History Dispatches

Oseberg Viking Ship

Thu, 14 May 2026 07:10:00 -0000

The Oseberg ship is one of the finest surviving examples of a viking longship. It was discovered - along with two bodies - in a large burial mound at the Oseberg farm near Tønsberg, Norway. This is the story of the Oseberg ship - one of the finest relics from the Viking Age.

Sources

https://www.vikingtidsmuseet.no/english/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oseberg_ship

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Oseberg-ship

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Excavation_Oseberg_ship_1.jpg

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Christ College Fire of 1867

Wed, 13 May 2026 07:10:00 -0000

In late 1867, the Headmaster's house at Christ College, New Zealand, caught on fire. This was not uncommon at the time, but what is uncommon is this fire involved a quack fire chief, false accusations, and a comedy of errors.

Sources

"College!: a history of Christ's College" by Don Hamilton

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Gargolyles

Tue, 12 May 2026 07:10:00 -0000

Gargoyles are creepy. They are twisted, leering, tortured looking statues. Their mouths are often wide open - and serve as the exit of a water spout. So what is the story behind this unnerving bit of architecture? Was the gargoyle a ward against evil? Or was it something more sinister? This is the story of the gargoyle.

Sources

https://mymodernmet.com/what-is-a-gargoyle/

https://www.ancient-origins.net/artifacts-other-artifacts/gargoyles-0012253

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gargoyle

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Goiânia Cesium 137 Incident

Mon, 11 May 2026 07:10:00 -0000

In September of 1987 two looters in Goiânia, Brazil, stole an unattended device carrying the highly radioactive Cesium 137. After breaking open the device, the radioactive material spread throughout the city, causing massive panic and taking four lives.

Sources

https://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/Publications/PDF/Pub815_web.pdf

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goi%C3%A2nia_accident

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Owney the Postal Dog

Fri, 08 May 2026 07:10:00 -0000

Owney the Postal Dog was a stray terrier mix adopted as a mascot by the Albany, New York, post office around 1887. Owney loved to ride on the mail trains - and went on to travel over 140,000 miles throughout the United States - and even around the world.

Sources

https://americacomesalive.com/owney-the-post-office-dog/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Owney_(dog)

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Illustration_of_Owney_on_Mail_Sack.jpg

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History of the Marathon

Thu, 07 May 2026 07:10:00 -0000

Running a marathon is extremely impressive feat, but still fully attainable by most people with some grit and dedication. But its distance - at 26.22 miles or 42.195 km - is a little bit odd. So, why is the marathon as long as it is? That history goes back to a battle fought in ancient Greece, an army running a long distance, and some British royalty wanting to see the start of the race in 1908. This is the history of the marathon.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marathon

https://web.archive.org/web/20080924220856/http://www.european-athletics.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6235&Itemid=2

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Phidippides.jpg

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Anna May Wong

Wed, 06 May 2026 07:10:00 -0000

In the 1920s and 1930s, Anna May Wong, an American actress of Chinese descent, rose to international fame while starring in films such as the Thief of Baghdad and Shanghai Express. Her career spanned vaudeville, film, television, stage, and radio. This is the story of Anna May Wong - Hollywood’s first star of Chinese descent.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna_May_Wong

https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/anna-may-wong

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Anna_May_Wong_-_portrait.jpg

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Pirate Movies

Tue, 05 May 2026 07:10:00 -0000

Since the birth of cinema, Pirates have been a part of the movies. Good pirates, bad pirates, fun pirates - they come in all shapes and sizes. Today we are going to talk about pirates in the movies - by discussing our favorite - and least favorite - pirate movies of that last century.

Sources: the minds of the hosts

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Reconquista

Mon, 04 May 2026 07:10:00 -0000

In 711, the Moors crossed from Morocco into Spain - conquering all of Portugal, most of Spain, and even parts of France. What followed was a nearly-800 year long campaign by a variety of European kingdoms to expel the Muslim invaders. This is the story of the Reconquista.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reconquista

https://www.britannica.com/place/Al-Andalus

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:El_rey_Don_Pelayo_en_Covadonga_(Museo_del_Prado).jpg

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Purchase of Alaska

Fri, 01 May 2026 07:10:00 -0000

In 1867, the United States - led by Secretary of State William Seward - agreed to purchase the territory of Alaska from the Russian government - for $7.2m. Many people mocked the purchase - saying the land was useless. They called it "Seward's Folly" or "Seward's Icebox". Little did they understand what had been acquired. This is the story of one of the best buys ever made by the United States government - the purchase of Alaska.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska_Purchase

https://www.senate.gov/about/powers-procedures/treaties/sumners-alaskan-project.htm

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Alaska_purchase.jpg

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Silver Mines of Athens

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:10:00 -0000

Just to the east of Athens are silver mines known as the Mines of Laurion. These mines, while abandoned today, were a critical component to the ancient Athenian empire. However, their biggest contribution came in 483 BC, with the discovery of a rich vein, which gave the city a choice: Distribute the profits to the entire city or build a navy. And their choice saved the Athenian Republic. This is the story of the silver mines of Athens.

Sources

https://sites.google.com/email.wm.edu/tour-of-attika/laurion-silver-mines

https://ancient-greece.org/archaeology/lavrion-ancient-silver-mines/

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:SNGCop_039.jpg - Classical Numismatic Group, Inc. http://www.cngcoins.com

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Silver Mines of Potosi

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:10:00 -0000

In 1545, the discovery of silver at the small South American village of Potosi would change the world. Over the next quarter of a century, 150,000 tons of silver would be extracted from the Potosi mines, and silver would fuel Spain’s enormous empire - and facilitate the globalization of the world’s economy. This is the story of the Silver Mines of Potosi.

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Gregorian Calendar

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:10:00 -0000

Every single day has something in common. It has a date, whether that is July 4, October 7, or even the rare February 29. And that is thanks to the calendar, known as the Gregorian Calendar, and used by almost the entire world. Its efficiency and simplicity means that worrying about calendar drift is a thing of the past. But all this goes back to the mid-16th century when many in the Catholic Church were concerned that Easter was getting later and later. So, reform was introduced, and what emerged is the primary calendar used all over the world. This is the history of the Gregorian Calendar.

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Sources

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Gregorian-calendar

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregorian_calendar

Images:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregorian_calendar#/media/File:Christopher_Clavius.jpg

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregorian_calendar#/media/File:Gregory_XIII.jpg

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregorian_calendar#/media/File:Inter-grav.jpg

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Piasa - Monster of the Mississippi

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:10:00 -0000

According to legend, near the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers, there is a monster. It has horns like a deer, terrible red eyes, a long, twisting tail, and is covered in scales. This fearsome creature was seen in 1673 - painted on the bluffs above the Mississippi - by Father Jacques Marquette - one of the first Europeans to travel down the length of the great river. This is the story of the Piasa - the monster of the Mississippi River.

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Sources

https://www.riversandroutes.com/directory/piasa-bird/

https://mythicmississippi.illinois.edu/native-illinois/piasa-bird/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piasa

Piasa today: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Piasa-Bird-Alton-IL.jpg

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Hopewell Earthworks

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:10:00 -0000

For several hundred years across the Ohio River Valley a civilization we know as the Hopewell Culture moved a lot of dirt. This dirt was moved into mounds and earthworks built with extreme precision and astounding size. This is the story of the Hopewell Earthworks.

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Sources

https://hopewellearthworks.org/

https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/historyculture/hopewell-ceremonial-earthworks.htm

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El Palo Alto

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:10:00 -0000

In 1769, a Spanish explorer camped under a tall, distinctive redwood tree along the banks of the San Francisquito Creek. Little did he know that tree would go on to become a living landmark - and the namesake for the city that grew up around it. This is the story of El Palo Alto - the tree that would define a community.

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Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Palo_Alto

http://famousredwoods.com/el_palo_alto/

https://www.savetheredwoods.org/redwoods-magazine/an-enduring-emblem/

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Evening_passenger_train_on_the_San_Francisco-San_Jose_railroad,_crossing_south_San_Francisquito_Creek.png

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The Original Ponzi Scheme

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:10:00 -0000

It takes a special art to get something named after you, positive or negative. Such is the case with the Ponzi scheme - one of the largest and most successful scams of all time. Charles Ponzi orchestrated this scam in the early 1920s, suckering thousands of people, and swindling $20 million. This is the story of the original Ponzi scheme.

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Sources

https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/law/ponzi-schemes

https://www.deanmead.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Substantive-Consolidation-Issues-Arising-in-Ponzi-Scheme-Bankruptcy-Cases.pdf

https://postalmuseum.si.edu/exhibition/behind-the-badge-case-histories-scams-and-schemes/ponzi-scheme

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ponzi1920.jpg

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Indestructible Jack Lucas

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:10:00 -0000

In 1942, 14-year old Jack Lucas lied about his age to join the Marines - even bribing a notary to attest he was 17. Tired of missing out on the action, he later abandoned his unit to join another marine detachment - which was bound for Iwo Jima. He then joined in the invasion of the island - and in the process - became the youngest Marine to ever receive the Congressional Medal of Honor. He did this by diving on two grenades to save the lives of his comrades - and - miraculously - survived. This is the story of indestructible Jack Lucas.

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Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacklyn_H._Lucas

https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/incredible-story-jack-lucas-youngest-medal-honor-recipient-world-war-ii

https://www.military.com/marine-corps-birthday/badass-of-the-week-jacklyn-h-lucas.html

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lucas_JH.jpg

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The East German Hot Air Balloon Escape

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:10:00 -0000

In September of 1979, two East German families escaped to the west using a very unconventional method - a hot air balloon. It was an escape that required failed prototypes, a near disaster, and raw gumption. This is the story of the East German Hot Air Balloon Escape.

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Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Germany_balloon_escape

https://thewallmuseum.com/en/balloon-escape-from-the-gdr

Popular Mechanics: Feb 1980; "The Freedom Balloon"

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War of the Golden Stool

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:10:00 -0000

In 1900, a British colonial official demanded an African tribe - the Ashanti - give him a holy relic as a symbol of their capitulation to the English Crown. They refused - and instead took up arms against the British. The end result was thousands dead. This is the story of the War of the Golden Stool.

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Sources

https://adf-magazine.com/2022/08/nana-yaa-asantewaa-and-the-war-of-the-golden-stool/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_of_the_Golden_Stool

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Stool

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https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Ashanti.svg

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Milwaukee Bridge War

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:10:00 -0000

The city of Milwaukee began as a collection of three towns around the mouth of the Milwaukee River. None of these communities liked each other very much, and vied for supremacy over the area. This competition would turn into open conflict, and the main target, was the cities' bridges. This is the story of the Milwaukee Bridge War.

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Sources

https://emke.uwm.edu/entry/bridge-war/

https://shepherdexpress.com/culture/ae-feature/bridge-wars/

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Milwaukee_1858.jpg

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Florentine Diamond

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:10:00 -0000

The Florentine Diamond is a 137-carat diamond, known for its long association with European royalty. However, after the fall of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in 1918 - the diamond disappeared. And it would remain that way until November of 2025 - when the fate of the famed gem would be revealed. This is the story of the Florentine Diamond.

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Sources

https://www.instyle.com/florentine-diamond-found-story-mystery-value-11845394

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florentine_Diamond

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/arts/design/florentine-diamond-resurfaces-hapsburg.html

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Florentiner_Glaskopie_NHM_Ay762.jpg

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St. Olga of Kyiv

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:10:00 -0000

Saints, in the Christian tradition, are people that are in heaven and can influence the world. Most saints are there for their kindness, generosity, piety, or any number of good traits. And then there is St. Olga of Kyiv, who, as regent of Kievan Rus, avenged her husband by burying enemies alive, burning envoys, and torching entire cities in the name of revenge. This is the story of St. Olga of Kyiv.

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Cher Ami - the Hero Pigeon

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:10:00 -0000

In darkest hours of World War I, more than 500 American troops were surrounded by the Germans in the Argonne Forest in France. They were facing furious fire - and were subject to artillery fire from their own forces. The American commander would need a hero to get word to his comrades to stop the shelling - and get his troops rescued. And a hero would step up. Or should we say - fly up. This is the story of Cher Ami - the pigeon who saved the Lost Battalion.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cher_Ami

https://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/press-media/wwi-centennial-news/1210-cher-ami-the-pigeon-that-saved-the-lost-battalion.html

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Ocracoke Island Cemetery

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:10:00 -0000

The British flag flies in many places around the globe, but one of the most unlikely is a small cemetery on Ocracoke island in North Carolina. Its origin dates back to WWII, and the location has been permanently leased to the British Government. This is the story of the British cemetery on Ocracoke Island.

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Sources

https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/missions/battleoftheatlantic2/bedfordshire.html

https://www.ocracokepreservationsociety.org/ops-events/britishcemetery

https://www.cwgc.org/visit-us/find-cemeteries-memorials/cemetery-details/2073156/ocracoke-island-british-cemetery/

Image: By Sedna10387 - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ocracoke_Part_2_030.JPG

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Haitian Independence Debt

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:10:00 -0000

In 1804, Haiti gained its independence. Two decades later the fledgling nation was struggling for international recognition. That is until they struck a deal with France - agreeing to pay 150 million francs to their former colonial master. But this huge debt would be a burden that dragged down the nation’s economy - the ramifications being felt to this very day. This is the story of Haiti’s Independence Debt.

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Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haitian_independence_debt

https://www.theglobalist.com/haiti-and-the-dominican-republic-one-island-two-worlds/

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Traité_France_Haïti_1825.jpg

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Collision of the Andrea Doria and the Stockholm

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:10:00 -0000

On July 25, 1956, on a foggy night, human error and a freak accident caused two ocean liners, the SS Andrea Doria and the MS Stockholm, to collide. The collision killed 51 people. Despite being over a hundred miles from shore, and only half the lifeboats usable, quick thinking, and fast acting rescue ships saved the remaining 1,600 lives. This is the story of the collision of the SS Andrea Doria and the MS Stockholm.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS_Andrea_Doria

https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/1971/august/andrea-doria-stockholm-disaster-accidents-dont-happen

https://noblemaritime.org/andrea-doria-home

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Humphrey the Wayward Whale

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:10:00 -0000

In 1985, a Humpback whale deviated from its normal migration route on the way to the waters of Alaska from Mexico - and made its way into San Francisco Bay and up the Sacramento River. The whale - named Humphrey - became an International celebrity. It would take the efforts of hundreds of volunteers, researchers, scientists, and even the US Coast Guard, Army and Navy to lure Humphrey back to the ocean. And the best part is that - in 1990 - Humphrey did it again. This is the story of Humphrey the Wayward Whale.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humphrey_the_Whale

https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/humphrey-the-whale-bay-area-saga-20281317.php

https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/article312218999.html

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Doctor Riots of 1788

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:10:00 -0000

Before modern medical standards to study the human body, many doctors and physicians stole corpses to carry out their research. Unfortunately, this was not looked too kindly upon by the general public. In 1788, a bad joke from one of these physicians turned an upset crowd into a riotous one, ending with thousands besieging a New York hospital, and several deaths. This is the story of the 1788 Doctor Riot.

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Sources

https://www.sciencehistory.org/stories/magazine/the-anatomy-riot-of-1788/

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/gory-new-york-city-riot-shaped-american-medicine-180951766/ ; https://www.monmouthcollege.edu/live/files/739-mjur-i05-2015-9-niemeyerpdf

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Katyn Massacre

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:10:00 -0000

In early 1940, Soviet officials - including Joseph Stalin - authorized the execution of more than 25,000 Polish military and civilian leaders - in order to purge the nation of potential opponents. It is a crime that has been shrouded in blood, lies, and deception - the effects continuing to reverberate to this day. This is the story of the Katyn Massacre.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katyn_massacre

https://warsawinstitute.org/katyn-massacre-mechanisms-genocide/

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Johnny Ramensky: the Gentleman Safecracker

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:10:00 -0000

It takes special skill to be a burglar and safecracker. It takes even more skill to escape from prison...half a dozen times. And you need a whole lot of charisma to become a folk hero. Need more? Why not fight some Nazis while you’re at it. This is the story of the infamous safecracker Gentlemen Johnny Ramensky.

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https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/history/amazing-glasgow-crime-tale-notorious-25314176

https://www.thenational.scot/news/14864606.a-parcel-of-rogues-gentle-johnny-ramensky-the-safecracker-who-used-his-skills-to-battle-the-nazis/

http://peterman.org.uk/fourpetermen.htm

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Monet Izabeth – the first American woman to ski solo, and unsupported, to the South Pole

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:10:00 -0000

In January of 2026, Monet Izabeth completed a 57-day expedition in Antarctica, becoming the first American woman to ski solo, and unsupported, to the South Pole. In this episode, we interview her, and find out about her journey to not only reach the South Pole – but also all the challenges leading up to expedition.

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Berlin Airlift

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:10:00 -0000

There is an old adage that says infantry wins battles, but logistics win wars. And the Cold War was no different. When the Soviet Union cut off all land and river access to West Berlin, the Americans and British organized the Berlin Airlift. Over the course of 15 months over 278,000 flights delivered more than 2.3 million tons of cargo to keep the besieged city afloat. It is one of the greatest logistical achievements in history. This is the story of the Berlin Airlift.

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https://media.defense.gov/2012/Jun/27/2001330007/-1/-1/0/Report%20on%20the%20Airlift.pdf

https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Visit/Museum-Exhibits/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/197518/berlin-city-held-hostage/

https://history.state.gov/milestones/1945-1952/berlin-airlift

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Saint Patrick's Battalion

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:10:00 -0000

In the Mexican-American War a unique detachment of soldiers was put together. It consisted of, mostly, Irish immigrants. And the amazing thing was they fought for Mexico - not the United States. This is the story of the Batallón de San Patricio - or Saint Patrick’s Battalion.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Patrick%27s_Battalion

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/mexican-american-war-irish-immigrants-deserted-us-army-fight-against-america-180971713/

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Nazca Lines

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:10:00 -0000

If you flew over the Nazca Desert in southern Peru, you would be astounded to see hundreds of miles of lines drawn into the earth. These lines created massive shapes - including animals and plants. The designs - called geoglyphs - were made more than 2,000 years ago. But who made them? And why? Was it aliens? This is the story of the mysterious Nazca lines.

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https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/700/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nazca_lines

https://www.livescience.com/22370-nazca-lines.html

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Patriot War

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:10:00 -0000

In 1837 and 1838 many parts of British Canada were aflame with rebellion. To help quash this rebellion the United States sent support, fighting alongside the British army. However, fighting alongside the Canadian rebels was the Hunters Lodge - a secret society intent on helping the Canadians fight for freedom. This is the story of the Patriot War.

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https://ss.sites.mtu.edu/mhugl/2019/10/27/the-battle-of-windsor/

https://www.michigan.gov/dmva/about/history/military-events/highlights/the-patriot-war

https://historycooperative.org/journal/the-patriot-war-of-1837-1838-locofocoism-with-a-gun/

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Robert Johnson: King of the Delta Blues

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:10:00 -0000

Robert Johnson died in 1938 at the age of 27. He only recorded 29 songs in his lifetime. Yet he is widely recognized as the King of the Delta Blues. His singing, guitar playing and songwriting have influenced musicians to this day. Yet the man’s life was filled with mystery. Was he murdered by a jealous husband? And what about that pact that he supposedly made with the devil? This is the story of blues legend Robert Johnson.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Johnson

https://www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/devils-music-myth-robert-johnson/

https://magnoliatribune.com/2023/07/13/robert-johnson-the-man-myth-legend-and-legacy/

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Esperanto Language

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:10:00 -0000

The root of most conflict is misunderstanding and miscommunication. But what if there was a universal language that everyone could speak? Would such a language help avoid communication problems. To a dress this, in 1887, Ludovic Zamenhof created a brand new language: Esperanto. This was a constructed language to try and facilitate communication across ethnic and geographic lines. Today it is spoken by tens of thousands of people. This is the history of Esperanto.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esperanto

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC61387/

https://zamenhof.info/en/biografio

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The Story of Gunpowder

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:10:00 -0000

We like things that go boom. Cannons, fireworks, dynamite - you name it. Explosive blasts - big and small - have an 'aha' factor that’s hard to deny. The source of all those booms goes back nearly 2,000 years to the alchemists of ancient China. This is the story of gunpowder.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gunpowder
https://www.britannica.com/technology/gunpowder

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Berlin Wall

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:10:00 -0000

In 1961, the Soviet backed East German government grew tired of its citizens fleeing into West Berlin. And thus, the East Germans began construction of a fortified wall that would completely surround West Berlin from the world. This wall would become the most notable - and hated - symbol of the Soviet era. This is the story of the Berlin Wall.

