Monthly Archives: June 2010

Mata Hari was an exotic dancer and a courtesan, but today she’s known more for her work as a spy. In this podcast, Katie and Sarah take a look at the extraordinary life of Mata Hari — and whether the … Continue reading →

After Aaron Burr slew Alexander Hamilton in the duel of 1804, his legislative career was over. In March of 1805, Burr left the political sphere and moved west — but his story doesn’t end there. Tune in more about Burr’s … Continue reading →

The larger-than-life poet and novelist Oscar Wilde remains one of Ireland’s most well-known authors, but his life wasn’t all accolades and praise. Join Katie and Sarah as they explore the struggles and triumphs of Oscar Wilde in this podcast.

The mutiny aboard the HMS Bounty has been popularized in film, but how accurate is this depiction? In this podcast, Sarah and Katie take a closer look at this legendary mutiny — and figure out whether William Bligh deserves his … Continue reading →

Born in 1768, Tecumseh was a leader of the Shawnee tribe who united several Native American tribes in opposition against the expansionist U.S. forces. But who was this legendary leader? Tune in and learn more about the real Tecumseh in … Continue reading →

In her time, Lillie Langtry was known as the most beautiful woman in the world. But how did she get her start? Listen in and learn how The Jersey Lily became an international celebrity in this podcast.

The Pony Express used a system of riders and horses to safely deliver mail between Missouri and Sacramento — a distance of over 1900 miles. But how did it work? Join Katie and Sarah as they trace the rise and … Continue reading →