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A podcast about the Golden Age of Piracy in the Caribbean, the real men and women that threatened the trade and stability of the Old World empires, the forces that led them to piracy and the myths and stories they inspired. Famous names like Captain Henry Morgan, Henry Avery, Charles Vane, Mary Reed, Anne Bonny, Black Bart Roberts, Ned Low, and Edward 'Blackbeard' Teach will rub elbows with Queens, Kings, Popes, rebellious monks, Caribbean Natives, African Slaves and notorious governors like ...
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Joe Marler used to hate people, but then he met Tom Fordyce, and a load of ordinary people doing extraordinary things, and a podcast was born that changed his mind forever. It might just change your life too. Because everyone is interesting if you ask the right questions. And this is a show about all the weird and wonderful things people do. Together, Joe and Tom meet astronauts, teachers, marine biologists, cheesemakers, prison guards and everyone in between. Along the way, they’ve learned ...
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Two sisters get stoned and surprise each other with a story from history's vault of the weird and the wonderful! Covering topics all around the world and all through time that you won't find in your history books!
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Pirate and Josh bring you Paranormality! A binge-worthy paranormal podcast that explores the supernatural, uncanny, paranormal, spooky and down right strange! Ghosts, UFO's, conspiracy theories and everything inbetween.... We debate them and rate them on our own Paranormality Scale! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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History Spelunkers

History Spelunkers Podcast

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Hello friends! Welcome to the History Spelunkers Podcast. In this show we delve deep into the bowels of history in order to discover stories of the niche and obscure aspects that are so often forgotten or left out of wider narratives. Whether you are wanting to study up for a trivia competition, or are just listen to some friends talk about strange things, this is the podcast for you! We have everything from space sandwiches and American emperors, to Mormon wars and glowing cats. If any of t ...
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I Tell Stories

Colt Draine and Owen "The Mic" McMichael

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I Tell Stories Podcast covers a wide range of topics discussed by Colt Draine and Owen "The Mic" McMichael. From the scourge on humanity of violent business hippies and Scott Baio to peculiar Serbian Mother's Day traditions,the boys offer their unique perspective. Revolutionary artists,legends of folklore and bizzare following of fast food items are just a few of the subjects touched on. I Tell Stories aims to bring attention to individuals and occerrences that are too interesting to be forg ...
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Join Chris Green - The History Chap - as he explores the stories behind British history - the great events, the forgotten stories and the downright bizarre!Chris is a historian by training, and has a way of bringing history to life by making it relevant, interesting and entertaining.www.thehistorychap.com
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Sharing the History of The Viking Age, one podcast at a time. We are covering the History of Scandinavia during the Viking Age. We're exploring Raiding, Trading and Settlement of Scandinavians abroad as well as the culture and society of the Norse homelands. Join us to learn more than you ever thought you wanted to know about the people, for better or worse, history knows as the Vikings.
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia

