The Untold History

New Australia Jul 01, 2020

In the 1890's a group of Australian socialists attempted to establish a worker's colony in Paraguay. It was envisioned as a socialist utopia but it soon fell apart over disagreements about the consumption of alcohol and fraternizing with the local women, among other things.

Today we tell the story of New Australia.

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The Curious Story Of Cats And The Church May 22, 2020

Cats are often seen as tools of the devil, or as bad luck, particularly if they are black. Today we tell how they got that reputation, way back in the Middle Ages, along with how that itself led to massive death across the European continent.

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The Vampire of Rhode Island Apr 18, 2020

In 1892 a young woman named Mercy Lena Brown died of tuberculosis in Rhode Island. Her mother and sister had also died of the disease and two months later her brother was about to die from it as well. What do you do in a situation like that? Why, you dig up Lena's grave to see if she's a vampire, of course!

Today we tell the story of one of the last "vampires" in New England, where two centuries of superstition had developed into a deep belief in vampirism in that part of America.

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The First Snake Handling Preacher Feb 29, 2020

Snake handling as a religious practice has been associated with the backwoods of Appalachia for over a hundred years. While it's true that the handling of poisonous snakes as a way of proving one's faith has and still does occur, it has generally been fairly rare. Today we tell the story of the man who began the practice, George Went Hensley, from Virginia.

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That Time The Government Tried To Poison Us Feb 02, 2020

Despite the efforts of anti-alcohol crusaders in the 1920's, including passage of an amendment to the U.S. Constitution banning the sale of alcohol, people continued to drink. They drank so much the sale of alcoholic products increased by 300 percent! Today we tell how the Federal Government dealt with that problem.

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The Oregon Exclusion Laws Jan 13, 2020

An argument between a black settler and a Native American led, eventually, to several laws that banned African-Americans from Oregon. Today we tell you the untold history of Oregon's exclusion laws of the 19th century.

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Ed Dec 30, 2019

For our listeners on Anchor FM, we're releasing our newest podcast a couple of days early, so we can get a head start on 2020!

Today we tell the story of Ed Kemper, also known as the Co-ed Killer, who terrorized college campuses in California in the early 1970s with a string of brutal murders, rapes and dismemberments. He is still held in custody in the state and has helped psychiatrists to understand serial killers, saving lives in the process. He also is known for recording audiobooks for the blind.

Another bit of Untold History. We hope you enjoy!

The Untold History is available on Anchor FM, RadioPublic, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and on many other podcast apps, as well as on our website, theuntoldhistory.com.

Condy Dabney Mar 11, 2019

In 1925 a Harlan County, Kentucky, taxi driver named Condy Dabney got caught up in a murder case and was convicted...but that's not the end of this story. You can subscribe to the Untold History podcast at RadioPublic, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play or on your own favorite podcast app. Thanks for listening and sharing us with your friends.

Temporary Insanity Mar 05, 2019

What does the author of the Star Spangled Banner have to do with the insanity defense in America? Well, nothing, to be honest, but his son does. Today we tell that bit of untold history. You can subscribe to the Untold History podcast at RadioPublic, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play or on your favorite podcast app. Thanks for listening!

Christopher McPherson Feb 26, 2019

Today we tell the story of a former slave who, through hard work and luck, managed to enter the world of the wealthy aristocrats of Virginia. His relationship with Thomas Jefferson gave him access to the Founding Fathers, but his attempts at using that access, it seems, were rebuffed by MacPherson's odd ideas about the end of the world and his role in it. You can subscribe to the Untold History podcast at RadioPublic, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher as well as your favorite podcast app. Thanks for listening...

Shigenori Nishikaichi Feb 19, 2019

Today we tell the story of a Japanese pilot who was shot down over Hawaii as he participated in the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. The Untold History podcast is available on RadioPublic, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn and on many other podcast apps. Thanks for listening and sharing our stories with your friends.

The Story of Pomp Feb 12, 2019

Today we tell the story of an Old West mountain man, Jean Baptiste "Pomp" Charbonneau, whose story has a twist at the end. The Untold History podcast is available at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, RadioPublic or on your favorite podcast app. Thanks for listening!

