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Podcasting since 2008! - It really is all true! Quirky, bizarre, and unusual stories from the Flip Side of History.
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Ancient Egypt, from Creation to Cleopatra. This podcast tells the story of ancient Egypt, "in their own words." Using texts, art, and archaeology, we uncover the world of the Nile Valley and its people. Website www.egyptianhistorypodcast.com Email egyptpodcast@gmail.com. Hosted on the Airwave Media Network.
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History Uncovered is brought to you by the digital publisher All That’s Interesting, where we explore all things weird and bizarre in the natural world and the world past. Each Wednesday, we take a deep dive into a topic we haven’t been able to stop thinking about. Dive deeper into these stories on All That's Interesting Follow our page on Facebook: HistoryRevealed Follow us on Instagram: @realhistoryuncovered credits: https://allthatsinteresting.com/podcast-credits Please contact advertisin ...
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In this award-winning investigative podcast, host Maren Machles explores how accountability failures in Washington D.C. impact the lives of people all over the country, and she showcases the investigators, experts, and activists who work to keep our government working for the people. In the second season, Maren and POGO’s investigative reporters take a look at the Department of Homeland Security. They trace how an agency established to protect the nation from security threats has doubled dow ...
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Sety in the Desert. Around 1300 BCE, King Sety led an expedition into the Red Sea hills. His purpose? Gold. The King brought soldiers and charioteers out to mine precious metals for his treasuries. The journey was difficult, traversing a dry and rocky landscape far from the comforts of home. Fortunately, Sety left detailed descriptions of the event…
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Something different in this podcast!!! I let podcast hosts Art Quinn and Cynthia Coleman tell one of my stories! It’s all about the 1975 Pet Rock fad and how it all happened. Images, links, and transcripts for this podcast can be found at https://uselessinformation.org/pet-rocks-podcast-228/ Comment on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/FlipSideofHis…
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Episode 127 - 'The Conjuring': Inside The Infamous Haunting
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The true story of The Conjuring, namely the Perron family and Enfield haunting, is scarier than the movies themselves. https://allthatsinteresting.com/true-story-of-the-conjuring-perron-family-enfield-haunting credits: https://allthatsinteresting.com/podcast-credits History Uncovered is part of the Airwave Media network: www.airwavemedia.com Learn …
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194: A Prince of Egypt (feat. Prof. Peter Brand)
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Ramesses Rising. Traditionally, Egyptian princes are almost invisible. The pharaohs downplayed the presence of their sons, to reduce political competition and maintain religious order. Sety I (c.1300 BCE) changed this habit. In art and monuments, he promoted young Ramesses II to a position of prominence and power. The exact nature of this promotion…
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Back in 1957, Leona Gage had beauty, charm, and a crown—until scandal snatched it away. Just what had she done wrong? Discover the whirlwind rise and dramatic fall of the beauty queen who became an overnight sensation. Video of Leona on the Ed Sullivan Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyUZaZtit_o Images, links, and transcripts for this podcast…
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193: Slaying the Bull of Seth (Ramesses’ First Rodeo)
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In the Temple of Sety I at Abydos, an out-of-the-way corridor preserves a unique image. The King of Egypt, and his eldest son, wrangle and subdue a bull. This scene appears simple, at first glance. But it has a wealth of deeper symbolism and meanings. In this episode, we explore the idea of Bulls as images of power and violence, and their relations…
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Episode 126 - The Demon House Of Indiana: Inside The Alleged Haunting
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Latoya Ammons and her family claim to have experienced demonic possession that began when they moved into what became known as the "house of 200 demons" in 2011. https://allthatsinteresting.com/latoya-ammons credits: https://allthatsinteresting.com/podcast-credits History Uncovered is part of the Airwave Media network: www.airwavemedia.com Learn mo…
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Sety I reigned (approx.) 1303--1292 BCE. In the first half of his reign, the King's followers achieved significant and splendid deeds. We explore these achievements in aggregate, and what they all mean for the Egyptian people. Plus, what 19th Dynasty "expansion" means for our story of pharaohs, ordinary people, and the gods... Logo image: Sety I, a…
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The Sword of Ramesses (News from the Field)
