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The Face of Liberty Jan 04, 2025

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It has become arguably the most iconic image of freedom and independence not only in the United States, but the world over. A gift from a valued ally after a tumultuous period in world history. A beacon, that for decades, has welcomed immigrants to our nation’s shore, as well as inspired those already here, to uphold the values and principles our country was founded on.

But soon after the French flag covering Lady Liberty’s face was lowered and her features divulged to the world, onlookers began wondering: who was the inspiration behind the statue’s striking face?

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TOTally Reimagined Dec 28, 2024

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As we close what many consider the holiday season, one thing is certain - the indulgence of holiday eating is officially closed. We all know what that’s about - gorging ourselves with the foods that we may not always enjoy throughout the year, so we feel justified in taking seconds, thirds, fourths, oh and the leftovers! But there’s one food, that unless an international history podcast highlights, could be enjoyed daily but never gets its due recognition. Hmm, I wonder what that could be? And that today, listeners, is the focus of today’s episode. Pour yourself another cup of coffee and let’s get to it.

The Christmas Letter - Christmas Special! Dec 25, 2024

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Merry Christmas everyone, and welcome to the Missing Chapter Podcast Christmas Special!

Today we are so excited to have a very special guest, Mike Cunningham, on today’s episode. Mike is the hilarious and brilliant writer of the recently released movie called, The Christmas Letter, filmed mostly locally in Utica, NY and we are so excited to talk about the unknowns of the movie-making world as well as the background of the origins of this fun, feel good Christmas comedy.

So grab your coffees, and maybe even your hot chocolates or egg nogs, and let’s get into this Christmas rendition of the Missing Chapter.

The Wright Formula Dec 14, 2024

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If you’re anything like us, the miracle of flight is something that has always dazzled us. We still see the awe in watching planes take off and land, and being on a plane continues to thrill no matter how mainstream and normal commercial flights have become. There’s something so fascinating about it that it’s hard to describe. What’s truly unbelievable is how far we’ve come in such a short amount of time. We’ve only had a little over a century’s worth of flying experience and look how capable, safe, and almost physics-defying our common plane has truly become. And to think it all started with two brothers who shared the same fascination with flight as us. And that fascination, which led to obsession, is the focus of today’s episode.

So pour yourself a cup of coffee, put your tray tables in their upright and locked position, and prepare for takeoff as your captains, Phil and Phil, bring you into the unknowns of the Wright brothers on this episode of the Missing Chapter.

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The Unknowns of Pearl Harbor Dec 07, 2024

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The day that will live in infamy. Those harrowing words might be one of the first things that come to mind when mentioning December 7, 1941.It’s been studied, watched, reviewed, and discussed countless times, evoking the same frightful emotion every time. But our goal here on the MCP is to look deeper into history’s well-known events and reveal the unknown, and that’s exactly what we’re going to do today. So let’s honor this day by discussing some of the unknown facts, stories, and heroes of that day, some 83 years ago. And let’s highlight, maybe even rewrite, what we know about that day, in a new, Missing Chapter.

Skywalkers Nov 30, 2024

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Native Americans aren’t often associated with New York City and its dense, vertical, iron landscape. With so many indigenous nations pushed to America’s frontier in the 19th century, they usually appear in popular culture as populates of the rural West, occupying wide open spaces brimming with tipis, buffalo and pow wows. Yet the Mohawk Nation has deep roots in metropolitan New York City—where, beginning in the early 20th century, Mohawk, ironworkers contributed to building many of the iconic skyscrapers that dominate the Manhattan skyline today.

These “Skywalkers” have for generations traveled far and wide to work on the “high steel,” bringing back good wages to support their homes and building reputations as fearless laborers in the process. Today’s episode takes us from Upstate NY to downtown Manhattan as we tight rope walk the iron beams of what are now some of the tallest buildings in the United States.

Pour your coffee, settle in… it’s The Missing Chapter Podcast.

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Norilsk, No Reward Nov 23, 2024

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No risk no reward, right? We’ve all heard it. But have we heard of the focus of today’s episode? Norilsk, Russia? Yeah, me either. It’s one of the unknown areas of history, and is still one of the unknown areas of the world. A location so remote, so cold, and so polluted, that the environment itself is not only changed, but our perception of what color the skies, precipitation, and water should like will be forever modified. What is this place? Who is responsible for such a desolate wasteland? And why on earth would anyone go to this toxin-filled, pollutant-ridden nightmare? You’re going to need a strong cup of coffee for this one, and don’t go iced either, this episode of the Missing Chapter is going to be cold, and chilling, let’s get started! Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Missing Chapter Podcast website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information, previous episodes, and professional development opportunities!

Fact vs. Fiction Nov 16, 2024

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Did you know that George Washington had wooden teeth? Wait, that’s not true is it? I thought that was a myth. Well, as teachers, we should probably debunk some of these historic myths, while at the same time, letting everyone know what unbelievable stories are actually… truth. Let’s do it on today’s episode. A Missing Chapter Podcast all about truths versus myths… fact versus fiction. So, did Washington really have wooden teeth? Pour yourself a cup of coffee, sit back and relax, and let’s test your knowledge about history - true or false style.

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A Day of Remembrance Nov 09, 2024

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Welcome back to the Missing Chapter Podcast and Happy almost Veterans day to all of our vets! As we begin the holiday weekend and honor those that have served, past and present, I think it’s also honorable to know the history of the holiday and how we got here. So that’s what we’re here for. Grab your coffees, salute your vets and lets pay homage to all of our service members around the world, past and present!

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Seeing Double Part II Nov 02, 2024

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Well, listeners, we started this series of seeing double a few weeks ago with the discussion about Joseph Stalin - did he or did he not have a body double? Check out S5E4 to find out our response. But today, we have another rendition of this series and today’s question is whether or not Saddam Hussein had known body doubles. Oh, there’s a hint…I said body doubles, plural, didn’t I? Here we go, Missing Chapter listeners, no need to adjust your glasses, we’re seeing double…again…and we’re doubling down on our coffee intake as we enter into another episode of the Missing Chapter. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Missing Chapter Podcast website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information, previous episodes, and professional development opportunities!

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