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https://diplomacy.state.gov/berlin-wall/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlin_Wall

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Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:10:00 -0000

One of the worst ecological disasters in the 21st century was the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Thanks to greed, mismanagement, and poor practices, an explosion on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico caused the deaths of 11 people, and nearly 5 million barrels of oil spilled into the ocean, costing billions of dollars in damage and untold harm to the environment. This is the story of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

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https://response.restoration.noaa.gov/deepwater-horizon-oil-spill-case-study

https://ocean.si.edu/conservation/pollution/gulf-oil-spill

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_the_Deepwater_Horizon_oil_spill

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The Birdman of Coorong - John Francis Peggoty

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:10:00 -0000

In the 1890s in South Australia, a murdering bushranger terrorized the area of Coorong. However, this was not a large scary outlaw on horseback - but instead, a small man wearing gold jewelry and riding an Ostrich. This is the story of John Francis Peggotty - the Birdman of Coorong.

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https://coorongcountry.com.au/coorong-bushranger/

https://aguidetoaustralianbushranging.wordpress.com/2018/02/21/john-francis-peggotty-the-birdman-of-coorong/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Francis_Peggotty

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A Year of Mistakes

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:10:00 -0000

One year ago today we dropped the first 10 episodes of History Dispatches. And except for a single week, we have released one episode every single weekday. And while we try our best, we are far from perfect. This is a catalog of every mistake - that we know of - from the past year.

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Charles Whitman: The Texas Tower Sniper

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:10:00 -0000

On August 1, 1966, Marine veteran Charles Whitman murdered his mother and his wife, then went to the 28th floor observation deck of the University of Texas Austin's main building. When he was done,17 people were dead and 31 injured - making it one of the nation's worst shootings of all time.

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https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/university-of-texas-tower-shooting-1966

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Whitman

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https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Charles_Whitman%27s_arsenal.jpg"

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Pyramids of Meroë

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:10:00 -0000

The nation with the most pyramids is not Egypt but its neighbor to the south, Sudan, with over 250. However, these were not built by the ancient Egyptians, but by the Kingdom of Kush, from 800 BC to the 4th century AD went on a pyramid building boom. And the crown jewel of these sites is the Pyramids of Meroë - a cemetery with 147 pyramids and the final resting place to dozens of Kushite kings. This is the story of the Pyramids of Meroë.

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https://artsexperiments.withgoogle.com/meroe/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyramids_of_Meroë

https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1336/

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Greensboro Sit-ins

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:10:00 -0000

On Feb. 1, 1960, in Greensboro, NC, four young black students went into a Woolworth’s department store, sat at the lunch counter and ordered food. They were denied service. But instead of going home and not returning - the men came back the next day. And the next. And the next - until thousands of people were staging sit-ins all over the south in protest of segregated seating at restaurants. This is the story of the Greensboro sit-ins.

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https://northcarolinahistory.org/encyclopedia/greensboro-sit-in/

https://www.history.com/articles/the-greensboro-sit-in

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greensboro_sit-ins

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War of the Worlds Broadcast

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:10:00 -0000

For the Halloween special of Orson Welles' Mercury Theatre on the Air, in 1938, they performed a radio adaptation of HG Wells’ landmark science fiction novel 'War of the Worlds.' The only problem is that it was so realistic, it caused panic amongst listeners, who thought a Martian invasion was imminent. At least, allegedly. This is the story of the 'War of the Worlds' broadcast.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9q7tN7MhQ4I

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_War_of_the_Worlds_(1938_radio_drama)

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/infamous-war-worlds-radio-broadcast-was-magnificent-fluke-180955180/

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Dolly the Sheep

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:10:00 -0000

On July 5, 1996, a Finn-Dorset sheep was born at the Roslin Institute in Scotland. The sheep’s name was Dolly - and she was the first mammal ever cloned from an adult somatic cell. This is the story of Dolly - the sheep that made history.

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https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/why-scientists-kept-the-birth-of-dolly-the-worlds-first-cloned-mammal-a-secret-for-seven-months-180986009/

https://www.nms.ac.uk/discover-catalogue/the-story-of-dolly-the-sheep

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolly_(sheep)

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Destruction of Melos

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:10:00 -0000

Being a democracy we often think of Athens as the good guys of ancient Greece. And in some ways they were - if such a label can be applied to a two and a half thousand year old civilization. But in other ways they were absolutely evil. Such as when they decided that their voluntary organization to help defend Greece now had mandatory membership, and defiance meant total destruction. This is the story of the Siege of Melos and the Melian Dialogue.

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https://www.thelatinlibrary.com/imperialism/readings/thucydides8.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Melos

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Whisky War

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:10:00 -0000

In the far north the Kennedy Channel - which is the border between Greenland and Canada - lies tiny Hans Island. The island was claimed by the two neighbors - but it was so inconsequential - no one really bothered with the specifics of who owned what. That was until 1984, when Canadian soldiers landed on the island - raised their flag - and - to help cement their claim - left a bottle of whisky. This is the story of the Whisky War.

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https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/denmark-canadian-deal-hans-island-ends-49-year-old-feud-arctic-isle-rcna33644

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whisky_War

https://unric.org/en/the-whiskey-war-how-denmark-and-canada-used-diplomacy-to-solve-a-territorial-conflict/

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Pride Flag

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:10:00 -0000

One of the most internationally recognized symbols is the pride flag. While today it is synonymous with gay rights, it did not come from nowhere. It is the brainchild of the San Francisco based Gilbert Baker, whom many have declared the gay Betsy Ross. This is the story of Gilbert Baker, and the pride flag.

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https://gilbertbaker.com/history/

https://www.glbthistory.org/gilbert-baker

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History of the Oreo

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:10:00 -0000

One of the most beloved and tasty sweet treats all over the world is the Oreo cookie. More than 40 billion Oreos are consumed each year - making it the most popular cookie in the world. This is the story of the Oreo.

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https://www.seriouseats.com/history-of-oreos-bravetart-cookbook

https://www.thoughtco.com/history-of-the-oreo-cookie-1779206

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oreo

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Did Shakespeare Write Shakespeare?

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:10:00 -0000

One of greatest authors in history is William Shakespeare. Renowned for numerous plays, poems, and more, he has produced some of the greatest contributions to the English literary canon. But that begs the question - did he write his plays? Yes he did. But that doesn’t mean the theory doesn’t have a fascinating history. This is the story of the Shakespeare authorship question.

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https://www.shakespeare.org.uk/explore-shakespeare/shakespedia/william-shakespeare/shakespeare-authorship-question/

https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/literature-and-writing/shakespeare-authorship-question

https://shakespeareauthorship.com/

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Mansa Musa - the Richest Man in History

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:10:00 -0000

In the 14th century - Mansa Musa - the ruler of the kingdom of Mali in West Africa - went on a Hadj to Mecca. To impress all that he met he had a retinue of as many as 60,000 - and brought with him 20 tons of gold. This has made many dub Mansa Musa the richest person in history.

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https://magazine.northwestern.edu/features/caravans-of-gold-fragments-in-time/a-golden-age-king-mansa-musas-reign

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mansa_Musa

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-47379458

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Adolf Hitler's 1923 Beer Hall Putsch

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:10:00 -0000

In October of 1923, a young Adolf Hitler and his Nazi party attempted to seize control of the German government. The attempt failed - but it would thrust Hitler onto the national political stage. This is the story of Adolf Hitler and the 1923 Beer Hall Putsch.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beer_Hall_Putsch

https://www.history.com/articles/hitler-failed-beer-hall-putsch

https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/beer-hall-putsch-munich-putsch

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Kush

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:10:00 -0000

Along the Nile river, deep in antiquity, there was a powerful kingdom. They built pyramids, constructed grand palaces, and crafted beautiful artwork. They conquered neighbors, and fought off invaders. And existed for over a thousand years. But I am not talking about the Egyptians. Just look a little farther to the south and you will see amazing people, often overlooked. This is the story of the Kingdom of Kush.

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https://www.britannica.com/place/Nubia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingdom_of_Kush

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White Squirrels of Olney

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:10:00 -0000

Over a hundred years ago, a pair of albino squirrels took up residence in the woods in Olney, Illinois. At its peak, it was said that more than 800 of the white squirrels were in the area. Today that number is much less, but the squirrels are now protected and pampered by the town’s residents. This is the story of the White Squirrels of Olney.

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https://www.enjoyillinois.com/plan-your-trip/travel-inspiration/white-squirrels-of-olney/

https://www.ci.olney.il.us/visitors/white_squirrels/

https://www.ffa.org/ffa-in-the-usa/where-are-the-white-squirrels/

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/can-a-small-towns-protections-for-albino-squirrels-inspire-other-cities-to-guard-wildlife-against-cats-180986007/

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Heirlooms of Dunvegan

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:10:00 -0000

The Scottish Clan MacLeod is an old, highly regarded family with a history going back over 700 years. Their traditional seat of power is Castle Dunvegan. Inside the castle lie not one, not two, but three different heirlooms of the MacLeod Clan. These are the Fairy Flag, the Dunvegan Cup, and Sir Rory Mor's Horn. Each has their own legendary - even magical - histories. This is the story of the Heirlooms of Dunvegan.

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https://www.dunvegancastle.com/castle/fairy-flag/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairy_Flag

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9qj5x92g1lo

https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofScotland/The-Fairy-Flag-of-the-MacLeods/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_Rory_Mor%27s_Horn

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunvegan_Cup

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Panmunjom Axe Murder Incident

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:10:00 -0000

The shocking murder of two American officers in the Joint Security Area between North and South Korea threatens to start a war. This is the story of the Panmunjom axe murder incident - and the American and South Korean response - commonly known as Operation Paul Bunyan.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panmunjom_axe_murder_incident

https://ns.clementspapers.org/briefing-books/korea-tree-incident

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Wax Cylinders: The First Commercial Audio Medium

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:10:00 -0000

Today, if you want to listen to a something, chances are you can pop it up on your phone, and boom, there you go. But before that, there was the iPod, CDs, cassettes, and vinyl. But before that, there were wax cylinders. All the way back in 1888 they were the first commercial recording device. This is the story of the Phonograph Cylinder.

Sources

https://www.loc.gov/collections/edison-company-motion-pictures-and-sound-recordings/articles-and-essays/history-of-edison-sound-recordings/history-of-the-cylinder-phonograph/ ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phonograph_cylinder ; https://www.hagley.org/librarynews/earliest-sound-recordings-short-history-cylinders

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Emilio Carranza - the Lindbergh of Mexico

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:10:00 -0000

In the 1920s, Emilio Carranza became an accomplished pilot, setting records for long distance flying throughout North America. His fame would spread, and he was dubbed the Lindbergh of Mexico. Sadly, he would die at the age of 22 while on a goodwill mission to the United States. This is the story of Emilio Carranza.

Sources

https://www.mentalfloss.com/history/why-mexican-aviation-legend-remembered-new-jersey-pine-barrens

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/emilio-carranza-memorial

https://weirdnj.com/stories/local-heroes-and-villains/carranza/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emilio_Carranza

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Why Bananas Used to be Better

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:10:00 -0000

One of the most ubiquitous and highest selling foods in the United States is the banana. From the big box Walmart, to your local mom and pop grocery store everyone sells them. But the banana we eat today is very different from less than a century ago. And that is because the banana we used to eat almost went extinct. This is the story of why bananas used to taste so different.

Sources

https://www.epicurious.com/ingredients/history-of-the-gros-michel-banana

https://www.planthealthaustralia.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Panama-disease-FS.pdf

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cavendish_banana

https://www.britannica.com/science/Panama-disease

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Monitor vs Merrimack - Battle of the Ironclads

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:10:00 -0000

On March 9, 1862, two ships met at Hampton Roads near where the James River flows into Chesapeake Bay. What followed was a historic clash - the first ever between iron clad ships. This is the story of the Monitor vs the Merrimack.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Hampton_Roads

https://www.marinersmuseum.org/learn/explore-topics/uss-monitor-story/

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Spartacus

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 08:10:00 -0000

With just 70 men the gladiator slave Spartacus planned a revolt and escaped. Turning those 70 men into over 70,000. And in the process defeated multiple Roman armies and became one of the biggest thorns in the side the Roman Republic ever saw. This is the story of Spartacus.

Sources

https://www.livius.org/sources/content/plutarch/plutarchs-crassus/plutarch-on-spartacus/

https://www.livius.org/sources/content/appian/appian-spartacus/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third_Servile_War

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St. Valentine's Day

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:10:00 -0000

Valentine’s Day is a $20 billion a year industry in the United States. So how did St. Valentine’s Day become such a big deal? Today we will tell you by looking at who St. Valentine really was - and how his day has evolved into one of the biggest holidays - money wise - in the world.

Sources

https://www.history.com/articles/real-st-valentine-medieval

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valentine%27s_Day

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Stockholm Bloodbath

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:10:00 -0000

In November of 1520 the king of Sweden and Denmark, King Christian II, betrayed the Swedish nobility. After a feast, he imprisoned dozens of nobles and clergymen and then proceeded to execute 82 of them in the town square of Stockholm for heresy. This is the story of the Stockholm Bloodbath.

Sources

https://blogs.loc.gov/law/2021/11/the-stockholm-bloodbath-of-november-1520/

https://www.britannica.com/event/Stockholm-Bloodbath

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stockholm_Bloodbath

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Rachel Wall - America's First Female Pirate

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:10:00 -0000

In 1781, Rachel Wall and her husband desperate for a better life - turned to piracy. Over a two-year period, their small band of marauders captured a dozen ships - and murdered 24 men. This is the story of Rachel Wall - America’s first female pirate.

Sources

https://pastispresent.org/2025/good-sources/in-her-own-words-the-life-and-death-of-rachel-wall-massachusetts-female-pirate/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rachel_Wall

https://www.annebonnypirate.com/famous-female-pirates/rachel-wall/

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Discovery of Insulin

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:10:00 -0000

Diabetes is one of the most prevalent diseases in the world, affecting over 500 million people. Today it is very manageable, and thanks to modern medicine most people can live a long, normal life. But that was not always the case. Before the 1920s diabetes was often a death sentence. At least until Frederick Banting and Charles Best found a way to isolate insulin from dog pancreases. This is the story of the discovery of insulin.

Sources

https://diabetes.org/blog/history-wonderful-thing-we-call-insulin

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6205949/

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666970621000494

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Assassination of Lord Mountbatten

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 08:10:00 -0000

On the morning of August 27, 1979, a bomb exploded on a fishing boat off the coast of Ireland. Two children were amongst the dead, as was British statesman and naval officer Lord Mountbatten. The bombing was one of the most polarizing moments in the conflict simply known as ‘The Troubles’. This is the story of the Assassination of Lord Mountbatten.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassination_of_Lord_Mountbatten

https://www.history.com/articles/mountbatten-assassination-ira-thatcher

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Adam's Peak

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:10:00 -0000

On the island of Sri Lanka there is a mountain that is sacred to multiple religions. For thousands of years people have made pilgrimages to the summit of this peak to see the great rock formation that some say is the footprint of Adam - or Buddha - or St. Thomas the Apostle - or Shiva. This the story of Sri Pada - or Adam’s Peak.

Sources

https://sacredland.org/sri-pada-sri-lanka/

https://www.buddhanet.net/e-learning/buddhistworld/sri-pada/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam%27s_Peak

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William Henry Harrison

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:10:00 -0000

William Henry Harrison became the 9th president of the United States on March 4, 1841, and served out his presidency admirably. He generated no scandals, entered no wars, and caused no economic crisis. Of course that was helped by the fact that he served for one month before his untimely death. This is the story of William Henry Harrison, the shortest serving U.S. president.

Sources

https://millercenter.org/president/harrison

https://www.whitehousehistory.org/bios/william-henry-harrison

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Lonnie Johnson - Inventor of the Super Soaker

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 08:10:00 -0000

Lonnie Johnson is an accomplished aerospace engineer who has worked for NASA and the United States Air Force. He worked on the Stealth Bomber, and owns three tech companies. He has many awards, prizes, and patents. But Johnson is most famous for inventing one of the most beloved toys in history - the Super Soaker.

Sources

https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-37062579

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lonnie_Johnson_(inventor)

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Project Azorian

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:10:00 -0000

In 1968 a Soviet nuclear submarine was lost beneath the waves of the Pacific Ocean, at a depth of over 15,000 feet. It was considered unattainable. Unless you are the CIA, who contracted with Howard Hughes, the famed Hollywood director and mega inventor, to specially construct a vessel to dredge the sub from the bottom of the ocean - all under the utmost secrecy. This is the story of Project Azorian.

Sources

https://nsarchive2.gwu.edu/nukevault/ebb305/doc01.pdf

https://nsarchive2.gwu.edu/nukevault/ebb305/

https://www.cia.gov/legacy/museum/exhibit/project-azorian/

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Cat Island

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 08:10:00 -0000

Japan is home to many unique places, but one of the most fascinating is Aoshima - aka - Cat Island. At its height, the tiny island of Aoshima was home to hundreds of cats - outnumbering humans by more than 35-1. This is the story of Cat Island.

Sources

https://japanswitch.com/ultimate-guide-to-aoshima-aka-cat-island-2/

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/dec/27/japans-cat-island-falls-victim-to-demographic-crisis

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aoshima,_Ehime

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Jimmy Carter Rabbit Attack

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:10:00 -0000

It was a normal spring afternoon on April 20, 1979, when president Jimmy Carter, while visiting his home in Georgia, was attacked by a rabbit. This is the story of the Jimmy Carter rabbit incident, and the media storm it created.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Carter_rabbit_incident

"The Other Side of the Story" by Jody Powell

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Pepsi Points Jet Fighter Lawsuit

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:10:00 -0000

In 1996, Pepsi launched a new loyalty campaign. Buy Pepsi soda - get Pepsi points - which got you Pepsi branded stuff. For this campaign, a commercial featured a teenage boy flying a $37m fighter jet - which he had gotten using Pepsi points. It was all a good laugh until someone decided to redeem $700,000 of Pepsi points for the plane. This is the story of the Pepsi Points Jet Fighter Lawsuit.

Watch the commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdackF2H7Qc

Sources

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/getting-harrierd-away/

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/1996-man-sues-pepsi-for-not-giving-him-a-harrier-jet/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonard_v._Pepsico%2C_Inc.

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Mad Trapper of the Rat River

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 08:10:00 -0000

On December 31, 1931, a trapper known as Albert Johnson shot and killed a Canadian police officer in the remote Northwest Territories. He fled into the wilderness, and proceeded to evade arrest for 48 days in -40 degree weather. But even today, his identity remains a mystery. This is the story of the Mad Trapper of the Rat River.

Sources

https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/albert-johnson

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Johnson_(criminal)

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If Day - the Mock Nazi Invasion of Winnipeg

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 08:10:00 -0000

On Feb. 19, 1942, the Nazis invaded Winnipeg, Canada. However, these Nazis were Canadians engaging in one of the most realistic and detailed mock invasions ever put together. This is the story of ‘If Day’ - the simulated Nazi Invasion of Winnipeg.

Sources

https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/if-day

https://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/mb_history/13/ifday.shtml

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/If_Day

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Champ: The Lake Champlain Sea Serpent

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 08:10:00 -0000

In the pristine waters of Lake Champlain Vermont there exists a legend. A creature over a hundred feet long rivaling that of even the famed Loch Ness monster. This is the story of Champ. - the wild and wonderful lake monster of Lake Champlain.

Sources

https://www.lakechamplainregion.com/heritage/champ

"The untold story of Champ : a social history of America's Loch Ness Monster" by Robert E. Bartholomew

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Champ_(folklore)

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India Pale Ale

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:10:00 -0000

In the United States, one can go into a bar and rarely not find an India Pale Ale beer. The IPA, which emerged out of the craft brew revolution, is one of the most popular craft beers. Yet the origins of the IPA are fascinating - with heavy links to British colonialism. This is the story of the India Pale Ale - and its rise in popularity around the world.