A Mass Murder in Iowa Feb 06, 2019

Today we tell the grisly story of an unsolved mass murder that occurred in Villisca, Iowa, in 1912. Be forewarned that our telling of the tale may be unsettling. You can find the Untold History podcast at RadioPublic, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn or on most other podcast apps. Thanks for listening and sharing us with your friends.

Cynthia Jan 27, 2019

Today we tell the story of one of the biggest celebrities in New York City in the 1930's, someone you've probably never heard of. And, boy, was she a doll! Really... You can subscribe to the Untold History podcast at RadioPublic, Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, TuneIn or on any number of podcast apps. Thanks for listening to our little stories...

The Pox Jan 20, 2019

Kings and generals make big plans, but oftentimes nature steps in to shake things up. One of those times was in 1776, and the result was two nations between Mexico and the Arctic instead of one. Today we tell that story. You can subscribe to the Untold History podcast at RadioPublic, Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, TuneIn or on any number of podcast apps. Thanks for listening!

The Bodyguard Jan 05, 2019

Prior to World War I the fight for women's equality in Britain was underway, as suffragettes battled the police over the right to vote, to own property, and to file for divorce, among others. Today we tell the story of a group of these women who were trained to take the fight directly to the police, in a most unusual way. You can subscribe to the Untold History podcast at RadioPublic, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Tune In or on any number of podcast apps. Thanks for listening and sharing our podcast with your friends.

Aloha Wanderwell Dec 29, 2018

"Brains, Beauty & Breeches-World Tour Offer For Lucky Young Woman... Wanted to join an expedition... Asia, Africa..." Those were the words that enticed a young woman into a lifetime of adventure. That woman, known to the world as Aloha Wanderwell, is the subject of our podcast today. You can subscribe to the Untold History podcast at RadioPublic, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Feedburner, or any number of other podcast apps. Thanks for listening to our stories about the lesser known pages of history....

The Disappearance of Glenn Kimball Dec 09, 2018

Back in the 1890's in the town of Deadwood, South Dakota, lived a local businessman named Glenn Kimball. Glenn had a loving wife and a little girl. One day Glenn vanished, much to the astonishment of the residents of the town. Today we tell his story, which goes on long after he disappeared. You can subscribe to the Untold History podcast at RadioPublic, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn or on your own podcatcher. Thanks for listening!

The Great Sydney Hailstorm of 1947 Dec 02, 2018

Today we tell the story of a summer thunderstorm that turned deadly, causing 4 pound chunks of ice to rain down on Sydney, Australia, with the accompanying injuries and severe damage to nearly every building in the city. You can subscribe to the Untold History podcast at RadioPublic, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play or on your own podcatcher. Thanks for the use of your ears!

Caledonia Nov 25, 2018

In the 1690’s Scotland decided it wanted to be a major world power. To accomplish that goal, a joint stock company was established to fund a colony of Scots on the Isthmus of Panama. Things did not go as planned, and we tell you that story on this episode of the Untold History. You can subscribe to the Untold History podcast at RadioPublic, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or on your favorite pod catcher. Thanks for listening!

The Duke Nov 18, 2018

Back in 1902 folks from all over the country would come to the Appalachian city of Asheville, North Carolina, to take in the health benefits of the clean, cool, mountain air. It was said that this air was good for rheumatism, tuberculosis, stress, and many more ailments. One of the men who arrived in Asheville left his mark in a most unusual way, and we're going to tell you his story on this episode of the Untold History. You can subscribe to the Untold History podcast at RadioPublic, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play or on your own favorite podcast app. Thanks for listening and sharing us with your friends.

Frank Nash Nov 10, 2018

Today we tell the story of Frank Nash, a charismatic thief and killer who was responsible for one of the worst acts of mob violence in Missouri history. You can subscribe to the Untold History podcast at RadioPublic, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or on whatever podcast app you choose. Thanks for listening and telling your friends about us.

