The Story You Never Heard

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An Osage Indian Story May 07, 2021

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Displaced people, tremendous and almost instant wealth, an intricate murder plot, and the birth of a federal agency. All where the wind comes sweepin' down the plain.

William James Sidis - Genius Apr 30, 2021

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Tonight's story is inspired by an old Richard Snow article from the April/May 1979 edition (Volume 30, Issue 3) of American Heritage. Though no longer in print, you can still enjoy this historical treasure online at www.ahsociety.org.

Henry Box Brown Apr 23, 2021

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The fascinating story of a man who couldn't take the underground railroad, so he took the regular one instead. And it led him to some amazing places in his life.

The Captain is a Woman Apr 16, 2021

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In a time when doing a man's job was unheard of, she was expected to fail yet succeeded beyond measure.

A different Kind of Soldier Apr 02, 2021

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Sometimes the title says it all. The first conscientious objector to win a Congressional Medal of Honor. The kind of man whose life is the basis for books, a documentary, and an Oscar-winning film.

Taco Bell Takes Over Liberty Mar 26, 2021

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When the world can so easily spread misinformation thanks to social media, it's nice to see that it could also happen when Mark Zuckerberg was just 11 years old.

The Generals and Arabella Mar 19, 2021

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In a time of war, when love, honor, and respect conquer all.

The American Girl Mar 12, 2021

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A woman who was called "the bravest woman in the country" tackles a nigh impossible task, almost loses her life in the process, and survives what was dubbed "a glorious failure".

The Incident in Nashville Mar 05, 2021

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A series of errors in perfect harmony leads to what remains, even after over 100 years, the deadliest rail disaster in US history.

Poor Wilhelm Feb 26, 2021

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One man's agonizing scream becomes a fixture in film and television. Learn about this hidden gem, who it actually is, and how many times you've probably missed it.

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