Stuff You Missed in History Class

Holly and Tracy talk through the problematic aspects of Harriet Strong's life. and share their thoughts about the Olympics as spectators. They also talk about art as an Olympic competition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the course of the modern Olympics, there have been a number of sports that have been added and struck from the roster. Today we’ll talk about a few of them, several of which are one-timers. Research: Encyclopedia BritannicaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Harriet Williams Russell Strong was quite a powerhouse of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Not only did she manage to dig herself out of an unfortunate situation when her fortunes changed at the age of 39, she was also an inventor, and an early proponent of water conservation. Research: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This 2012 episode from prior hosts Sarah and Deblina explains how the 1900 Paris Olympics are considered some of the strangest. Many of the events were so under-promoted, the athletes competing in them didn't know they were even in the Olympics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holly and Tracy discuss the challenge of understanding concepts in fields outside their own. They also talk about memories from their previous separate trips to Iceland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Laki Fissure Eruption was a volcanic event in Iceland in 1783 lasted for months, leading to the deaths of thousands of people and affecting the climate in a lot of the world. Research: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Venn created the Venn diagram, and though he’s an important figure in the fields of mathematics and logic, he eventually left that work behind to write historical accounts of the places and people that were important in his life. Research: At the Circulating Library: A Database of Victorian Fiction, 1837—1901Encyclopedia BritannicaEncyclopedia BritannicaEncyclopedia BritannicaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This 2020 episode covers the path of beekeeping from its global origins thousands of years ago to modern square hives and beekeepers in white suits and big veiled hats. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tracy talks about how and why the Unearthed episodes are structured into categories. There's also discussion of how to manage a visit to the Louvre, and the use of the George Washington cherries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The conclusion of the July 2024 edition of things unearthed literally or figuratively covers animals, shipwrecks, and medicine. But it starts with the assorted things that don't fit in a category, which are grouped as potpourri. Research: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time for another edition of Unearthed! Part one of this edition covers updates, art, books and letters, and edibles and potables. Research: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This 2018 episode covers a 1918 conflict between two cities, both named Nogales, one on each side of the U.S.-Mexico border. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holly and Tracy talk about the various roadside stops that people can find in various places. They also examine the arduous nature of long bicycle and hiking trips. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 25th Infantry Regiment Bicycle Corps, also known as the Iron Riders, was part of the segregated U.S. Army units that came to be known as the Buffalo Soldiers. Research: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode covers three examples of historically important roads. One is quite ancient, one is an important part of the development of the U.S., and the third is a more modern road that’s been lauded for its design. Research: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hi, Stuff You Missed in History Class listeners! We wanted to share an exciting new podcast with you in anticipation of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris! I hope you'll check it out! Two Guys (Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers). Five Rings (you know, from the Olympics logo). One essential podcast for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Saturday Night Live’s Bowen Yang and Actor/Comedian Matt Rogers (Las Culturistas) host a new podcast, Two Guys, Five Rings: Matt, Bowen & The Olympics, in conjunction with NBC Sports and iHeartRadio, that's all about the athletes, city, and culture of the 2024 Paris Olympics. In this 15-episode podcast event, Bowen and Matt discuss the top storylines, obsess over Paris culture, and find out what really goes on in the Olympic Village. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This 2015 episode on Henry Gerber covers his founding of the Society for Human Rights in Chicago in the 1920s with the intent to decriminalize homosexuality. Gerber was inspired by Germany's homosexual emancipation movement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tracy discusses a surprising Google Street View discovery she made while working on the Francisco de Miranda episodes. Holly shares her thoughts about Miranda as a person. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part two of our episode on Francisco de Miranda covers his travels after he left North America following the American Revolution, and explores his involvement with the French revolution before he focused on independence for Latin American colonies. Research: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Francisco de Miranda participated in the struggle for independence in the United States, the French revolution and the emancipation of Latin America. Part one covers his early life and his connection to the American Revolution. Research: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.