
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 27, 2024
America's First Folk Hero: General Israel Putnam
Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
General Israel Putnam is the man credited with saying, "Don't shoot until you see the whites of their eyes," at the Battle of Bunker Hill. His military achievements, as George Washington's "go to fixer," are legendary. Among his ideas: stretching a chain under the surface of the Hudson River to keep British ships from sailing up to West Point.

Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
The Man Who Created the News Service You Use the Most
Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
The Associated Press carries more news stories each day then any other service. Most media organizations belong to the nonpartisan outlet. Moses Yale Beach created the AP during the Mexican American War, looking for a way for his New York Sun newspaper to beat his competitors and get the news to readers more quickly.

Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
The First Time a Phone was Used to Summon Emergency Help
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
The first time a phone was used to call for emergency help. It happened after a horrible train wreck. The train crashed through a bridge and into the icy river below in January of 1878. The train full of passengers was returning from a religious revival with the passengers singing as the crash occurred.

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.