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The mythical village of Chelm is where, in the mid- to late-1800s, the Wise Fools lived. Where everyone was a fool, no one was aware of being foolish. These are their stories--unlike other stories in the Chelm genre, very short-form tales as read aloud in synagogue over many years. (But you don't have to be Jewish! All are welcome.) (From the book of the same name, available on Amazon.com)
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Ratbags & Roustabouts tells the extraordinary histories of ordinary people. We dig around in the ancestry archive and dive into the genealogical gene pool to uncover the most incredible, never-before-told stories of seemingly common folk from our past.
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Here you’ll find mysterious deaths, morbid fascinations, disturbing stories, and otherwise spooky events from the Victorian Era. If you consider yourself an enthusiast of creepy Victorian history, you probably already know about the age of spiritualism, the grizzly murders, the grave robbers, twisted pseudo psychotherapy, and memento mori – But I try to dig a little deeper. This was a time full of lace corsetry, romantic poetry, and a deep reverence and affection for the dead. It was a cultu ...
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The official fan show where five individuals, across the world, come together and discuss their favorite show 'Warrior.' Join our hosts (Zeus Fleming, Matt Chua, Rebeca Nishi, Stephanie Yong-Pratt, and Frank Zhong) as they recap/review each episode, interview cast and crew members from the show, and more. 'Warrior' is a martial arts drama set in the late 1800s and inspired by the writings of Bruce Lee.
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David C. Robinson

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British and American railway news and articles from the late 1800's and early 1900's, as reported in Railway Magazine and other publications and narrated by Dr. David Robinson
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This book contains verse for young and old. It is full of fantastic stories, breathtaking images, and brilliant rhymes. Including classics from "The Duel" to "The Delectable Ballad of Walter Lot," the author, a devout Christian, keeps his religious overtones to a minimum. When listening, please keep in mind that the text was originally written in the 1800s. -- Summary by Squid Varilekova
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Short stories from before today; from forgotten authors with once vibrant but now silent voices. Stories from "The Girl's Own Annual" of the late 1800's and early 1900's. Read by permission of the Lutterworth Press. Theme music "A Moment in Time" by Stacey Weir. A podcast by Selina Kadell.
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When Pigs Fly

Allie Martin and Patrick Bailey

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Hosted by Allie Martin and Patrick Bailey, When Pigs Fly is a podcast that uncovers Cincinnati's rich business history from the 1800s to today. We talk to companies to learn the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, what it takes to grow a successful business, and to simply prost to future innovation.
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Surrounded by History

Jessica Potter and Jeff Lang

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Blue Earth County Historical Society presents Surrounded by History, a podcast in partnership with KTOE AM 1420 & 98.7 FM in Mankato, Minnesota. Every episode we learn about the people, the events, and more that helped create Blue Earth County, in the heart of southern Minnesota. Surrounded by History, a new way to learn about the history that surrounds us every day.
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This book presents a number of short, comedic sketches of a country life in middle America in the late 1800s. The hilarious twists and turns endear our adorable, naive married couple to the reader; and the orphan servant Pomona – dear, odd, funny Pomona! – is the focus of several of the stories. Imagine a honeymoon in a lunatic asylum, and you’ve got Rudder Grange!
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Amended

Humanities New York

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Sex was never the only battleground for women’s voting rights. Amended, a podcast from Humanities New York, marks the centennial of the 19th Amendment by challenging the suffrage story most Americans learn in school. Host Laura Free, a historian of women and politics, and her guests take us back to the 1800's and up to the present day to tell the stories of under-recognized women who also fought injustice based on race, citizenship status and class.
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The hidden history of the Women's Game. Women have been playing soccer since the 1800s. And it has always been political. Rapinoe is not the first to cause controversy. We'll explore everything we can find from the first female pro teams to the forgotten World Cups. For questions, thoughts and suggestions email me with Forgotten in the subject line: christophermcglynn@gmail.com
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Delve into the enigmatic realms of the mysterious, unearth tales of haunting encounters, explore the chilling depths of true crime, and unravel the threads of the unexplained. Join us on the Wicked Wanderings Podcast for a riveting journey through the realms of the unknown and the haunting mysteries that linger in the shadows.
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Welcome to the new Edwardian world of Winsphere Jones and his mystery novel character Josephia Blackstone, also known as The Great Condor. Hear the stories of The Great Condor as he solves cases of murder through his remarkable gift to live through the deaths of the victims in their last moments. Suspense, Drama and Mystery collide in this cerebral thriller set in an alternate 1800s American Society. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/winsphere-jones/support
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Seminole Wars Authority