The Three Gun Maniac Nov 03, 2018

On Halloween, 1952, James Francis Hill was arrested in Northern Florida after an extraordinary string of carjackings, kidnappings and robberies over the prior two weeks. And that's just part of this untold story, which we share with you on today's podcast. We are available for download on RadioPublic, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play or on your favorite podcast app. Be sure to subscribe! Thanks for listening...

William Alexander Morgan Oct 27, 2018

Some folks live boring, ordinary lives. Others aspire to more, but eventually just give in to boring and ordinary. A very few actually live their lives to the fullest, like the subject of today's episode, William Alexander Morgan, who left his Ohio home and ended up fighting the revolution alongside Fidel Castro. You can subscribe to the Untold History podcast at RadioPublic, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or on your favorite podcast app. Thanks for listening, amigos!

Melungeon Oct 20, 2018

There are mysterious peoples all over the planet whose origin is shrouded in mystery, such as the Roma, the Hmong, the Zuni. Today we tell of one such group of people who have historically lived in the mountains and valleys of Appalachia, the Melungeon. You can subscribe to the Untold History podcast at RadioPublic, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn or on your favorite podcast app. Thanks for listening and sharing us with your friends.

The Bald Knobbers Oct 13, 2018

Today we tell the story of a vigilante group little known outside the Ozark Mountains of Missouri, the Bald Knobbers. This group brought law and order to several post-Civil War Missouri counties, but then proceeded to cause their own problems with the local citizens of those same counties. You can subscribe to the Untold History podcast at RadioPublic, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn or on your favorite podcast app. Thanks for listening!

The Meteorite Oct 06, 2018

The first person to have been verified to have been struck by a meteorite was Ann Hodges, of Sylacauga, Alabama. Today we tell her story. You can subscribe to the Untold History podcast at RadioPublic, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or on your favorite podcast app. Thanks for listening and sharing us with your friends!

The Raid on St. Albans Sep 29, 2018

Today we tell the story of a Confederate raid on the town of St. Albans, Vermont, the northernmost land military action undertaken by the South in the Civil War. You can subscribe to the Untold History podcast on RadioPublic, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play or on your favorite podcast app. Thanks for listening and sharing us with your friends!

Henry Lowry, Robin Hood of North Carolina Sep 23, 2018

During the Civil War a free man of color named Henry Lowry defended his father in a dispute with a neighbor over hogs. That defense included the use of banned firearms. As a result Henry became the head of a guerrilla gang of family members and others which roamed eastern North Carolina for nearly ten years. Today we tell Henry’s story. You can subscribe to the Untold History podcast at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your own podcatcher. Thanks for listening and sharing us with your friends.

Walter Ashby Plecker Sep 16, 2018

Prior to World War II several states enacted eugenics laws. One of these was Virginia, whose Racial Integrity and Sterilization Acts served as a model for laws passed in Nazi Germany. Today we tell the story of the man mainly responsible for the enactment and enforcement of these laws, Walter Ashby Plecker, head of the Virginia Bureau of Vital Statistics for thirty years. You can subscribe to the Untold History podcast at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play or on your favorite podcast app. Thanks for listening and sharing our podcast with your friends.

The Esau System Sep 08, 2018

The rich keep getting richer and the poor keep getting poorer in America today. There's talk about oligarchs taking over the country like they have in Russia. But, folks, no matter how bad it seems now, it can always get worse. Today we're going to tell you just how much worse it could be by going back to the time before the Great Depression, to the West Virginia coal camps of that time for a story about what happens when a group gets too much power and control over their workers. You can subscribe to the Untold History podcast at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn or on your favorite podcatcher. Thanks for listening and for sharing our podcasts with your friends.

Albert Sep 01, 2018

Today we tell the story of a man who spent World War II saving as many people as he could from Nazi oppression and extermination, all under the watchful eye of Nazi officials. It was this man's surprising connection to the Nazi party that allowed him the freedom to do this. You can subscribe to the Untold History at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn or on your favorite podcast app. Thanks for listening...

