Award-winning real stories of the Cold War told by those who were there. Every week we interview an eyewitness of the Cold War. Across soldiers, spies, civilians, and others, we aim to cover the whole range of Cold War experiences. Hosts Ian Sanders, James Chilcott, and Peter Ryan bring your ears into the heart of the Cold War. Reading a history book is one thing, but hearing a human voice, with every breath, hesitation and intonation brings a whole new dimension to understanding what it was ...
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Explore the history of one of the world’s most captivating cities with "History Flakes - The Berlin History Podcast." Your hosts, seasoned tour guides Pip Roper and Jonny Whitlam, take you through the highs and low-lows of Berlin's past, exploring events, lives and stories from Berlin's past. From the rise and fall of the Berlin Wall to the artistic renaissance of the Weimar Republic and the dark days f the Nazi dictatorship, each episode is a blend of history, stories from the tour guide st ...
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A brief daily podcast about Cold War History delivered as it happened on this day in history (1945 to 1994).
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Weekly long-form discussions about books with authors, translators and critics from around the world.
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Immigration should be allowed everywhere? This is the main question that our podcast talks about. Examples such as the wall between Mexico and USA, the Berlin Wall and Chinese wall would be discussed through the podcast. There would be two critic opinions.
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New cases for the reporters: episodes 27 to 52 take Paula and Philipp all around Germany. Their investigations include laser attacks in Jena and changes on the trail of the Berlin Wall [English version]
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November 9, 2019, is the 30th anniversary of the day the Berlin Wall came crashing down, freeing East Germany from communism, and marking the beginning of the end of the Soviet Union. But when did the Cold War start? Why does it matter 30 years later? Find out in this ten-part series, transport back in time, feel what it was like to live through the end of the Cold War, and understand why that struggle was a battle for civilization itself. Bill Whittle narrates this compelling series about t ...
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Bestselling author Ken Follett discusses Edge of Eternity, the thrilling conclusion to his Century Trilogy, a saga of five intertwined families — American, German, Russian, English and Welsh — who loved, hated, fought and lived large through the 20th century and its social, political and economic turmoil. Ken Follett talks about the Trilogy and the dramatic events that bring it to a close, including the fall of the Berlin Wall, the tension of the Cold War and the struggle for civil rights in ...
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Exploring bizarre and unusual dealings of the strangest species, namely, us, humans. Each episode is a ride into the details surrounding some of the most bizarre incidents in human history. Join us as Mike reveals an unusual story or event, and Eth (through many laughs and terrible hypotheses) learns along with the audience about the strange and unusual.
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Podcast dedicated to all that served in Berlin, Germany from 1945 to 1994. US Army, UK Forces, French Forces, and Soviet Forces were allies in post World War II Germany. This is our story.
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A weekly and self produced podcast wherein the three of us irreverently discuss a topic of societal renown.
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A middle school, history teacher teaches his two adult friends about mistakes made in history.
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The Blaise Bryant Show is a weekly podcast covering a wide range of news and current events.
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Radio GDR. Life in the former East Germany holds an ongoing fascination for a lot of people. Join us as we learn more about the former East Germany. Radio German Democratic Republic is a podcast designed to educate and inform on the life and times of East Germany. Radio GDR is hosted by Steven Minegar and John Paul Kleiner.
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Host, Christine Kozachuk, is a real-life Coal Miner’s daughter. She suffered a life of poverty, giving birth to her first child at age 13 and two more by the time she was 18 with an abusive husband. Christine courageously walked out with her 3 children, and transformed her life with a new husband and a 6-figure business. Her show, “Women Who Triumph” includes stories from extraordinary women like Christine, who survived unthinkable circumstances to become unstoppable.
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The english version of Medio Oriente e Dintorni podcast, every day the best of the Islamic world and its surroundings. Special attention for: films, books, music, sports and, in general, its culture. We will take you from Senegal to India and Indonesia, crossing on our way Albanians, Arabs, Turks, Armenians, Persians and so on and so forth. We go out every day with an article and an episode podcast and video (currently only in Italian), follow us on our website and on our social networks.
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This Week in Germany (or TWIG as it is affectionately called) is a weekly downloadable radio show, which brings you the week's events in English.
