Stuff You Missed in History Class

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Montague Summers

#24 trending · History

Montague Summers wrote numerous books on witches, werewolves, vampires, black magic, and ghosts, and he edited and published numerous works and claimed to be a clergyman.

Oct 26
35 min

SYMHC Classics: William Palmer

This 2021 episode covers William Palmer, who was convicted in 1855 as a poisoner though there wasn't any hard evidence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat

Oct 24
34 min

Behind the Scenes Minis: Delayed News

Tracy talks about the frequency of news from research institutions getting reported years after the fact. She also clears up a misunderstanding Holly had about a painting

Oct 23
13 min

Unearthed! in October 2026, Part 2

Part two of the autumn 2026 edition of Unearthed! kicks off with the catch-all potpourri category, then covers edibles and potables, shipwrecks, art, and Halloween-approp

Oct 21
39 min

Unearthed! in October 2026, Part 1

Part one of this autumn edition of Unearthed! covers updates, medical finds, animals, and lots books and letters. Research: Almeroth-Williams, Thomas. “Henry VIII’s d

Oct 19
36 min

SYMHC Classics: Original Six Impossible Episodes

This 2015 kickoff to the Six Impossible Episodes series features Stagecoach Mary, Edward Mordrake, Robert the Haunted Doll, the London Beer Flood, the Lost Army of Cambys

Oct 17
26 min

Behind the Scenes Minis: Pistols and Candy Corn

Holly shares an odd detail about the red barn murder case. She and Tracy also discuss the way Forrest Mars may have affected the way his father's life is described. See

Oct 16
19 min

Eponymous Foods: Full Bars

This installment of the eponymous foods series covers candy bars, including Snickers, Mars Bars, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, and some side mentions of other candies. Re

Oct 14
38 min

Red Barn Murder

In the spring of 1828, a news story broke in Suffolk, England about the horrific murder of Maria Marten. Her paramour was the only suspect, but he evaded authorities for

Oct 12
35 min

SYMHC Classics: Giordano Bruno

This 2022 episode covers Giordano Bruno, a mathematician, philosopher, astronomer, occultist, and according to the Catholic church of 16th-century Italy, a heretic. He me

Oct 10
35 min

Behind the Scenes Minis: Martian Skulls

Tracy ponders how Sara Weiss knew some of the things she knew and whether her husband characterized her as less informed than she was. Holly talks about a possible relati

Oct 9
22 min

Two Screaming Skulls

Screaming skull lore is something that is unique to Britain, though specific skull lore varies. The first episode has roots in the English Civil war, and the second is ti

Oct 7
33 min

Sara Weiss’s Journeys to the Planet Mars

Sara Weiss wrote a lengthy account of life and afterlife on Mars, a place she said she visited through psychic travels starting in 1892. Research: Calanchi, A. (2024

Oct 5
39 min

SYMHC Classics: Charles Colchester

This 2021 episode covers Colchester, who claimed to be psychic and may have warned President Abraham Lincoln that he was going to be assassinated. See omnystudio.com/li

Oct 3
33 min

Behind the Scenes Minis: Lager, Ale, Emo Girl

Tracy talks about how the beer riots may sound silly, but were underpinned by serious issues. Holly talks about the Elizabeth Fry’s daughters polishing their mother’s ima

Oct 2
25 min

Elizabeth Fry

Elizabeth Fry is lauded as an early 19th century prison reformer. But she had no formal background or training in prison or social work. Research: BREED, ANNA. “ELIZA

Sep 30
40 min

Two Beer Riots

The Munich Beer Riot of 1844 was a reaction to the price of beer set by the Bavarian government. The Lager Beer Riot took place in Chicago in 1855, and was a response to

Sep 28
38 min

SYMHC Classics: Nuclear Close Calls

This episode from 2017 covers several moments in history when the world came perilously close to a full-scale nuclear war, due to false alarms or miscommunication. See o

Sep 26
25 min

Behind the Scenes Minis: Busses and Overpasses

Holly and Tracy unpack the accusation that Robert Moses purposely built overpass bridges too low for busses to drive under them as a way to keep Black New Yorkers away fr

Sep 25
22 min

Robert Moses and the Shaping of New York, Part 2

The second part of our two-parter on Robert Moses looks at the vast amount of power he amassed in New York’s government, and the many controversies that surrounded the se

Sep 23
42 min

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#19 ▼ 1 History US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

I truly enjoy this podcast. It was introduced to me by my best friend. At first I didn’t think I would like it. But then I did, I enjoy listening while I am working out at the gym or on my long runs. It’s very relaxing to me. I get to revisit some stuff I already knew, and learn about new stuff. The hosts are amazing, they make it. I have also shared the show with a group of friends that happen to be teachers. As most of my friends are teachers.

agreynoso · Jul 2026

I have been listening to this podcast for several years now. I had no interest in history when I was in school but as an avid traveler in my adult hood I found myself wishing I had paid more attention in school. Tracy and Holly make history fun and entertaining with just enough details and help me through my daily commute!

Monie071 · Jul 2026

I have been listening to the podcast for several years and really enjoy the variety of topics and have learned so much! My one quibble is there is a lot of presentism. The hosts often focus too much on someone who lived 200 years ago being racist or misogynistic…and yes, they probably were! I am not condoning it, and I appreciate that Tracy and Holly are progressives, but I’d like more focus on history and a bit less fingerwagging.

minutia72 · Jun 2026

I’ve been listening for years and just love the show. They’ve introduced me to so many amazing people, inventions, and events. I marvel at many of the stories. It’s like, “How in the world have I never heard this?!” with at least half of the episodes. Idk how the show has only 4.2 stars unless it’s about the EXCESSIVE number of commercials that iHeart insists on stuffing into every episode. It really is ridiculous. And they’re long commercials. I still rate the show five stars because Holly and Tracy are great. Their humor and empathy and excitement about the people and topics are endearing. They’ve brought me to tears (both happy and sad tears) more than once. And I appreciate their humility. They make an effort to really understand and respectfully present stories. They clearly remember real people are attached to each one. So, five stars for Holly Frey and Tracy V. Wilson. And only three stars for iHeart for bloating episodes with too many commercials (like 3-5 minutes worth in the middle of the episode smh.) Get it together, iHeart.

Who’s in charge here??? · Jun 2026

I understand some ads are necessary for a free podcast. But this show has so many ads it’s egregious. This show and the hosts are not nearly interesting enough to sit through so many ads. Again: I don’t mind ads on a free program; there are SO MANY ads here it’s just gross. And greedy.

CANTLISTENANYMORE · Oct 2024

I’ve been listening to this show for years, and it lives up to its name. I’ve learned so much about history that I definitely didn’t learn in school! However, there are just sooo many ads that it makes it difficult to really dig into any given topic. I understand that ads are necessary for making this show happen, but the amount of ads is just too, too much. Some of the ads are super loud and annoying as well, and it totally takes me out of the story. Overall, the ads are interfering with the show’s quality and I wish there were fewer ad breaks.

Twizted Whit · Jun 2024

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