
Marilyn Monroe, PT Barnum, Benedict Arnold and the mysteries of the Revolutionary War…. Dive deep into the hidden corners of history with fascinating inventions, secret military operations, and even the possibility of UFOs. Journey to magical islands, walk ancient trails, uncover enduring legends, and explore the rich history of Native Americans. From supernatural encounters to the intriguing lives of historical figures, we present history as it should be – accurate, engaging, and told with a touch of magic. Join us every Thursday for a dose of historical intrigue that will leave you wanting more.
Episodes

Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
Some of the Worst Storms Hit in Years Ending in the Number 8
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
The worst weather disasters in southern New England occurred in years that ended in the number 8. Included are the Blizzard of 1888, the Hurricane of 1938, and tornadoes and ice storms in the years 1878, 1898, 1978, and 2018.

Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
Did Sybil Ludington Really Make her Paul Revere-like Ride?
Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
Paul Revere and Sybil Ludington. They both rode through the countryside to warn Patriots of a pending British attack during the Revolutionary War. The big difference: Sybil was just 16 years old and rode through a major rain storm. But she doesn't get the same credit.

Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
NASCAR was Born at this Trend-Setting Racetrack
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
NASCAR was born at the Thompson Speedway, during an agreement struck in the back corner of the cafeteria. Thompson itself set many firsts, including being the first track to be asphalt paved and the first to have separate, looped racetrack that did not use public roads. It still hosts races today.

Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
From a 1-Room Schoolhouse to Wall Street Mega-Titan
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
How did a titan of Wall Street manage to attain his success coming from a rural dairy farm? Charles Dow's only education was in a one-room schoolhouse, and yet managed to start the Dow-Jones Company, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, and the Wall Street Journal.

Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
The Oldest Volunteer Fire Department in the Entire Nation
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
The earliest firefighters used bucket brigades, hand-drawn pumpers, and "speaking trumpets" (to project a voice and bark orders at fire scenes). With all of the wooden structures in Colonial America, fires were frequent. This fire department has the distinction of being the oldest volunteer fire department in the country.

Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
What was the Ferocious Creature that Terrorized a town in 1939?
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
The media dubbed it the Glawackus - an elusive and ferocious creature first spotted in Glastonbury, CT that veteran hunters could not identify. It killed wildlife, dogs, chickens, and made unidentifiable howls at night, terrifying the population. Finally, one hunter is believed to have bagged it - but there is much more to the story.

Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
When the Blind and Deaf Woman, Helen Keller, Showed us the Way
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
Helen Keller - deaf, dumb, and blind from childhood. She overcame her disabilities, with help, and went on to become an internationally celebrated author, lecturer, and advocate for those with her disabilities. One of her good friends was Samuel Clemens, a.k.a., Mark Twain.

Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
A 185-year-old Mutiny that Impacted the Slave Era
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
It's one of the more quoted stories from the slave era. Four deaths during a mutiny aboard a ship - La Amistad - carrying 50 kidnapped Africans from Cuba led to high profile court cases in the U.S. about the immoral slave trade in the 1800s, drawing international attention.

Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
The Deafening Sound of the Invisible Enemy Frightened an Entire Town
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Veteran soldiers in the 1700s were as perplexed as ordinary towns folks - and even as scared - by the deafening, ongoing noise that woke them up on a particularly dark night. Nobody could see the source of the sound - a sound like never heard before. Was it Judgement Day? When the morning light came, the mystery was solved.

Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Who was the 1899 Bank Robber Whose Grave Still Reads X-Y-Z?
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
His gravestone reads "X-Y-Z" because the identity of the man who staged an 1899 bank robbery is still unconfirmed. He was shot dead during the robbery and photos of him were widely circulated in the newspapers of the day. No one ever positively identified him.