Really appreciate that the women who oversee #StuffYouMissedInHistoryClass have chosen to use their #podcast platform to voice resistance to the administration so loudly, backing it up with historical facts. It’s not subtle or centrist, like some similar podcasts

They aren’t here and probably won’t see this, but thank you, Holly and Tracy, for putting yourselves out there so prominently. Your efforts are very inspiring

https://omny.fm/shows/stuff-you-missed-in-history-class/blue-ridge-parkway Fun #StuffYouMissedInHistoryClass ep about #cville ‘s favorite toll free mountainous parkway. Unfortunately it is in bad shape today thanks to hurricane damage but the history is still good! #podcast #BlueRidgeParkway
Blue Ridge Parkway - Stuff You Missed in History Class

The Blue Ridge Parkway is the longest roadway in the U.S. that was planned as a single unit. Its origin is connected to government efforts to provide relief from the Great Depression, and conservation of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Everyone knows Singer, but Helen Blanchard was new to me - she patented a bunch of sewing techniques I’m still using today

And who amongst us hasn’t wanted to dash a sewing machine to the floor at least once or twice?

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stuff-you-missed-in-history-class/id283605519?i=1000682135592

#StuffYouMissedInHistoryClass #Podcasts #Sewing

Helen A. Blanchard, Sewing Machine Innovator

Podcast Episode · Stuff You Missed in History Class · 12/30/2024 · 36m

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"Stuff You Missed In History Class" on in the background while working on other things. Sometimes really grabs my attention. Like the 2024 April 12 episode "Behind the Scenes Minis: Eclipse Games"

The game "Life" was about spiritual attainment -- before being changed into just financial rewards.

The game of "Monopoly" was to point out unfairness to renters --before being changed into just financial rewards.

Same pattern.

#StuffYouMissedInHistoryClass #d_history #history #gt_recreation_games

The Dreyfus Affair, Part 2 | STUFF YOU MISSED IN HISTORY CLASS

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The Dreyfus Affair, Part 1 | STUFF YOU MISSED IN HISTORY CLASS

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The Roman scholar Marcus Varro (116-27 bc) was director of the imperial library at Rome. #StuffYouMissedInHistoryClass
https://unbelievablefactsblog.com/post/183023213508/marcus-varro-germs