
48 episodes

Missing History Missing History
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4.9 • 11 Ratings
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A podcast by two friends who discuss women from history they've never heard of before. Inspired by that all too common feeling, "How did I not know about her?!?", we aim to elevate the stories of a wide range of woman, from Egyptian civil rights activists to medieval nuns to the first female (almost) astronauts. We share their stories, discuss their impact and why they've been ignored or sidelined, and often get a little mad at the patriarchy.
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Episode 45 - Inauguration and Insurrection
We're back from our (extended) winter break with a new set of Missing History episodes. First up, Katie and Michael catch up after the holidays and - oh boy - was there a lot of catch up about. We talk Inauguration, Impeachment, and Insurrection and that doesn't even get us out of January.
A note from the team: While we're working hard to get back to our regular release schedule, life continues to be...well, you know. For the next few months we might be releasing episodes in short bursts - mini-seasons if you will - with a few weeks off between releases. We appreciate you sticking with us and hope to have more Missing History content in your ears soon! -
Episode 44 - Alice Roosevelt and Brenda Lee
Just in time for Christmas, we have our last Missing History episode of 2020. Katie discusses a turn of the century celebrity, Alice Roosevelt, and Michael shares Brenda Lee, who's Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree has been playing in his head non-stop all month. We're wishing you and yours a safe and healthy end to the year and we'll see you all in 2021!
Alice Roosevelt
NYTimes Article
Princess Alice
American First Daughters
Alice Roosevelt Biography
Roosevelt Family Tree
Nixon Tapes
Brenda Lee
Rolling Stone Interview
Brenda Lee Bio
Country Music Documentary
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Episode 43 - Toilets & Toothbrushes
For the second part of our hygiene series, we manage to cover the full range of human bodily needs. Michael walks through the history of toilets and waste removal and Katie talks about all things teeth.
* Apologies about the audio quality - we're still working through some mic issues.
Toilets
History of Poop
NASA Space Waste Guidelines
Poop Researchers
Invention of Toilet Paper
Best Way to Wipe
Queer Toilet History
Toothbrushes
History of Dentistry
Oral Hygiene Timeline
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Episode 42 - Feminine Hygiene Products and Shampoo
Michael and Katie finally get to scratch a longstanding itch - not an actual itch, but a historical one! In this first episode of a two-part series, we dive into the history of self-care and discuss how people in the past dealt with some of the most fundamental human needs. Katie discusses the history of feminine hygiene products, specifically tampons and pads, and Michael traces the history of shampoo.
Feminine Hygiene
History of the Tampon
The AIDS Fighting Tampon
There Has to be a Better Way
Don't Let Them See Your Tampons
Tampons Haven't Always Been for Periods
Ending the Tampon Tax
Shampoo
Origin of Shampoo
Smithsonian Hair Care History
What is the No Poo Method
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Episode 41 - Emily Balch & Molly Brant
We have a Thanksgiving episode! (Well...not really. But Katie does talk about Puritan naming conventions, so maybe that counts?) Instead, Michael talks about Emily Balch, a turn of the century peace activist and Nobel Prize winner. Katie discusses Molly Brant, a Haudenosaunee leader before and during the American revolution. We also reflect on the passing of Alex Trebek.
Emily Balch
Emily Balch, Economist
Emily Balch Biography
Nobel Prize Information
Nobel Acceptance Speech
Molly Brant
Molly Brant Biography
New York’s Mohawk tribe works to restore their culture
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Episode 40 - Electoral College & Supreme Court
We take a slightly different journey this week and discuss two of the institutions that have been on everyone's mind: the Electoral College and the Supreme Court. Katie and Michael discuss their history, lay out some of the arguments for and against each, and try to figure out how to fix them.
**Audio Note: We had some technical issues with this recording, so Katie's audio will sound weird at some point. Sorry!!
The Electoral College
National Popular Vote
Electoral College Reform
History of the Electoral College
Five Misconceptions about the Electoral College
The Supreme Court
Supreme Court Reform
How to Fix the Court
The Court & Healthcare
Expand the Court
Don't Pack the Court
Alternate Court Reforms
Customer Reviews
Informative & Important!
Katie & Michael really care about bringing a variety of women from history back into the spotlight, it’s exciting to listen along!
Great start!
I’m very excited about this podcast! Kate and Micheal are definitely passionate about finding missing history and bringing it to the spotlight.
History that’s not missing a thing!
Katie and Michael are off to a great start! Two friends sharing stories about incredible women forgotten about in history. What’s not to love? Both have a passion for their subject and Michael’s background in history adds some great perspective! Give them a listen and you’ll feel like your with your friends hanging out in a bar sharing a story about that really cool lady you just read about! Can’t wait to hear who they talk about next!