Sources

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/how-india-pale-ale-got-its-name-180954891/

https://beerconnoisseur.com/articles/complete-truth-about-origins-india-pale-ale-ipa/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India_pale_ale

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Vasaloppet

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:10:00 -0000

The largest ski race in the world is the Vasaloppet, which is 90 kilometers in distance and attracts over 15,000 participants every year. And it all started when a renegade Swedish noble was on the run from the Danish king. This is the story of the Vasaloppet.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gustav_Vasa

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vasaloppet

http://www.vasaloppet.se/om-oss/sa-borjade-allt/

Images:

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Vasaloppet_Kortvasan_Oxberg.JPG

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:King_Gustav_Vasa_of_Sweden_Addressing_Men_from_Dalarna_in_Mora_(Johan_Gustaf_Sandberg)_-_Nationalmuseum_-_19512.tif?page=1

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Pig War

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:10:00 -0000

In 1859, the United States and Great Britain almost got into a shooting war. The reason - an American farmer shot and killed a pig on a disputed island in the Pacific Northwest. This is the story of the Pig War.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pig_War_(1859)

https://www.nps.gov/sajh/learn/historyculture/the-pig-war.htm

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Dodo Bird

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 08:10:00 -0000

One of the most famous extinct animals is the Dodo bird. Located on the island of Mauritius, it went extinct less than a century after it was first described. This opened the eyes of the world to the effects that humans can have on an untouched environment. However, the Dodo has been the target of a 500-year long smear campaign, and was nowhere near as foolish as many believe. This is the story of the Dodo bird.

Sources

https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/the-dodo-bird-the-real-facts-about-this-icon-of-extinction.html

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20250714-why-history-got-the-dodo-so-absurdly-wrong

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodo

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Battle of Suomussalmi

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:10:00 -0000

In late 1939, the Soviet Union decided to take control of neighboring Finland. The Soviet Union had a population of nearly 200 million - while Finland had 3.7 million. How hard could it be? Well, lots harder than anyone imagined. Within six weeks two Soviet Divisions were wiped out - and nearly 30,000 Red Army troops were dead. This is the story of the Battle of Suomussalmi.

Sources

https://warfarehistorynetwork.com/article/the-winter-wars-classic-victory/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Suomussalmi

https://wbmf.online/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/WOJNA_ZIMOWA_EN_web.pdf

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Three Mile Island Accident

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:10:00 -0000

In 1979, a reactor at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant experienced a failure. It was triggered by a small issue that eventually turned into a partial meltdown. It is the closest the United States has ever come to a major nuclear incident, permanently shifting the popularity of nuclear power. This is the story of the Three Mile Island accident.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Mile_Island_accident

https://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/fact-sheets/3mile-isle

https://world-nuclear.org/information-library/safety-and-security/safety-of-plants/three-mile-island-accident

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Betsy Ross Flag

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 08:10:00 -0000

According to legend, in 1776, a group of Continental officials, including George Washington, came to the home of Philadelphia upholster Betsy Ross, and asked her to create a flag to represent the young American republic. The result would be the famed Betsy Ross flag. But did this really happen? Let’s find out with the story of the Betsy Ross Flag.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betsy_Ross_flag

https://research.colonialwilliamsburg.org/Foundation/journal/Summer08/betsy.cfm

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North Pond Hermit

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:10:00 -0000

From 1986 through 2013, a hermit occupied the area of Belgrade Lake, Maine. During those 27 years he lived virtually without human contact, and survived through burglary. - over a thousand of them - before finally being caught. This is the story of the North Pond Hermit.

Sources

https://www.gq.com/story/the-last-true-hermit

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Thomas_Knight

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Amber Room

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:10:00 -0000

In 1701, construction of the famed Amber Room began. It was made of 1,000 pounds of amber panels, gold, gemstones, and mirrors. It was so extraordinary, it was called the "Eighth Wonder of the World". Then, in WWII, the Nazis looted the Amber Room from Russia, and took it back to Prussia. The room was there until the waning days of WWII - but after that - it disappeared. Was it destroyed or buried in the bombing and artillery attacks? Or had it been spirited away by ship or train? To this day - no one knows. This is the story of the Amber Room.

Sources

https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/amber-room-mystery-russia-nazis

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amber_Room

Image: File:Catherine Palace interior - Amber Room (1).jpg - Wikimedia Commons

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Kate Warne: America's First Female Private Detective

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:10:00 -0000

Kate Warne became America's first female private detective in 1856, joining the famed Pinkerton detective agency. During her 12-year career she helped thwart Confederate spies, protect high profile targets, and even assisted in preventing the Baltimore plot - an assassination attempt on Abraham Lincoln. This is the story of Kate Warne.

Sources

"The Baltimore Plot: The First Conspiracy to Assassinate Abraham Lincoln" by Michael Kline

https://www.nps.gov/foth/learn/historyculture/kate-warne-private-detective.htm

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Andrew Johnson's Drunken Vice-Presidential Inaugural Address

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:10:00 -0000

On March 4, 1865, Vice-President-Elect Andrew Johnson gave the most memorable - and controversial - vice-presidential inauguration speech in American history. And that is because Johnson, according to most observers, was resoundingly drunk - and had been on and off for the previous week. Johnson would mumble, slur, and insult his way through his speech, which would color him - and his subsequent presidency - for the rest of his life. This is the story of Andrew Johnson's drunken vice-presidential inaugural address.

Sources

https://www.npca.org/articles/1720-the-drunken-veep

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Johnson%27s_drunk_vice-presidential_inaugural_address

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Johnson

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Operation Everglades

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:10:00 -0000

In the 1970s and 80s the swamps of south Florida became the perfect place to smuggle drugs into the United States. And the fishermen of the swamps were the perfect smugglers to ferry these illicit goods. The epicenter of this smuggling was Everglades City where almost the entire town was involved in the drug trade. This all came to a head in 1983 with Operation Everglades where nearly 80% of the adult male population was arrested for their involvement in smuggling. This is the story of Operation Everglades.

Sources

https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/drug-smuggling

http://www.floridahistorynetwork.com/july-7-1983---operation-everglades-drug-bust-rocks-everglades-city.html

https://law.resource.org/pub/us/case/reporter/F2/779/779.F2d.1520.84-5499.84-5472.html

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Blood in the Water Polo Match

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 08:10:00 -0000

In November of 1956, the Hungarian Water Polo team came to Melbourne, Australia, for the Olympic games. But back in Europe, the player’s homeland was only a couple of weeks removed from a bloody - and failed - uprising against the Soviet Union. Then, on Dec. 6, in the semi finals - the Hungarian polo team was slated to face the Soviet Union - who many saw as their suppressors and overlords. What followed was one of the most brutal matches - of any sport - in Olympic history. This is the story of the Blood on the Water polo match.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom%27s_Fury

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_in_the_Water_match

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hungarian_Revolution_of_1956

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John Frum Cargo Cult

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 08:10:00 -0000

On the South Pacific island of Tanna, the locals are waiting for a man to return and save them this man’s name, John Frum. He is the central figure in the most prominent cargo cult in the south pacific, dating to the start of World War Two. But the origins are just as murky as the man himself. This is the story of the John Frum Cargo Cult.

"John Frum He Come" by Edward Rice

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/in-john-they-trust-109294882/

Image: By Leigh Cooney - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Flow_My_Tears_John_Frum_Said_-_Painting_by_Leigh_Cooney.jpg

This thumbnail image is titled "Flow My Tears, John Fruma Said" and features Leigh Cooney's interpretation of John Frum as a Christ Figure to represent the absurdity of turning to Gods as a source of answers for aspects of life we don't understand.

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Battle of Lake Erie

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:10:00 -0000

On Sept 10, 1813, on Lake Erie, nine vessels of the United States Navy met - and defeated - six ships of the British Royal Navy in one of the biggest naval battles of the War of 1812. The battle ensured American control of the lake for the rest of the war, which in turn allowed the Americans to recover Detroit, and win the Battle of the Thames - which broke the Indian confederation of Tecumseh. This is the Battle of Lake Erie.

Sources

https://www.nps.gov/pevi/learn/historyculture/battle_erie_detail.htm

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Lake_Erie

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Green Children of Woolpit

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 08:10:00 -0000

Around 1150 AD, near the village of Woolpit - in East England - two mysterious children suddenly appeared. They wore odd clothing and spoke a strange language. And most shockingly - their skin was green. This is the story of Green Children of Woolpit.

Sources

https://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/The-Green-Children-of-Woolpit/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_children_of_Woolpit

https://www.historyskills.com/classroom/year-8/green-children/

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Bouvet Island - the most isolated island in the world

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 08:10:00 -0000

The most isolated island in the world is Bouvet Island. It is located over a thousand miles from any other location The nearest land Antarctica. It has an amazing history of discovery, loss, phantom islands, and much more. This is the story of Bouvet Island.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bouvet_Island

https://www.lifeinnorway.net/bouvet-island/

Image courtesy of the Image Science & Analysis Laboratory, NASA Johnson Space Center. http://eol.jsc.nasa.gov - ID# ISS017-E-16161

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Death of Sigurd Eysteinsson

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 08:10:00 -0000

In 892, the Viking warrior Sigurd Eysteinsson was the scourge of the north of Scotland. Through unscrupulous means, he had just defeated one of his main rivals - a Pictish chief named Máel Brigte. He rode off the battlefield with the head of his foe hanging from his saddle - a trophy of his victory. However, despite being dead, Máel Brigte would have his revenge - killing Sigurd in a most unique manner. This is the story of the Death of Sigurd Eysteinsson.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sigurd_Eysteinsson

https://theorkneynews.scot/2024/03/19/earl-sigurd-i-the-mighty/

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Raft of the Medusa

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 08:10:00 -0000

In 1816, the 40-gun French frigate, the Medusa, departed for the overseas colony of Senegal, carrying 400 people. Incompetent and selfish decisions allowed the ship run aground, and 147 people were stranded on a raft. Only 15 survived. Their harrowing story includes murder and cannibalism. This is the story of the raft of the Medusa.

Sources

https://shipwrecks.hist.sites.carleton.edu/the-medusa/the-medusa-historical-background/

https://www.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/rmgc-object-147348

"Narrative of a Voyage to Senegal in 1816" by Jean Baptiste Henri Savigny and Alexandre Corréard

Raft the Medusa painting: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Raft_of_the_Medusa

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Robert Smalls

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 08:10:00 -0000

In 1862, a man born into slavery - Robert Smalls - pulled off an unlikely escape from his captors. He, his friends, and their families, stole a ship, and sailed out of Charleston harbor - right under the noses of the Confederates. But Smalls' extraordinary life was just beginning. He would serve with Union forces throughout the Civil War, then become a successful businessman, and politician. This is the life of Robert Smalls.

Sources

https://history.house.gov/People/Detail/21764

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Smalls

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Portrait of the Four Tetrarchs

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 08:10:00 -0000

Constructed around the year 300 AD of the reddish purple stone porphyry, the Portrait of the Four Tetrarchs is the iconic image of the four men who ruled the Roman Empire at that time. Yet this one piece has moved around the Mediterranean world, and to this day generates controversy. This is the story of the statue - The Portrait of Four Tetrarchs.

Sources

https://genealogytrails.com/wis/brown/murderofcharlesarndt.html

https://www.facebook.com/jamesrvineyardmemesforleadminingteens

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Russell_Vineyard

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Prohibition

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:10:00 -0000

In 1919, the United States Congress passed the 18th Amendment to the constitution. This prohibited the production, importation, transportation, and sale of alcoholic beverages nationwide. This is the story of Prohibition.

Sources

https://prohibition.themobmuseum.org/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prohibition_in_the_United_States

https://www.americanprohibitionmuseum.com/

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:5_Prohibition_Disposal(9)_(cropped).jpg

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James R. Vineyard - The man who shot and killed a fellow legislator - and got away with it

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 08:10:00 -0000

The American wild west was probably not as wild as pop culture would have us believe. However, sometimes it was far crazier. Such as when a lead miner turned politician pulled out a gun and shot a fellow delegate on the floor of the Wisconsin territorial legislator - and got away with it. This is the story of James R. Vineyard.

Sources

https://genealogytrails.com/wis/brown/murderofcharlesarndt.html

https://www.facebook.com/jamesrvineyardmemesforleadminingteens

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Russell_Vineyard

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Krampus

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 08:10:00 -0000

St. Nicolas is famed for bringing gifts to good children. But in the Alpine regions of Europe, there is a legend about a grotesque creature - half human, half goat - that comes to punish naughty children. This creature - with horns and a long forked tongue - would beat bad children with birch rods - and even carry them away to be eaten. Today, this creature has become a world wide phenomenon. This is the story of Krampus.

Sources

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/krampus-could-come-you-holiday-season-180957438/

https://www.history.com/articles/krampus-christmas-legend-origin

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krampus

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Ghost Fleet of the Potomac

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 08:10:00 -0000

30 miles south of Washington DC, in a small part of the Potomac River, lies an area called Mallows Bay. This bay is not home to a handful of shipwrecks or even a dozen. Or even 30 or 40 wrecks. Mallows Bay has over 200 wrecked vessels dating back to the 1920s. This is the story of the Ghost Fleet of the Potomac.

Sources

https://savingplaces.org/places/ghost-fleet

https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/news/press/mallows-potomac/

https://projects.wamu.org/the-ghost-fleet/

Image: By Amaury Laporte - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ghost_Fleet_of_Mallows_Bay_009_-_Accomac_Shipwreck_Close-Up.jpg

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Harry Colebourn and a bear named Winnie

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 08:10:00 -0000

Most people probably know that Winnie the Pooh was based upon the stuffed toy bear of Christopher Robin Milne - the son of author A.A. Milne. But there is another tale behind the famed bear - which involves a Canadian veterinarian, a black bear cub, and World War 1. This is the story of Harry Colebourn and a bear named Winnie.

Sources

https://www.theguardian.com/childrens-books-site/gallery/2015/nov/24/winnie-the-pooh-inspired-by-a-real-bear

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Colebourn

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winnipeg_(bear)

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Radium Girls

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:10:00 -0000

With the discovery of Radium in 1898 it began to be used in numerous applications. The most famous was a glow in the dark paint. Thousands of women applied for jobs painting watch dials and other instruments, and to keep their paint brush extra fine, they were instructed to lick the brush. This would all be fine, if a bit unsanitary, except that radium is radioactive, and dozens of these women started to die. This is the story of the Radium Girls.

Sources

https://text-message.blogs.archives.gov/2018/01/04/the-radium-girls-at-the-national-archives/

https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2019/03/radium-girls-living-dead-women/

https://www.britannica.com/story/radium-girls-the-women-who-fought-for-their-lives-in-a-killer-workplace

Images: https://www.loc.gov/resource/sn83045462/1928-05-13/ed-1/?sp=58

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:All_women_or_girls_using_radium_paint_with_no_protection_or_warnings_in_1922,_from-_USRadiumGirls-Argonne1,ca1922-23-150dpi_(cropped).jpg

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How the French Stole Christmas

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:10:00 -0000

The French Revolution would bring about many, many changes in Europe. One of the most radical was the dechristianization of France - including the banning of religious holidays. Will Clark, the host and creator of Grey History - a French Revolution Podcast - joins us to tell the story of How the French Stole Christmas.

Sources

Learn more about Will Clark and his podcast, Grey History, at https://greyhistory.com

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Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP)

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 08:10:00 -0000

At the outset of World War II, the United States faced a shortage of pilots. As a result, a plan was launched to help ease the situation. This was the creation of a unit of women to fly non-combat duties - such as delivering airplanes to bases. More than 1,000 female pilots would go on to deliver over half of newly made military aircraft during the war to bases all over the nation. This is the story of the Women Airforce Service Pilots - better known as the WASPs.

Sources

https://www.afhistory.af.mil/FAQs/Fact-Sheets/Article/458964/womens-airforce-service-pilots-wasp/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women_Airforce_Service_Pilots

https://www.npr.org/2010/03/09/123773525/female-wwii-pilots-the-original-fly-girls

https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/wasp-women-airforce-service-pilots

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Eradication of the Guinea Worm

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 08:10:00 -0000

How do you fight a disease with no known cure - and spreads by just drinking water? This disease is no fantasy but rather Dracunculiasis, or Guinea Worm Disease. While not necessarily fatal, it is extremely painful, and can leave the infected crippled for the rest of their life. But this being a parasite means there are no vaccines or antibiotics to fight it. In 1985, the disease infected more than 3.5 million individuals, and the global community decided it was time to eliminate the disease. And by 2024, there were just 15 cases. This is the story of the eradication of Dracunculiasis.

Sources

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-02306-8

https://www.cartercenter.org/programs/guinea-worm/

https://www.who.int/activities/eradicating-dracunculiasis

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Origins of Dungeons & Dragons

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 08:10:00 -0000

In the early 1970s, in a small town in Southeastern Wisconsin, two young gaming enthusiasts, Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson, would concoct an idea for a new game. Little did they know they would create something that would revolutionize the industry - and to this day - remains the biggest role-playing game in the world. This is the story of the origins of Dungeons & Dragons.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dungeons_%26_Dragons

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Gygax

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Arneson

https://medium.com/@louis-fiori/dungeons-dragons-the-history-impact-and-legacy-of-a-cultural-phenomenon-b6a6b8c9e3af

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The Rif War

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:10:00 -0000

From 1921-1926, in the dry craggy mountains of northern Morocco, a brutal conflict would unfold. Claiming tens of thousands of lives, it would see guerrilla warfare, massacres, poison gas attacks, and amphibious landings of tanks. And the amazing thing is that this conflict has been all but forgotten in the English-speaking world. This is the story of the Rif War.

Sources

https://www.britannica.com/event/Rif-War

https://international-review.icrc.org/articles/the-rif-war-a-forgotten-war-923

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Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:10:00 -0000

On Nov 10, 1975, a storm swept over Lake Superior. For hours and hours, the freighter Edmund Fitzgerald was tossed and battered. Then, a little after 7:00 pm, contact was lost with one of the biggest and most celebrated vessels to ever sail the Great Lakes. This is the story of the Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS_Edmund_Fitzgerald

https://shipwreckmuseum.com/edmund-fitzgerald/

Gordon Lightfoot's 'Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuzTkGyxkYI

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Spruce Goose

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 08:10:00 -0000

During WWII, America was seeking a way to avoid the German submarine fleet that prowled the waters of the Atlantic. Businessman Henry Kaiser would team up with aviation pioneer and film director Howard Hughes to find a way to bypass to this problem. That solution was the largest plane ever constructed. And the amazing thing is that they were going to construct it out of wood. This is the story of the Spruce Goose.

Sources

https://www.evergreenmuseum.org/exhibit/the-spruce-goose/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hughes_H-4_Hercules

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:H-4_Hercules_2.jpg

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Sink the Bismarck

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 08:10:00 -0000

On May 24, 1941, the German battleship Bismarck faced off against the pride of the British Navy - the HMS Hood. The Hood lasted eight minutes - sending the British admiralty into a frenzy. If the new, powerful Bismarck could get into the shipping lanes in the North Atlantic - Great Britain could be choked off of critical supplies from Canada and the United States. And so word was sent from the highest sources, Sink the Bismarck.

Sources

https://www.kbismarck.com

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_battleship_Bismarck

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The Amazing Life of Ima Hogg

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 08:10:00 -0000

We all love a good silly pun name. There are the classics, such as Harry Pitts, or Seymour Butts. But one of the best was also a real person - Ima Hogg. Born in the late 1800’s to the governor of Texas, she would - either despite or because of her interesting name - lead a remarkable life. She became a patron of the arts, contributor to historic preservation, and an early proponent of mental health research and care. This is the story of Ima Hogg.

Sources

https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/hogg-ima

https://www.humanitiestexas.org/programs/tx-originals/list/ima-hogg

https://www.philanthropyroundtable.org/hall-of-fame/ima-hogg/

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Sterling Hall Bombing

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 08:10:00 -0000

On Aug. 24, 1970, a bomb went off outside of Sterling Hall, the home of the Army Math Research Center at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. The destruction damaged 26 buildings, killed one man, and injured several others. It was, until 1995, the most destructive act of domestic terrorism in United States History. This is the story of the Sterling Hall Bombing.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sterling_Hall_bombing

https://mediamilwaukee.com/special-projects/sterling-hall-bombing/

https://onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/the-blast-that-changed-everything/

Images

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Rafael Hernández Marín

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 08:10:00 -0000

Born in 1892, Rafael Hernández Marín rose from humble origins to one of the greatest musicians in history. He started playing professionally at the age of 14, served in a military band in WWI, and ended up touring the world. His style took influences from African American music, Cuban, Puerto Rican, Mexican, and others. He wrote over 3,000 songs, and is one of the greatest Latin American artists of all time. This is the story of Rafael Hernández Marín.

