World War I Battle of Chateau-Thierry
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The Battle of Château-Thierry in July 1918 is where American forces helped halt a German offensive. Facing a German advancement, American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) launched a counterattack with French allies, achieving the first American victory of the war. This battle was a key turning point in the Second Battle of the Marne, significantly impacting German plans.
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World War II Ration Token
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During World War 22, America had to ration some items for the war effort. Using ration books and tokens , Americans could get a fair share of those items. But it was a lot more involved than that
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The First US Gold Rush
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A shiny 17 pound yellow rock found a 12 year old boy leads to the first Gold Rush in the US. Find out where and when in this podcast. Even the past of the landowner is interesting.
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Chase is back with an unbelievable find!
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Chase returns after his summer of digging fossils and finding history. You won’t believe what he go this summer. Items from a top secret area to fossils, and they will all be in the store soon.
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Martha Tabram, Jack the Ripper Victim?
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Initially Martha Tabram was listed as a victim of Jack the Ripper and then removed from the list of victims due to the way she was killed. We discuss how she may have Benn a fledgling kill by Jack the Ripper as he was honing his craft. Forensics now would see her killing as him learning and progressing his mode operandi, what do you think?
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Story of the Frozen Charlotte Doll
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A frozen Charlotte doll was a one piece porcelain or bisque doll that sold for a penny in the late 1800s. But hoe did it become known as a frozen Charlotte, the story is attached to the death of a real girl named Charlotte. Learn more about these little creepy dolls.
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Wrong Way Corrigan! What does it mean?
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July 17th is national Wrong Way Corrigan day, and we dive into the history of this phase and person. Douglas Corrigan “accidentally flew to Ireland in a plane that should have been grounded. He claimed he went the wrong way because his compass was broke, but did he do it on purpose. Well he said, “That is my story and I am sticking to it, listen to the story and you decide.
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Another shooting in Tombstone Arizona
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After the famous gunfight at the OK corral, there was another shooting that brought Tombstone into the news. Buckskin Frank Leslie shot “Blonde Molle” and then concocted a great story to show he was innocent. But he was caught in his lie, want to know how? Just give a listen.
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Fireworks for the 4th of July
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When did Americans first use fireworks to celebrate Independence Day, you may be wondering? Today’s podcast answers that question and the delves into a little 4th of July history. Additionally, we talk about a founding father who thought we are celebrating the wrong day.
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Revolutionary war and smallpox vaccinations
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On June 26, 1721, Dr Zabdiel Boylston began inoculations in Boston with a Puritan ministers blessing. With his success known, George Washington enacted the first medical mandate in American history. The life saving procedure helped strengthen the continental army and helped win the war.
info_outlineNotre-Dame de Reims was the sight of continuous fighting during World War I. Despite pleas from the French people;e and even the Pope, this cathedral was continually damaged. The cathedral even became a site of propaganda of both sides.