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Blade of Frontiers (not Wyll). In September 2024, the Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities announced new discoveries including a sword inscribed with the names of Ramesses II, King of Egypt. In this episode, we discuss the weapon and its origins, as well as the larger significance of the fortress in which this discovery occurred. Who did the sword bel…
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Episode 125 - The True Story Behind The Legend Of The Jersey Devil
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Deep within the forests of South Jersey’s Pine Barrens, there are legends of a horrifying creature known as the Jersey Devil. Often described as a dragon-like beast with the head of a goat, the wings of a bat, and cloven hooves, the Jersey Devil is one of the most iconic creatures in American folklore – and one that’s left locals terrified for deca…
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A man is forced to pay for the burial of a porcupine, a stowaway who hid inside of someone’s coffin, a cactus buried under concrete for 45 years, and much more! Images, links, and transcripts for this podcast can be found at https://uselessinformation.org/retrocast-28-podcast-226/ The Useless Information Podcast is a member of the Airwave Media pod…
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Some upcoming things: Livestream, Return to New Kingdom, and the 2025 Tour
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Return to the New Kingdom. Livestream of First Intermediate Period history. Update on the 2025 Tour. Quick update on Egyptology news and what's coming up on the podcast. Mini episode about "the sword of Ramesses II" coming in a few days. Livestream on First Intermediate Period monuments/tombs/stories this weekend, see blog post on Patreon. Update f…
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The Age of Montu (First Intermediate Period Finale)
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These violent delights have violent ends. Between 1992 BCE and 1941 BCE, King Montu-Hotep (“Montu is Content”) ruled the southern kingdom. And he led efforts to expand Theban power, and ultimately reunify the Two Lands… Logo image: Montu, in a chapel of Ramesses III at Karnak (Kairoinfo4u). Website: www.egyptianhistorypodcast.com. Support the show …
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Episode 124 - The Real Story Of Johnny Appleseed That Goes Beyond The Myth
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Some may have learned about Johnny Appleseed from the 1948 Disney anthology Melody Time. Some may have learned about him in a poem. And some may have heard the rhyme that goes, "Here comes Johnny Appleseed. Apple seeds are all he needs. Planting orchards on his way out West. Wears a pot upon his head. Beneath the trees he makes his bed. Folks say J…
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Winston Churchill Gets Run Over - UI Podcast #225
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While Winston Churchill was crossing Fifth Avenue in Manhattan in 1931, he was hit by a car and thrown down to the pavement. Unable to move his fingers and toes, Churchill believed that he was paralyzed. Listen to this story to find out exactly what happened, the severity of Churchill’s injuries, and what consequences the driver of that car faced. …
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A Legacy in Flames (First Intermediate Period 06)
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Ta-Wer howled. Around 2000 BCE, the southern kingdom was rising quickly. But the north was not out of the fight. Not by a long shot… Episode chapters Prologue – A Royal Inspection (00:30). The Fall of Tjeni / Thinis (07:25). The Long Reign of Intef II (11:58). Intef’s Dogs (20:58). Khety Merykara (34:03). Making Ta-Wer Howl (47:25). Conclusion (01:…
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Episode 123 - Remembering The Hero Dogs Of 9/11
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On September 11, 2001, nearly 3,000 people were killed and countless others injured in terror attacks targeting the Pentagon and the World Trade Center. The aftermath saw immense devastation, but also incredible heroism from rescue workers, including many dogs. The loyalty and dedication that these dogs showed serve as proof that anyone, when they …
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An exploration of advice columns and their evolution over time. How have the questions and responses shifted over the past century? Some of the answers are bound to make you laugh. Affiliate link for elevenlabs.io, which was used for the AI-generated voices in this episode: https://elevenlabs.io/?from=partnerray4138 Images, links, and transcripts f…
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Intef the Great, Part 2 (First Intermediate Period 05b)
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The war for Ta-Wer. The Thebans had seized the sacred city of Abdju (Abydos) in the district of Ta-Wer. The northern rulers, from the House of Khety, contested this violently. Inscriptions and art reveal the movements of armies, the clashes on field and river, and the sieging of major towns. Soon, things going downright apocalyptic. Also… dogs! Mus…
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