Sources

https://en.enciclopediapr.org/content/rafael-hernandez-marin/

https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/history/rafael-hernandez

"Preciosa" by Marc Anthony - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbbB1BFL-qg&list=RDRbbB1BFL-qg

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Hodag

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 08:10:00 -0000

In 1893, a newspaper in northern Wisconsin reported the discovery of a Hodag - a mythical creature associated with Paul Bunyan. Reports of the creature would continue to pop up over the next few years - until one was captured and put on display at the local county fair. However, interest from the scientific community quickly revealed the Hodag to be a hoax. But that did not stop the Hodag from cementing its place in American folklore.

Sources

https://www.wisconsinhistory.org/Records/Article/CS2321

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hodag

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Battle of Cannae

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 08:10:00 -0000

Under a hot afternoon sun in 216 BC, the great Carthaginian general Hannibal scored one of the greatest victories in military history. Outnumbered by 30,000 men, he lured the Roman army into a trap, surrounded and destroyed the entire army. This is the story of the Battle of Cannae.

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Adolf Lindstrøm - the Polar Chef

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 08:10:00 -0000

In the early 1900s, one man proved essential to polar exploration. This man took part in multiple expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic - including the first traversing of the Northwest Passage by ship, and the first journey to reach the South Pole. Explorer Roald Amundsen said the man, “has rendered greater and more valuable service to the Norwegian polar expeditions than any other man.” The amazing thing is that this man was a cook. This is the story of Adolf Lindstrøm - the Polar Chef.

Sources

https://amundsen.mia.no/en/person/adolf-henrik-lindstrom-2/

https://frammuseum.no/polar-history/explorers/adolf-henrik-lindstrom-1866-1939/

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Adolf_Lindstrøm_med_prøver_av_fisken_på_King_William_Island,_1904.jpg

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Treaty of Breda

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 08:10:00 -0000

In 1667, the Treaty of Breda was signed, ending the Second Anglo Dutch War. However, this treaty was so impactful that it solidified the golden age of the Dutch Republic for the next century, and gave England control over what would become the United States. This is the story of the Treaty of Breda.

Sources

https://opil.ouplaw.com/page/492

https://www.britannica.com/event/Treaty-of-Breda

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Congress_of_Breda.jpg

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History of Grog

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 08:10:00 -0000

Alcohol and ships have gone hand-in-hand ever since humans have set out onto the oceans. In time, drinking became an honored ritual - and even a right. But in the 1600s, alcohol consumption within the British Navy became so troublesome a new concoction was developed to curb the excesses of the sailors. This was the combining of rum with water. This is the history of Grog.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grog

https://vinepair.com/articles/the-definitive-history-of-grog/

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Great Raft of the Red River

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 08:10:00 -0000

For over 1,000 years a massive, natural log jam covered great swaths of the Red River in Louisiana. Known as the Great Raft, it was integral part of the Caddo culture. Unfortunately, it also made the river unnavigable for ships. As such the United States government attempted to clear it, and only managed to do so thanks to the use of high explosives. But the process forever altered the course of the river thanks to extreme ecological damage. This is the story of the Great Raft of the Red River.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Raft

https://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry?entry=RE009

https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/042254248e6f471fa2a2cf1ec880ca08

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Photographic_Views_of_Red_River_Raft_25.jpg

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James Bond in Film

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:10:00 -0000

In 1962, the film Dr. No was released, introducing the world to one of the world’s greatest - and most enduring secret agents. Over the next 60+ years, James Bond would be portrayed by seven different men in 27 films. This is the story of the men who have played Bond. James Bond.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Bond

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portrayal_of_James_Bond_in_film

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ian_Fleming

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Deborah Sampson - America's First Female Soldier

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 08:10:00 -0000

In 1782, 22-year old Robert Shirtliff enlisted into the Continental Army to defend her young country. Robert would serve for a year, including seeing combat near Tarrytown, and being wounded. This would be a typical story of a revolutionary war soldier. Except that Robert Shirtliff was an alias for Deborah Sampson. This is the story of the American War for Independence's most famous female soldier, Deborah Sampson.

Sources

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/deborah-sampson-american-revolutionary-war-hero

https://www.samsonhistorical.com/blogs/reliving-history/deborah-sampson?srsltid=AfmBOorrqqUOKCvNDoYLvhP01nytyu_Qj3YLulu1JYPd_Yy5AlyLNwLq

https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/deborah-sampson

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Lascaux Cave

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 08:10:00 -0000

In September of 1940, near Montignac, France, an 18-year old boy and his dog went to investigate a hole left by an uprooted tree. What they found was a network of caves - hidden from the world for 20,000 years. These caves feature some of the most magnificent pre-historic art that exists in the world today. This is the story of the Lascaux cave.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lascaux

https://lascaux-ii.fr/en/

https://lascaux.fr/en/

Image: By Jack Versloot - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lascaux_II.jpg

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Concord Video Game Flop

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:10:00 -0000

In 2024, the video game Concord released to the public after eight years of development and hundreds of millions of dollars spent. After release it would stay online for just two weeks, becoming one of the biggest flops in not just video game history, but any entertainment medium.

Sources

https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2025/08/23/a-year-ago-concord-had-the-worst-video-game-launch-of-all-time/

https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/4/24235163/concord-cancellation-live-service-games

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concord_(video_game)

Image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Concord_key_art.png

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Nellie Bly

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 08:10:00 -0000

In the late 1800s, a young woman from Pennsylvania arrived in New York City with dreams of being a news reporter. It took her four months to land her first assignment - a shattering undercover expose of the city’s mental institution for women. Many more adventures would follow, and the woman, Nellie Bly, would go on to become one of the nation’s most famous reporters.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nellie_Bly

"Eighty Days: Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland's History-Making Race Around the World" by Matthew Goodman

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Nellie_Bly_2.jpg

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William Buckley - The Wild Man of the Australian Wilderness

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 08:10:00 -0000

After being wrongly accused and sentenced to prison, William Buckley managed to make a daring escape. He slipped into the Australian wilderness, and was saved by several Australian Aboriginal tribes. He spent the next 32 years among them, before returning to British society. This is the story of William Buckley.

Sources

https://ergo.slv.vic.gov.au/explore-history/colonial-melbourne/convicts/william-buckleys-escape

https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/buckley-william-1844

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Resolute Desk

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 08:10:00 -0000

The Resolute Desk has been used by American Presidents since 1880, and resided in the Oval Office for nearly 50 years. So, where did this stout wooden desk come from? And where did it get its formidable name? You might be surprised that all those answers rest with a British exploration vessel from the 1850s. This is the story of the Resolute Desk.

Sources

https://www.whitehousehistory.org/photos/treasures-of-the-white-house-resolute-desk

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resolute_desk

https://www.thoughtco.com/the-resolute-desk-4121120

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Joan Anderson - The Hula Hoop Queen

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 08:10:00 -0000

In the mid 1950s, Australian-born Joan Anderson brought back an innocuous bamboo hoop from her home country to the United States. She would dub it the hula hoop, and present it to a major toy manufacturer. What followed was the hula hoop craze. Unfortunately, she did not see a single penny from the wildly popular toy. This is the story of Joan Anderson and the Hula Hoop.

Sources

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6J32JLRNOk

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c70x4w4z138o

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Vikings of Greenland

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 08:10:00 -0000

In 982 AD, Vikings came to Greenland. Several colonies were established, and for more than 400 years there was a Scandinavian presence on the island. But then, there was silence. And when Europeans finally returned - they found nothing but the ruins of farmhouses and churches. This is the story of the Vikings of Greenland.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norse_settlements_in_Greenland

https://medium.com/a-maverick-traveller/the-rise-and-fall-of-viking-greenland-a-non-fishy-tale-876bf782dc5

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hvalsey_Church.jpg

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John Basilone

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 08:10:00 -0000

John Basilone served in the United States Army, then enlist in the Marine Corps just before the outbreak of WWII. He earned a Medal of Honor on Guadalcanal, conducted war bond tours stateside, and gave his life on Iwo Jima. This is the story of John Basilone - perhaps the greatest United States Marine to ever where the uniform.

Sources

https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2005-11-18/pdf/CREC-2005-11-18-pt1-PgS13334-2.pdf

https://homeofheroes.com/heroes-stories/world-war-ii/john-basilone/

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Blarney Stone

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 08:10:00 -0000

By kissing the famed blarney stone a person is said to be imbued with the gift of gab. But what is the story behind his fanciful tale? Did the stone come from the Holy Land? Or Scotland? Did it involve Queen Elizabeth or Robert the Bruce? This is the story of the Blarney Stone.

Sources

https://blarneycastle.ie

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blarney_Stone

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James Holman - the Blind Traveler

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 08:10:00 -0000

From 1819 to 1846, James Holman traveled throughout the world - going to every continent - except Antarctica - and circumnavigating the globe. It’s estimated he traveled 250,000 miles in his days - making him one of the most well-traveled people in the world. And the even more amazing thing is that Holman was blind. This is the story of James Holman, the Blind Traveler.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Holman

https://explorersweb.com/legends-series-james-holman/

"A Sense of the World: How a Blind Man Became History's Greatest Traveler" by Jason Roberts

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:James.Holman.by.George.Chinnery.1830.jpg

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H.L. Hunley

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 08:10:00 -0000

During the American Civil War a group of inventors and privateers got together to build a submarine. The result was the H.L. Hunley. Launched in 1864, the Hunley would go on to be the first submarine in history to sink an enemy vessel. It then disappear without a trace for 130 years. This is the story of the H.L. Hunley.

Sources

https://www.history.navy.mil/research/underwater-archaeology/sites-and-projects/ship-wrecksites/hl-hunley.html

https://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/hl-hunley

Image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._L._Hunley#/media/File:Conrad_Wise_Chapman_-_Submarine_Torpedo_Boat_H.L._Hunley,_Dec._6,_1863.jpg

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Hoover Flight Promotion Fiasco

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 08:10:00 -0000

In 1992, one of Great Britain’s most revered and trusted brands - Hoover - began a marketing campaign giving away two plane tickets to the United States - a value of 600 pounds at the time - if you bought at least 100 pounds worth of appliance products. If that seems like an insanely bad idea - you are right. This is the story of the Hoover Flight Promotion - perhaps the most costly and catastrophic marketing campaign in history.

Sources

https://thehustle.co/the-worst-sales-promotion-in-history

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoover_free_flights_promotion

Image: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a8/Hoover_vacuum_cleaner_illustration%2C_1919.jpg

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History of Legos

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 08:10:00 -0000

One of the most iconic and influential toys ever is the simple Lego brick, with a history stretching back over a century. The Lego has captured the hearts and minds of millions - kids and adults alike. They are a simple, elegant toy with infinite complexity and creativity. This is the history of legos.

Sources

https://www.lego.com/en-us/history

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John F. Kennedy and PT-109

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 08:10:00 -0000

On August 2, 1943, a patrol boat commanded by a young John F. Kennedy was rammed by a Japanese destroyer in the waters of the Solomon Islands. Despite his own injuries, the 26-year old Kennedy spent the next week attempting to get himself and the surviving crew to safety. He even used a life jacket strap clenched between his teeth to tow an injured crewman in the water for more than five hours. This is the story of John F. Kennedy and PT 109.

Sources

https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/about-jfk/jfk-in-history/john-f-kennedy-and-pt-109

https://www.archives.gov/publications/prologue/2003/summer/pt109.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrol_torpedo_boat_PT-109

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_F._Kennedy

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PT_boat

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History of Zombies

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 07:10:00 -0000

We celebrate today - Halloween - by diving into the history of the zombie. From Haitian voodoo folklore, to one of the cornerstones of horror movies, serious and silly alike, this is the history of zombies.

Sources

"The undead in culture and science," by Nugent C, Berdine G, Nugent K.

https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2013/12/13/250844800/zoinks-tracing-the-history-of-zombie-from-haiti-to-the-cdc

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Zombies_NightoftheLivingDead.jpg

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Gimli Glider

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 07:10:00 -0000

On July 23, 1983, Air Canada Flight 143 was in route from Montreal to Edmonton when the plane - astonishingly - ran out of fuel midway through the flight. The crew would thus have to glide the Boeing 767 - and their 61 passengers - from an altitude of 41,000 feet - to an emergency landing at an old Air Force base in Manitoba - which had recently been converted to a racetrack - and was hosting an event at the time of the emergency landing. This is the story of the Gimli Glider.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gimli_Glider

https://simpleflying.com/air-canada-gimli-glider-facts-list/

https://www.damninteresting.com/the-gimli-glider/

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Air_Canada_Flight_143_after_emergency_landing_2.jpg

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Eradication of the Screwworm Fly

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 07:10:00 -0000

For decades the New World screwworm fly devastated agriculture across the southern United States, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. At least until the 1950s when a strange combination of radiation, and releasing billions of the very fly they sought to eradicate into the wild. And today, the screwworm has all but disappeared from North America. This is the story of the Eradication of the Screwworm Fly.

Sources

Stop Screwworms: Selections from the Screwworm Eradication Collection

https://www.nal.usda.gov/exhibits/speccoll/exhibits/show/stop-screwworms--selections-fr

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/cattle/ticks/screwworm

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Establishment of Liberia

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In 1847, a group of former slaves from the Americas established the nation of Liberia on the west coast of Africa. Many people hailed the move as an option for other blacks in the Americas. And while that sounds all well and good, it would be a much more complex and divisive effort. This is the story of the establishment of Liberia.

Sources

"https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/history/liberia-proclaims-its-independence

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Liberia"

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Erfurt Latrine disaster

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 07:10:00 -0000

On a summer day in 1184 a large group of nobles and clergy were gathered in Erfurt, modern day Germany, debating control over the city. The event was being presided over by the son of the Holy Roman Emperor. All was normal until the floor gave way and dozens of people fell into the cesspit below the castle. 60 people died, many drowning in human waste. This is the story of the Erfurt Latrine Disaster.

Sources

The Fort Weekly Curio #1: The Erfurter Latrinensturz

"Water Technology in the Middle Ages Cities, Monasteries, and Waterworks After the Roman Empire" By Roberta J. Magnusson

https://www.erfurt-lese.de/streifzuege/geschichtliches/erfurter-latrinensturz/

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Oleg Gordievsky - MI6's most valuable Cold War Spy

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In 1983, the Kremlin became convinced NATO was preparing to strike first with nuclear weapons. However, British Intelligence had a man inside London’s Soviet Embassy who discovered just how dangerously close the world was to nuclear war. His warnings to MI6 and Washington may be the only reason the Cold War didn’t go hot. This is the story of Oleg Gordievsky - MI6's most valuable Cold War Spy. Presented by Ian Sanders of the Cold War Conversations Podcast.

Sources

Cold War Conversation by Ian Sanders - https://coldwarconversations.com

Select Podcast Episodes

1983 - the year the Cold War almost turned hot: https://coldwarconversations.com/episode316/

Fred Haise Conversation: https://coldwarconversations.com/episode254/

Codename Sunbeam – The story of MI6’s greatest Cold War spy: https://coldwarconversations.com/episode418/

Shooting down of KAL 007 - https://coldwarconversations.com/episode229/

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St. Guinefort the Greyhound

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In the Middle Ages a cult emerged based up around a dog - a greyhound - named Guinefort. The dog had saved the life of a baby from poisonous snake - but had then been killed by the baby’s father - a knight - who thought the dog had attacked his child. The local people would embrace the heroics of the animal - and proclaim him a saint. This is the story of St. Guinefort the Greyhound.

Sources

https://www.thegreyhoundsaint.com

https://barteredhistory.wordpress.com/2024/05/28/the-dogma-of-saint-guinefort-the-holy-greyhound/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Guinefort

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Tarrare - the World's Hungriest Man

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 07:10:00 -0000

Around 1772, in Lyon, France, a man who today is known only as Tarrare was born with an absolutely insatiable appetite. He would eat garbage, live cats, dead bodies, and even allegedly a toddler. He was a medical marvel that became a street performer, and even got noticed by the French army for the potential to be a spy. This is the story of Tarrare - the World's Hungriest Man.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarrare

London Medical and Physical Journal: Volume 42 page 203-205

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Rosie Ruiz and the Boston Marathon Fraud

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 07:10:00 -0000

On April 21, 1980, Rosie Ruiz stunned the world by winning the women’s crown at the Boston Marathon with a record time. The only problem was she had actually only run about one mile of the race - making it one of the great frauds in sports history.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosie_Ruiz

https://www.thisisjogon.com/videos/this-is-the-template-title-abn2m

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Julius Caesar and the Pirates

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 07:10:00 -0000

While a young man and on his way to college none other than Julius Caesar's ship was attacked by pirates. He was captured for ransom. But rather than a normal experience, he treated his captors like his servants, and told them exactly what he was going to do to them when he was freed. And in true Caesar fashion, he did exactly that.

Sources

https://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/e/roman/texts/velleius_paterculus/2b*.html

https://www.livius.org/sources/content/plutarch/plutarchs-caesar/caesar-and-the-pirates/

https://www.britannica.com/story/the-time-julius-caesar-was-captured-by-pirates

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Battle of Mers-el-Kébir

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 07:10:00 -0000

On July 3, 1940, British forces attacked French ships at the naval base at Mers-el-Kébir on the coast of Algeria. The attack was part of a British plan to neutralize French ships to prevent them from falling into German hands after the Allied defeat in the Battle of France. The British attack killed nearly 1,300 French servicemen, and sank and damaged numerous vessels. It also seriously jeopardized French and English relations throughout the world. This is the story of the Battle of Mers-el-Kébir.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attack_on_Mers-el-Kébir

https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2022/august/force-h-mers-el-kebir

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Beautiful Jim Key

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:10:00 -0000

Beautiful Jim Key was no ordinary horse. This remarkable creature could preform tricks, do basic math, recognize written words, and even write names. And he did this with the help of his trainer and friend - Doctor William Key - a former slave, self-taught veterinarian, and animal rights activist. This is the story of Beautiful Jim Key, the world's smartest horse.

Sources

"Beautiful Jim Key: The lost history of a horse and a man who changed the world" by Mim Eichler Rivas

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Grace Hopper

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 07:10:00 -0000

Grace Hopper was a trailblazer. An American mathematician, she would go on to be known for her contributions to computer programming, software development, and the design and implementation of programming languages. She enjoyed a long and influential career in the computer industry - as well as the United States navy - rising to the rank of rear admiral. This is the story of computer programming innovator Grace Hopper.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grace_Hopper

https://www.amphilsoc.org/blog/grace-brewster-murray-hopper-mathematician-computer-science-pioneer

https://president.yale.edu/biography-grace-murray-hopper

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Cottingley Fairies

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In the summer of 1917 two girls would photograph the remarkable. Proof of fairies, dancing in the beautiful Cottingley Beck in England. The photos were so convincing that they became a national sensation, convincing the millions that they were indeed proof of the magical. And it took half a century for the truth to come out. This is the story of the Cottingley Fairies.

Sources

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-leeds-55187973

https://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/The-Fairies-of-Cottingley/

https://hoaxes.org/photo_database/image/the_cottingley_fairies

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Bloody Monday

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 07:10:00 -0000

On August 6, 1855, in Louisville, Kentucky, a bitter rivalry between the Democrats and the Nativist Know-Nothing Party erupted in a series of riots. Protestant mobs attacked Irish and German Catholic neighborhoods - leaving 22 people dead, dozens injured, and more than 100 homes and businesses torched and looted. This is the story of Bloody Monday.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloody_Monday

https://www.louisvilleirish.com/bloody-monday-memorial/

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Big Booms - Compilation

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 07:10:00 -0000

Three tales of historic explosions including the Tunguska Incident, the 1883 Eruption of Krakatoa, and the Halifax Explosion. Have a blast checking these out.

