30 min
Two Sides of The Same Coin Historically Speaking Podcast
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- History
Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum was invented by one of Hollywood’s greatest beauties. An Associate Justice of the Minnesota State Supreme Court was also known by millions as a Purple People Eater. A record 11 Academy Awards were given to a film based on a book written by a Civil War general. Who were these people? In this episode, we explore 6 individuals who had surprising hidden talents that were wildly different from what they were ultimately known for.
Episode Edits:
Alan Page played in the NFL for 14 seasons. 11 years with the Minnesota Vikings and 3 years with the Chicago Bears. Ben-Hur was nominated for 12 Academy Awards and won 11. Episode Resources:
Books
Hedy’s Folly by Richard Rhodes Ecstasy and Me: My Life as a Woman by Hedy Lamarr Painting as a Pastime by Winston Churchill Sir Winston Churchill: His Life and His Paintings by David Coombs and Minnie Churchill Lewis Carroll: A Biography by Morton N. Cohen Alice in Wonderland: All Four Books by Lewis Carroll All Rise: The Remarkable Journey of Alan Page by Bill McGrane Hirohito: A Life From Beginning to End by Hourly History The Sword and The Pen: A Life of Lew Wallace by Ray E. Boomhower Ben-Hur: A Tale of The Christ by Lew Wallace Film
Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story Samson and Delilah (1949) – with Hedy LamarrAlice in Wonderland (2010) – Tim Burton Version Ben-Hur (1959) - with Charlton Heston
Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum was invented by one of Hollywood’s greatest beauties. An Associate Justice of the Minnesota State Supreme Court was also known by millions as a Purple People Eater. A record 11 Academy Awards were given to a film based on a book written by a Civil War general. Who were these people? In this episode, we explore 6 individuals who had surprising hidden talents that were wildly different from what they were ultimately known for.
Episode Edits:
Alan Page played in the NFL for 14 seasons. 11 years with the Minnesota Vikings and 3 years with the Chicago Bears. Ben-Hur was nominated for 12 Academy Awards and won 11. Episode Resources:
Books
Hedy’s Folly by Richard Rhodes Ecstasy and Me: My Life as a Woman by Hedy Lamarr Painting as a Pastime by Winston Churchill Sir Winston Churchill: His Life and His Paintings by David Coombs and Minnie Churchill Lewis Carroll: A Biography by Morton N. Cohen Alice in Wonderland: All Four Books by Lewis Carroll All Rise: The Remarkable Journey of Alan Page by Bill McGrane Hirohito: A Life From Beginning to End by Hourly History The Sword and The Pen: A Life of Lew Wallace by Ray E. Boomhower Ben-Hur: A Tale of The Christ by Lew Wallace Film
Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story Samson and Delilah (1949) – with Hedy LamarrAlice in Wonderland (2010) – Tim Burton Version Ben-Hur (1959) - with Charlton Heston
30 min