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We are a non-profit organization publishing the world's most-read history encyclopedia. Our mission is to engage people with cultural heritage and to improve history education worldwide. Subscribe to our Podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Soundcloud
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Pirates Fan Club Podcast is an audio and video series about the most infamous pirates of the Golden Age hosted by Bryan Cantrell. Bryan is writing a novel about an untold story of the pirates of the Caribbean. Tune in to learn new and speculative information about these dreaded characters of the early 1700s. To stay up to date on the series as well as the new book sign up for the newsletter at www.bryancantrell.com Subscribe to this YouTube channel so you don’t miss an episode. Bryan Cantrel ...
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Whether it's the debauchery of ancient Roman emperors, the Tudor crime family, the shenanigans behind the Chair of St. Peter, or the Austrian elites’ attempts to save themselves by trading their daughters to other royal houses, it turns out that our betters have always been among our worst. Join Alicia and Stacie from Trashy Divorces as we turn our jaded eyes to a different kind of moral garbage fire: Trashy Royals! Thursdays. Brought to you by Hemlock Creatives.
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Join Don Wildman as he embarks on an epic quest to solve history’s greatest mysteries. From historical institutions to unexplored archives, Don unearths extraordinary relics and sinister artifacts. Featuring direct audio from the hit Travel Channel show, uncover the secrets behind these incredible objects and learn about the history of civilization, war, technology, and everything in between. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Through personal recordings of the original radio broadcasts, the history of America's favorite pastime is retold, one classic game at a time. Relive key moments, historical hits, and the legends of today taking to the field when they were at the peak of their career. Add Classic Baseball radio to any podcast app or service; just copy "tinyurl.com/baseballpod" into the "Add RSS Feed" of the app.
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Isn't That Spatial is a podcast dedicated to casual geography and the spatial component of whatever. Topics cover urban planning, the geography of dive bars, urban oddities, and other good stuff.
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A podcast about culture and fashion brought to you by three opportunistic one-time nymphets. Find exclusive episodes and more on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nymphetalumni Find them on Instagram: Alexi @alexineutron Biz @markfisherquotes Sam @bloodgobbler
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Your weekly deep-dive into the archives of Roddenberry Entertainment, from the personal files of Gene Roddenberry. Each week, “Dr. Trek” himself, Larry Nemecek, and his guest host will take a behind-the-scenes look at documents that haven’t been viewed in decades—many being revealed publicly for the very first time!
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You have to hear it to believe it... Original Pirate Material is a 9-part podcast series. Recorded from three different countries over the course of a couple of years, OPM gives an intimate insight into the mind of Captain Tonz. Recounting his days as a Peiran Pirate, he reflects on a life spent in the grey area of maritime law. As he reveals definitive moments on the high seas, he also shares his philosophical approach to piracy, inspired by the marauding sailors of Ancient Greece and a uni ...
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Historians At The Movies features historians from around the world talking about your favorite movies and the history behind them. This isn't rivet-counting; this is fun. Eventually, we'll steal the Declaration of Independence.
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Take a weekly trip across Florida with authors Cathy Salustri and Rick Kilby and discover a side of Florida you never knew existed. From the scallops in Panhandle bays to the Hemingway cats in Key West, every week's a Florida adventure. Twice each month, Florida Keys historian Brad Bertelli joins Cathy for premium episodes available to subscribers focused exclusively on the Keys.
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The Antifada

Sean KB and AP Andy

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Communist podcast exploring political economy, history and the class struggle with AP Andy, Sean KB and guests. Become a patron to enjoy bonus content, access to our Discord community and more at: www.patreon.com/theantifada twitter: @the\_antifada @spaceprole @as\_a\_worker email: antifadamindset at gmail streaming: twitch.tv/theantifada
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Histories, mysteries, conspiracies, and creatures! Two friends each share a fun tale with each other (unknown to each other) and all you lovely people. Join us for the strange, mysterious, and funny every Wednesday. Contains explicit content
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Guy Windsor and friends discuss sword training, historical swordsmanship, research, and other topics. Guests include well-known instructors and experts in the field. You can support the show at https://www.patreon.com/theswordguy.
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A chronological journey through the struggles, sacrifices, and successes of every animated feature film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios. Join your hosts, Andy, Hunter and Michael, in discussion and debate surrounding Disney's most (and least) beloved fairytales and adventures in the broader context of the Walt Disney Company and the animation studio's influence on pop culture.
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Welcome to Kingdom Smarts! Every week Shannon will try to teach Jake about SquareEnix's Kingdom Hearts franchise and Jake will do his best to keep up. The catch? Shannon only has 30 minutes at a time to do so. Join us for the story, characters, and history of Kingdom Hearts!
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Unreal is a podcast about Irish history, stories, folklore and tradition. Each episode searches for the origins of some of Ireland’s most famous myths and folklore, and takes a fresh look at exciting legends and history which have become almost forgotten in centuries past. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Woodsmen Podcast

Joey Rucker and Brent Murphy

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Welcome to The Woodsmen Podcast! We're your hosts, Brent Murphy & Joey Rucker, and we're here to discuss various topics: from aliens to politics, history to time travel, friends to meeting strangers, and the most important thing ... the woods of course! So come sit down, relax by the fire, and listen to your co-hosts' sweet, soothing voices talk about our world's impending doom.
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Ghost Casters

