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How America's First Female Detective Saved Abe Lincoln

Episode number: 1

Overview: The Professor dissects the Baltimore Plot, the other attempt to assassinate Abraham Lincoln.

The Terrifying Eruption of Mt. Vesuvius

Episode number: 2

Overview: The Professor takes his first foray into ancient history with the destruction of Pompeii by the singing Mt. Vesuvius.

Hatshepsut: The Forgotten Pharaoh

Episode number: 3

Overview: The Professor tackles Egyptian history for the first time, with the female pharaoh Hatshepsut and two Ryan(n)s.

The Disastrous 1904 Olympic Marathon

Episode number: 4

Overview: The Professor tells the tale of an eventful year at the Olympic Games.

Isaac Newton's Nemesis

Episode number: 5

Overview: The Professor recounts how a regular counterfeiter attempted to con the world's most intelligent person - and almost got away with it.

The World's Greatest/Rudest Samurai

Episode number: 6

Overview: The Professor tells the insane tale of samurai Miyamoto Musashi, who accumulated a large body count and reputation for being unfashionably late.

Policarpa: The Revolutionary Teen Spy

Episode number: 7

Overview: The Professor shares the story of Policarpa, a revolutionary teenage sewing spy.

The Grisly Journey of The Donner Party

Episode number: 8

Overview: In a spooky season finale, the Professor recalls that time those people ate each other in the mountains.