Stuff You Missed in History Class

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The Dakota War of 1862 and the Whitestone Hill Massacre Nov 23, 2016

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In 1862, murder led to war between the Dakota and the United States. What followed was a campaign of retribution against multiple indigenous peoples, many who had nothing to do with the prior conflict, ranging from Minnesota into Dakota Territory.

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James Webb and NASA’s Early Days Nov 21, 2016

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People are often surprised to learn that the namesake for the James Webb Space Telescope wasn't a scientist or engineer, but a lawyer and a bureaucrat. He was NASA's second administrator, and led the agency through incredibly difficult times.

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The Attica Prison Uprising (Part 2) Nov 16, 2016

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The riot at Attica Correctional Facility in September 1971, demanding better living conditions and basic human rights, remains a significant moment in the history of the U.S. prison system. But many of the problems that catalyzed it persist.

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Life at Attica, 1971 (Part 1) Nov 14, 2016

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Attica Correctional Facility originally opened in rural, upstate New York in 1931. In 1971, conditions at the prison were at a point where they were humiliating, dehumanizing and counterproductive to rehabilitation.

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The First Transatlantic Telegraph Cable Nov 09, 2016

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Establishing a submarine telegraph cable to connect North America and Europe took ingenuity, but more than anything else, it required tenacity. There were numerous stumbling blocks before there was finally a direct connection across the Atlantic.

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Six Impossible Episodes: Déjà Vu Edition Nov 07, 2016

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We often get requests for topics that are so similar to existing episodes that they would sound like repeats. Here are six that will probably sound very familiar to regular listeners.

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The Reynolds Pamphlet Live from NYCC Presents Nov 02, 2016

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In the summer of 1791, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton and Maria Reynolds began an affair that would lead to blackmail, political rumors, a 98-page confessional document ... and eventually a song in a hit Broadway musical.

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The Hagley Woods Murder Oct 31, 2016

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In 1943, a skeleton was found in a tree near Birmingham, England. More than 70 years later, it's still unknown who the deceased was and how the body ended up in an elm tree.

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A Cruise Through History's Ghost Ships Oct 26, 2016

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There have been numerous instances of ships found adrift with no one on board. Four of those nautical mysteries are featured here, with some truly chilling details.

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Vincent Price: A Talk With His Daughter Victoria Price Oct 24, 2016

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If you only know of Vincent Price from his films, you may be surprised by his rich life story. Victoria Price joins the show to talk about her famous father and his life beyond the silver screen.

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