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A Berlin-produced podcast investigating themes of horror, creepyness and chills. Hosts Bella Mae Gray and Jöran Mandik read literary takes on themes and discuss personal stories with their guests. Contact us at ghoststoryreadingclub@gmail.com
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The Real Time History Podcast (formerly The Great War podcast) is hosted by Jesse from Real Time History. We are an independent production company known for The Great War and Real Time History channels on YouTube, the documentary series 16 Days in Berlin and Rhineland 45 and more. On the podcast Jesse interviews historians from around the world on their topics and current publications to bring you the newest in historic research.
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COLD WAR MINUTE 365: 08.21 Listen here: Cold War Minute 365. Enjoy!By David G. Guerra, MBA
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Episode 12: History Flakes Live! Anita Berber (Part 1)
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Anita Berber, pioneering dance performer extraordinaire, or violent thieving drug-addled lunatic? Why not both!? Join us during our first live recording as we talk about the life and times of Anita Berber, the ultimate performance wunderkind of Weimar Berlin. There’s quite a bit bubbling up under the surface, and the inter-war peace feels pretty te…
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Send us a Text Message. Today we explore some of the world's most unusual museums and discuss the bizarre exhibits found therein. We bounce around from the Museum of Broken Relationships to dog collars, bunnies, death, male genitalia, and more. Join us for an intriguing discussion on some intriguing museums.…
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Episode 110 - The one where we're Nuclear Artillery
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Duncan, Eddie and Lee return with another episode of Shoot and Scoot, the Flames of War and Team Yankee wargaming podcast. This episode we talk about what we have been painting, how Eddie did at the ETC, answer our patrons' questions in "An Officer Answers" and look forward to the upcoming events.By Shoot And Scoot
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To Catch a Spy - How the Spycatcher Affair Brought MI5 in from the Cold (361)
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The Spycatcher affair remains one of the most intriguing moments in the history of British intelligence and a pivotal point in the public's relationship with the murky world of espionage and security. It lifted the lid on alleged Soviet infiltration of British services and revealed a culture of law-breaking, bugging and burgling. But how much do we…
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Jón Kalman Stefánsson - YOUR ABSENCE IS DARKNESS
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Send us a Text Message. This episode made Ethney squirm so much that she couldn't wait for me to finish and be done so that alone is worth the listen. But in all seriousness, this week, we explore stories of unwelcome house guests who may or may not know about places in your home that you don't.By Mike and Ethney Davis
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The longest-held prisoner of war in American history (360)
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Jack Downey was the longest-held prisoner of war in American history. He was a CIA officer captured in China during the Korean War and imprisoned for twenty-one years. I speak with Barry Werth the author of Prisoner of Lies - Jack Downey's Cold War. He details Downey’s story when the CIA recruited him as a new Yale graduate in the post-World War II…
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Frank Wynne - THE SON OF MAN by Jean-Baptiste Del Amo
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Send us a Text Message. Today, we jump feet first into a story set in Japan's Hokkoda Mountains. In 1902, 210 Japanese soldiers were commissioned to find out if it was possible to pass through the mountain range on foot in the winter. Their first night was supposed to be at a local hot spring in the mountain, but their adventures took a turn for th…
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Episode 11: Markus Wolf, Stasi Foreign Intelligence Chief - Part Two
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Finally, the most important part of any super spy’s career… Le Sex. Markus Wolf continues to prove himself second to none in spy mastery. We hear about his highs and lows…but mostly highs because he wrote the book on himself which we’re using and he’s both humble but amazing actually (and epic in bed). Join us as we try to remain un-seduced by Mark…
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Beginning with the death of Stalin in 1953, the “sixties” era in the Soviet Union was just as vibrant and transformative as in the West. The ideological romanticism of the revolutionary years was revived, with a renewed emphasis on egalitarianism, equality, and the building of a communist utopia. Mass terror was reined in, great victories were won …
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Anne De Marcken- IT LASTS FOR EVER AND THEN IT'S OVER
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Basketball, Freedom and The Grateful Dead
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Send us a Text Message. This is my favorite story we've ever told on the podcast. I fell in love with it while studying it, as it took me through an eclectic landscape of emotions. When we finished recording, it actually brought Ethney to happy tears. This week we dive into the story of the 1992 Lithuanian basketball team, as they rose from winning…
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Low Flying the Cold War USAF F-111 Nuclear Bomber (358)
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Due to personal circumstances, I’ve been unable to produce a new episode this week, however, you will be aware of the many gems in the back catalogue and I have chosen one of my favourites today which is a rip-roaring story of service in the USAF with Rick Shreve an F111 pilot which I know you will enjoy. Normal service should be resumed next week.…
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M.J. Nicholls - THE FALL AND FALL OF DEREK HAFFMAN
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Send us a Text Message. What happens when a tragedy on the other side of the world has such an impact that it causes Disneyland to scrap one of its star attractions for a new park? Join us today as we discuss Superstar Limo, the short-lived, widely unpopular ride in Disney's California Adventure.By Mike and Ethney Davis
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Episode 10: Markus Wolf, Stasi Foreign Intelligence Chief - Part One
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Who’s the greatest spy that ever spied and love machine spreading Communism throughout the world? WOLF! Markus Wolf that is. Join us as we discuss the early days of the elusive and seductive spy master of East Germany. Born in Germany, raised partially in the Soviet Union during WWII to committed communist parents, Wolf is perfectly placed to estab…
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Episode 109 - The one where its ME and not BF.
