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Mary Cassatt is one of the most important artists in American history, and much of her time was spent in Paris, France. But as we return to the Columbian Exposition for our latest Who Knew? episode, Mrs. Allgood and Mr. Rixon will dive into Cas
As Mrs. Allgood and Mr. Rixon return to Chicago and the Columbian Exposition, we focus on the man who designed its fairgrounds: Frederick Law Olmsted. In our latest episode from Season Two, we explore Olmsted's varied life and career as a busin
We're back! After months of delays, Mrs. Allgood and Mr. Rixon are pleased to bring you an all-new episode of Who Knew? A History Podcast! And we return to Chicago and the Columbian Exposition of 1893 to take in one of its premier attractions -
We know many of you have been patiently waiting for our next episodes about the Chicago World’s Fair. We were on track to get them published over the summer, but between vacations, family obligations, and the eventual start of the school year,
The Columbian Exposition of 1893 is linked to several famous American food brands, including Vienna Beef Hot Dogs and Hershey's Chocolate. But it was also the debut of Aunt Jemima, the famous mascot for the ready-made pancake mix brand. And in
Mrs. Allgood and Mr. Rixon are back for Season Two of Who Knew? A History Podcast! And this season, we're taking the listeners back in time to an event that created modern America - the Chicago World's Fair of 1893. In our first episode, we exp
Mrs. Allgood and Mr. Rixon are back to answer your questions, with special guest and fellow O'Connell Social Studies teacher Mr. Kasakove! In this bonus episode, we answer questions sent in by our current APUSH students. What is the coolest fac
Mrs. Allgood and Mr. Rixon are back for a bonus Halloween episode! What do dead cows, black cats, and a rat infestation have in common? They're all connected to the "Witch of Pungo," an urban legend in Virginia Beach, VA. In this bonus episode,
We've reached the season finale of Who Knew?, so Mr. Rixon and Mrs. Allgood are cracking open an ice cold can of knowledge about Coca-Cola! In this episode, we explore how the beverage has origins in the Civil War, as well as the patent medicin
She's beauty, she's grace, she's....Mrs. Cottrell! Join Mrs. Allgood and special guest Mrs. Cottrell, another Social Studies teacher at Bishop O'Connell High School, as they explore the history of New Jersey's favorite summer tradition, The Mis
What do you get when you cross Mr. Rixon's love of sports with Mrs. Allgood's love of the Golden Age of Hollywood? You get Esther Williams! In our latest episode, we discuss some of the double standards that women swimmers faced in the 1920's a
In March 2020, Joe Biden announced that if he won the Democratic nomination, he would select a woman to be his running mate. In light of that decision, Mr. Rixon and Mrs. Allgood go back in time this week to discuss the first woman ever nominat
The "Wild West" is perhaps the most romanticized period in American history, filled with cowboys, gun fights, stagecoaches, and saloons. And it has been populated by figures that have become myths and legends, including Calamity Jane. But how m
Prior to the 1990's, the Internet was the exclusive domain of university professors, as well as "hackers and hobbyists," who built their own computers and had mastered the language of coding. But corporate executive Steve Case had a vision of c
The bagel has become a staple of the American breakfast, particularly for teachers like Mr. Rixon and Mrs. Allgood. And, like so many popular American foods, it was brought here by immigrants, in this case, Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe
On November 7, 2000, Americans headed to the polls to cast their vote in the Presidential election, but the voters did not know the result for another 36 days. The story of that election and its hotly contested recount is the topic of our lates
Mystery. Intrigue. An aggressive zombie disease. SOUND EFFECTS?! Join Mr. Rixon and Mrs. Allgood for the final episode in our summer-listening series, "Who Knew? Presents: The New World". In this episode we take a deep dive into the origins of
Have you ever wondered, what was the currency of the ancient Pacific Northwesterners? Just what do all of those totem pole symbols mean?" Or, exactly what IS a death bed party?! For all of these answers...AND MORE...tune in to episode two of "W
In episode 3, Mr. Rixon and Mrs. Allgood explore the intricacies of the wackiest state in the union...Florida! By exploring the Spanish colonial influences on this peculiar peninsula, we uncover exactly what makes Florida a little different fro
In this episode Mr. Rixon and Mrs. Allgood take a quick sojourn to the north where we dig into the legacy of the French in early colonial history! If you've ever found yourself curious about Jesuits, the macabre, or kettle corn...this is the ep
Mrs. Allgood and Mr. Rixon are taking a break from their regularly scheduled episodes this week, but wanted to offer the regular listeners a chance to hear what they've been working on. It's a five-part limited series called Who Knew Presents:
This past Friday, communities across the United States celebrated Juneteenth, when, in 1865, Union troops announced to the last slaves in Texas that they were free. Juneteenth has been commemorated by African American communities for 155 years.
As the United States continues to confront the issues of policing, crime prevention, and mass incarceration, Mrs. Allgood and Mr. Rixon wanted to provide the listeners with another episode that may help shed light on some of these conversations
The murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis has led to a week of protests and marches across the country, forcing us to confront the issues of systemic racism and police violence against African American communities. We wanted to provide our list
Mrs. Allgood and Mr. Rixon are heading over to the diner and putting some quarters in the jukebox for the latest episode of Who Knew? as we discuss Chuck Berry, the St. Louis-born guitar player who is credited as being the father of rock and ro
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