Adult History

Feb 15 2021 14 ep. 1

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Episode 13 Katherine Johnson NASA Scientist

Feb 15 2021 10 mins

This evening’s lesson is the story of an amazing Black America Female mathematician who defied the odds set out for her and became one of the most important NASA scientists to exist. She was even responsible for calculating rendezvous paths for the Lunar Moon Landing.

Episode 12 The Night Witches of WWII

Feb 08 2021 8 mins

This evening’s lesson will prove just how brave and badass women can be. The Night Witches of WWII were an all female battalion form the Soviet Union. These women flew extremely dangerous missions to drop bombs on un-expecting Nazi’s.

Episode 11 Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster

Jan 25 2021 11 mins

This evening’s lesson is going to recount the events that took place in Pripyat Ukraine in 1986. The Chernobyl Nuclear Power plant was one of many in the USSR at the time. However, this plant would go down in history as the worst nuclear disaster to date.

Episode 10 Boudicca Celtic Iceni Queen

Jan 18 2021 12 mins

This evening’s lesson is the story of a Celtic tribal queen named Boudicca. This fearless female led a rebellion against the Roman army to try and maintain the independence of her tribe.

Episode 9 Madame LaLaurie

Jan 11 2021 11 mins

This evening’s lesson is the story of Madame LaLaurie, the famous New Orleans serial killer from the 19th century. Known for her cruel and torturous treatment of her slaves, Madame LaLaurie has been talked about in folklore for centuries.

Episode 8 Caligula

Jan 04 2021 12 mins

This evening’s lesson is full of sex, scandal and murder. The Roman Emperor known as Caligula has a reputation that could make anyone cringe.

Episode 7 Vlad the Impaler

Dec 14 2020 10 mins

Learn about the man behind the story of Dracula. He ruled by torture yet is considered a hero in his country.

Episode 6: Winter At Valley Forge

Dec 07 2020 10 mins

Learn about life at Valley Forge during a frigid winter with almost no supplies or food. Those who made it through were stronger than ever.

Episode 5: The Pirate Queen

Nov 30 2020 10 mins

The most successful pirate in history was actually a woman. Come learn about her power and ways as she rules the South China seas.

The First Thanksgiving

Nov 23 2020 10 mins

Learn about the tragic events that lead up to and followed the first Thanksgiving as the Native American tribes lost their lands and people.