On this day in 1511, artist, architect, and writer Giorgio Vasari was born. You can learn more about Vasari in an episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class at https://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/giorgio-vasari.htm. 

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On this day in 1511, artist, architect, and writer Giorgio Vasari was born. You can learn more about Vasari in an episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class at https://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/giorgio-vasari.htm.  Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

This Day in History Class

On this day in 1511, artist, architect, and writer Giorgio Vasari was born. You can learn more about Vasari in an episode of Stuff You Missed in History Class at  https://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/giorgio-vasari.htm.

Giorgio Vasari born - July 30, 1511

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On this day in 1570, Flemish cartographer Abraham Ortelius published the world’s first modern atlas.

On this day in 1570, Flemish cartographer Abraham Ortelius published the world’s first modern atlas.

Abraham Ortelius publishes the first world atlas - May 22nd, 1570

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On this day in 1924, two wealthy college students abducted and killed a 14-year-old boy in an effort to commit a “perfect crime.”

On this day in 1924, two wealthy college students abducted and killed a 14-year-old boy in an effort to commit a “perfect crime.”

Leopold and Loeb murder Bobby Franks - May 21st, 1924

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On this day in 1862, the Homestead Act was signed into law by President Abraham Lincoln.

On this day in 1862, the Homestead Act was signed into law by President Abraham Lincoln.

President Lincoln signs the Homestead Act - May 20th, 1862

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Giorgio Vasari born - July 30, 1511

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