Hidden Gems of History

Hidden Gems of History

By Matthew DahlbergHistory
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Hidden Gems of History episodes

  • Galen of Pergamon
    Galen was a jack of all trades in ancient Rome. He was a doctor, philosopher, salesman, and much more. Find out how Galen of Pergamon became a Hidden Gem of History.
    14 min
  • Bert Patenaude and the Golden Years of American Soccer
    Soccer is the most popular sport in the world but the United States' reputation internationally is less than stellar. The was a time when the U.S. was filled with elite talent. One man in particular, Bert Patenaude, lead America to its best finish ever at a world cup. He scored the first hat trick in the now revered international tournament in 1930, but wasn't credited until the next century. Hear his story and find out what the made the Massachusetts native a Hidden Gem.
    15 min
  • Mary Anning
    One of the most successful Dinosaur Hunters had some extremely odd origins. Find out why Paleontologist Mary Anning is a Hidden Gem of History
    12 min
  • Claudette Colvin
    There are many great civil rights leaders of the 20th century, most of which we have heard of, others like Claudette Colvin led the way by her actions at an incredibly young age. Hear what she accomplished and what stopped her from being an iconic figure like Malcom X, MLK or Rosa Parks.
    13 min
  • Georges Méliès

    The Great filmmaker Georges Méliès to an unique path to the silver screen. He was the first true artists when most of making movies were little more than glorified tech demos. Learn of his rise to fame, his conflicts with Thomas Edison and his unceremonious fall.  

    14 min
  • Myra Bradwell
    Myra Bradwell is the first female lawyer from Illinois, find out why despite never practicing law, she made incredible strives for women in the 1800's and beyond.
    12 min
  • John Paul Jones
    Some of the greatest tall tales come from Pirates, but here's one legend that is completely true but just as audacious.
    14 min

About Hidden Gems of History

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A historical podcast highlighting various people or events in history that deserve a second look. We may not know their names, but their impact on the world and the stories they have to tell deserve…