SKIES OF THUNDER (PT 1) THE DEADLY WWII MISSION OVER THE ROOF OF THE WORLD W CAROLYN ALEXANDER
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Release Date: 11/24/2024
SPITFIRES: THE AMERICAN WOMEN WHO FLEW IN THE FACE OF DANGER IN WWII w BECKY AIKMAN
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Meet author Becky Aikman at 1001 Heroes... And find out what inspired her to write the heart-pounding true story of the daring American women who piloted the most dangerous aircraft of World War II through the treacherous skies of Britain. They were crop dusters and debutantes, college girls and performers in flying circuses-all of them trained as pilots. Because they were women, they were denied the opportunity to fly for their country when the United States entered the Second World War. But Great Britain, desperately fighting for survival, would let anyone-even Americans, even...
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EMBEDDED ENEMY: THE INSIDER THREAT COMMAND SGT. MAJOR BART WOMACK, RET.
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ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS & MYSTERIES : THE EDGAR CAYCE READINGS
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"Ancient Civilizations & Mysteries: the Cayce Interviews": The first of a multi-part series based upon the readings of the most prolific psychic of the 20th century- Edgar Cayce. The interviews were done with leading authors and experts at The Edgar Cayce Association For Research & Enlightenment. Edgar Cayce has given us a treasure trove of documented readings on holistic healing, man's spiritual journey and purpose, past lives, ancient civilizations, reincarnation, dream interpretation, and much more.
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HERO OF TWO WORLDS: THE MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE IN THE AGE OF REVOLUTION W/MIKE DUNCAN
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Our interview with 'HERO OF TWO WORLDS' author Mike Duncan
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THE FORTY YEARS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD
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Best-selling author Patrick Wyman shares his new book "The Verge"- the story of the 40 years that changed the world as we know it- 1490-1530- and introduces some of the characters good and bad who brought the change, turning a backwater Europe into a thriving financial power. Discussing: the scale of change~exploration~crafty Queen Isabella~Columbus the pitchman and navigator~Martin Luther's printing press leading the reformation in languages everyone could read~Alduus Minutias and his presses and publishin
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REBELS AT SEA-PRIVATEERING IN THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
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At the outset of the American Revolution we had practically no navy- and we had to rely on American seamen who would allow their boats to be turned into ships of war. This fascinating story is brought to us by author Jay Dolin in this interview- what a story!
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THE LAST OF THE 357TH INFANTRY W MARK HAGER
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BAR man Harold Frank's story of faith and courage as told by author/interviewer Mark Hager
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DEVIL DOGS : K COMPANY 3RD BATTALION 5TH MARINES: FROM GUADALCANAL TO THE SHORES OF JAPAN
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THE NAZI CONSPIRACY: THE SECRET PLOT TO KILL FDR, STALIN, AND CHURCHILL
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The little-known true story of the Nazi plot to kill Winston Churchil, US president Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and Joseph Stalin at the height of WWII and how it was foiled. Our interview with Josh Mentz and Brad Meltzer For all our shows and episodes join us at www.bestof1001stories.com
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THE VIOLENT YEARS: THE STORY OF WILLIAM "BILL" BONSALL- THE WWII VET WHO BROUGHT WRESTLING TO WEST VIRGINIA SCHOOLS
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We interview legendary Bill Bonsall's daughter , author of 'The Violent Years"- the biography telling the story of the WWII vet who returned to bring wrestling to West Virginia schools and colleges in the 50's. He also coached Mary Lou Retton to a gold medal in the Olympics. Join our new website and check out all our shows at and now you can leave review easily at any of our 12 shows. Also sign up for our newsletter.
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These were the men who flew supply planes over the Himilayas during WWII suffering terrible casualties with tjhe loss of hundreds of planes and crews.
Originally taped for 1001 Heroes, Legends, histories & Mysteries with host Jon Hagadorn.