The Frontier Serial Killers Aug 25, 2018

During the late 18th century two cousins roamed the frontier from western North Carolina to Tennessee to Kentucky to Illinois. On their travels they spread death and destruction, being responsible for an unknown number of rapes and murders. Today on the Untold History we tell the story of the Harpes. You can subscribe to the Untold History podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn or on your favorite podcast app. Thanks for listening!

The Clay County Wildman Aug 18, 2018

Today we tell the story of Orval Brown, who decided to get back to nature by imitating his literary hero, Tarzan. So, in the midst of the Depression, West Virginia became the home of its own homegrown Tarzan, loincloth and all. You can subscribe to the Untold History at Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Stitcher or on your own podcatcher. Thanks for listening!

The First Flight? Aug 11, 2018

Everybody knows that the Wright brothers flew the first airplane, right? What if that wasn't true? Today we tell the untold history of Clark Dyer of Georgia, who patented a steerable aircraft back in 1874 and is reported to have actually built and flown the thing. You can subscribe to the Untold History at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play or on your own podcatcher. Thanks for listening!

John W. Powell, Journalist And Enemy Of The People Jul 08, 2018

In the Age of Trump, we in the United States have become used to tweets calling the press "the enemy of the people." So far it's just bombastic rhetoric. But what could happen? Today we tell you. Back in the 1950's, a journalist was actually put on trial for sedition as an enemy of the people, for things he wrote about reporting on the Korean War. Today we tell the story of John W. Powell. You can subscribe to the Untold History at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play or on your favorite podcast app. Thanks for listening!

William Henry Ellis Apr 07, 2018

Born the son of Texas slaves, William Henry Ellis was the epitome of the self-made man. So self-made in fact that he even changed his name to Guillermo Enrique Eliseo and his ancestry to Mexican. He built up a financial empire based on cattle, hides and wool, then set out on his most audacious plan: to establish an African American colony in northern Mexico. Today we tell his story. You can subscribe to the Untold History podcast at Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Feedburner or on your favorite podcast app. We're also on Twitter @UHPodcast. Thanks for listening and sharing us with your friends!

Henry Box Brown Mar 24, 2018

Today we tell the story of a slave who managed to gain his freedom in a most unusual way, then went on to live a full, interesting, free life. You can subscribe to the Untold History podcast at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play or on your favorite podcast app. We're on Twitter @UHPodcast. Thanks for listening!

Junius Wilson Mar 17, 2018

In 1925 a young African American man was arrested, charged and convicted of the crime of attempted rape. He was then found by the court to be insane, mainly because he spent the trial grunting and waving his arms around frantically. As a result, he was placed in an insane asylum, where he spent the next 76 years, until it was discovered that instead of being insane he was merely deaf. Today we tell the story of Junius Wilson. You can subscribe to the Untold History at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Feedburner or on your favorite podcast app. Follow us on Twitter @UHPodcast. As always, we appreciate the use of your ears!

The Inventor Mar 10, 2018

America has been the home of many inventors and innovators, including Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Nikola Tesla, and Walter Hunt. Walter Hunt? Today we tell the story of a man who tinkered and tinkered and tinkered and came up with such all-American inventions as the safety pin, the forerunner of the bicycle, and the first prototype of the sewing machine, yet was never recognized for his work. You can subscribe to the Untold History on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Feedburner, or on your favorite podcast app. We're also on Twitter @UHPodcast. Thanks for listening and sharing our stories with your friends!

The Day They Hanged The Elephant Mar 04, 2018

In the South in 1916, justice was swift, if not always by the book. And on September 13, 1916, rough justice was done in the form of a hanging for a murder that happened two days earlier. Now, to be honest, there was a trial, of sorts, before the sentence was carried out. And the condemned? Well, let's just say they weren't human. Today we tell the story of a circus elephant that was tried, convicted, and executed in eastern Tennessee. You can subscribe to the Untold History at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play or on your favorite podcast app. You can follow us on Twitter, too, @UHPodcast. Thanks for lending us your ears!