Seminole Wars Foundation

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The Seminole Wars Authority podcast looks at Seminole resistance to the United States’ campaign of Indian removal in the 1800s. We explore what the Seminole Wars were, how they came to be, how they were fought, and how they still resonate some two centuries later. We talk with historians, archaeologists, anthropologists, archivists, writers, novelists, artists, musicians, exhibitors, craftsmen, educations, park rangers, military-era reenactors, living historians, and, to the descendants of t ...
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Many people have their own views on Baltimore City Schools. But hopefully after listening to this Podcast you will know the truth. What really goes down, how people are impacted, and how Baltimore City Schools changed through out the years. This Podcast is inspired by D.Watkins book "We Speak For Ourselves". In his boo`k he talks about how Baltimore City Schools are still stuck in the 1800's and we will be building from that to create this Podcast.
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Tales of Bedlam is a podcast started in July 2018 by two introverts looking to inject a little humor and hopefully a bit of education into the fairytales collected by the brothers Jakob and Wilhem Grimm in the early 1800s. With some listener feedback, we have recently decided to expand beyond the just the Brothers Grimm tales and are incorporating worldwide fairytales and folklore. From the Bedroom Studios of Bricklebrit Inc, Micah and Dustin dive into a different story every week, searching ...
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The Murder Record

Kelley Amstutz, The Genealogy Investigator

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Join me, Kelley Amstutz, The Genealogy Investigator, as we learn about what was happening in the United States in the 1800s with a focus on true crime stories, uncovering some gory details... horrific events... and a lot of EARLY MURDER cases. We sate our CURIOSITY, getting an in-depth look at what the motivations were of these early criminals and what our justice and legal system was made of as we move through SOLVING these real-life whodunit crime stories.
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I think that if you want to understand the world we live in today, it helps to understand the important events of history. In this series, we are going to look at major events, people, documents, places, books, and ideas that have shaped history, and thus shaped our modern world.
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Based on the popular steampunk supernatural graphic novel, Boston Metaphysical Society, The Ghost Ship follows an ex-Pinkerton detective, a spirit photographer, and a genius scientist as they battle supernatural forces in late 1800s Boston. Story: When a ghost ship sails into Boston Harbor, killing anyone who boards her, Samuel, Caitlin, and Granville must solve the mystery as to why it has appeared before anyone else dies. This is a standalone eight episode series based during the timeline ...
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Sharing inspiring financial stories from everyday normal people. From financial industry professionals, hobby money bloggers to 80-year-old retirees, there are so many exciting financial stories for you to uncover. Tune in every Wednesday to The Art Of Money & Communication podcast, where we focus on achieving financial freedom and improving your communication skills.
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The Northern Nevada region known as the Comstock encapsulated the true pioneer spirit of the rugged Old West. A source of tremendous wealth thanks to rich deposits of gold and silver, the Comstock boomed in the mid-1800s and spurred thriving communities, bountiful railroads and a hearty breed of pioneers who called the Comstock their home. Now, award-winning Nevada author Dennis Cassinelli brings to life the varied and colorful stories of the past with his podcast, Chronicles of the Comstock ...
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Did a 13 year old country boy find baby black panther cubs in the Australian bush? When Ben discovered three unidentified newborn creatures high up in a Willow Tree when he was a thirteen year old kid, the mystery would haunt him for the rest of his life. Ben, now a grown man with a family finally wants to go on an investigative journey and find out more about the mystery panther sightings which have been reported across Australia since the early 1800's. Ben will speak with experts, zoologis ...
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The Max Original series Warrior is a historical martial arts drama set in San Francisco's Chinatown in the late 1800s. The show follows Ah Sahm, a Chinese immigrant who comes to America to find his sister. He soon finds himself caught up in the Tong Wars, a bloody conflict between rival gangs. Starting June 29, Warrior returns for its third season. Join the cast and crew of Warrior for a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Season 3 of the show. Each week, our hosts Lisa Ling (journalist) ...
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Food and Music IOW

Paul Bellchambers - The Island Chef

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The Isle of Wight is a UNESCO Biosphere! It enjoys a wealth of nature, history, culture, art, and food, which is available to the locals & the millions of visitors to the island over the years. Nammet means a light meal; originally a farm worker's lunch to be eaten in the fields and used from the 1800s. I thought about how to share the stories, combining people, food, drink, and the hospitality sector, an important part of the island's culture! The podcast is now a reality. I talk to people ...
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This podcast was developed as part of an elementary-level Clark County School District Teaching American History Grant. The three-year grant will fund six modules per year with each module focusing on a different era of American history and a different pedagogical theme. This podcast focuses on the the Exploration: From Lewis and Clark to the Gold Rush and Children's Literature. Participants in the grant are third, fourth, and fifth grade teachers in Clark County (the greater Las Vegas area) ...
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The London Necropolis Railway is an original, full cast audio drama podcast that premiered in fall 2018. The story takes place in London’s underground system where an organisation called The London Necropolis Railway moves the souls of the dead out of London to avoid the city getting overrun with hauntings. Barney works at the LNR, he’s one of the ghouls whose job it is to ensure that the souls end up on the trains that take them to the hereafter. He is bored with his job and tired of his en ...
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FUMC Sermons - Huntsville, TX