GhostCasters Network

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CG and Adam discuss not only all sorts of spooks, spectres and ghosts--but they also talk about the history that may shed light on why a ghost is even still hanging around. After discussing the history and the haunting, they both try to determine if each case is a legitimate paranormal occurrence based on their own unique rating scale of 1-5. Email us at TheGhostCasters@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @theghostcasters
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He’s skeptical. She’s spooky. Together they explore the unknown, unsolved, unbelievable, and just plain weird. With a shared passion for history and the truth, Sean & Carrie realized they could bring their different perspectives to the world of crime, the paranormal, and the inexplicable. Sean’s sharp eye on the logical and Carrie’s open mind to the unexplainable combine in every episode for an informative hour with a lighter touch.
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We are bringing history's greatest sermons back to life! Sermons from famous preachers like Charles Spurgeon, DL Moody, John Calvin, and many more. These sermons contain great wisdom from the past that will encourage believers in their walks with God today. Each episode features a 5-10 minute backstory on who the preacher is to better understand the sermon's context. And each sermon has had its language updated for easy listening for the 21st century believer.
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The Imagining the Past podcast series is brought to you by the Historical Novel Society Australasia (https://hnsa.org.au/) . We feature authors appearing at our biennial conferences (https://hnsa.org.au/conferences-events/) or have been recognised in our $150,000 ARA Historical Novel Prize (https://hnsa.org.au/ara-historical-novel-prize/) . Our HNSA hosts, Greg Johnston and Kelly Gardiner, discuss researching, writing and publishing historical fiction with acclaimed writers of the genre in i ...
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Welcome to Amelia Island History, where we dive deep into the captivating tales woven into the fabric of this enchanting island. Join us as we uncover the layers of its rich history, from the Timucua tribes to the Spanish explorers, pirates, and the Gilded Age magnates. Explore with us the legends and landmarks that shape Amelia Island's unique character and allure. Whether you're a local history buff or a curious visitor, come along on this journey through time and discover the fascinating ...
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Brothers Pimm