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Pest Control - Compilation

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 07:10:00 -0000

Three stories of humanity's attempts to reign in animals. This includes the Great Emu War, the Alberta Rat Campaign, and Project Isabela.

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Tales from Ancient Egypt - Compilation

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 07:10:00 -0000

Three stories from Ancient Egypt, including the Library of Alexandria, the Lost Army of Cambyses, and the Rosetta Stone.

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Athenian Adventures - Compilation

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 07:10:00 -0000

Three tales from the twilight of the Athenian Golden Age, including Alcibiades, the Sicilian Expedition, and Thrasybulus.

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Historic Heists - Compilation

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 07:10:00 -0000

Three episodes featuring audacious robberies. This includes the Great Maple Syrup Heists, the Theft of the Mona Lisa, and the Heist of the Irish Crown Jewels.

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The European Theater of World War II

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 17:19:00 -0000

The largest, deadliest conflict in human history is World War II. Claiming tens of millions of lives it is a story unlike any other. Listen as we delve into the overview of this most awesome conflict, and journey through the European theater of the war.

Sources

https://wwiifoundation.org/timeline-of-wwii/

https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/world-war-ii-key-dates

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/specialfeatures/world-war-ii-major-events-timeline/

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Bob Beamon

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 07:10:00 -0000

On October 18, 1968, at the summer Olympics in Mexico City, American long jumper Bob Beamon leaped into history - literally. On his first attempt, Beamon would not only set a world record in the long jump - he would obliterate it - in one of the most astounding moments in sports history. This is the story of Bob Beamon and his record setting long jump.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/sportscentury/features/00014092.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Beamon

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Alcibiades

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In the second half of the fifth century BC, the Athenian general and statesmen, Alcibiades, would lead an absolutely incredible life. He acted as a key advisor for Athens, their rival Sparta, and both cities exiled him. All while kicking up scandals, and loving every second of it. This is the story of Alcibiades.

Sources

"The Life of Alcibiades" by Jacqueline de Romilly File:Alcibades_being_taught_by_Socrates,_Fran%C3%A7ois-Andr%C3%A9_Vincent.jpg

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Beast of Gévaudan

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 07:10:00 -0000

From 1764-1767 a monster terrorized the province of Gévaudan in south central France. It’s believed that 113 people were killed - many with their throats ripped out - by the mysterious creature. It is a mystery that still haunts the region to this day. This is the story of the Beast of Gévaudan.

Sources

https://www.geriwalton.com/the-beast-of-gevaudan/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beast_of_G%C3%A9vaudan

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Burma-Shave

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 07:10:00 -0000

For decades the roadsides of America were dotted with curious red signs. Always appearing in a sequence of four or five, and usually with a witty or clever saying, they became synonymous with American motoring culture, and an icon of mid-century American highways. This is the story of the Burma-Shave signs.

Sources

https://www.backwoodshome.com/feeling-nostalgic-now-youll-rave-heres-the-story-of-burma-shave/

https://minneapolisparkhistory.com/2016/10/03/burma-shave-clinton-odell-and-minneapolis-parks/

"Verse by the Side of the Road: The Story of the Burma-Shave Signs and Jingles" by Frank Rowsome, Jr.

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Bleeding Kansas

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 07:10:00 -0000

While the American Civil War would answer the question of slavery once and for all, its bloody overture would take place five years earlier, when the territory of Kansas would go to war with itself to determine if it should be a free or slave state. It was a brutal guerrilla conflict that would claim dozens of lives. This is the story of Bleeding Kansas.

Sources

"Bleeding Kansas" by Nicole Etcheson

Image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bleeding_Kansas#/media/File:The_Tragic_Prelude_John_Brown.jpg

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The Great Sphinx of Giza

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 07:10:00 -0000

The Great Sphinx of Giza is one of the most famous monuments of antiquity - and nearly every person has heard about it - and seen it. But what is the history of the Sphinx? When was it built? And why? This is the story of the Great Sphinx of Giza.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Sphinx_of_Giza

https://www.history.com/articles/the-sphinx

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Enron Scandal

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 07:10:00 -0000

For more than a decade, the energy company Enron was at the top of the food chain. Named Forbes most innovative company six years in a row, it had a stock price of nearly a hundred dollars a share. The company was raking in hundreds of millions of dollars in profit. Or so everyone thought. Then, in late 2001, the entire house of cards came crashing down - destroying a company and the savings of thousands of people. This is the story of the Enron Scandal.

Sources

"The Smartest Guys in the Room" by Bethany McLean and Peter Elkind

Images:

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jeffrey_Skilling_mug_shot.jpg

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ken_Lay.jpg

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Trial of the Amistad

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 07:10:00 -0000

53 Africans - taken illegally from their homes - revolted on a ship - the Amistad - bound for a slave plantation in Cuba. But taking control of the ship did not mean they were free. They ended up on the shores Long Island, and what followed were legal proceedings that would determine the life - or death - of these men. This is the story of the Trial of the Amistad

Sources

"Mutiny on the Amistad" by Howard Jones

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_v._The_Amistad

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Revolt on the Amistad

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In 1839, 53 captives, mostly taken from modern day Sierra Leone, were being transported to a plantation in Cuba aboard the Amistad. Lead by Sengbe Pieh, the African revolted, and took command of the ship. They tried to bring the ship back to Africa, but would instead end up off the coast of Long Island - setting the stage for a dramatic trial that would mean life or death. This is the story of the revolt on the Amistad.

Sources

"Mutiny on the Amistad" by Howard Jones

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Amistad

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Battle of Teutoburg Forest

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 07:10:00 -0000

Over 2,000 years ago, through dense woods, fog and swamp, 20,000 Roman soldiers marched through Teutoburg Forest, Germania, on routine assignment. What followed was not only disaster for them, but marked a turn in the entire Roman empire. Through cunning and deception, the German leader, Arminius, led an ambush that slaughtered three entire legions, cementing freedom for the Germanic tribes and permanently shifting foreign policy in the Roman empire. This is the story of the massacre of Teutoburg Forest.

Sources

The Battle That Stopped Rome: Emperor Augustus, Arminius, and the Slaughter of the Legions in the Teutoburg Forest", by Peter S. Wells

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Spice Islands

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 07:10:00 -0000

One of the most valuable - and most fought over - items in history - has been spices such as cloves, nutmeg, and mace. And no place has caused as much greed and desire as five small islands in the Far East. This is the story of the Spice Islands.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maluku_Islands

https://lombokdiaries.substack.com/p/the-spice-islands

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Gombe Chimp War

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 07:10:00 -0000

From 1974 through 1978, on the shores of Lake Tanganyika, in Tanzania, two small tribes engaged in ambush, beatings, murder, and cannibalism. By the end, every male in one tribe was dead, and the other tribe conquered their territory. It is a story that doesn't sound that unusual, except for the fact that the participants in this war were chimpanzees. This is the story of the Gombe Chimpanzee war.

Sources

"Through a Window" by Jane Goodall

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Moina Michael: the Poppy Lady

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In November of 1918, American educator Moina Michael was inspired by the battlefront-theme poem "In Flanders Fields" by Canadian John McCrae. The lines "In Flanders fields the poppies blow / Between the crosses row on row," moved her - and Michael vowed to wear a red poppy as a symbol of remembrance for those who served in the war. And that would begin a tradition that endures to this day - with people from all over the world wearing poppies to commemorate those who have lost so much.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moina_Michael

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/6133312.stm

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The Pepsi Navy

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In 1989, the Soviet Union, under President Mikhail Gorbachev, wanted to ensure the soft drink Pepsi kept flowing to the empire. Unfortunately, the USSR lacked the money or goods to realistically trade with PepsiCo, so instead they swapped 17 submarines and three warships in exchange for the syrup. This, according to legend, made Pepsi the commander of the world's 6th largest navy.

Sources

https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/11/27/pepsi-navy-soviet-ussr/

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The Near Extinction of the Bison

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 07:10:00 -0000

When Europeans first came to North America, it is estimated that anywhere from 30-60 million bison roamed throughout he continent. And the great beast was the lifeblood of many of the Native American tribes. Yet within a few hundred years, the bison numbered barely 1000 - and the species was on the brink of extinction. This is the story of the near destruction - and comeback - of the North American Bison.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conservation_of_American_bison

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_bison

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The Battle of Fishguard: The Last Invasion of Britain

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In February of 1797, 1400 French troops landed in Pembrokeshire, Wales, as part of the War of the First Coalition. What was meant to stir up rebellion on the British Isles ended in complete disaster, with one Welsh woman single-handedly arresting a dozen of the Frenchmen. The invasion would last a total of three days, and mark the last the time Britain was invaded.

Sources

https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofWales/The-Last-Invasion-of-Britain/

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/battle-fishguard---one-wales-1834451

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The Cardiff Giant: Archeology's Greatest Hoax

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In 1869, workers digging a well at a farm in Cardiff, New York, uncovered what appeared to be the body of an ancient, 10-foot-tall petrified man. The discovery was a world-wide sensation. However, within the year, the Cardiff Giant - as it was called - would be revealed as one of the greatest archeological hoaxes in history.

Sources

https://www.history.com/articles/7-historical-hoaxes

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardiff_Giant

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St. Albans Raid - The Civil War's Northern Most Battle

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In October of 1864, the northernmost land battle of the American Civil War took place. Not in Pennsylvania, or New York, but in Vermont, just 18 miles from the Canadian border. 20 Confederate soldiers slipped south and proceeded to rob three banks in the small town of St. Albans, Vermont, before escaping back to the Great White North.

Sources

https://www.stalbansraid.com/

https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/st-albans-raid

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Devils Tower

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In Northwest Wyoming a vertical stone tower sprouts up a thousand feet out of the landscape. The site is so unique and so stunning - it is held as sacred by many Native American tribes, and would become the very first national monument in the United States. This is the story of Devils Tower.

Sources

https://www.nps.gov/deto/index.htm

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devils_Tower

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The 335 Year War

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 07:10:00 -0000

For 335 years the Netherlands - maybe - fought a long, protracted war against the Isles of Scilly, in the English Channel. It would drag on and on, costing a grand total of zero lives, and only ended when someone bothered to figure out if they were actually still at war. The is the story of the 335 Year War.

Sources

https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/The-335-Year-War-the-Longest-War-in-History/ ; Scilly at War by R. L. Bowley

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The All-Joking, All-Drunken Synod of Fools and Jesters

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 07:11:00 -0000

At the age of 18, Peter I of Russia - aka - Peter the Great - formed a social club to celebrate the fun things in life - especially drinking. This group would last until Peter’s death - 34 years later. However, the club would become more than just a drinking gang. It became a way to thumb one's nose at convention, the church and the establishment. This is the story of the All-Joking, All-Drunken Synod of Fools and Jesters.

Sources

https://spiritedla.com/drunk-role-models-peter-the-great-edition/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_All-Joking,_All-Drunken_Synod_of_Fools_and_Jesters

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The Accidental Discovery of Penicillin

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In the summer of 1928 one of the happiest accidents in history occurred. Scottish Professor of Bacteriology Alexander Fleming returned from holiday to find bacteria samples had been left out, and one of them grew mold killing the bacteria. The mold was Penicillium Notatum, and it would save millions of lives. This is the story of the discovery of Penicillin.

Sources

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5403050/#sec6

https://www.acs.org/content/dam/acsorg/education/whatischemistry/landmarks/flemingpenicillin/the-discovery-and-development-of-penicillin-commemorative-booklet.pdf

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Siege of Fort Pulaski

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In April of 1862, Union forces began the siege of Fort Pulaski - which guarded the port of Savannah. The fort was seen as impregnable - with walls more than 10 feet thick. But the Union had some new weapons to deploy - rifled cannons. 30 hours after opening fire - entire sections of Fort Pulaski were reduced to rubble - forcing the Confederate defenders to surrender. This is the story of the Siege of Fort Pulaski.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Pulaski_National_Monument

https://www.nps.gov/fopu/index.htm

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:FTPulaski1862a01.jpg

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United States Camel Corps

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In the mid 1850s the United State Army embarked on an unusual experiment - use camels to move troops and supplies throughout the southwestern deserts. Several dozen camels were purchased and they were led by some Greek pioneers, the leader of which was named Hadji Ali, or Hi Jolly. And though the US Camel Corps would be a failure, its story would never die, with Hi Jolly becoming a legend. This is the story of Hi Jolly and the United States Camel Corps.

Sources

https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/Military-Review/Directors-Select-Articles/The-United-States-Army-Camel-Corps-1856-66/

https://helleniccomserve.com/philiptedro.html

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Battle of New Orleans

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 07:10:00 -0000

On Jan. 8, 1815, 8,000 British regulars began an assault on the city of New Orleans. When the smoke cleared - literally - more than 2,000 British troops were dead or injured. American casualties were less and 100. It was the most devastating defeat for England in the War of 1812. This is the story of the Battle of New Orleans.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_New_Orleans

https://www.battlefields.org/learn/war-1812/battles/new-orleans

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New Coke

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In 1985 the Coca-Cola Company embarked on one of the worst product launches in history. They cast aside their iconic brand and taste in favor of chasing trends, and in the process disillusioned their most loyal customers. This is the story of New Coke.

Sources

https://www.coca-colacompany.com/about-us/history/new-coke-the-most-memorable-marketing-blunder-ever

https://www.thebrandingjournal.com/2025/02/new-coke/

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Fighting Jack Churchill

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 07:10:00 -0000

World War II gave us many unique characters. One of the most eccentric was British army officer Jack Churchill. What made him so interesting? Perhaps it was his penchant for carrying a bow and arrow while on patrol. Or maybe it was the Scottish broadsword he carried on commando raids. Or perhaps it was the bagpipes he played to rally his men. This is the story of Fighting Jack Churchill.

Sources

https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofBritain/Fighting-Jack_Churchill/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Churchill

https://warfarehistorynetwork.com/article/mad-jack-churchill-a-rare-breed-of-warrior/

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Mike the Headless Chicken

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In 1945 an ordinary chicken in Fruita, Colorado, was about to have an extraordinary day. His head was chopped off, but instead of dying, like most things do when decapitated, he survived for an astounding 18 months. He would go on a tour of the United States - generating thousands of dollars for his owners. This is the story of Mike the Headless Chicken.

Sources

https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-34198390

https://modernfarmer.com/2014/08/heres-chicken-can-live-without-head/

https://www.life.com/animals/life-with-mike-the-headless-chicken-photos-of-a-famously-tough-fowl/

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Mysterious Origins of the Newport Tower

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In Newport, Rhode Island, a round stone tower sits atop a hill overlooking the city and waterfront. To many people, the intricately built tower has been as long as they can remember. And that leads us to the question of when exactly was the tower built. Was it by the early colonists? Or does it predate Europeans arriving in these waters? This is the mystery of the Newport Tower.

Sources

https://www.wpri.com/dont-miss/mysterious-newport-tower-shines-bright-on-winter-solstice/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newport_Tower_(Rhode_Island)

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History of Chess

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 07:10:00 -0000

One game that has stood the test of time more than most is Chess. On an 8x8 grid, and 32 figurines, the game has enraptured the minds of kings and peasants, generals and poets, for over a millennia. This is the story of the game of chess.

Sources

"The Immortal Game: A History of Chess" By David Shenk

Image: By Alan Light - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:ChessSet.jpg

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Eddie Gaedel: The Smallest Player in Baseball History

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 07:10:00 -0000

On August 19, 1951, 26 year old Eddie Gaedel stepped up to plate during a major league baseball game. He would promptly take a walk on four straight pitches - then be replaced at first base by another player. Eddie Gaedel never played another game. The reason - he was only 3’7” tall. This is the story of Eddie Gaedel - the smallest person to ever play Major League Baseball.

Sources

https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/Eddie-Gaedel/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Gaedel

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Year of the Four Emperors

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 07:10:00 -0000

After the death of Emperor Nero and a century of stability, the Roman Empire was plunged into chaos. In the space of a single year four different men would hold the imperial throne, and tens of thousands of people would lose their lives. This is the story of the Year of the Four Emperors.

Sources

"The Year of the Four Emperors" by Kenneth Wellesley

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Year_of_the_Four_Emperors.jpg

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Remember the Maine!

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 07:10:00 -0000

On Jan. 25, 1898, the American armored Cruiser the USS Maine sailed into Havana harbor. Three weeks later, an explosion ripped through the vessel - killing more than 250 sailors and marines. Although the cause of the explosion was unknown, it would be the catalyst for America’s intervention in Cuba - and war with Spain - leading to the battle cry, “Remember the Maine”.

Sources

https://www.history.navy.mil/our-collections/photography/wars-and-events/spanish-american-war/sinking-of-uss-maine.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Maine_(1890)

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504 Protest

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In April of 1978 over one hundred disability rights advocates occupied a federal building in San Francisco. Their goal was to force the Carter administration to fulfill a campaign promise. What followed turned into the longest occupation of a federal building in United States history. This is the story of the 504 Protest.

Sources

https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/504-protest-disability-community-and-civil-rights.htm

https://dredf.org/short-history-of-the-504-sit-in/

https://longmoreinstitute.sfsu.edu/patient-no-more/virtual-tour

Image: By Kenneth E. Stein - https://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/object/nmah_557112

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The Great Zimbabwe

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In southern Africa - in the nation of Zimbabwe - an unlikely sight appears in the south-eastern hills near Masvingo. It is the ruins of what was once a great city - including the largest stone structure in precolonial Southern Africa. When Europeans first saw the sprawling site - they speculated who built it. Was it the Phoenicians? Arabs? King Solomon? It didn’t occur to them that the local people had done so - yet that is exactly what had happened. This is the story of the Great Zimbabwe.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Zimbabwe

https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/364/

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The Battle Over Parker Dam

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 07:10:00 -0000

On August 25, 1934, the Governor of Arizona, Benjamin Moeur, declared martial law, dispatching over 100 national guard troops to the site of an invasion. Not by a foreign power, but by California construction workers. It was a battle that made its way to the supreme court, and gave Arizona its own navy. This is the story of the battle over the Parker Dam.

Sources

https://www.nps.gov/articles/california-parker-dam.htm

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/parker-dam

https://www.phoenixmag.com/2014/08/01/whoa-nellie/

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Discovery of the Venus de Milo

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 07:10:00 -0000

On April 8, 1820, on the Greek island of Milos, a farmer, Theodoros Kendrotas, uncovered the upper part of a marble statue while working in his field. A visiting French naval officer paid the farmer and his son to uncover the rest of the statue - and when they were done, they would behold one of the greatest works of art in history. This is the story of the discovery of the Venus de Milo.

Sources

https://artjourneyparis.com/blog/story-venus-de-milo.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venus_de_Milo

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Vénus_de_Milo_-_Musée_du_Louvre_AGER_LL_299_;_N_527_;_Ma_399.jpg

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The History of Pad Thai

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 07:10:00 -0000

Pad Thai is one of the tastiest most iconic dishes of Thailand. And yet, it has a history that is less than a century old, and it involves floods, a military dictator, and the nation's attempt to spread their culture all over the world. This is the story of Pad Thai.

Sources

https://www.vice.com/en/article/the-surprising-reason-that-there-are-so-many-thai-restaurants-in-america/

https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/who-invented-pad-thai

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/the-surprising-history-of-pad-thai-180984625/

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Phat_Thai_kung_Chang_Khien_street_stall.jpg

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Battle of Adwa

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 07:10:00 -0000

On March 1, 1896, near the town of Adwa, Ethiopia, the forces of the Kingdom of Italy - attempting to expand its colonial empire in the Horn of Africa - clashed with the Ethiopian army in the climatic battle of the First Italian-Ethiopian War. The result was one of the most stunning defeats of a European power in Africa - and left Ethiopia as one of the few independent nations remaining on the continent. This is the story of the Battle of Adwa.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Adwa

https://ethiopiancrown.org/the-battle-of-adwa/

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Mountain Meadows Massacre

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In September of 1857 over 100 members of a wagon train were on their way to California. While in Utah they were ambushed and besieged by a combined force of Mormons and Paiute Natives. The end result would be the execution of 120 settlers, and a church-wide cover up. This is the story of the Mountain Meadows Massacre.