First United Methodist Church Huntsville, Texas

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FUMC Huntsville is a 175 year old church that exists to connect and equip individuals with God's grace through the love of Christ. From its founding in the early 1800s by itinerant Methodist preachers on horseback to the days of smart phones and electric cars, FUMC Huntsville has been committed to transforming lives and serving others in the name of Jesus Christ. We invite you to worship with us and experience the joy of a church family committed to sharing the grace and love of Jesus Christ ...
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Subtitled "The Way to Win Him:, this play is placed in Paris - a change from many others of Farquhar's plays which used English settings - though still presented to the same English audience. "This comedy ... had a reception, on the first night of its appearance, far inferior to that of his other productions. It was, with difficulty, saved from condemnation; and the author ... boldly charged some secret enemies with having attempted its destruction." (I can sympathize with the author; I thin ...
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● Inspire Human Organizations that Outlast You ● Questions for the Business Philosopher in You is a micro-cast, a podcast with less than 60-second episodes, where I share questions for you to ponder as you go about your day and your week. These questions are designed to unlock inspiration and ideas in you that help you create a self-empowered, high-performing, long-lasting business organization that outlives you. ● Why this Podcast ● Our business organizations are running at a fraction of th ...
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When we last looked at the British Empire, 15 !! Episodes ago, Queen Victoria was on the throne. And she still is. I mean, not today, today it’s King Charles and his weird red official portrait, but I mean Victoria is still queen at this point in our timeline. We did kind of spend a lot of episodes focusing on the American Civil War, but we really …
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Send us a Text Message. Could a mere rumor lead to a man's execution? Join Hannah and Jess as we unravel the gripping murder trial of Daniel Davis Farmer from 1800s Manchester, New Hampshire, where hearsay played a pivotal role in one man's fate. This episode takes you through the chilling details of Anna and her daughter's brutal attack, with bloo…
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By Davy CrockettAfter Ted Corbitt's disappointing 1952 Olympic marathon, he was determined to continue running. (Read Part One). His key takeaway was that he had to elevate his performance by running more often and covering greater distances. But as he continued to push his training, he experienced a series of chronic muscle strains for the next ye…
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Send us a Text Message. Could a sinister figure from Denver's past rival the infamy of Jack the Ripper? Join us as we team up with our friends from the Dark Mysteries Podcast to unravel the chilling enigma of the Denver Strangler. From 1894 to 1903, this elusive killer cast a shadow over Denver, preying primarily on French prostitutes. Together wit…
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In today's episode, Genevieve covers the life and mysterious death of beloved gothic fiction writer, Edgar Allen Poe. My Main References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Edgar_Allan_Poe https://www.popularmechanics.com/culture/a45782209/edgar-allan-poe-death-mystery/ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/still-mysterious-death-edgar-allan-p…
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In cryptids in the news and other oddities, KJ review a couple of Hairy Man accounts that appeared in an Alaskan Newspaper. Bill covers an account from some snowshoers in Ontario Canada on a very stormy day. And some great listener mail from many of you so please join us! Thank you for listening! www.bigfootterrorinthewoods.com Produced by: "Bigfoo…
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In cryptids in the news and other oddities, KJ review a couple of Hairy Man accounts that appeared in an Alaskan Newspaper. Bill covers an account from some snowshoers in Ontario Canada on a very stormy day. And some great listener mail from many of you so please join us! Thank you for listening! www.bigfootterrorinthewoods.com Produced by: "Bigfoo…
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Send us a Text Message. Surely there's nothing better than being able to work from the comfort of your home, and choosing a work schedule that works for you? Bekah shares how embracing a growth mindset allowed her to embrace new career opportunities, whilst overcoming fears too. Tune in to learn about career transitions, remote work challenges, cop…
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When Lincoln died, Andrew Johnson became the President. Johnson was from the south, having been born in North Carolina. When he was 17, his family moved to Tennessee, which is where he grew up. He joined the Democratic Party, being a believer in states’ rights, and served as a US Congressman, then the Governor of Tennessee, then a US Senator. He wa…
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In this week's episode, Genevieve talks about elaborate Victorian funeral traditions, what was, and was not, acceptable mourning fashion of the day, Queen Victoria’s obsession with her dead husband that sparked the trends, the hardship and power of 19th-century widowhood, as well as the almost fetishistic keepsaking of the deceased.…