The Curse Feb 25, 2018

In 1941, Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin ordered a group of scientists to open the tomb of Tamerlane, who had swept out of Central Asia in the late Middle Ages to create a vast empire. This turned out to be a bad idea. Hello folks, today on the Untold History we tell the story of the Curse of Tamerlane. You can subscribe to the Untold History at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Feedburner or on your favorite podcast app. We're on Twitter @UHPodcast. Thanks for lending us your ears!

The Boogeyman Feb 18, 2018

WARNING: THIS EPISODE IS NSFW! During the early 20th century a monster roamed the streets of New York City. This man lured young children to molestation, mutilation and murder. He also claimed to have dined on his victims, too. Today we tell the story of Albert Fish, also known as the Boogeyman and the Moon Maniac. You can subscribe to the Untold History at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play or on your favorite podcast app. We're on Twitter @UHPodcast. Thanks for giving us a listen.

The Holy Roller Divorce Feb 11, 2018

In 1915, divorce was rare, at least compared to today. And the grounds for divorce were pretty serious, like adultery or abandonment. But that year a man in Washington State got a divorce from his wife over her church friends and their, shall we say, extreme zeal. You can subscribe to the Untold History at Apple Podcasts, Feedburner, Stitcher or on your favorite podcast app. We're on Twitter @UHPodcast. Thanks for sharing us with your friends!

Hitler's American Saboteur Feb 04, 2018

In 1941, two young men from Chicago decided that they wanted to see the world, so they set out, first for Mexico, then on to Asia and finally to a Europe then in the midst of the Second World War. One of these men was recruited into a Nazi sabotage school, then sent to carry the war to American shores. Today, we tell the story of a young man who got more than he bargained for as he headed off for some international adventure. It's the story of Herbert Haupt, Hitler's American saboteur. You can subscribe to the Untold History at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Feedburner or on your favorite podcast app. We're on Twitter @UHPodcast. Thanks for listening...be sure to tell your friends about us!

The Canadian Ironman Jan 28, 2018

Hello folks! Today we tell the story of a French-Canadian soldier who willingly faced death again and again in World War II and in Korea, singlehandedly accomplishing feats you'd expect from entire platoons of soldiers. And when he was badly injured and about to be sent home, he refused, taking off to continue to fight. It's the story of Canadian ironman Leo Major. We appreciate you listening to our stories and sharing them with your friends.

The First Woman Convicted of Bank Robbery in Kentucky Jan 21, 2018

Lillian Grace Browder and her husband, Carl, were involved in a daring bank robbery in West Louisville, Kentucky, in 1929, leading to Grace's arrest and conviction of the crime, the first woman thus convicted in the state. Today we tell her story. You can subscribe to the Untold History at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or on your favorite podcast app. We can also be found on the web at theuntoldhistory.com or on Twitter @UHPodcast. Thanks for listening!

George Washington, Landlord in Chief Jan 14, 2018

We've all heard of George Washington's story: Virginia plantation owner, British office in the French and Indian War, commander of American forces in the Revolution, and the first President of the United States. Did you know that he was a major western landowner? Today we tell the story of George Washington and some squatters on his Appalachian land. You can subscribe to the Untold History at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Feedburner, or on your favorite podcast app. We're on the web at theuntoldhistory.com and on Twitter @UHPodcast. Thanks for listening and sharing us with your friends!

The Prophetess Jan 08, 2018

In 1814, 64 year old religious prophetess Joanna Southcott declared that she was pregnant with the second coming of Jesus Christ. Today on the Untold History we tell you her story. You can subscribe to The Untold History at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Tune In or on your favorite podcast app. We're on Twitter @UHPodcast. We appreciate you listening and sharing our podcast with your friends. Thanks!

The Straw Hat Riots of 1922 Jan 01, 2018

Men used to wear straw hats during the summer. It was a fashion faux pas not to replace those hats with felt ones after the 15th of September, at the risk of humiliation or worse. And worse arrived in 1922 with the Straw Hat Riots in New York City. Today we tell you that story. You can subscribe to the Untold History on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Tune In or on your favorite podcast app. We're on Twitter @UHPodcast. Thanks for listening...be sure to let everyone know about us!