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Duncan, Eddie and Lee return with another episode of Shoot and Scoot, the Flames of War and Team Yankee wargaming podcast. This episode we talk about what we have been painting and playing, discuss the announced release schedule from Battlefront, answer our patrons' questions in "An Officer Answers" and look forward to the upcoming events.…
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Reporting on the 1989 Revolution in Romania and the Czechoslovak Velvet Revolution (357)
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Allan Little recounts his journey from his student days in Edinburgh to working as a journalist the front lines of Cold War history in Eastern Europe and beyond. In 1989 he found himself on the night shift at the BBC’s Today programme in London when the Berlin Wall fell. Witnessing the world change in real time Allan’s desire to be part of these mo…
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Greg Gerke - IN THE SUAVITY OF THE ROCK with Daniel Davis Wood.
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Mafia Spies and the CIA Plot to Kill Fidel Castro (356)
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Thomas Maier an investigative journalist is our guide to the shadowy world of organized crime and espionage where shares insights from his extensive research and writing, including his latest book and drama documentary "Mafia Spies," which explores the unlikely alliance between the CIA and the Mafia in their attempts to assassinate Fidel Castro. We…
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Send us a Text Message. At some point, we all have to face death. Billions of people have passed from this existence to the next, and in this episode, we explore some of the more unusual and sometimes funny ways in which some of our fellow species have met their demise.By Mike and Ethney Davis
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Joe is rejoined by Rick Claypool to talk about his new book Skull Slime Tentacle Witch War, the difference between fungi and slime molds, absurd books, and so much more. Contact for Rick Claypool Website Twitter Skull Slime Tentacle Witch War Contact for Joe bielecki Twitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoe Website One time donation Patreon …
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Teaching English in East Germany (355)
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Bärbel was born in a village near Magdeburg in 1962, She explores her personal and professional life growing up in East Germany. We delve into her family's views on the East German government, her journey to becoming a teacher, and her experiences teaching English. We cover gender roles and the pressures to become a member of the communist party. A…
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Adam Ehrlich Sachs - GRETEL AND THE GREAT WAR
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Send us a Text Message. In 2013, the Carnival Triumph set off for a four-day cruise to Cozumel, Mexico. Things started off like any other cruise: great weather, food, and fun. But on the return home, a fire broke out in the engine room, causing the ship to lose both power and propulsion. The ship was left to drift aimlessly in the ocean, with no AC…
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Cold War Nuclear Bombing Missions and a UFO Encounter (354)
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Cold War RAF pilot Jeremy Lane, shares his gripping experiences, from nuclear bombing missions to a close encounter with a UFO. He was trained to fly the Canberra aircraft on nuclear bombing missions and describes how the American weaponry they would have used required dual control from both the President of the United States and the British Prime …
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Bruce Wagner - THE MET GALA & TALES OF SAINTS AND SEEKERS
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Send us a Text Message. In the summer of 1974, a group of all-female mountaineers set off to summit Lenin Peak, a mountain that stretches over 23,000 feet into the sky. It was important to the group to perform the climb without any assistance from any of the nearby male teams. After a successful summit, the weather took a turn for the worst, and to…
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Where can you find a former air field, military parading ground, amusement park, Turkish cemetery, concentration camp and kite surfer’s paradise?! Not all at the same time, it’s Tempelhofer Feld of course!!! We’re going through the history of this one incredible site which dates back over 800 years, starting on the fringes of what will become the m…
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Joe is joined by Derek Fisher to talk about his book Night Life, his forthcoming collection Container, exerting one's will onto art, cityscapes, and so much more. Contact for Derek Fisher Website Twitter Instagram Contact for Joe bielecki Twitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoe Website One time donation Patreon Tired Art photo by Arielle Ti…
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Episode 108 - The one where we have taken Normandy and it will all be over by Christmas
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Duncan, Eddie and Lee return with another episode of Shoot and Scoot, the Flames of War and Team Yankee wargaming podcast. This episode we talk about what we have been painting and playing, ponder the leaked Team Yankee starters and discuss Warfare and other upcoming events.By Shoot And Scoot