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In cryptids in the news and other oddities, KJ takes on a visit to Aleister Crowley's house known as the Boleskin house in Scotland. Bill covers a Bigfoot encounter from a hunter in NC. And some great listener mail from many of you so please join us! Thank you for listening! www.bigfootterrorinthewoods.com Produced by: "Bigfoot Terror in the Woods …
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In cryptids in the news and other oddities, KJ takes on a visit to Aleister Crowley's house known as the Boleskin house in Scotland. Bill covers a Bigfoot encounter from a hunter in NC. And some great listener mail from many of you so please join us! Thank you for listening! www.bigfootterrorinthewoods.com Produced by: "Bigfoot Terror in the Woods …
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Send us a Text Message. We take you through the haunting details of Kelsea Owens' mysterious disappearance on her last evening out with friends Amanda and Josh Whitaker in Hampden, Massachusetts. Despite its outwardly safe appearance, the town's underlying issues come to the surface, shedding light on Josh's odd behavior and the suspicious circumst…
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In cryptids in the news and other oddities, KJ goes full-on freaky deaky with an overview of Nogura Japan where life-size dolls actually outnumber the humans that live in the village. Bill covers a Yowie encounter from down under in Australia. And some great listener mail from many of you so please join us! Thank you for listening! www.bigfootterro…
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In cryptids in the news and other oddities, KJ goes full-on freaky deaky with an overview of Nogura Japan where life-size dolls actually outnumber the humans that live in the village. Bill covers a Yowie encounter from down under in Australia. And some great listener mail from many of you so please join us! Thank you for listening! www.bigfootterro…
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Send us a Text Message. Ready for some spine-tingling tales and lively debates? Celebrate Jess's graduation with us as we share some hearty laughs about our educational escapades and special skills. Then, get ready for chills as we explore ghost stories submitted by our listeners, kicking off with listener's eerie tale of disappearing water. Ever w…
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Send us a Text Message. With interest rates rising, it's impossible not to hear the talk about interest rates, and the pressures of buying a home. What would you do if you had a large cash position? Pay off the mortgage quickly, or leverage the debt for possible future financial gain? Which option will lead you to true financial independence. Speak…
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Well, the Civil War is over. Mostly. The big battles are over, and though there are going to be a few more battles, everyone knows that the south has lost. The question on everyone’s mind is, ‘What’s going to happen now?’ Is this going to be a smooth transition, or a rough one. Turns out, it’s going to be kind of rough. And one of the reasons that …
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. Sometimes you just need to embrace the hilarity of life's quirks, and that's what we're doing in our latest gabfest. Remember that time when Grandma warned you about tequila, and you laughed it off, only to find out she was onto something? Well, buckle up, because we're taking that laughter to the nex…
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By Davy CrockettTed Corbitt, known as "The Father of American Ultrarunning," was from South Carolina, Cincinnati, Ohio, and New York City. Ultrarunning has existed for more the 200 years, but with the Great Depression and World War II, it went on a long hiatus in America. Because of Corbitt’s efforts, running past the marathon distance took root in…
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In cryptids in the news and other oddities, KJ goes to a recent newspaper article about a Bigfoot sighting near Centralia Washington in early 2024. Bill covers an account from Idaho man that was an admitted skeptic of Bigfoot, that discovers repeatable evidence of Bigfoot. And some great listener mail from many of you so please join us! Thank you f…
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In cryptids in the news and other oddities, KJ goes to a recent newspaper article about a Bigfoot sighting near Centralia Washington in early 2024. Bill covers an account from Idaho man that was an admitted skeptic of Bigfoot, that discovers repeatable evidence of Bigfoot. And some great listener mail from many of you so please join us! Thank you f…
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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever raised an eyebrow at the forgotten tales that lurk in the shadows of our hometowns? Join us, Jess and Hannah, on a riveting journey through Holyoke, Massachusetts, where the imprints of 19th-century immigrants' hopes and heartaches are etched into the fabric of the city. We kick things off with a dash of humor,…
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At the same time that Sherman was burning his way through Georgia, but avoiding major battles, Grant was up in Virginia, trying to provoke major battles. In March of 1864, Lincoln had put Grant in charge of all the Union armies. General Meade was still the commander of the Army of the Potomac, so Grant took Meade and together they headed into Virgi…
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