Stuff You Missed in History Class

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Join Holly and Tracy as they bring you the greatest and strangest Stuff You Missed In History Class in this podcast by iHeartRadio.

21 HR. AGO

Ely S. Parker and the Tonawanda Seneca, Part 1

Ely S. Parker was instrumental in both the creation of President President Ulysses S. Grant’s “peace policy." Parker was Seneca, and he was the first Indigenous person to be placed in a cabinet-level position in the U.S. and the first Indigenous person to serve as Commissioner of Indian Affairs.

34 min
2 DAYS AGO

SYMHC Classics: Scurvy

This 2020 episode covers scurvy, a deficiency in vitamin C. Its story goes way back in history – all the way to our evolutionary ancestors living more than 60 million years ago. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

37 min
3 DAYS AGO

Behind the Scenes Minis: Impossible Shoes

Tracy talks about getting listener requests, and wonders about the details of one the stories from Monday's show. Tracy and Holly talk about the size of Lynn, Massachusetts, and Holly waxes rhapsodic about shoes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17 min
5 DAYS AGO

Jan Ernst Matzeliger

The shoes you’re wearing today likely were made possible by an invention from the late 19th century. But the inventor of that machine, who had little to no formal education, didn’t really get to enjoy the fruits of his labor.

34 min
DEC 2

Six Impossible Episodes: Listener Requests III

This episode includes six stories requested by listeners that wouldn't quite work as standalone episodes. The topics include: Nellie Cashman, Ela of Salisbury, Charles "Teenie" Harris, Jane Gaugain, Edward A. Carter Jr., and Alice Ball.

40 min
NOV 30

SYMHC Classics: Ko'olau Rebellion

This 2016 episode covers the introduction of Hansen's disease to Hawaii, when businessmen, especially from the U.S., were having an increasing influence on the Hawaiian government. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 min
NOV 29

Behind the Scenes Minis: Unplanned Sarah Week

Tracy talks about the SYMHC calendar, and the controversial nature of Sarah Winnemucca's life story. She also discusses the different ways people have labeled Sara's autobiography. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12 min
NOV 27

Sarah Winnemucca, Part 2

As an adult, Sarah Winnemucca spent a lot of time trying to advocate for the Northern Paiute, although her legacy in that regard has some complexities.

43 min

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Great Hosts, Wonderful Topics

6 days ago

Whit P.

I’ve been listening for years. I think you do a great job clarifying points for the listeners and overall your topics are great. I enjoy hearing archived classics as well. Thank you!
Annoying hosts

01/04/2009

MyBadTeam

The premise is great, but these are two of the most annoying women I've ever heard. Please dump the current hosts and I'll start downloading on a regular basis.
Great Topics, Terrible Hosts.

07/21/2008

OSURoss

This podcast is just like listening to a sorority girl and her jock friend flirt and stumble through quasi-history lessons and trying to compel more people to traffic their site...Actually, it's just like that.
Why

Nov 26

Harper Biskee

Why does everyone hate the host and they keep making me sad cause they said woman are annoying host and then I just started crying 😭 and I voted zero stars because I forgot to rate .ps I am only 9.also I love forever ago

Join Holly and Tracy as they bring you the greatest and strangest Stuff You Missed In History Class in this podcast by iHeartRadio.

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