Inside the Field: Unearthing Dinosaur & Columbian Mammoth Discoveries
Chasing History Radio
Join Chase Pipes on Chasing History Radio as we dive into the thrilling world of fossil hunting, from dinosaurs in Montana to Columbian mammoths in New Mexico! Discover how a six-part documentary series captures the painstaking work of digging, preserving, and documenting rare fossils, all while teaching the stories behind these ancient giants. Experience the adventure of the Smoky Mountain Relic Room team as they uncover Ice Age animals, and more, bringing history directly into your hands. Whether you're here for a quick short or a full documentary, every episode shows why history freaking...
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Candy Corn, Love It or Hate It.
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This time we look at the history behind a Halloween treat… candy corn. This candy can divide a group between lovers and haters, but the candy has been around for over 100 years.
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Attack of the Corpses: World War 1
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Ryan talks about a World War 1 Battle that involved gas attacks that made soldiers look like walking dead. The Battle of Osowiec , was a horrendous attack but an even more amazing resistance by a hugely outnumbered and poisoned group of men. These “dead men” held out for 12 days!
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Researching the Bell Witch Legend
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The Tennessee Bell Witch legend is well known. But how much is real? We delve into some of the research problems of the legend and what is needed to help keep it real.
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Colonel Blood Steals the Crown Jewels…Kinda!
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During the reign of King Charles II, Thomas Blood attempted to steal the Crown Jewels. It was going well, with one man putting the Royal Orb in his pants, but then they had to run for it. Would they get away or caught and put to death?
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They are creepy, kooky, and all together spooky, the Addams Family!
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For the anniversary of the Addams Family premiere, we look into a little of the history of the show. Where did their names come from? And a house with pink walls are some of the “things” we are talking about today
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Love ‘Em or Hate ‘Em Grape-Nuts History
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Invented in 1897 and first sold in 1898, Grape-Nuts has a crazy history. From the time the inventor spent in a famous sanitarium through course cases and into a p[op culture phenomenon, Grape-Nuts has been through it all. It was used in war, exploration, and health crazes, and still in our cereal bowls.
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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.
info_outlineThis time we look at the history behind a Halloween treat… candy corn. This candy can divide a group between lovers and haters, but the candy has been around for over 100 years.