The Carnegie Con Dec 25, 2017

Poor Cassie Chadwick. All she ever wanted was to be accepted by Cleveland high society. And she was, after all that lavish spending on parties and events and such. Oh, and that two million dollar promissory note from daddy, who gave it to her to shut her up about him BEING her daddy. Or not. Today on the Untold History, we tell the story of Elizabeth Bigley, aka Cassie Hoover, aka Cassie Chadwick, who conned banks all around the Cleveland area at the turn of the 20th century. You can subscribe to the Untold History at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Tune In or on your favorite podcast app. We're on Twitter @UHPodcast. Thanks for the use of your ears!

Lincoln's Body Dec 18, 2017

After the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln in 1865, he was laid to rest at the Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield, Illinois. And there Lincoln remained, undisturbed, until 1876. That year a group of men decided to kidnap Lincoln's body. Today we tell you that story. We're on Twitter @UHPodcast Thanks for giving us a listen. If you like what you hear, please subscribe. You can so so on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Podbean, or on your own favorite podcast app.

The HMS Dreadnought Hoax Dec 12, 2017

The British Empire was at its height in 1910, powerful, haughty, and proud. The HMS Dreadnought was the flagship battleship of the British Navy, and in February of that year a group of young artists managed to do what many dream of doing: pulling one off on the establishment. Today we tell the story of the HMS Dreadnought hoax, another bit of untold history for your listening pleasure. You can subscribe to the podcast on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Google Play or on your favorite podcast app. We're on Twitter @UHPodcast. Thanks for listening!

Memmie Dec 05, 2017

Of all the things one might find in the French countryside in the 18th century, the last thing you'd expect would be a feral Native American child. But that's exactly what the villagers of Songy discovered in 1731. Today we tell the story of Marie-Angelique Memmie Le Blanc. You can subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Tune In or on your own podcast app. We're on Twitter @UHPodcast; be sure to follow us. Thanks for listening!

Chang and Eng Nov 17, 2017

On today's episode of the Untold History, Steve and Gena tell the story of Chang and Eng Bunker, the original Siamese twins. The brothers are world famous, having traveled the world as an exhibition and appearing at P.T. Barnum's American Museum in New York. Did you know that they also owned a Southern plantation and had slaves? We tell you that and more on today's podcast. You can subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, Tune In, Google Play or on your very own podcast app. Thanks for listening!

The Kentucky Meat Shower Nov 10, 2017

Today on the Untold History, Gena and Steve tell the story of the time flesh rained out of the clear, blue Kentucky sky onto a farm. It was, and still is a mystery as to what this substance was and from whence it came. You can subscribe to the Untold History at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Tune In or on your favorite podcast app. Thanks for lending us your ears.

The Great Catnip Riot of 1909 Nov 03, 2017

Cats on catnip can be kind of cute, like playful kitties. Hundreds of cats on catnip can be terrifying! One enterprising young man found that out in 1909 in New York City, and today we tell you that story. You can subscribe to the podcast on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Google Play or on your favorite podcast app. We're on Twitter @UHPodcast. If you like our stories, please share them with your friends. Thanks for listening!

Jack O' Lanterns Oct 31, 2017

It's Halloween, so today we tell the story of how the holiday came to be, as well as the origin of the jack o'lantern. We're on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play or on your favorite podcast app. Thanks for listening, and have a Happy Halloween!

Robert Smalls: Confederate Sailor, South Carolina Senator, U.S. Representative, Escaped Slave Oct 27, 2017

Robert Smalls was born in South Carolina, near Beaufort, to a Gullah-speaking slave mother. Smalls was a hard worker, and was ambitious, too, and soon mastered many trades, including that of a wheelman on a ship. And it was that last skill that changed his life. Today, Steve and Gena tell his amazing story. You can subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play or on your favorite podcast app. Thanks for listening!

