and you'll also learn about his journey as a author to write this biography.  Richard Hutto website or https://rickhutto.com Book website or www.thecountess.net Kathleen's author site or www.kathleenlangone.com Social media: Instagram or @phihpod Facebook or search "Kathleen Langone Author" Threads or @phihpod

    27 min
  7. Maxfield Parrish Revisited and Exhibit at Flagler Museum (Palm Beach, FL)

    02/19/2025

    Maxfield Parrish Revisited and Exhibit at Flagler Museum (Palm Beach, FL)

    Send us a text I am excited to share with you, that there is currently a stunning art exhibition – featuring the works of Maxfield Parrish, at the Flagler Museum in Palm Beach, Florida. To celebrate this exhibition of Parrish’s work –  you are now listening to a re-release of the interview with Judy Goffman Cutler and her fascinating insights on Maxfield Parrish.  The exhibition is from the American Imagist collection at the National Museum of American Illustration in Newport, RI where Ms. Goffman Cutler is the founder and executive director. The museum art works are housed in Vernon Court, a stunning, Gilded Age mansion on Bellevue Avenue.  At the Flagler museum – you will see 80 works by Parrish - 20 original artworks and 60 vintage prints, photographs, letters and related ephemera items. You will hear in this interview details of Parrish’s career and techniques and gain an appreciation for both his artistic and impressive commercial success. I hope that listening to this entertaining interview will encourage you to see this amazing exhibit – where his works evoke a fantastical sense of beauty. This show – called The Ethereal Worlds of Maxfield Parrish, will be at the Flagler museum – and due to popular demand, is now extended through May 25th. Link to the Flagler Museum Parrish exhibit is here.  Please follow me on social media: Instagram and Threads: @phihpod *** Excited to announce my publication this year - please look at my author website:  www.kathleenlangone.com, which has details (and purchase links) of my Gilded Age biography, "The Miniature Painter Revealed: Amalia Kussner's Gilded Age Pursuit of Fame and Fortune".

    44 min
  8. Hidden in History No Longer - Otto Antoine

    01/29/2025

    Hidden in History No Longer - Otto Antoine

    Send us a text Otto Antoine, who was discussed in the September 2022 episode, has gotten much attention recently through a September 2024 article in the online magazine Art News (link here). The article also helped promote efforts to get the collection of his works, owned by Todd Barrowcliff, hopefully into a museum or academic institution. Not only was Todd interviewed but also Dr. Jacquelyn McDonald, (University of Texas, Dallas), who has an expertise in early 20th century German art. The news of this article also prompted a presentation hosted by the Fritz Ascher Society, who's mission it is to present history on artists persecuted by the Nazis. Both Dr. McDonald and myself were interviewed (link to this at YouTube). Having this artist get national and potentially international attention again is a delight for me - since it highlights that this podcast series does profile poeple that have some importance historically. Otto Antoine Episode (Appe Link) Todd Barrowcliff's Website - Otto Antoine Art ( www.ottoantoine.com) *** Excited to announce my publication - please look at my author website:  www.kathleenlangone.com, which has details (and purchase links) of my Gilded Age biography, "The Miniature Painter Revealed: Amalia Kussner's Gilded Age Pursuit of Fame and Fortune". Social Media: BlueSky: @phihpod.bsky.social Instagram/threads: @phihpod NOTE: All of the People Hidden History episodes are on all podcast platforms - including Spotify.

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These podcast episodes are a collection of historical characters that history has either forgotten or recorded very little of their incredible lives. Some of these people I had a connection with through my family; others have simply made an impression on me. All of these people led fascinating lives and if you are a "history buff" like me, you will enjoy their stories.

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  • Creator
    Kathleen Langone
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 People Hidden In History
  • Show Website
    People Hidden In History

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