This week was worth the wait as we dive into a key player from multiple past episodes, the husband of a beloved Argentinian singer, a true maestro, and the miracle fabric that changed the world (for better or worse?).  Join us as we look at 1954 and some of its highs and lows!  Want to reach out to us? Drop a line to [email protected]!  Or you can find us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates!

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nytimes.com

playbill.com

britannica.com

encyclopedia.com

un.org

reference.com

whomhome.com

greenmatters.com

Smithsonianmag.com

so-sew-easy.com

back2stonewall.com

history.com

nglcc.org

Fabulously wealthy families, trailblazing hall of famers, and 1/3 of the world's population...this episode really covers a little bit of everything this week! Join us as we take a look at the highlights of 1953(ish).

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rockefeller.edu

rockefellerfoundation.org

baseballhall.org

Encyclopedia.com

Join us for a slightly more serious episode as we discuss the lasting legacy left by Russia's infamous ruler, his short lived replacement, a beloved leader who dreamed of uniting his neighbors, and the composer of that childhood classic Peter and the Wolf!

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Sources:

history.com

pbs.org

history.howstuffworks.com

britanica.com

presidency.eg

news.bbc.co.uk

Sfcv.org

Stuff You Missed In History Class “Holodomor”

cmuse.org

rferl.org

This week's episode is a little different.  Instead of looking at one line of the song, we'll take a few minutes to revisit some highlights and favorite moments from the last 8 episodes, and you'll get to know a little more about us.  We also are going to be looking at a historical fire that occurred alongside some of the events we've previously discussed.

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Sources:

wltribune.com

historicacanada.ca

ui.adsabs.harvard.edu

edmontonjournal.com

winnipegfreepress.com

Join us as we talk about the king of knockouts, a dazzling showman (literally), a frustrating philosopher, and dig into the origins of an everyday phrase.

Want to drop us a line? Email us at [email protected]!Sources:

history.com

biography.com

dictionary.com

etymonline.com

Latimes.com

rockymarchiano.net

grunge.com

Presidential theme songs, polio, and pearl earrings, this episode has it all! Join us as we look at some of the highlights for 1952.

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royal.uk

history.com

westminster-abbey.org

eisenhowerlibrary.gov

britannica.com

history.com

pbs.com

polioeradication.org

cdc.gov

Npr.org

This week we look at the career of an actor who caused an Oscar scandal, a classic that started out slow, and an influential piece of literature that has shaped pop culture in some unexpected ways.  We're joined by three very special guests, Kristopher, Lena, and Baby Fox Arnold.

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Sources:

history.com

playbill.com

bbc.com

encyclopedia.com

goodreads.com

britannica.com

Forbes.com

SPECIAL EARLY RELEASE EPISODE! What does a pair of Soviet spies, a crater in the Pacific ocean, a pink Cadillac, and a small village have in common? We talk about them all in episode 5! 

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Sources: history.com brittanica.com latimes.com pbs.org atomicheritage.org encyclopedia.com unc.mil biography.com espn.com Blackhistory.net

In this episode we will look at the turbulent beginnings of the Korean War, a household name, and uncover a surprising gem.  With special guest Sara Powell.

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Sources:

britannica.com

history.com

history.state.gov

pbs.com

Ohiohistorycentral.org