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The Great Vowel Shift and the Making of Modern English Dec 04, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, “The Great Vowel Shift” was the single greatest change in the history of the English language that has now become the official language in over 75 countries. Here’s the History Guy with the story of “The Great Vowel Shift” and the making of modern English.

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Ponzi's Scheme: The True Story of the Legendary Scam Artist Dec 03, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Charles Ponzi may not have invented the Ponzi Scheme, but he certainly lent his name to it. Here to tell the story is Jonathan Small of the podcast Write About Now.

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The Boys of Milo: Ted Godlove Dec 03, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, remaining effective and calm under fire, from the undergrowth of the Vietnamese jungle to the rivers and skies, Ted Godlove concerned himself not with the hopelessness of a situation or who would get the credit for a victory, but rather with fighting the enemy and protecting his brothers in arms. Michael Williams, author of The Boys of Milo, tells the story of one man, among several from his hometown, who volunteered to face this fight.

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The Atomic Marine Dec 03, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Our American Stories listener Richard Muniz tells the story of his boss who participated in atomic bomb testing in Nevada in the 1950s.

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The Story of the Man the Mountain is Named After—Pike's Peak Dec 03, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, here to tell the story of explorer, accused spy, and American military hero, Zebulon Pike is Craig du Mez of the Grateful Nation Project.

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Lincoln: 1864 Dec 03, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, outside of 1776, 1864 is perhaps the most consequential year in American history. Here's the story of how Abraham Lincoln almost wasn't re-elected.

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The Oakland Raiders Stunk—So Fans Created Fantasy Football Dec 03, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, fantasy football is a 13-billion-dollar empire and 29 million Americans play it—but it wasn't always this way. Here to tell the story about its origins is Peter Funt, author of Inside Fantasy Football.

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The Strange Story of How the Lobotomy Led to Modern Brain Science Dec 03, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Dr. Theodore Schwartz, A neurosurgeon as well as a professor of neurosurgery at Weill Cornell Medicine—and the author of Grey Matters, shines some light into the dark history of the lobotomy—and how it led to innovation and modern-day brain surgery.

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The Cabbage Patch Kids Caused...a Riot? Dec 02, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Jonathan Alexandratos is a toy historian whose knowledge was featured in the film, Billion Dollar Babies: The True Story of the Cabbage Patch Kids. Here’s Jonathan with the story of the Cabbage Patch Kids and how they set the wheels in motion for modern-day Black Friday.

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The Inventor Extraordinaire Who Gave Us the Safety Pin Dec 02, 2024

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On this episode of Our American Stories, some of Walter Hunt's inventions include a saw, a steamer, inkstands, the nail-making machine, a rifle, a revolver, bullets, bicycles, a shirt collar, a boot heel, and a ceiling-walking circus device....but his most successful invention was designed in just three hours to settle a $15 debt to one of the many draftsmen he tasked with drawing up his patents. Here’s Ashley Hlebinsky with the story.

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