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Cheltenham Schoolboy to Cold War Canberra Jet Pilot (353)
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Jeremy Lane’s fascination for aviation was nurtured by countless childhood hours watching aircraft at Staverton Airport and North Weald. He shares his experiences flying the Jet Provost and later, the Canberra. He describes the capabilities of this versatile and iconic aircraft, from high-speed reconnaissance to its nuclear role. The Canberra's des…
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Joe is rejoined by Persephone Erin Hudson to talk about the first two acts of Aprostate Crater, tender transgression, serialized fiction, comic books, and so much more. Contact for Persephone Erin Hudson Twitter Itchio Contact for Joe bielecki Twitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoe Website One time donation Patreon Tired Art photo by Ariel…
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Send us a Text Message. In 1989, the Berlin Wall came down, and soon after, East and West Germany were reunified for the first time in about 30 years. But during that entire time of separation, many people tried their hands at creative and unique ways to overcome the formidable wall that separated the two sides. Join us today as we discuss outlandi…
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Are you enjoying the Football? Or do you feel like it’s very much happening at you?! Either way, enjoy the latest episode of History Flakes! How else would you know that there was an English Football league in Berlin during WWI? Crazy! Find about Derby Legend Steve Bloomer and what the hell Bumberino is, I think you’re gonna like it! You can get in…
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A Cold War Hungarian Journey Through War, Revolution, and Emigration (352)
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In this comprehensive narrative, Imre recounts his life from his birth in 1936 in Hungary to his emigration to the West after the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. He discusses the influence of his family’s Hungarian and German heritage, his father’s work in the oil industry, and the impact of World War II and communist rule on his upbringing. The account…
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The Most Notorious Pirate You've Never Heard Of
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we delve into the life of Ching Shih, exploring her rise to power, her ingenious tactics, and her indomitable spirit that led her to become a legend in maritime history. Discover how Ching Shih transformed a ragtag band of pirates into a disciplined and formidable force, enforced her strict code of laws, and…
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In this riveting account, Tilo recounts his experiences as an East German soldier during the final months of East Germany. He details the rising political awareness among soldiers, and his fear that his unit will be asked to shoot on demonstrators also provides a personal perspective on the pivotal moments leading up to and following the fall of th…
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Thomas Kendall - HOW I KILLED THE UNIVERSAL MAN
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Send us a Text Message. In 1945, a group of former Jewish Partisan fighters banded together to seek revenge for the atrocities committed against their people. They planned to inflict massive casualties on the German people, to be sure that no one ever tried another Holocaust. They called themselves the Nokmim, or Avengers, so join us today to discu…
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Episode 7: Broadcasting to the Enemy in WWII
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This episode is a 3 in 1! We talk about 3 distinct characters broadcasting to enemy soldiers during WW2. William Joyce, aka Lord Haw Haw, a seemingly confused Irishman with a pretty serious alcohol problem. Mildred Gillers, aka Axis Sally, a failing, racist actress, who would be labelled as particularly stupid by the FBI, and Iva Toguri D'Aquino ak…
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Face to face with the Soviets at the Cold War Reykjavik Summit between President Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev (350)
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This episode is brought to you by the CNN Original Series Secrets & Spies: A Nuclear Game which premieres 2nd June 2024 and is available now on BBC Iplayer). The series tracks the spies operating behind the scenes in the 1980s as the Cold War brings two superpowers to the brink of nuclear war. This razor-sharp series examines the tenuousness of glo…
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José Vergara - THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE DOG
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Frank's Slide (And we're not talking playgrounds)
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Send us a Text Message. In the foothills of the majestic Canadian Rockies sits the small town of Frank, Alberta. At least it used to be there until a massive rock slide in 1903 covered the town in 145 feet of stone. Join us today as we celebrate our one-year anniversary by discussing the deadliest rockslide in Canadian history. The story takes plac…
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