Sources

"The Mountain Meadows Massacre" by Juanita Brooks

Image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mountain_Meadows_Massacre#/media/File:Mmm_1999_cairn.jpg

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CIA Attempts to Assassinate Fidel Castro

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In 1959, rebels led by Fidel Castro took control of Cuba. Having a communist power just 90 miles from the border made American officials nervous. Very nervous. And thus the Central Intelligence Agency - the CIA - worked up a variety of plans to remove Castro - and - hopefully - bring about the downfall of his regime. Those plans took many wild turns - and would never be successful. This is the story of the CIA Attempts to Assassinate Fidel Castro.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CIA_assassination_attempts_on_Fidel_Castro

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fidel_Castro

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Battle of Bunker Hill

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 07:10:00 -0000

Following the start of the American Revolution at the Battle of Lexington and Concord, the colonists took up arms, besieging the British army in Boston. The first real contest of arms would take place three month later at Bunker Hill. Despite making some rookie mistakes, they held their own. In this episode, we discuss the events of that day - with the help of Michael Troy of the American Revolution Podcast. This is the story of the Battle of Bunker Hill.

Sources

Thanks to Mike Troy of the American Revolution Podcast

http://www.amrevpodcast.com

https://pod.amrevpodcast.com

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Ned Kelly: Australia's Most Notorious Outlaw

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 07:10:00 -0000

From 1878 to 1880 Ned Kelly and his gang terrorized the Australian Outback. Perpetrating numerous robberies and murders, and even capturing an entire town. And he did so, while clad in a suit of armor. This is the story of Ned Kelly.

Sources

"Ned Kelly, a Short Life" by Ian Jones

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:A_strange_apparition_Ned_Kelly%27s_last_stand.jpg

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1904 Olympic Marathon

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 07:10:00 -0000

The men's marathon at the 1904 Summer Olympics in St. Louis was one of the oddest moments in the sport’s history. Officials ran the race during the hottest part of the day and purposely limited the water the 32 participants could have. Men would ride in cars for the part of the race, get chased by wild dogs, become violently ill, and suffer hallucinations. One man even fell unconscious and nearly died. This is the story of the 1904 Men’s Olympic Marathon.

Sources

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/how-the-1904-marathon-became-one-of-the-weirdest-olympic-events-of-all-time-14910747/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athletics_at_the_1904_Summer_Olympics_%E2%80%93_Men%27s_marathon

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Marathon_Hicks1904.jpg

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John Colter's Run

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In 1809, one of America’s first mountain men - John Colter - was captured by hostile Blackfeet warriors. His companion was killed. But Colter - stripped naked and without any weapons - was given a chance to live. It was a cruel game pitting him against hundreds of armed Blackfeet. The only advantage he had was a few hundred yards lead. This is the story of John Colter’s Run.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Colter

https://lewis-clark.org/members/john-colter/

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The Mystery of the Tunguska Incident

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In the early hours of June 30, 1908, a massive explosion devastated the Tunguska region of Siberia. Despite leveling thousands of square kilometers of forest, and locals describing it as artillery fire, the Tunguska event went unsolved for decades. And even today, speculation remains. This is the mystery of the Tunguska Incident.

Sources

https://www.nasa.gov/history/115-years-ago-the-tunguska-asteroid-impact-event/

https://www.britannica.com/event/Tunguska-event

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tunguska_event

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Knights Templar

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 07:10:00 -0000

Everyone knows about the Knights Templar. And despite existing for less than 200 years, they are a part of a million stories, myths and legends. There are video games, movies, books, songs and so much more about the order. But all that aside - this is the real story of the Knights Templar.

Sources

https://www.livescience.com/knights-templar.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knights_Templar

https://www.galapagos.org/conservation/project-isabela/

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:JacquesdeMolay.jpg

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Project Isabela: The Galapagos Goat War

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 07:10:00 -0000

The Galapagos Islands are some of the most incredible, but fragile, ecosystems in the world. Isolated for millions of years, the 1800s saw the introduction of goats, leading to extreme devastation. To combat this, in 1997, the ambitions Project Isabela was conceived. And the goal was simple - eradicate 140,000 goats on three separate islands.

Sources

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/281292713_The_Atlas_of_Isabela_Project_An_illustrative_document_of_the_biggest_successful_goat_eradication_project_on_islands

https://www.galapagos.org/conservation/project-isabela/

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Assassination attempt of Teddy Roosevelt

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 07:10:00 -0000

On Oct. 14, 1912, Theodore Roosevelt departed his hotel in Milwaukee Wisconsin - on his way to a campaign speech. He got into an automobile, and as he gave a wave to the cheering crowd, a man stepped forward and shot Roosevelt in the chest. Despite a blood stained shirt and a bullet lodged in his chest, Roosevelt drove to the location of his campaign stop - and gave a 50 minute speech. This is the story of the Assassination Attempt on Teddy Roosevelt.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attempted_assassination_of_Theodore_Roosevelt

https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2019/07/the-pocket-items-that-saved-the-life-of-theodore-roosevelt/

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Versailles Rail Accident

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 07:10:00 -0000

On May 8, 1842, the locomotive of a train traveling to Paris from Versailles, broke an axle. The carriages behind the locomotive piled into it, and caught fire - leading to a catastrophic inferno. Upwards of 200 people were killed. This is the story of the Versailles rail accident - the first major railway disasters in history - and the deadliest in the world at the time.

Sources

https://www.geriwalton.com/versailles-railway-accident-of-1842/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Versailles_rail_accident

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Meudon_1842.jpg

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Jack Black: The Greatest Rat Catcher

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In Victorian London rats were one of the nastiest pests, responsible for numerous diseases, and untold economic damages. To combat these rodents, the profession of rat catcher evolved. And the greatest of these rat catchers was a man named Jack Black - the self styled Royal Rat Catcher of Queen Victoria.

Sources

https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-selfappointed-king-of-victorian-rat-catchers

https://www.laphamsquarterly.org/roundtable/her-majestys-rat-catcher

Image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Black_(rat_catcher)#/media/File:Jack_Black.jpg

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Zofia Kielan-Jaworowska and the "horrible hand" dinosaur

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 07:10:00 -0000

Zofia Kielan-Jaworowska was a Polish scientist and the first woman to lead a dinosaur excavation expedition. On her explorations of the Gobi Desert, she discovered many famous animals, including Deinocheirus—a dinosaur that, for decades, was known only by its enormous, terrifying claws. But when we finally found the rest of its body, it turned out to look more like Jar Jar Binks. This is the story of Zofia, and the dinosaur that surprised us all - as told with our guests - Sabrina and Garret from the I Know Dino podcast.

Sources

Thanks to Sabrina and Garret from the I Know Dino Podcast. Listen to them. It's a great show.

I Know Dino Website: https://iknowdino.com

I Know Dino Book: https://books.disney.com/book/i-know-dino/

(The book is awesome - we highly recommend it).

https://archive.org/details/inpursuitofearly0000kiel/page/n5/mode/2up

https://archive.org/details/huntingfordinosa00kiel

https://iknowdino.com/deinocheirus-episode-527/

https://www.nature.com/articles/520158a

https://www.nature.com/articles/nature.2014.16203

https://www.nature.com/articles/nature13874

https://www.nature.com/articles/nature13930

Image: Photo by Garret Kruger

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The Lost Episodes of Doctor Who

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 07:10:00 -0000

One of the most popular and enduring science fiction television shows is Doctor Who. First premiering in 1967, it has aired over 600 episodes. And yet, despite its cult status, almost 100 of the early episodes are totally missing. This is the story of the lose - and recovery - of these lost episodes.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctor_Who_missing_episodes

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/nov/11/lost-doctor-who-episodes-found-owner-reluctant-to-hand-them-to-bbc

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tardis_BBC_Television_Center.jpg

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The Caravel

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 07:10:00 -0000

The 1400s ushered in the classic Age of Discovery. In the span of just a few decades, Europeans rounded Africa, crossed the Atlantic to find a New World, and circumnavigated the globe. And a major reason for this was a small ship - the caravel - which will be the backbone of ocean-going exploration for a century. This is the story of that innovative vessel.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caravel

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Caravela_de_armada_of_Joao_Serrao.jpg

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Carry Nation: The Temperance Movement's Hatchet Granny

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In 1900, a woman named Carry Nation was inspired by a vision - she claimed - from God. She had seen how alcohol destroyed families. It had killed her first husband. And so a few days later she entered a nearby saloon and started smashing whatever she could. And that was the start of her crusade to rid the nation of alcohol. This is the story of one of the most controversial and colorful people of the temperance movement - Carry Nation.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrie_Nation

https://www.alcoholprofessor.com/blog-posts/carry-nation-books

Image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Carrie_Nation_by_White_Studio.jpg

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History of the Periodic Table of Elements

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:22:00 -0000

For over a hundred years the Periodic Table of Elements has shaped and organized every naturally occurring element in a surprisingly simple and elegant manner. But this was not always the case, and it took centuries of understanding to organize the Periodic Table into what it is today.

Sources

he Periodic Table: Its Story and Its Significance" by Eric R. Scerri

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_periodic_table

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Periodic_table_large.png

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Mystery of the Mary Celeste

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 07:10:00 -0000

On December 4, 1872, the merchant ship Mary Celeste was discovered adrift and deserted in the Atlantic Ocean off the Azores. Her lifeboat was missing. The last entry in her log was dated ten days earlier. She had plenty of provisions, and her cargo was intact. The captain's and crew's belongings were undisturbed. None of those who had been on board were ever seen or heard from again. This is the mystery of the Mary Celeste.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Celeste

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/abandoned-ship-the-mary-celeste-174488104/

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mary_Celeste_as_Amazon_in_1861.jpg

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Boudica - The Celtic Warrior Queen

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 07:10:00 -0000

2,000 years ago in the mists and forest of Britain, the Celtic warrior Queen Boudica led a revolt against the mighty Roman Empire, almost throwing them out of Britain for good. This is the story of Boudica.

Sources

"Boudica: Iron Age Warrior Queen" by Richard Hingley and Christina Unwin

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boudica

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Boudicca

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Boudicca-or-Boadicea.jpg

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Carol Kaye: First Lady on Bass

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In 1957, Carol Kaye, a 22-year old mother and musician, was invited to a recording session with the legendary Sam Cook. What followed was a 65+ year career in which she would be one of the most accomplished bass players in rock and popular music - appearing on over 10,000 records. This is the story of bass player extraordinaire Carol Kaye.

Sources

"https://www.premierguitar.com/artists/forgotten-heroes-carol-kaye

https://www.vulture.com/2016/04/carol-kaye-sets-record-straight.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carol_Kaye

https://www.nytimes.com/2000/06/07/business/famous-on-the-web-this-working-mom-played-bass-for-the-best-of-them.html

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/carol.kaye.1840/"

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Broken Arrow: Americas Missing Nukes

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 07:10:00 -0000

Over the past 80 years the United States has built tens of thousands of nuclear bombs. The problem is that several of them have simply gone missing, without a trace. These six weapons are the United States' broken arrows.

Sources

https://www.atomicarchive.com/almanac/broken-arrows/index.html;

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/command-and-control-broken-arrows-how-many-nuclear-accidents-have-we-had/

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20220804-the-lost-nuclear-bombs-that-no-one-can-find

Image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_weapon#/media/File:Little_Boy_bomb.jpg

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The Coelacanth: Discovery of a Living Fossil

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 07:10:00 -0000

On December 22, 1938, Marjorie Courtenay-Latimer, the curator of a museum in East London, South Africa, came upon a large fish caught in the net by a trawler. It was unlike anything she had ever seen. And it wasn’t long before the strange fish with vivid blue scales was an international sensation. And that’s because the strange fish was supposed to be extinct - having disappeared from the earth 66 million years earlier. This is the story of the Coelacanth.

Sources

"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coelacanth

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marjorie_Courtenay-Latimer

https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/coelacanths-the-fish-that-outdid-the-loch-ness-monster.html"

Image:https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Marjorie_Courtenay-Latimer_and_Coelacanth.jpg

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Catacombs of Paris

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 07:10:00 -0000

Beneath the city of Paris lies a network of tunnels stretching hundreds of kilometers. Many of which are not totally explored. Their origin dates back to the Middle Ages, and today are home to a massive cemetery. This is the story of the Catacombs of Paris.

Sources

https://www.catacombes.paris.fr/en/history/site-history

https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/strange-maps-paris-catacombs; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mines_of_Paris

Image: Vlastula at https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Catacombes_de_Paris.JPG

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Lost Army of Cambyses

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In 525 BC, an army of 50,000 Persians - under the orders of King Cambyses II - set out from Thebes into the western desert of Egypt. Their goal was to subjugate the Oracle of Amun at the Siwa Oasis. The army was never seen again, and legend is that the entire army had been swallowed by a sandstorm. This is the story of the Lost Army of Cambyses.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost_Army_of_Cambyses

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-lost-armyfound-at-las_b_372293

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cambyses_II-lost-army.jpg

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Hildegard of Bingen: The Mystic Visionary Nun

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 07:10:00 -0000

Throughout the 1100's the abbess Hildegard of Bingen was one of the most influential figures in medieval Europe. An astounding theologian, scholar, writer, and musician, she was also wrote hundreds of letters to numerous popes, kings and emperors. All while being overcome with mind melting visions from God.

Sources

Hildegard of Bingen by Fiona Maddocks

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hildegard_von_Bingen.jpg

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The Execution of King Louis XVI - From History Daily

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 07:10:00 -0000

The Execution of King Louis XVI as brought to you by wonderful History Daily. Host Lindsay Graham takes us on a dramatic recreation of the events of that fateful day in 1793 - when the French Revolution took a step that few had ever imagined. This episode is presented in partnership with History Daily. Thanks to Lindsay Graham and his team.

https://www.historydaily.com

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Nathan Hale

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 07:10:00 -0000

On the morning of September 22, 1776, 21 year old Nathan Hale was escorted to the gallows in New York City near modern-day 66th St. and Third Avenue. He was to be hanged for being a spy. When given a chance for some final words, he was reportedly to have said one sentence that would resonate to this day. 'I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.' This is the story of Nathan Hale.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nathan_Hale

"Nathan Hale," by M. William Phelps

https://nypl.getarchive.net/media/last-words-of-captain-nathan-hale-the-hero-martyr-of-the-american-revolution-5cee80\

Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection, The New York Public Library. (1800 - 1910). Nathan Hale. Retrieved from https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/510d47df-d863-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99

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Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In late afternoon on March 25, 1911, a small spark would ignite on the 8th floor of the Triangle Factory. The spark would turn into a blaze that would leave 146 dead. And the worst part is that almost all of these deaths were preventable. This is the story of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire.

Sources

Triangle: The Fire that Changed America by David Von Drehle

Image: https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Image_of_Triangle_Shirtwaist_Factory_fire_on_March_25_-_1911.jpg#

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Edward Carter: The Long Road to a Congressional Medal of Honor Award

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 07:10:00 -0000

Edward Carter was an American soldier of mixed race. He fought the Japanese in Shanghai. The fascists in Spain. And the Nazis in Europe. And on March 23, 1945, Carter single-handedly wiped out two machine gun nests, a mortar team, killed six Germans, and captured two more, despite being wounded five times. For his actions, Carter would - ultimately - receive the Congressional Medal of Honor - although it would take more than 50 years to be recognized. This is his incredible story - which is filled with tragedy and heartbreak - as well triumph.

Sources

"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_A._Carter_Jr.

https://www.defense.gov/News/Feature-Stories/Story/Article/3347931/medal-of-honor-monday-army-sgt-1st-class-edward-carter-jr/

https://www.nps.gov/people/edwardcarterjr.htm

"Honoring Sergeant Carter: A Family's Journey to Uncover the Truth About an American Hero" by Allene Carter and Robert L. Allen

Image: Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Edward_Carter_USArmy.jpg

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Pope Joan: The Legendary Female Pope

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In the 1200s a legend surfaced of a female pope who ruled for two years, disguised as a man. And while it was just that - a legend - that did not stop Pope Joan from being considered real for hundreds of year. And desite being nothing more than myth, Pope Joan would have an abnormally large impact on the Catholic Church.

Sources

"The Myth of Pope Joan" by Alain Boureau

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Papesse_Jeanne_BnF_Français_599_fol._88.jpg

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Adventures of the Stanley Cup

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 07:10:00 -0000

The Stanley Cup - hockey's greatest prize - is meant to be experienced - by the fans and the players. As a result, the treasured trophy has been through many, many adventures in its 130+ years. It’s been lost, stolen, tossed in a river, and even used as a flower pot. These are the Adventures of the Stanley Cup.

Sources

https://www.nhl.com/news/stanley-cup-has-strange-and-colorful-past

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanley_Cup

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traditions_and_anecdotes_associated_with_the_Stanley_Cup

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:1930_Stanley_Cup.jpg

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Leaning Tower of Pisa

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 07:10:00 -0000

Taking 200 years to build the Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of the world's most iconic structures. Built in wet soil, engineers have been fighting gravity for nearly a thousand years. And seemingly by sheer willpower, the structure still stands today.

Sources

https://www.towerofpisa.org/; https://www.britannica.com/topic/Leaning-Tower-of-Pisa

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/pisa/interventions.html

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Leaning_Tower_of_Pisa_in_the_1890s.jpg

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World’s Oldest Message in a Bottle

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In 1784, 44 Japanese sailors ventured off towards an island in the Pacific in search of a mysterious treasure. They would not be heard of again - until 151 years later when a bottle was found detailing the fate of the crew. This is the story of Chunosuke Matsuyama and the world’s oldest Message in a Bottle.

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Billy Possum

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In 1909, wealthy Georgia widow Susie Wright Allgood saw a business opportunity. She wanted to create a new stuffed toy that would usurp the popular Teddy Bear. Her new toy was Billy Possum - inspired by President William Howard Taft. For this episode, we are joined by Howard Dorre from the podcast Plodding Through the Presidents.

Sources

"How a Stuffed Animal Named Billy Possum Tried—and Failed—to Replace the Teddy Bear as America’s National Toy" by Howard Dorre - https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/how-a-stuffed-animal-named-billy-possum-triedand-failedto-replace-the-teddy-bear-as-americas-national-toy-180986072/

Awesome Podcast by Howard and his wife: https://www.ploddingthroughthepresidents.com

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Billy_Possum_advertisement.jpg

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St. Valentine’s Day Massacre

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 07:10:00 -0000

On Feb. 14, 1929, seven members and associates of Chicago's North Side Gang were lured into a garage at Lincoln Park - lined up - and killed in a hail of machine gun fire. The killings were believed to have been orchestrated by Al Capone - and exposed the mob violence that was gripping many of the nation’s big cities. No one would ever be charged in the killings. This is the story of the Valentine’s Day Massacre.

Sources

"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Valentine's_Day_Massacre

https://stvalentinemassacre.org"

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:St_Valentine%27s_Day_Massacre_-_view_from_above.jpg

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History of the Lobotomy

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In 1935, the first lobotomy was preformed, ushering in the era of one of history's worst medical practices. Over the next 30 years, tens of thousands of them would be preformed, earning its inventor a Nobel Prize. This is the history of the lobotomy.

Sources

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4291941/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3640229/

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Chimp_Brain_in_a_jar.jpg

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Abraham Lincoln Brigade

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In the late 1930s, nearly 3000 Americans traveled to Spain to fight in a civil war that would leave upwards of half a million dead. Many of these Americans were socialists and communists - but more than that - virtually all of them were united for the hatred of fascism. This is the story of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_Battalion

Abraham Lincoln Brigade Archives: https://alba-valb.org

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Magawa: The Hero Rat

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In 60 countries across six continents, millions of people live in constant fear of landmines. There are many tactics to remove these explosives, but the most fascinating is using mine sniffing rats. And one of the greatest of those rats is Magawa.

Sources

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-59951255

https://apopo.org/latest/in-loving-memory-of-magawa/

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Book of Kells

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 07:10:00 -0000

Around 800 AD, monks in Scotland and Ireland created a book containing the four gospels. But the book was more than just the religious texts. It was filled with intricate artwork, including full page illustrations, vivid colors, and elaborate Celtic knotwork. Today it is recognized as a masterpiece of Insular illumination and script. This is the story of the Book of Kells.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Kells

https://digitalcollections.tcd.ie/concern/works/hm50tr726?locale=en

Image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:KellsFol032vChristEnthroned.jpg

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Disco Demolition Night

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In the summer of 1979, Major League Baseball's Chicago White Sox had a fantastically dumb idea. Sell cheap tickets if fans brought a disco record. The vinyl would then be all blow up. While it sounds dumb, it got far worse as this publicity stunt turned into a riot.