Brother's Pimm Society

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The Pimms are back with a swashbuckling tale of revenge and dark magic in OTRO MUNDO, a weekly actual-play tabletop RPG podcast. Join them every Wednesday for a brand-new high seas Forged in the Dark adventure!
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Send me a message In the 1840’s an Englishman, created his own private kingdom on the island of Borneo. Supported by the Royal Navy, one of whose commanders is a far off relative to Queen Camilla, he fought the Borneo Pirates. This is the story of James Brooke, the white Rajah of Sarawak, and the Borneo Pirates. Become a Patron; join my Supporter's…
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In the Americas the United States is considered the first experiment at non-monarchical rule and democracy. But what if I told you that there might be a group that might've tested the sails of democracy on the high seas? Show Notes: Episode art is a photo of one of the few Jolly Roger flags that we know existed. The photo belongs to Karlsson, Annel…
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We're back at the Clapham Grand, and our guest is the phenomenal Catherine Bohart! Before she was a comedian, she can boast that she worked in the only cinema in Ireland that put hot butter on their popcorn, she travelled the world competing in a debate team, and she is an expert at keeping an Orchid alive from her days as a receptionist. Joe also …
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Rutherford Waddell is a man who moved from Ireland to New Zealand to share the Gospel. Listen to a sermon preached during World War 1 by a missionary to New Zealand. Big thanks to Richard Roodt for reading this sermon for us. Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donations Adv…
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The New Jersey Pine Barrens: Over one million acres of sparsely populated, occasionally-on-fire wilderness, where the soil isn't good for growing anything but legends. Join us on a tour of Jersey's Pinelands and all the creepies and cryptids that supposedly make them their home, from pirate ghosts to the famed Jersey Devil. Go easy on Sean, Jersey-…
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Send us your Florida questions! In wake — the literal one — of storm surge from Hurricane Helene, Cathy and Rick talk about what Gulfport looks like, what's next for the 25% of Gulfport residents who no longer have a home, and who's been helping. Links We Mentioned The Gabber Newspaper's Helene coverage Gulfport web cameras World Central Kitchen Sh…
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NEWS EP! We talk about the hurricane disaster, the Middle East disaster, the Ukraine disaster, and the Longshoremen's strike as a prelude to the war on Christmas. Sign up at http://patreon.com/theantifada for the fun half! We look at proletarian get-rich quick scheme, an LAPD robbery gone wrong, and speculate on the REAL reason the Feds are taking …
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This week we talk about the life and legacy of Neil Armstrong and the Apollo 11 mission. Joining us is Jim Hansen, who wrote the book First Man and served as a consultant on the film, along with HATM space expert Kevin Rusnak. We talk about the Armstrong's inward journey into outer space, his relationships with his fellow astronauts, and the role h…
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Have you ever wondered what makes a place truly haunted, or how legends are born and persist through time? Join us for an episode that promises to both entertain and spook as we celebrate our canine companion Jack's second birthday, marking the start of his 'terrible twos'. With a new, indestructible toy from PetSmart in tow, Jack is ready to help …
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Our guest today is Sam, who knows pretty much everything there is to know about chickens and eggs. He even has mind blowing answer to the age old question of which one came first. In this episode you'll hear about a real life chicken run, a hen that met Emma Watson and how to go about cleaning up 1000 cracked eggs. There are also multiple times whe…
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Send us a text Ever wondered how many Switzerlands could fit into Montana? Or why a town in California pronounces "almonds" differently? Join us for a whimsical journey through geography, food, and quirky local trivia. We start with a playful comparison of Switzerland, Montana, and Rhode Island, revealing some surprising facts about their sizes. Th…
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Today On Kingdom Smarts: We're back from an unplaned hiatus, Shannon has a few more sad stars for us, and Jake gets thrown for a loop just like old times Patreon: patreon.com/kingdomsmarts Email: kingdomsmartspodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @kingdomsmarties Use #KingdomSmarts to talk about show or #khfree to talk spoilers! Shannon is @shannonmanor Jake …
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We're celebrating the 50th anniversary of TAS' second season with guest Aaron Harvey, author of "Star Trek: The Official Guide to the Animated Series." In many ways, TAS broke new ground by expanding on what had come from TOS and making the Trek universe a richer place. For the first time, Orion pirates were seen, and they, along with many other TA…
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Send me a message During the First World War, Private Henry Tandey was awarded of the Victoria Cross, the Distinguished Conduct Medal and the Military medal, in just 4 weeks! But 20 years later just before the outbreak of World War Two another story began to circulate; that he had saved the life of Adolf Hitler. So did he save Hitler or did the Ger…
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The Steelers and Browns have been battling each other for over 70 years, and there has been no shortage of memorable moments, interesting characters, and bad blood during that time. In this episode, we will break up the rivalry into four separate eras and talk about the games that defined each one. We will also talk about why this rivalry is not as…
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As the New York Mets and the Atlanta Braves meet for Game 161 and Game 162 to decide who goes into the 2024 Postseason, it's a chance to look back at some of the tiebreakers in the regular season, and specifically the last significant tiebreaker before the postseason expanded from just the World Series into the knockout format we recognise today. I…
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The Cecil Hotel is a well known landmark in Los Angeles... Well known for it's reputation of housing figures with dark intentions and secrets. The building is surrounded in mystery, and never more so since the disappearance of Elisa Lam who eventually met her demise in the water tank on the roof of the building... How do you suppose she got there? …
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Send us a text As inhabitants of Earth, we have always been fascinated by the stars and the sense of wonder they inspire. When humans first ventured into space, they were struck by how insignificant their earthly problems seemed when looking back at their home planet. However, it's concerning that a large portion of the Earth's population has not h…
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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 2 (ep.89)In this episode, Kt hits us with some important medical history--the discovery, I mean, CO-discovery of insulin--and the hot drama that *CO* discovery created! After the break, Laurel brings the story of young Audrey Hepburn and her teens years as a helper in the Dutch Resistance in her heavily Nazi-occupied to…
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David T. Beito’s most recent book, and the subject of this conversation, is The New Deal’s War On the Bill of Rights: The Untold Story of FDR’s Concentration Camps, Censorship, and Mass Surveillance (buy it through the link!), published by the Independent Institute in 2023. The presidency of Franklin Delano Roosevelt and the New Deal have now large…
