Stuff You Missed in History Class

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Live From FanX: Salt Lake City's Place in Film History Apr 27, 2016

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You may not know that Salt Lake City has been home to some key moments in film history. Guest host Bryan Young joins Holly to talk about everything from Charlie Chaplin to recent movies.

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A Brief History of the 'White Wedding' Apr 25, 2016

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Have you ever wondered why so many of today's weddings feature white dresses, tiered cakes and registries for silver and dishes? Queen Victoria (and the rest of her era) get a lot of the credit.

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The Easter Rising of 1916 Apr 20, 2016

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The Easter Rising is considered to be one of the most pivotal events in modern Irish history, and it was a precursor to a number of other events that have happened since then, both within and outside of Ireland.

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A History of Pizza Live at C2E2 Apr 18, 2016

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Pizza-like foods go way, way back in history, long before we associated the delicious dish with Italy. How did pizza's pedigree develop, and how did it get to its second home in the U.S.?

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Oliver Haugh, Serial Killer Pt. 2 Apr 13, 2016

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After his parents' home burned down under mysterious circumstances, Oliver Haugh was put on trial for murder. Haugh did little to help his own case, and hoped to be found insane so he could serve a shorter time in an asylum.

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Oliver Haugh, Serial Killer Pt. 1 Apr 11, 2016

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In his early career Dr. Haugh claimed to be working on the next step in human evolution. But he was really a man enslaved by his addiction to cocaine and morphine.

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The Shared Sign Language of Martha's Vineyard Apr 06, 2016

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By the early 18th century, it was not uncommon for people in Martha's Vineyard to be deaf from birth. This had a profound effect on the culture of Martha's Vineyard - and one that went on to influence Deaf culture in the United States as a whole.

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Interview: Hannah Mary Tabbs and the Disembodied Torso Apr 04, 2016

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Dr. Kali Nicole Gross joins Tracy to discuss a murder that took place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1887. The details of the investigation and trial offer insight into the culture of the the post-Reconstruction era, particularly in regards to race.

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Zheng He and the Treasure Ships Mar 30, 2016

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Zheng He led expeditionary voyages from China in the 15th century. While there are many tall tales about his accomplishments, his actual life was pretty spectacular without them.

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The Tupac Amaru Rebellion Mar 28, 2016

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The Tupac Amaru rebellion was a conflict between Spain and its colonies in South America which took place from 1780 to 1783.

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