Russ Columbo Oct 22, 2017

There was once an entertainer who was handsome, charming, a talented singer who had his own radio show. In fact, his show was a direct competitor to Bing Crosby's own show, and the radio networks actively promoted a rivalry between the two men. Likely, though, that while you know who Crosby is, as well as Frank Sinatra and Perry Como, you've probably never heard of Russ Columbo. Today we tell you the story of Russ Columbo, and what happened to make him a footnote in entertainment history instead of a superstar. You can subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or on your favorite podcast app. Thanks for listening!

The Man Who Changed The World Oct 15, 2017

Ever hear of the Butterfly Effect? That's a popular science fiction device, in which someone travels into the past and makes one minor change in history, like stepping on a small insect, then returns to the future to find that everything is completely different. Couldn't happen in real life, you say. Bet you're wrong. Henry Tandy was a British soldier during World War I, and on today's podcast we'll tell about how one small decision he made had repercussions that still reverberate today. Because of Mr. Tandy, you live in a world that is very, very different than the one that might have been. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play or your very own podcast app. We're at theuntoldhistory.com on the web and we're also on Twitter @UHPodcast; be sure to follow us for more untold stories.

The Greatest Fire On Earth! Oct 08, 2017

Prior to the Civil War, showman P. T. Barnum was best known not as a circus owner/operator but as the proprietor of Barnum's American Museum in New York City. The museum housed natural oddities and curiosities, a sideshow with such performers as Tom Thumb and Zip the Pinhead, a menagerie of animals from around the world known as the "Happy Family" and even two live whales. In July, 1865, shortly after the end of the war, a terrible fire broke out and destroyed the museum. Today, Steve and Gena tell that story. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play or on your favorite podcast app. We're on Twitter @UHPodcast, be sure to follow us for other bits of history and more. Thanks for listening...be sure to share us with your friends!

Independence! Oct 03, 2017

You've heard about the Southern states seceding from the Union to form the Confederacy, leading to the American Civil War. But it wasn't only states declaring their independence, for in some cases, counties also sought their freedom and established themselves as independent nations. Today we tell you stories of two of those, the Independent State of Dade and the Free State of Van Zandt. You can subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, Podbean, Stitcher or on your favorite podcast app, if you're so inclined. Thanks for listening...be sure to tell your friends about us.

The Shoe-Fitting Flouoroscope Sep 29, 2017

Nowadays many of you probably order your shoes online, or you take the kids into Walmart or the shoe store and have them try on shoes while you check them for size with your fingers. Did you know that at one time you had another, "scientific" way to fit shoes? It was the shoe-fitting flouroscope, which not only let you see the insides of the shoe to make sure little Johnny's feet fit, but gave him, you, and the shoe salesman, a dose of x-ray radiation. High tech, indeed. Today we tell the Untold History of the shoe-fitting flouroscope. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play or on your favorite podcast app. Check out our website for even more untold stories from history: www.theuntoldhistory.com We're on Twitter as well, @UHPodcast. Thanks for lending us your ears!

Boston Corbett Sep 22, 2017

History records that Sergeant Boston Corbett of the U.S. Army was the man who shot John Wilkes Booth as the barn he was holding out in was burning to the ground. But Sergeant Corbett's story was much more than that. In fact, this man lived the lives of 10 men. Today, Steve and Gena tell the Untold History of Boston Corbett, and it's one not to miss. You can subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play or on your favorite podcast app. We have other bits of untold history for you at our website, theuntoldhistory.com, and we're on Twitter @UHPodcast. Thanks for listening!

Gloria City Sep 17, 2017

Right after the Spanish-American War, the newly formed Cuban Land and Steamship Company began selling lots to Americans, Canadians and Europeans interested in settling in the island of Cuba. With a lot of hard work, this settlement started to prosper until the forces of nature decided otherwise. Today, we tell the story of Gloria City, a twentieth century American colony in Cuba. You can subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play or on your favorite podcast app. Check out our website at theuntoldhistory.com for more untold stories. Thanks for listening!

The Rabbit Battle Sep 15, 2017

On our first podcast, we tell the untold history of the Rabbit Battle. Enjoy! You can subscribe to the podcast here on Podbean, on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or on your favorite podcast app. Thanks for listening. (Music by: https://www.bensound.com)

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