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For transcriptions and more detailed shownotes, please go to: https://swordschool.shop/blogs/podcast/episode-195-pirates-with-dr-jamie-goodall To support the show, come join the Patrons at https://www.patreon.com/theswordguy Dr. Jamie L.H. Goodall is a historian at the U.S. Army Center of Military History in Washington, D.C. She is the author of Pi…
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Send me a message The battle of Ferozeshah, fought during 1st Anglo-Sikh War in 1845, was battle of egos, madness and traitors. A farcical power struggle between the two most senior British officers, bayonet charges against cannon, British cavalry and artillery ordered off the field midway through the battle, and Sikh commanders snatching defeat fr…
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Come and see us live at The Clapham Grand on October 1st, with special guests Marcus Brigstocke and Catherine Bohart! Tickets only £15: https://claphamgrand.com/whats-on/?listing-type=joe-marler In the second part of this episode, we're delving into how Strongman competitions work. How do you pull a massive airplane? What are some of the most horri…
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Joel and Troy discuss the moment of Jonathan Edwards being kicked out of the pulpit by his congregation. And after that listen to the sermon that he gives as he leaves. Big thanks to John Thomas for reading this sermon for us. Join Revived Studios on Patreon for more! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donations Ad…
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Subscriber-only episode Send us your Florida questions! Brad wrote a (mostly) fictional book, The Florida Keys Skunk Ape Files. While many of the narratives in the book came from the depths of his imagination, not all of them are false. Brad and Cathy talk about real stories of people who believe they saw a skunk ape. They also talk about why they …
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The much-discussed and much-reviled English King Henry VIII is best known, of course, as one of history's worst husbands. There were famously six wives, two of whom were lucky enough to outlive him. But before whatever madness began to take hold of him in his 30s, he was a dashing, popular young king with a devoted wife and, as far as historians ca…
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On June 18th, 2023, the underwater tourism company OceanGate launched its Titan submersible, which was heading down with five passengers - billionaire adventurer Hamish Harding, deep-sea explorer Paul-Henri Nargeolet, businessman Shahzada Dawood and his son Suleman, and the CEO of OceanGate itself, Stockton Rush - to nearly 2.5 miles beneath the oc…
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Ever wondered what eerie secrets lie in the haunted corridors of Connecticut's past? Grab your pumpkin cold brew and join us as we share our favorite fall traditions, from Halloween decorations to family stories. We soon venture into the spine-chilling history of Connecticut's mental asylums, exploring how the rise of tuberculosis fueled the vampir…
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Any Given Sunday turns 25 this year and it may have predicted the modern football era whether the NFL liked it or not. Sports historian Lou Moore stops in to talk about the rise of Black quarterbacks, CTE, social media in sports, malevolent owners, and his new book The Great Black Hope: Doug Williams, Vince Evans, and the Making of the Black Quarte…
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Send us your Florida questions! Florida has a treasure trove of Folk, or Self-Taught, Artists. Bailey Wright, with Jeanine Taylor Folk Art in Sanford, joins the podcast to talk about Florida Folk art and the gallery's upcoming exhibit (featuring Rick!), Florida Gothic. While the show runs a limited time, there's no shortage of arts, food, and cultu…
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Are you a fan of a nice summer day? How about a cool fall wind? Do you like the look of a light snowfall in your yard? What if you could have whatever you wanted at a moments notice and all you had to do was call your local government? Well what if I told you that thanks to your tax dollars, you just might be able to get a permit for that..... Show…
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While Marxist friend and historian Cosimo Pataleoni was in town from Italy, Sean decided to bring along Ross Wolf to get a taste of some badass history of piracy. We discuss Cosimo's work on the Uskoks, Croatian rebel sailors of the early modern period, as a lens for understanding the rise of commercial capitalism, proletarianization, debt bondage,…
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Spartan women had more rights and enjoyed greater autonomy than women in any other Greek city-state of the Classical Period (5th-4th centuries BCE). Women could inherit property, own land, make business transactions, and were better educated than women in ancient Greece in general. Unlike Athens, where women were considered second-class citizens, S…
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We have not one, but two excellent guests this week. Luke 'The Highland Oak' Stoltman and Tom 'The Albatross' Stoltman (yes, it is compulsory to have a cool strongman name). They are the world's strongest brothers, and their story is incredible. What is more incredible, is the sheer weight of the things they lift, and the amount of calories they co…
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Full episode available here <3 In this week's episode, we ascend the great champagne tower of history and proclaim the existence of Continental Luxury, an evocative aspirational aesthetic that has bewitched the palates of tastemakers across generations. We discuss the history of luxury hotels, the evolution of the boutique hospitality industry, Old…
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Send me a message The battle of Cape St. Vincent turned Horatio Nelson into a national hero. The battle where Royal Navy defeated the Spanish Navy was fought on the 14th February 1797. It was not so much a St. Valentine’s Day massacre, but it did make Nelson the darling of the British public. Become A Supporter Support the show…
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The Normandy landings in France, which began on D-Day, 6 June 1944, involved the largest troop movement in history, but in this article, we focus on the view from civilians directly involved in that momentous day when the Allies sought to liberate Western Europe from occupation by Nazi Germany and end the Second World War (1939-45).…
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A series of memos from the earliest days of The Next Generation contemplate the scientific advances of the new Enterprise. Specifically, the bridge would undergo a radical redesign to emphasize a more comfortable, thoughtful interaction of the crew. In addition, the special effects advances since the 1960s meant that the views of space could be muc…
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On March 25th, 1971, President Yahya Khan launches Operation Searchlight in East Pakistan, a brutal military crackdown intended to snuff out Bengali separatism and restore West Pakistani authority. Meanwhile, an American diplomat in Dacca named Archer Blood begins reporting and documenting the slaughter, hoping to convince his government to step in…
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Hunter, Michael, and Andy tackle the next film in the Pixar library just in time for its 20th anniversary, Brad Bird's 2005 superhero classic The Incredibles! Find more Dis-Order: Every Disney Film through the official RF4RM social media channels: Web | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Rate, review, & subscribe to Dis-Order on: Apple Podcasts | Googl…
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