Hidden Gems of History: Recent Episodes
Matthew Dahlberg
A historical podcast highlighting various people or events in history that deserve a second look. We may not know their names, but their impact on the world and the stories they have to tell deserve to be heard
Galen was a jack of all trades in ancient Rome. He was a doctor, philosopher, salesman, and much more. Find out how Galen of Pergamon became a Hidden Gem of History.
Soccer is the most popular sport in the world but the United States' reputation internationally is less than stellar. The was a time when the U.S. was filled with elite talent. One man in particular, Bert Patenaude, lead America to its best finish ever at a world cup. He scored the first hat trick in the now revered international tournament in 1930, but wasn't credited until the next century. Hear his story and find out what the made the Massachusetts native a Hidden Gem.
One of the most successful Dinosaur Hunters had some extremely odd origins. Find out why Paleontologist Mary Anning is a Hidden Gem of History
Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay were the first 2 mountain climbers to reach Mount Everest, but it's impossible to separate these two men or their stories. This is part 2 of a 2 part mini series.
Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay were the first 2 mountain climbers to reach Mount Everest, but it's impossible to separate these two men or their stories. This is part 1 of a 2 part mini series.
There are many great civil rights leaders of the 20th century, most of which we have heard of, others like Claudette Colvin led the way by her actions at an incredibly young age. Hear what she accomplished and what stopped her from being an iconic figure like Malcom X, MLK or Rosa Parks.
The Great filmmaker Georges Méliès to an unique path to the silver screen. He was the first true artists when most of making movies were little more than glorified tech demos. Learn of his rise to fame, his conflicts with Thomas Edison and his unceremonious fall.
Myra Bradwell is the first female lawyer from Illinois, find out why despite never practicing law, she made incredible strives for women in the 1800's and beyond.
Some of the greatest tall tales come from Pirates, but here's one legend that is completely true but just as audacious.
The greatest battle in World War 2 you might not have heard of takes place in India, Not Germany or France.
Jackie Mitchell was the first woman to pitch to MLB players, how did she do? And why isn't she more well known
Phillis Wheatley is a great American poet, One that deserves much more public recognition and praise