Stuff You Missed in History Class Podcast a Great Discovery
Dive into the HowStuffWorks History Podcast
There's a lot to be said for people who know what they're talking about. I wonder about so many things all the time that it is often hard to keep up with my curiosity. The podcasts and blogs at HowStuffWorks.com have provided an outlet for me to plug my learning into and truly become the "Knower of Things."
More specifically, the "Stuff You Missed in History Class" podcast by HowStuffWorks.com has really brought some light into those dark ages that I once knew nothing about. Sure, we all had history class in high school, and most of us made it through, but how much do you actually remember of what was taught you by those teachers droning on for hour after hour?
Just what is the HowStuffWorks "Stuff You Missed in History Class" podcast?
The "Stuff You Missed in History Class" podcast from HowStuffWorks is attempting to rectify the enormous holes in our knowledge left behind after the haze that was high school, and teach us how society got to where it is today.
Candace Keener and Jane McGrath of HowStuffWorks.com have done a wonderful job of taking the huge concepts of history and boiling them down to their base elements. What these two end up leaving us with is an incredibly interesting, super informative, and always relevant podcast about some of the most fascinating concepts in history.
If you've ever wondered who the Navajo Code Talkers really were, or how Ghandi impacted the American Civil Rights movement, or even where the saying "let them eat cake" came from, HowStuffWorks' "Stuff You Missed in History Class" podcast is the place to go. Each recent podcast clocks in at around 15-20 minutes, and the two hosts are pleasant and talkative as they explore these issues authoritatively and conversationally.
Backup articles at HowStuffWorks.com
Along with each podcast, you can find articles at HowStuffWorks.com that go into even greater detail about all of the "stuff" that the dynamic duo talk about, giving you an even greater understanding of history than you can get from the podcast alone. Before long you will start walking around and noticing things that you once knew nothing about become rich with history and understanding.
Always keep learning
Watch out, though. Being a "Knower of Things" can be dangerous. It is very easy once you get sucked into this fun informative podcast to start pointing out what you have learned to your friends, saying things like, "Hey, guess what I learned," "Did you know that," and, "Well, you know why that is, right?" Don't be that person.
Do enjoy the things you are learning, though. Always be a learner, and never let your curiosity wane. Use the tools the Internet gives you by increasing your knowledge, and be a person who adds to the discussion everywhere you go.
For more "Stuff You Missed in History Class" stuff, visit HowStuffWorks.com, or look for the HowStuffWorks "Stuff You Missed in History Class" podcast on iTunes.
Published by Erik Wesley
A minister, teacher, and all-around curious personality has made Erik into the "knower of things." As the knower, Erik likes to share. Therefore Erik is the knower, sharer, and learner of all things. Ok... View profile
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2 Comments
Post a CommentThe HowStuffWorks podcasts really are my guilty pleasure. I know my friends are tired of hearing me talk about them, so I decided to talk about them here on AC. It's a cruel world, I know.
Awesome! I love learning about everything. Thanks for giving me another way to know stuff! :-)