Sources

https://www.chicagohistory.org/disco-demolition-night/; https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20230922-the-night-angry-rock-fans-destroyed-disco-music

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disco_Demolition_Night

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Charles Gordon and the Siege of Khartoum

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 07:10:00 -0000

From March 13, 1884, to January 26, 1885, the city of Khartoum, Sudan, was surrounded by insurgents bent on establishing an Islamic state. For 10 months, 7,000 Egyptian troops and 30,000 civilians - under the command of Major General Charles Gordon - an Englishman - held out - hoping for relief troops to arrive. This is the story of Charles Gordon and the Siege of Khartoum.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Khartoum

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_George_Gordon

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:General_Gordon%27s_Last_Stand.jpg

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Great Molasses Flood

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In January of 1919, a tank containing millions of gallons of molasses burst in the north end neighborhood of Boston. The resulting flood claimed over 20 lives, millions of dollars in damage, and took months to clean up. This is the story of the Great Molasses Flood of Boston.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Molasses_Flood

https://www.boston.gov/news/100-years-ago-today-molasses-crashes-through-bostons-north-end

Image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Molasses_Flood#/media/File:BostonMolassesDisaster.jpg

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Iron Brigade

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 07:10:00 -0000

The Iron Brigade is the story of one of the finest fighting forces in United States history. Made up of 'western men' from Wisconsin, Indiana and Michigan, the brigade would sustain the highest casualty rate of any unit in the American Civil War.

Sources

"The Iron Brigade, A Military History" by Alan T. Nolan

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_Brigade"

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When the Creator of Sherlock Holmes Saved a Man from Prison

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In 1903, George Edalji was falsely accused of maiming several animals, and sentenced to seven years in prison. However, the creator of Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, would take up the case, and exonerate an innocent man.

Sources

"The Man Who Would Be Sherlock: The Real Life Adventures of Arthur Conan Doyle" by Christopher Sandford

Image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Conan_Doyle#/media/File:Arthur_Conan_Doyle_by_Walter_Benington,_1914.png

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The Goat Who Sailed Around the World - Twice

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In July of 1771, famed naval explorer Captain James Cook returned to England after circumnavigating the world. And he had great praise and admiration for one of his crew - who had completed a second circling of the world. That crew member was a goat - who is only known to history as the Well-Traveled Goat. This is her story.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Well-Travelled_Goat

https://blogs.bl.uk/untoldlives/2019/04/the-well-travelled-goat.html

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Sicilian Expedition

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In 415 BC, the city state of Athens would embark on a campaign to conquer the island of Sicily. However, a series of decisions would turn this idea from bad, to worse, to one of the worst disasters in military history. This is the story of the Sicilian Expedition.

Sources

"The Peace of Nicias and the Sicilian Expedition" By Donald Kagan

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sicilian_Expedition

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Retreat_of_the_Athenians_from_Syracuse_(Litho).jpeg

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Doctor Samuel Mudd

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In the early morning hours of April 15, 1865, Dr. Samuel Mudd had a man come to his home with a fractured fibula. Mudd set the man’s injury. That man was John Wilkes Booth - the assassin of President Abraham Lincoln. Mudd would claim not to have known Booth - or have been a part of the assassination plot. He said he was just a doctor doing his job. But was that true? This is the story of Dr. Samuel Mudd.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Mudd

Image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Drmudd4wiki.jpg

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Kemper Rebellion of 1804

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In 1804, in the bayous of modern day Louisiana, three brothers would embark on a campaign of burning and pillaging against the Spanish government. They did this out of spite - and the desire to declare a republic.

Sources

"Republic of Scoundrels" by Jane Plummer, the chapter 'The Troubled Trio'

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Heist of the Stone of Scone

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 07:10:00 -0000

On December 25, 1950, in the early morning hours, four Scottish students from the University of Glasgow broke into Westminster Abbey in London and removed the Stone of Scone - a symbol of Scottish nationhood and independence - which had been taken by England’s King Edward 650 years earlier. This is the story of the Heist of the Stone of Scone.

Sources

"The Taking of the Stone of Destiny" by Ian Hamilton

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1950_removal_of_the_Stone_of_Scone

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stone_of_Scone

Image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stone_of_Scone#/media/File:Coronation_Chair_with_Stone_of_Scone,_Westminster_Abbey_(3611549960).jpg

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Stone of Scone

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 07:10:00 -0000

From the mid 800s until 1296, a 300 pound block of sandstone would be where every Scottish monarch was crowned. But after it was stolen by the British, this nondescript piece of rock would go on to have a remarkable journey. This is the story of the Stone of Scone.

Sources

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Stone-of-Scone

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stone_of_Scone

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Replica_of_the_Stone_of_Scone,_Scone_Palace,_Scotland_(8924541883).jpg

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Great Smog of London

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 07:10:00 -0000

On Dec. 5, 1952, a thick layer of smog settled over the city of London - which was not an unusual thing. But due to cold weather, windless conditions and collected airborne pollutants - this fog remained until Dec. 9. The result was England’s worst Air Pollution disaster ever - with more than 10,000 people dying from respiratory issues. This is the story of the Great Smog of London.

Sources

https://www.londonmuseum.org.uk/collections/london-stories/the-great-smog-of-1952/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Smog_of_London

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Battle of Karánsebes: When the Austrian Army Attacked Itself

Fri, 30 May 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In late 1788, an Austrian army on the march came across some people selling large quantities of alcohol. When the cavalry started buying the liquor, the infantry wanted in on the action. But some people don’t like to share, and when shots were fired, the melee descended into one of the worst friendly fire incidents in history. This is the story of the Battle of Karánsebes.

Sources

"The Brassey's Book of Military Blunders" by Geoffrey Regan

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Kar%C3%A1nsebes

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:II._Jozsef_es_katonai_1787-ben.JPG

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The Teddy Bear

Thu, 29 May 2025 07:10:00 -0000

Teddy bears are cute and cuddly. Children cling to them for comfort. They have inspired countless books and stories and songs. They are the backbone of a $12 billion industry. Most of us probably know the Teddy Bear is named after a beloved US President - but beyond that - what do we really know? This is the story of the Teddy Bear.

Sources

https://corporate.steiff.com/en/steiff-teddy/history/

https://www.nps.gov/thrb/learn/historyculture/storyofteddybear.htm

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teddy_bear

Image @ Matt Breen

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The Denver Spiderman

Wed, 28 May 2025 07:10:00 -0000

Steve Silverman from the Useless Information Podcast joins us to tell the story of a gruesome and unusual murder. In Denver, Colorado, 1941, a man was found murdered in his own home. The weird part - all the doors and windows were locked from the inside. The question - how was the killer able to make his getaway. This is the story of the Denver Spiderman.

Steve Silverman, Useless Information Podcast - https://uselessinformation.org

Image: https://www.pexels.com/photo/low-angle-view-of-man-standing-at-night-316681/

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Halifax Explosion

Tue, 27 May 2025 07:10:00 -0000

On Dec. 6, 1917, the French cargo ship SS Mont-Blanc collided with a Norwegian vessel in the harbor of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The Mont-Blanc, loaded with high explosives, caught fire and exploded, devastating the Richmond district of Halifax. Nearly 1800 people were killed, and 9,000 injured. The blast was the largest human-made explosion at the time.

Sources

The Canadian Encyclopedia - https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/halifax-explosion

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic - https://maritimemuseum.novascotia.ca/what-see-do/halifax-explosion

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halifax_Explosion

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Halifax_Explosion_-_harbour_view_-_restored.jpg

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The Liberty Bell

Mon, 26 May 2025 07:10:00 -0000

The Liberty Bell is one of the most iconic pieces of American symbolism. Despite a crack that has rendered it useless for over a century, it still represents American liberty and freedom. But why? This is the story of the Liberty Bell.

Sources

National Park Service - https://www.nps.gov/inde/learn/historyculture/stories-libertybell.htm

US History.org - https://www.ushistory.org/libertybell/

Image by William Zhang: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Liberty_Bell_2017a.jpg

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Robert Emmet and the Speech from the Dock

Fri, 23 May 2025 07:10:00 -0000

On September 19, 1803, Irishman Robert Emmet was convicted of treason for his role in a failed uprising earlier that year. Accordingly, Emmet was executed - another in a long line of Irish rebels. Except Robert Emmet did one thing that would bring him lasting fame. At his trial, he gave an impassioned speech - one of the finest - that would inspire Irish nationalists to this day. This is the story of Robert Emmet and his famed Speech from the Dock.

Sources

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Emmet

Speech from the Dock: https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Speech_from_the_Dock_(Emmet)

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:RobertEmmetWatercolor.png

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Theft of the Mona Lisa

Thu, 22 May 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In 1911, a man disguised as a maintenance worked walked into the Louvre right before it opened. He proceeded to steal the Mona Lisa, and go uncaught for two years. The theft turned the painting from well-known, to the most famous work of art in history. This is the story of the theft of the Mona Lisa.

Sources

"The Thefts of the Mona Lisa" by Noah Charney

Image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mona_Lisa#/media/File:Mona_Lisa,_by_Leonardo_da_Vinci,_from_C2RMF_retouched.jpg

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Sinking of the USS Indianapolis

Wed, 21 May 2025 07:10:00 -0000

On June 30, 1945, the USS Indianapolis was returning from a secret mission - the delivery of the nuclear bomb that would ultimately be dropped on Hiroshima. In the early morning hours the cruiser was struck by two torpedoes. The ship sank in 12 minutes. Nearly 1200 men went into the ocean. Only 316 came out alive. This is the story of the sinking of the USS Indianapolis.

Sources

"The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis Triggered the Worst Shark Attack in History - https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/sinking-uss-indianapolis-triggered-worst-shark-attack-history-25715092/

Surviving the Sinking of the USS Indianapolis - https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/surviving-sinking-uss-indianapolis

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Indianapolis_(CA-35)"

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:USS_Indianapolis_(CA-35)_underway_in_1944_(stbd).jpg

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Pony Express

Tue, 20 May 2025 07:10:00 -0000

Before 1860 to send a letter from the east to west coast would take months. However, in April of 1860 the Pony Express was created, and riders on horseback could cross the American frontier in just 10 days. This extreme feat would become ever enshrined in the American West. This is the story of the Pony Express.

Sources

"The Saga of the Pony Express" by Joseph J. Di Certo

Image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pony_Express#/media/File:Pony_Express_Poster.jpg just the top portion

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Ark of the Covenant

Mon, 19 May 2025 07:10:00 -0000

The Ark of the Covenant was one of the most sacred objects to the Israelites. It represented God's presence on Earth. Yet most people’s knowledge of the ark comes from a movie - Raiders of the Lost Ark. So what exactly was the fabled Ark of the Covenant?

Sources

"What is the Ark of the Covenant? - https://www.livescience.com/64932-the-ark-of-the-covenant.html

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ark_of_the_Covenant"

Image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Benjamin_West_-_Joshua_passing_the_River_Jordan_with_the_Ark_of_the_Covenant_-_Google_Art_Project.jpg

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Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist

Fri, 16 May 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In 2011-2012, a gang of thieves orchestrated the theft of 3000 tons of maple syrup - valued at nearly $19m Canadian dollars - from a storage facility in Quebec. Adjusted for inflation, it is the biggest theft in Canadian history. This is the story of the Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist.

Sources

The Sweetest Heist - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adCQ9cwYA8o

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Canadian_Maple_Syrup_Heist

‘The Sticky’ true story: Inside the real Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist - https://www.today.com/popculture/tv/the-sticky-true-story-canadian-maple-syrup-heist-rcna182982

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Divorce of Catherine of Aragon

Thu, 15 May 2025 07:10:00 -0000

Catherine of Aragon and Henry the VIII have one of the most important marriages, and divorces in history. But why did it take Henry separating England from the Catholic Church to do something as simple as a divorce? Turns out Cathrine was a shrewd and feisty woman that did everything to protect her position. This is the story of the divorce of Cathrine of Aragon.

Sources

"Catherine of Aragon: The Spanish Queen of Henry VIII" by Giles Tremlett

Katherine of Aragon: https://www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/history-and-stories/katherine-of-aragon/#gs.ln8ows

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Catherine_of_Aragon_(1485-1536).jpg

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Moctezuma's Gold

Wed, 14 May 2025 07:10:00 -0000

On the night of June 30, 1520, Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes and his troops attempted to escape from Tenochtitlan. The Spanish loaded themselves down with eight tons of treasure. However, their escape didn't go well. The result was what the Spanish called La Noche Triste - the Night of Sorrows. At least half of Cortes’ men were killed - and all the loot was gone. This is the story of Moctezuma’s Gold.

Sources

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The_Sad_Night_(Noche_Triste)_(Conquest_of_Mexico)_Painting.jpg

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The Peshtigo Fire - History's Deadliest Wildfire

Tue, 13 May 2025 07:10:00 -0000

October 8, 1871, the same night as the Chicago Fire, a massive blaze was spreading a few hundred miles north. It would level millions of acres, and claim more than 1200 lives, making it history's deadliest wildfire. This is the story of the Peshtigo Fire.

Sources

"The Great Peshtigo Fire; An Eyewitness Account" by Peter Pernin

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peshtigo_fire

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The_Peshtigo_Fire_showing_people_seeking_refuge_in_the_Peshtigo_River.jpg

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Great Chicago Fire

Mon, 12 May 2025 07:10:00 -0000

On October 8, 1871, the city of Chicago was mired in a drought with only one inch of rain over the past three months. And it was in these dry, parched and windy conditions that a fire started. It would rage for two full days, killing more than 300 people, consuming 17,500 buildings and homes, and cause more than $220 million in damage. This is the story of the Great Chicago Fire.

Sources

The Great Chicago Fire and the Web of Memory: https://greatchicagofire.org

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Chicago_Fire

Image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Chicago_in_Flames_by_Currier_%26_Ives,_1871_(cropped).jpg

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Thrasybulus - the man who saved Athenian democracy

Fri, 09 May 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In 404 BC, democracy was in tatters. Athens was under the control of tyrants and hope was draining. But one man, Thrasybulus, would defy the odds, return from exile, and restore democracy to Athens.

Sources

"Thrasybulus and the Athenian Democracy: the Life of an Athenian Statesman" by R J Buck

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thrasybulus

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bust_of_%22Thrasybulus_Athenienses%22_1935_-_1080x1350.jpg

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The Death of Glenn Miller

Thu, 08 May 2025 07:10:00 -0000

From 1938-1942, Glenn Miller and his Orchestra had 16 number one records and 69 top 10 hits. He was one of the most popular musicians of the era. And then, in December of 1944, Miller boarded a plane in England bound for Paris. He was never seen again. This is the story of the death of band leader Glenn Miller.

Sources

National Museum of the United States Air Force: https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Visit/Museum-Exhibits/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/196150/maj-glenn-miller-army-air-force-band/

NPR: 80 years later, Glenn Miller's sudden disappearance remains unsolved - https://www.npr.org/2024/12/13/nx-s1-5206680/glenn-miller-disappearance-unsolved-80-years-later

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenn_Miller

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Glenn_Miller_Billboard.jpg

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Zheng Yi Sao - the Pirate Queen of Southeast Asia

Wed, 07 May 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In the first decade of the 1800s the South China Sea became a hotbed for piracy, with the largest pirate fleet ever assembled defeating the Chinese and Portuguese navy. This fleet was led by an unlikely admiral - the prostitute turned pirate queen Zheng Yi Sao.

Sources

"Pirates of the South China Coast, 1790–1810", by Dian Murray

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:%E9%84%AD%E4%B8%80%E5%AB%82.jpg

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1883 Eruption of Krakatoa

Tue, 06 May 2025 07:10:00 -0000

On August 27, 1883, the volcanic island of Krakatoa exploded. It was a blast heard more than 3,000 miles away. 70% of the island and its surrounding archipelago were destroyed. More than 36,000 people died. It is one of the deadliest and most destructive volcanic events in recorded history. This is the 1883 Eruption of Krakatoa.

Sources

The Atlantic: The Volcanic Eruption of Krakatoa: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/1884/09/the-volcanic-eruption-of-krakatoa/376174/

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1883_eruption_of_Krakatoa

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:De_uitbarsting_van_de_Krakatau,_KITLV_5888.tiff?page=1

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The Pleasant Valley War - America's Bloodiest Family Feud

Mon, 05 May 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In 1887, Pleasant Valley, Arizona, became the battlefield for the bloodiest feud in American history. It would leave dozens dead, and slaughter two entire families. This is the Pleasant Valley War.

Sources

"Pleasant Valley War" by Jinx Pyle

Image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pleasant_Valley_War#/media/File:Grabill_-_The_Cow_Boy.jpg

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Wu Zetian - China's Only Female Emperor

Fri, 02 May 2025 07:10:00 -0000

Throughout history there has only been one woman to rule the Chinese empire. This was Wu Zetian - who rose from the rank of imperial concubine - to that of emperor of China. Her rise to power was a very bloody trip.

Sources

"Empress Wu Zetian: the only woman to rule China, and who would be hated for it" - https://www.historyextra.com/period/medieval/empress-wu-zetian-china-rule-life-reputation/

"Wu Zhao: Ruler of Tang Dynasty China" - https://www.asianstudies.org/publications/eaa/archives/wu-zhao-ruler-of-tang-dynasty-china/"

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wu_Zetian

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Joshua Glover: Freedom Found

Thu, 01 May 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In the mid-1850's a young man named Joshua Glover was a slave in Missouri. He would escape, and settle in Wisconsin - only to be recaptured, freed by an abolitionist mob, and escape again to Canada once and for all. His story caused a clash between federal and state courts, and helped spark the establishment of the Republican Party - who main goal was to end slavery in America.

Sources

"Finding Freedom: The Untold Story of Joshua Glover, Runaway Slave" by Walter T. McDonald, Ruby West JacksonFile:Prison_Break_of_Fugitive_Slave_Joshua_Glover.jpg

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The Bombing of the Rainbow Warrior

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 07:10:00 -0000

On July 10, 1985, in the harbor of Auckland, New Zealand, a bomb planted on the Greenpeace ship - the Rainbow Warrior - went off - opening a hole in her hull. A few minutes later, another bomb exploded. The ship sank within minutes - and one person was dead. So who was behind the bombing? Extremists of some kind? Political enemies? The answer would shock the world.

Sources

"The Bombing of the Rainbow Warrior" - https://www.greenpeace.org/aotearoa/about/our-history/bombing-of-the-rainbow-warrior/

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinking_of_the_Rainbow_Warrior

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Schip_Rainbow_Warrior_van_Greenpeace_in_Scheveningen,_Bestanddeelnr_930-2632.jpg

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Jan Žižka - the one-eyed general who never lost a battle

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In 1419, Jan Žižka would help lead the Hussite Revolution. He led armies of peasants against professional knights using amazing tactics, and gunpowder, cementing himself as one of history's greatest military commanders.

Sources

"Warrior of God: Jan Zizka and the Hussite Revolution" by Victor Verney

Image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_%C5%BDi%C5%BEka#/media/File:Zizka_tabor_statue.jpg

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The Kyūjō Incident - the coup that almost extended World War II

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In August, 1945, the Japanese government was on the verge of surrendering to Allied forces - and ending WWII. But on the night of August 14-15, a group of Japanese officers went into action. Their plan was to take the emperor hostage, and scuttle peace talks - and thus continue the war - which would have likely cost the Allies hundreds of thousands of lives - and the Japanese - millions.

Sources

The Kyujo Incident: The Coup that Almost Kept Japan in WWII - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUM2ccfQJMc

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyūjō_incident

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Major_Kenji_Hatanaka.jpg

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The Cod Wars - The battle for fishing rights in the North Atlantic

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 07:10:00 -0000

From the 1950s through the 1970s, a David and Goliath story would play out across the North Atlantic. The United Kingdom and Iceland engaged in a viscous dispute over fishing rights. And the winner may surprise you. This is the story of the Cod Wars.

