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The Missing Chapter Podcast

The Missing Chapter Podcast reveals some unknown stories to the world’s most popular events. Tune in to hear some of the most obscure and entertaining stories the history textbooks left out!

Copyright: © Philip Horender & Philip Schoff

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A Strange Bird Part III Aug 06, 2022

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The Land down under, the Aussies, the lucky country, Oz - all nicknames for the area of the world that seems to have almost gone unnoticed by authors of the history textbooks. “How come we don’t learn much about Australia”, some of our students ask yearly…well, you’re about to, kids. Grab a cup of coffee, you know we are, because we’re going to take you back to the 1930s and talk about one of the forgotten wars that Australians underwent in the early 1930s - while the world was feeling the effects of the great depression, and Germany was giving into the rise of fascism under Adolf Hitler, there was an active war on the smallest continent in the world, yet the 6th largest country. A strange bird part III is coming at you right now on this episode of the Missing Chapter.

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History: The Unsolvable Mystery featuring Sarah Paradiso Jul 30, 2022

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Have you ever wondered what life would be like if the Allies never won World War II? What about if President John F. Kennedy was never assassinated? In this podcast we will discuss one of the most interesting philosophical questions in history. Is it a person or an event that makes what we learn in the textbooks important? Find out more on this episode of the Missing Chapter.

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Chip Off the Ol' Block Jul 23, 2022

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Today on this episode of the Missing Chapter, we’re going local. Well, somewhat. Here in upstate, NY, one of the destination places that our area is known for is Saratoga. Popularized most by its rich history - being the location of a turning point victory in the Revolutionary war in 1777, and secondly of course, it is known for its rich culture in horse racing. But apart from the beauty of the area and it’s amazing restaurants and sidewalk shops, there’s a story that’s nestled into one of the surrounding areas that I don’t believe too many people know about. The story revolves around a daily snack for most, a special treat for some, and just like your experience with our episodes of the Missing Chapter, you can’t have just one - find out what I’m getting at on this episode of the Missing Chapter.

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Toying Around with Christopher Bensch Jul 16, 2022

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What an episode we have for you today! On this episode we have Chris Bensch, Chief Curator at the Strong's National Museum of Play in Rochester, NY. Chris was the featured historian on History Channel's Toys That Built America and Travel Channel's Mysteries at the Museum and is our special guest on this episode of the Missing Chapter.

Chris walks us through the unknown yet fascinating life of the inventor of one of the most popular children's toys in existence - the Slinky! Who was the genius behind the Slinky and what was it about the invention that appealed to so many people? You won't believe some of the twists and turns this story takes on this episode of the Missing Chapter!

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Hiding In Plain Sight Jul 09, 2022

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Imagine this scenario: You’re walking by yourself in the pristine, expansive wilderness of Van Cortlandt Park in Bronx, New York. You marvel at your surroundings and take in the tranquil beauty of the old oak trees, stony ridges, and the serene lake. Although you are completely isolated, you can’t help but shake the unnerving feeling that you’re being watched…that you’re not alone. Well, if you were visiting the park in 1918, there’s a very real chance…that you weren’t alone. Find out more on this episode of the Missing Chapter.

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4 Rows Down, 3 Names Over featuring Alex Gyurik Jul 02, 2022

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This episode of the Missing Chapter is a special one! We have special guest Alex Gyurik with us today to discuss the life of a close family relative who served in Vietnam and unfortunately paid the ultimate price. Alex, through family photos, documents, and artifacts gave a moving and profound presentation to a group of students, staff, and family in April and we are happy to present the audio to you today!

As we kick off the Missing Chapter's new segment Hometown History, it's our honor and privilege to present to you Alex Gyurik and her presentation of "4 Rows Down, 3 Names Over" to honor her Great Uncle, John Stegeland III. Enjoy and honor a veteran by thanking them the next time you see one!

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Core Values Jun 25, 2022

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You may be familiar with the 1874 Jules Verne book, Journey to the Center of the Earth, and its 2008 theatrical sibling. For those of you who may not be familiar with the plot, the title I think is pretty self explanatory, but the story involves the characters discovering and decoding ancient writings that show a dormant volcano leading to caverns inside the earth. Now, this is just science fiction fantasy, right? Sure it is, but the theory that it was based upon wasn’t science fiction to some, especially for the main character of today’s episode. So, let’s dive deeper per se, into one person’s oddball theory that the earth is actually hollow at its core. Good or bad, it got so much attention that it actually made it to the desk of a sitting president. Find out who this person was, how he could conjure up such an odd theory, and what this president’s response was to this idea on this episode of the Missing Chapter.

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Top 5 Historic Phrases Part II Jun 18, 2022

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Wow - we got some great feedback from the Historic Phrases episode a couple weeks ago and here we are again - this time...the Sequel. We don't want you to hear the history of these phrases "through the grape vine", we want you to hear it from us! So turn your volume up wherever you are and enjoy the new Top 5 Phrases Part II on this episode of the Missing Chapter.

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Over The Edge Jun 11, 2022

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Living in Central New York our entire lives, we have had the privilege of being around sites with lots of local and state history, many of which have gained national attention. Most people, when they think of New York though, think skyscrapers and subways, when in fact, where we are is more like steers and silos. In one of those towns in upstate NY, a woman by the name of Annie is born. On October 24, 1838, Annie Edson Taylor was born in Auburn, NY - one of 8 children and unfortunately, fell upon hard times throughout her life. Because of those hardships, her life goal became focused on wealth - and she would pursue that at all costs - even her own life! Find out what Annie did to pursue fame & fortune, and what her life goal ultimately led to on this episode of the Missing Chapter.

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A Curious Case of Survival Jun 04, 2022

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The couple ran, hand-in-hand, to the nearest bicycle shop; nervous, frantic, and desperate with the looming armies advancing in the past days. The radios had announced hours earlier that the city would not be defended from the approaching Nazi forces. The couple didn’t have a car; none of the trains were running; two million Parisians had already fled. Hans and Margret tried out the tandem bike for sale but realized that they couldn’t manage. Instead, the anxious pair resorted to buying spare bicycle parts, which cost them as much as they had been paying for a month’s lodging at a respectable hotel—the manic inflation reflective of the exodus at hand. Hans somehow constructed two separate bicycles that night, from the hodgepodge of pieces they had purchased the day prior. Early the next morning, under the cover of still dark skies, the couple departed the city, with the explosion of mortar shells audible in the distance. They carried with them some food rations, a little clothing… and the manuscript for a children’s book.

This is the story about a story… and a couple, whose harrowing tale of survival in the face of grave evil, would help give the world one of its most beloved characters.

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