Stuff You Missed in History Class

On November 1, 1755, a massive earthquake took place on the floor of the Atlantic Ocean so... more

The use of stimulants during WWII is no secret, but in the last decade, there has been a l... more

Part 1 of this 2020 two-parter covers background on the FBI and on the origins of its coun... more

Tracy shares her desire to see the rest of the letter that was quoted in this week's episo... more

Our second episode on the life of Anthony Burns begins with his detention in Boston, which... more

The story of Anthony Burns is one that resonates in our current times. Part one covers his... more

This 2019 episode takes a closer look the famous diary of Samuel Pepys, and also at who Pe... more

Tracy talks about her selection of "Fumifugium" as a show topic. Holly shares a mischievou... more

Despite Pierre de Coubertin's vision of the Olympics being for male athletes only, women d... more

"Fumifugium" was a treatise on air pollution written in 1661. In addition to warning about... more

This 2019 episode shares how Hennig Brand discovered phosphorous by boiling pee. But he wa... more

Tracy talks about amusing old illustrations of babies in utero. Holly shares anecdotes abo... more

George Stephenson started life in extremely humble circumstances, but his ingenuity and pu... more

Nutritional rickets is caused by a vitamin D deficiency, and people figured out two ways t... more

This 2021 episode covers three prank stories, including a joke that became a living legend... more

Holly talks about the various inspirations for her love of embroidery. Tracy shares her ex... more

The second part of the discussion of embroidery history covers blackwork and Opus Anglican... more

The first installment of this two-parter covers ancient embroidery around the world, and t... more

This 2020 episode covers Paul Cuffe, who protested taxation, built wealth for himself in w... more

Tracy talks about the events that happened in the gap between writing the latest Unearthed... more

Discussion of things literally or figuratively unearthed in the last quarter of 2025 conti... more

The show's coverage of things literally or figuratively unearthed in the last quarter of 2... more

This 2015 episode covers the lack of access to public education for children with disabili... more

Tracy discusses film ratings and the bias behind them. Talk then turns to clothing in the ... more