Sources

"How Iceland Beat the British in the Four Cod Wars" - https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/what-were-cod-wars

"The Cod Wars explained: The conflict between Iceland and Britain" - https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/the-cod-wars-explained-the-conflict-between-iceland-and-britain

"Cod wars and how to lose them" by Andrew Gilchrist

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Scylla-Odinn.jpg

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Bobbi Gibb - the First Woman to Run the Boston Marathon

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 07:10:00 -0000

On an April morning in Boston in 1966, despite being told she was physically incapable of running 20+ miles, Bobbi Gibb slipped into the crowd of 500 runners. Three hours and 21 minutes later, she became the first woman to ever run the fabled Boston Marathon.

Sources

Bobbi Gibb Marathon Pioneer: https://www.sportsmuseum.org/curators-corner/bobbi-gibb-marathon-pioneer/

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobbi_Gibb

"A Run of One's Own" by Roberta 'Bobbi' Gibb: http://www.runningpast.com/gibb_story.htm

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The Zimmerman Telegram - the note that brought America into World War I

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In 1917, Germany was desperate to keep the United States out of World War I - even as they prepared to launch unrestricted submarine warfare on all shipping in the European theater. To that end, German officials sent a telegram to the Mexican government, proposing they declare war of the United States - tying up American resources. The only problem was the message was intercepted and the plot exposed - causing the plan to completely backfire.

Sources

"Documents that changed the way we live" by Joseph Janes

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zimmermann_telegram

Image: File:Zimmermann_Telegram_as_Received_by_the_German_Ambassador_to_Mexico_-_NARA_-_302025.jpg

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William Walker and the Filibuster War

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In 1855, an American newspaperman, lawyer and doctor, William Walker, led a small, private army to Central America, and within a year, was recognized as the President of Nicaragua. Walker’s actions would unite people from five nations to rise up against him. This is the story of the Filibuster War.

Sources

"William Walker's Wars" by Scott Martelle

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Walker_(filibuster)

Image - Library of Congress: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:William_Walker_by_Brady.jpg

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Enheduanna: History's First Author

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 07:10:00 -0000

Over 4,000 years ago, the high priestess Enheduanna put pen to clay and wrote the Exaltation of Inanna, making her the earliest known named author in world history.

Sources

"Documents that changed the way we live" by Joseph Janes

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enheduanna

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Disk_of_Enheduanna.JPG

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Captain Vernice Armour: The first African American female combat pilot

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In the early 2000's, Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour took to the skies piloting a Cobra heliocopter, defying the odds of everyone saying she can't. This is the story of Captain Vernice Armour, the first African-American female combat pilot.

Sources

https://www.unsungheroeseducation.com/Transcripts/Vernice%20Armour%20Interviews.pdf

Image (cropped from original): https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:USMC-120518-M-HF911-372.jpg

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1527 Sack of Rome

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In May of 1527, 20,000 mutinous soldiers of Charles V of the Holy Roman Empire descended on Rome. What would follow was the absolute devastation of the city and its population, the gutting of the power of the Papacy, and the end of the High Renaissance era.

Sources

Medievalists.net: https://www.medievalists.net/2022/06/sack-rome-1527/

Smart History: https://smarthistory.org/sack-of-rome/

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sack_of_Rome_(1527)

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The_Sack_of_Rome.jpg

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Anders' Exiled Polish Army of WWII

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In the first months of WWII, millions of Polish citizens and soldiers were deported to the Soviet Union. As prisoners of war, hundreds of thousands perished from cold, starvation and execution. But after the German invasion of Russia, these exiles and prisoners were crafted into an army to fight the Nazis. The man to lead them was Wladyslaw Anders. This is the tale of Ander’s exiled Polish army.

Sources

"An Army in Exile: The Story of the Second Polish Corps" by Władysław Anders

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/W%C5%82adys%C5%82aw_Anders

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Władysław_Anders.jpg

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Sidi Mubarak Bombay

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 07:10:00 -0000

Sidi Mubarak Bombay grew up a slave - taken from his home in Africa to India. But that didn't stop him from being one of the most accomplished explorers and travelers of Central Africa. Over a period of 20 years, Bombay traveled = with the most famous African explorers, including Richard Francis Burton, Henry Morton Stanley, David Livingston, and Richard Speke.

Sources

Black Past: https://www.blackpast.org/global-african-history/sidi-mubarak-bombay-a-k-a-mbarak-mombee-1820-1885/

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sidi_Mubarak_Bombay

Image: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/66/Sidi_Mubarak_Bombay._Across_Africa_%281877%29.jpg

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Alfred the Great and the Great Heathen Army

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 07:10:00 -0000

The year was 865 AD, and the largest viking army ever assembled landed on the shores of England. What ensued was 20 years of pillage and conquest that was only stopped by the young king of Wessex, Alfred the Great.

Sources

"Alfred the Great" by David J. Sturdy

Image: Author and @Steve Daniels - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Statue_of_King_Alfred_in_Wantage_Market_Square.jpg

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The Rosetta Stone - the Key to Unlocking Egypt's Past

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 07:10:00 -0000

On July 15, 1799, French soldiers discovered a large stone slab along the Nile Delta. They knew it was something special. But no one at the time realized it was the key to opening up the vast history of ancient Egypt. This is the story of the Rosetta Stone.

Sources

British Museum: https://www.britishmuseum.org/blog/everything-you-ever-wanted-know-about-rosetta-stone

"The Rosetta Stone: Unlocking the Ancient Egyptian Language" - https://arce.org/resource/rosetta-stone-unlocking-ancient-egyptian-language/

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosetta_Stone

Image: @Hans Hillewaert - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rosetta_Stone.JPG

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Johnny Appleseed

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 07:10:00 -0000

For five decades John Chapman wandered the American frontier, from Pennsylvania to Illinois, planting thousands of apple trees and changing the American frontier. In the process, he established himself as one of America’s most foundational myths. This is the story of Johnny Appleseed.

Sources

"Johnny Appleseed: the man, the myth, the American story," by Howard Means

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=637870

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Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 07:10:00 -0000

On the evening of Nov. 4, 1605, a man in a cloak, hat and riding boots was discovered in a small storage room - called an undercroft - directly under Westminster Palace in London. Hidden in the room were 36 barrels of gunpowder. The man was Guy Fawkes. His plan was to blow up Parliament. This is the story of the Gunpowder Plot.

Sources

"Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot" - https://www.hrp.org.uk/tower-of-london/history-and-stories/guy-fawkes-and-the-gunpowder-plot/#gs.lflwi2

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guy_Fawkes

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gunpowder_Plot

Image: Photo by Gary Rogers - https://www.mildenhall.af.mil/News/Photos/igphoto/2000438892/

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The Battle of Blair Mountain - America's Largest Labor Uprising

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 07:10:00 -0000

West Virginia, 1921, saw 10,000 miners begin a march to push for better pay and conditions, as well as recognized unions. They would be stopped on the slopes of Blair Mountain - but not until after several days of bitter fighting. It was the largest armed uprising in the United States since the Civil War. This is the story of the Battle of Blair Mountain.

Sources

"The battle of Blair Mountain: the story of America's largest labor uprising," by Robert Shogan

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Blair-miner.jpg

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The Heist of the Irish Crown Jewels

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 07:10:00 -0000

On July 6, 1907, at Dublin Castle, in Dublin, Ireland, Sir Arthur Vicars, the Ulster King of Arms, opened up his safe in his office library. In doing so, he revealed the theft of Jewels of the Order of St. Patrick - more commonly known at the Irish Crown Jewels. The theft of the jewels - which today would be worth in the millions - has never been solved.

Sources

"Royal Raid: The curious case of the Irish Crown Jewels" - https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-62924392

"The Theft of the Irish Crown Jewels" - https://dublincastle.ie/the-theft-of-the-irish-crown-jewels/

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_Crown_Jewels

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Irish_Crown_Jewels.jpg

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Alberta Rat Campaign

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In the 1950's, Alberta, Canada, was under attack. By Rats! In response to an invasion of rats, the government of Alberta embarked on one of the most successful pest control campaigns in history.

Sources

"History of rat control in Alberta" - https://www.alberta.ca/history-of-rat-control-in-alberta

Image: Poster released by the Alberta Department of Public Health circa 1948. (A17202b/Provincial Archives of Alberta)

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Kensington Runestone

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In 1898, Olof Ohman, a Swedish immigrant, was clearing some land in Minnesota, and came upon a large stone slab with some intricate runes - the kind used by Norse Vikings centuries earlier. After the runes were deciphered, it was determined that the runestone dated back to 1362, and marked the furthest western exploration of the legendary Viking explorers. This is the story of the Kensington Runestone.

Sources

"The Kensington Runestone Hoax" - https://ahotcupofjoe.net/2023/07/the-kensington-rune-stone-hoax/

Wikepedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kensington_Runestone

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:KensingtonStone.jpg

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Battle of Castle Itter

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In the final days of the Second World War, one of the conflict's strangest battles took place. A group of French politicians, German soldiers, and American tankers teamed up to defend a castle from an attack by the SS. This is the story of the Battle of Castle Itter.

Sources

"The Last Battle: When U.S. and German Soldiers Joined Forces in the Waning Hours of World War II in Europe" by Stephen Harding

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Bessie Coleman - the First African-American Pilot

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 07:10:00 -0000

On June 15, 1921, Texas-born Bessie Coleman took to the sky in her airplane - and in the process, became the first black woman and first Native American to earn a pilot's license in the United States. In this episode, we look at this aviation pioneer.

Sources

Cradle of Aviation Museum: https://www.cradleofaviation.org/history/history/women-in-aviation/bessie-coleman.html

Saturday Evening Post: https://www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2025/02/the-high-flying-feats-of-bessie-coleman/

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bessie_Coleman

Image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Bessie_Coleman_in_1923.jpg

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The Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 07:10:00 -0000

Former president Ulysses S Grant was penniless and dying. He was racing against the clock in order to complete his memoirs - and ensure the financial security of his family. The result would be one of the greatest pieces of non-fiction ever written. This is the story of U.S. Grant's memoirs.

Sources

"The Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant," by Ulysses S. Grant

"The Complete Annotated Edition by Ulysses S. Grant," Edited by David S. Nolen, John F. Marszalek, Louie P. Gallo

Image: https://www.loc.gov/item/2002736661/

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Alfred Nobel and the Creation of Dynamite

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In 1866, a Swedish chemist came up with a concoction that went boom. And it would change the world - in ways no one could imagine. This is the story of Alfred Nobel and the creation of dynamite.

Sources

Nobel Prize Website: https://www.nobelprize.org/alfred-nobel/alfred-nobels-life-and-work/

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Nobel"

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:AlfredNobel2.jpg

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Stonewall Riots

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 07:10:00 -0000

On June 28, 1969, in New York City, a known gay bar called the Stonewall Inn was the site of a police raid - a common occurrence at that time. But this time, it backfired. Police lost control of the situation when anger turned to fury and soon, a multi-day riot broke out. The end result was the beginning of the gay liberation movement in the United States.

Sources

"The Stonewall Riots" by Laurie Collier Hillstrom

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Stonewall_Inn_raid_sign_pride_weekend_2016.jpg

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Monopoly - The Surprising History of the World's most Famous Game

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 07:10:00 -0000

Monopoly is a game of crushing your opponents. You ruthlessly gobble up properties, drive your foes into bankruptcy, and emerge as a victorious real estate mogul. But the popular game actually has deeper roots - all the way back to 1902. And what’s amazing is that it was actually created as an anti-capitalist learning tool.

Sources

"Lizzie Magie and the history of Monopoly" - https://blogs.bl.uk/business/2023/03/lizzie-magie-and-the-history-of-monopoly-1.html

"The secret history of Monopoly: the capitalist board game’s leftwing origins" -https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/apr/11/secret-history-monopoly-capitalist-game-leftwing-origins

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Monopoly

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Monopoly-board.jpg

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Black Bart - the Wild West's Gentleman Bandit

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 07:10:00 -0000

Imagine trying to rob a stagecoach. Now try to do it 29 times - with nothing but an unloaded shotgun, a flour sack mask, and your wits. Then do it without firing a single shot, and maintaining the highest level of decorum you can imagine. That is the story of Black Bart, the Wild West’s gentlemen bandit.

Sources

"Gentleman Bandit: The True Story of Black Bart, the Old West's Most Infamous Stagecoach Robber" by John Boessenecker

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Charles_Bowles_aka_Black_Bart.jpg

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Battle of Stamford Bridge

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 07:10:00 -0000

1066 is a pivotal year in Western history as it marks the the Battle of Hastings - in which the Normans, under William, defeated the English, led by King Harold Godwinson. But many people don’t realize that just a few weeks before the Battle of Hastings there was a different fight - this between the English and the Norwegians - the latter led by the legendary King Harald Hardrada. This is the Battle of Stamford Bridge.

Sources

"1066: The Year of the Conquest" by David Howarth

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Stamford_Bridge

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Arbo_-_Battle_of_Stamford_Bridge_(1870).jpg

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The Ice Bowl - Football's Most Famous Clash on the Frozen Tundra

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In 1967, on the frozen tundra of Lambeau Field, the Green Bay Packers hosted the Dallas Cowboys for the NFL Championship - the coldest game in NFL playoff history. This is the story of the legendary Ice Bowl.

Sources

Cowboys vs. Packers: The Ice Bowl | 1967 NFL Championship - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oe0XChUkWgU

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1967_NFL_Championship_Game

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Video Game Crash of 1983

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In the 1980s, the United States video game industry was in a golden age. Arcades and home consoles were making billions of dollars and the market was full of incredible titles. And then overnight, it would all come tumbling down. This is the story of the video game crash of 1983.

Sources

"Before the Crash: Early Video Game History" edited by Mark J.P. Wolf

"The Ultimate History of Video games" by Steven Kent

Image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Atari-2600-Wood-4Sw-Set.jpg

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The Opium Wars

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 07:10:00 -0000

In the mid-1800s, Great Britain fought two wars against China. The reason was not to conquer territory. Or get gain valuable resources. No, this was to force Chinese officials to allow British-grown opium to be imported into their country. So perhaps we can call this the story of the ruthless English drug lords.

Sources

"Imperial Twilight: The Opium War and the End of China's Last Golden Age" by Stephen R. Platt

"The Opium Wars in China" = https://asiapacificcurriculum.ca/learning-module/opium-wars-china

Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opium_Wars

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Destroying_Chinese_war_junks,_by_E._Duncan_(1843).jpg

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Henry Avery and the Greatest Pirate Raid in History

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 07:10:00 -0000

On September 7, 1695, English pirate Henry Avery led one of the most daring pirate attacks - and most lucrative - in history. And to top it all off - he got away with it.

Sources

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Every

"Enemy of all Mankind" by Steven Johnson

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Henry_Every.gif

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Alexander Selkirk - the Real Robinson Crusoe

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 07:19:00 -0000

In 1719, Daniel Defoe published the book, “The LIfe and Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe.” The story is about a sailor who is stranded on an island for more than 20 years. It has gone on to be one of the most popular novels in western literature. In this episode, we tell the story of Alexander Selkirk, the man many believe to be the inspiration for Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe.

Sources

"The Real Robinson Crusoe" - https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-real-robinson-crusoe-74877644/

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Library_of_Alexandria

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Selkirk_reading_his_Bible.png

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Library of Alexandria

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 07:18:00 -0000

More than 2,000 years ago, in Alexandria Egypt, Ptolemy II had a dream - to establish the greatest library the world had known. What emerged was one of the grandest institutions ever built, and the forerunner to all modern libraries. This is the story of the Library of Alexandria.

Sources

"Libraries in the Ancient World" by Lional Casson

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Library_of_Alexandria

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ancientlibraryalex.jpg

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Drake's Brass Plate - Relic or Hoax?

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 07:17:00 -0000

In 1933, a small brass plate was discovered near San Francisco - not far from where famed English privateer Francis Drake had supposedly landed back in 1579. It fit the description of a plate reportedly left by Drake - making it potentially one of the great relics of North American Exploration.

Sources

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drake%27s_Plate_of_Brass

Science Beat: Drake's Plate -- the end of the mystery? https://www2.lbl.gov/Science-Articles/Archive/NSD-Drakes-plate.html"

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:1583_portrait_of_Sir_Francis_Drake.jpg

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Rosa Parks

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 07:16:00 -0000

On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks would have enough. Sitting on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, she was told to give up her seat. She said no. Sick and tired of decades of segregation, racism and oppression, she would sit defiantly. This would lead into some of the most pivotal moments in the American civil rights movement.

Sources

Montgomery Bus Boycott - https://kinginstitute.stanford.edu/montgomery-bus-boycott

"The Rebellious life of Rosa Parks" by Jeanne Theoharis

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rosa_Parks_in_watercolour.png

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The Head of Oliver Cromwell

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 07:15:00 -0000

On January 30, 1661, Oliver Cromwell, one time Lord Protector and ruler of the English Commonwealth, was hanged for treason. After being cut down, his head was chopped off, and placed on a 20-foot pole above Westminster Hall. While that sounds nasty, the truly weird thing is that Oliver Cromwell had died three years earlier. In this episode, we take you on the story of the Head of Oliver Cromwell.

Sources

"The macabre tale of Oliver Cromwell's head" - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0j8vn2ne70o

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oliver_Cromwell%27s_head

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Narrative_relating_to_the_real_embalmed_head_of_Oliver_Cromwell,_now_exhibiting_in_Mead-Court,_in_Old_Bond-Street_Fleuron_T135438-1.png

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The Dancing Plague of 1518

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 07:14:00 -0000

In the boiling summer of 1518 in Strasbourg, France, one women started to dance in the street. But this was no ordinary dance. She continued until her feet were bloody And soon, she was joined by hundreds of other dancers, dancing until they passed out from exhaustion or death.

Sources

"A Time to Dance, a Time to Die" by John Waller

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Die_Wallfahrt_der_Fallsuechtigen_nach_Meulebeeck.jpg

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Junko Tabei - the First Woman to Summit Mount Everest

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 07:13:00 -0000

On May 16, 1975, Japanese mountaineer Junko Tabei reached the summit of Mount Everest - and in the process became the first woman to ever climb the highest point on earth.

Sources

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junko_Tabei

Women in Exploration: https://womeninexploration.org/timeline/junko-tabei/

Junko Tabei, first to summit Everest in 1975: https://www.jobradshaw.co.uk/blog/junko-tabie-pioneering-mountaineer-and-first-women-to-summit-everest"

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Junko_Tabei_85_(3to4).jpg

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Wojtek the Bear

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 07:12:00 -0000

In 1941, an exiled Polish army would find itself in Iran. There it would adopt an orphaned bear cub who would go on to serve the army as their mascot, fellow soldier, and their friend.

Sources

"The bear who was a private in the Polish army" - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy4nd3n33yeo

Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wojtek_(bear)

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The_badge_of_the_22nd_Artillery_Support_Company_of_the_2nd_Polish_Corps.jpg

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The Great Emu War

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 07:11:00 -0000

In 1932, the Australian army began a military campaign to take on a horde of menacing invaders. These swarms of great beasts threatened the nation’s food supply, and the livelihoods of thousands of decent Australians. This is the Great Emu War.

Sources

"The Great Emu War: When Australians Lost to Flightless Birds: https://www.thecollector.com/great-emu-war/

The Real Story Behind Australia’s Great Emu ‘War’ Of 1932 (And Why They Lost—Twice): https://www.forbes.com/sites/scotttravers/2024/12/26/the-real-story-behind-australias-great-emu-war-of-1932-and-why-they-lost-twice/

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emu_War"

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Natural_History,_Birds_-_Emu.jpg

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Saint Patrick: The Man Behind the Legend

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 07:10:00 -0000

Saint Patrick holds the honor of being one of the most celebrated saints in history. But behind all of the celebration, shamrocks and myths, there is a real person. A man who lived 1,500 years ago and forever changed the history of Ireland, and the world.

Sources

"Saint Patrick Retold" by Roy Fletchener

Britannica: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Patrick

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lá_Fhéile_Pádraig_Sona_Duit_-_Happy_Saint_Patrick%27s_Day.jpg

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Introducing History Dispatches

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 22:34:00 -0000

History Dispatches debuts Monday, March 17. History Dispatches is a daily history show hosted by father and son duo Matt and McKinley Breen. The show covers people, places, events and even objects from throughout history. While any topic is fair game, Matt and McKinley hold a soft spot for the offbeat and wacky stories that most people don’t know about.

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