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History Dispatches

History Dispatches is a daily history show hosted by father and son duo Matt and McKinley Breen. The show covers people, places, events and even objects from throughout history. While any topic is fair game, Matt and McKinley hold a soft spot for the offbeat and wacky stories that most people don’t know about.

Latest Episodes:

Big Booms - Compilation Oct 10, 2025

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Three tales of historic explosions including the Tunguska Incident, the 1883 Eruption of Krakatoa, and the Halifax Explosion. Have a blast checking these out.

Enjoy this compilation of Season 1 episodes while we get ready for the new season of History Dispatches.

Image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Krakatoa_eruption_lithograph.jpg

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Pest Control - Compilation Oct 09, 2025

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Three stories of humanity's attempts to reign in animals. This includes the Great Emu War, the Alberta Rat Campaign, and Project Isabela.

Enjoy this compilation of Season 1 episodes while we get ready for the new season of History Dispatches.

Image: https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-rat-on-green-grass-12964769/

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Tales from Ancient Egypt - Compilation Oct 08, 2025

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Three stories from Ancient Egypt, including the Library of Alexandria, the Lost Army of Cambyses, and the Rosetta Stone.

Enjoy this compilation of Season 1 episodes while we get ready for the new season of History Dispatches.

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Athenian Adventures - Compilation Oct 07, 2025

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Three tales from the twilight of the Athenian Golden Age, including Alcibiades, the Sicilian Expedition, and Thrasybulus.

Enjoy this compilation of Season 1 episodes while we get ready for the new season of History Dispatches.

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Akropolis_by_Leo_von_Klenze.jpg

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Historic Heists - Compilation Oct 06, 2025

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Three episodes featuring audacious robberies. This includes the Great Maple Syrup Heists, the Theft of the Mona Lisa, and the Heist of the Irish Crown Jewels.

Enjoy this compilation of Season 1 episodes while we get ready for the new season of History Dispatches.

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The European Theater of World War II Oct 03, 2025

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The largest, deadliest conflict in human history is World War II. Claiming tens of millions of lives it is a story unlike any other. Listen as we delve into the overview of this most awesome conflict, and journey through the European theater of the war.

Sources

https://wwiifoundation.org/timeline-of-wwii/

https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/world-war-ii-key-dates

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/specialfeatures/world-war-ii-major-events-timeline/

Image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Approaching_Omaha.jpg

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Bob Beamon Oct 02, 2025

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On October 18, 1968, at the summer Olympics in Mexico City, American long jumper Bob Beamon leaped into history - literally. On his first attempt, Beamon would not only set a world record in the long jump - he would obliterate it - in one of the most astounding moments in sports history. This is the story of Bob Beamon and his record setting long jump.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/sportscentury/features/00014092.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Beamon

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bob_Beamon_1968.jpg

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Alcibiades Oct 01, 2025

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In the second half of the fifth century BC, the Athenian general and statesmen, Alcibiades, would lead an absolutely incredible life. He acted as a key advisor for Athens, their rival Sparta, and both cities exiled him. All while kicking up scandals, and loving every second of it. This is the story of Alcibiades.

Sources

"The Life of Alcibiades" by Jacqueline de Romilly File:Alcibades_being_taught_by_Socrates,_Fran%C3%A7ois-Andr%C3%A9_Vincent.jpg

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Beast of Gévaudan Sep 30, 2025

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From 1764-1767 a monster terrorized the province of Gévaudan in south central France. It’s believed that 113 people were killed - many with their throats ripped out - by the mysterious creature. It is a mystery that still haunts the region to this day. This is the story of the Beast of Gévaudan.

Sources

https://www.geriwalton.com/the-beast-of-gevaudan/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beast_of_G%C3%A9vaudan

Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Gevaudanwolf.jpg

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Burma-Shave Sep 29, 2025

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For decades the roadsides of America were dotted with curious red signs. Always appearing in a sequence of four or five, and usually with a witty or clever saying, they became synonymous with American motoring culture, and an icon of mid-century American highways. This is the story of the Burma-Shave signs.

Sources

https://www.backwoodshome.com/feeling-nostalgic-now-youll-rave-heres-the-story-of-burma-shave/

https://minneapolisparkhistory.com/2016/10/03/burma-shave-clinton-odell-and-minneapolis-parks/

"Verse by the Side of the Road: The Story of the Burma-Shave Signs and Jingles" by Frank Rowsome, Jr.

Image: https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2018663314/

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