
Marilyn Monroe, PT Barnum, American history, and Revolutionary War insights ... Dive deep into the hidden corners of history with mysteries, fascinating inventions, secret military operations, magical islands, ancient trails, forgotten roadways, Native Americans, supernatural activity, UFOs. 20-minute episodes. Memorable stories. Great guests. We present history as it should be – accurate, engaging, and told with a touch of magic. New episodes every Thursday.
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Milton Hershey never finished 4th grade. Yet, he built such a successful business that 80 years after his death his trust is still financing a wide array of charitable enterprises, with billions in surplus. Even Hershey, PA is named after him. Hershey started in caramels, but felt they were a fad and switched to chocolate. All his accomplishments, however, were almost cut short by the Titanic disaster.

Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Overcoming a Fear of Heights to Paint the George Washington Bridge
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
We speak with a bridge painter on the George Washington Bridge. What’s it like to maintain the historic structure, sometimes dangling 600 feet above the Hudson River. Even hearing about the “fear of heights test” he had to take will send shivers down your spine.

Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
Building A Canal for Political “One-Upmanship”
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
The 5-mile Windsor Locks Canal is only 1% the length of the Erie Canal, but its ingenious design set is above all other canals of its era. And, it allowed businessmen in one city to out-maneuver a rival canal operation.

Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
First to Drive Through the Lincoln Tunnel and 500 Similar Records
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
He was the first to drive through the Lincoln Tunnel, across the lower level of George Washington Bridge, and along the New Jersey Turnpike. Those were just 3 out of hundreds of such achievements. He was called “Mr. First” and you won’t believe the legacy he left behind.

Wednesday May 28, 2025
You Won't Believe General Israel Putnam's Death-Defying Horseback Ride
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Wednesday May 28, 2025
One of the more fantastic Revolutionary War stories concerns General Israel Putnam’s daredevil horseback ride down 100 steep stone steps in Greenwich while escaping British soldiers who were firing at him. But, what really happened that day?

Wednesday May 21, 2025
Secrets Behind the Building of the George Washington Bridge
Wednesday May 21, 2025
Wednesday May 21, 2025
The gigantic George Washington Bridge was one of the greatest infrastructure projects ever accomplished 100 years ago. The bridge is the busiest roadway in the U.S. It was supposed to have many things, such as elevators to an observation deck. Today, it needs to be repainted by those without a fear of heights.

Wednesday May 14, 2025
The Mystery Behind the Design of NY City's Street Grid
Wednesday May 14, 2025
Wednesday May 14, 2025
It was a mammoth urban renewal project – replacing NY City’s crooked wagon paths with today’s elaborate street grid. It took nearly a century to install 12 avenues and 155 cross-streets, with all of its secret spots. And yet, nobody knows for sure who actually had the idea for the grid.

Wednesday May 07, 2025
The Sheer Exhilaration of Ski Jumping
Wednesday May 07, 2025
Wednesday May 07, 2025
Ski jumping took hold in the U.S. 100 years ago, when Norwegians introduced the sport here. You go down a steep ramp at 50 miles an hour, jump off into the wind, fly for around 10 seconds, and land 2-3 football fields farther away. It’s not for the meek.

Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Who Padlocked the Governor's Door, Barring Him from His Own Office?
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
The election for CT Governor in the late 1800s was too close to call. The divided legislature couldn’t agree on a winner. So, the incumbent stayed on for another term. The Comptroller didn’t like that and took matters into his own hands.

Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
The Slaying of one of the Biggest Robber Barons, Diamond Jim Fisk
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
Big Jim or Diamond Jim – those were names for the legendary Gilded Age robber baron Jim Fisk. He caused the gold crisis collapse after fooling President Ulysses Grant and stole millions from Cornelius Vanderbilt. A lover’s triangle, at age 37, would lead to his untimely end