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CJ Walker is an important figure in American history. As one of the first African American millionaires, and a female at that, the great advances that Walker made are not as well remembered today. So, this week, as we wrap up season one, we pay tribute to the accomplishments of Madame CJ Walker. Famous Last Words is a proud partner of the Darkcast …
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This week, we continue our celebration of Sally Basset, but also acknowledge that there are other women throughout history whose stories we do not know. (And if you have any good stories about these badass women, please let us know.) For more information, you can follow the show on Facebook and on Instagram. Famous Last Words is a proud partner of …
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You probably haven't heard of Sally Basset. And that's a shame. Sally's life and, more importantly, what she represented made her an icon of enslaved people on the island of Bermuda. And, because of how she was treated, she is now known world-wide. For more information, you can follow the show on Facebook and on Instagram. Famous Last Words is a pr…
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60 years ago today, November 22nd, 1960, John F Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. While there is still a lot of debate about what happened that day and who was involved, what can be agreed upon is that by the president was struck down by an assassins bullet that fateful day. We review Kennedy's fina…
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The Civil War was one of the bloodiest conflicts that the US was involved in, and it nearly tore the country apart. General John Sedwick was one of the standout leaders for the North, but you don't hear his name much these days. Maybe this week's story will change that. For more information, you can follow the show on Facebook and on Instagram. Fam…
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We talk a little bit more about Alex the parrot and other smart animals, but in an effort to keep Heidi from breaking down crying, we quickly move onto a more upbeat subject- people who vanished and were never heard from again. Just some uplifting chat to take you into your weekend. Famous Last Words is a proud partner of the Darkcast Network…
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Sure, birds are fun to look at, but what if they were actually than we ever gave them credit for? Alex the parrot is just another in a list of educated animals that demonstrate the deep intelligence animals have and perhaps helps explain a little bit of the deep connection so many of us feel for them. For more information, you can follow the show o…
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The story of the Salem Witch trials is a fascinating look at mob mentality and what can happen when fear runs amok. But few of the stories of the trial are as sad as that of Sarah Good, who had a difficult life before the concept of witchcraft was ever brought up. For more information, you can follow the show on Facebook and on Instagram. Famous La…
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When you're doing a show that flirts with the macabre like this, you at least have to consider talking about Edgar Allan Poe. And, if you read anything about the famous writer, you know how fascinating his life was. For more information, you can follow the show on Facebook and on Instagram. Famous Last Words is a proud partner of the Darkcast Netwo…
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This week, we go over Nostradamus- genius or crackpot? We go over the story of Michele de Nostradame and discuss whether he had some insight into the future or was just pulling at straws. Plus, we examine his predictions for 2023 and see how he's doing. For more information, check out our website, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Famous Las…
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Each week, over on YouTube, producers Heidi Hedquist and Luke Poling will be gathering to discuss the additional stories from each episode that didn't make the show. We thought for week one, we'd share the audio of our inaugural episode, to give you a sense of what we're up to over there and welcome you to join us. If you have any questions or comm…
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Mary Blandy wasn't the first woman led down a dark path by a man, but her story echoes through the centuries. A well-off woman with a life laid out before her, she threw it away for the love of a man. Sadly this wasn't the first (or the last) time this story has been told. For a full transcript and credits, check out our website. You can also follo…
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Baseball, like any professional sport, is dangerous. And the story of Ray Chapman, sadly, illustrates this point all too well. The shortstop was only 29 when he died, August 17th, 1920. For a full transcript and credits, check out our website. You can also follow us on Facebook and on Instagram. Famous Last Words is a proud partner of the Darkcast …
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The legend of Johnny Ace is unforgettable. A singer with an incredible voice, cut down in his prime, in the interest of making life on the road a little more exciting. For a full transcript and credits, check out our website. You can also follow us on Facebook and on Instagram. Famous Last Words is a proud partner of the Darkcast Network…
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