The Untold History

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The Carnegie Con Dec 25, 2017

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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!

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