The Untold History

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The Man Who Changed The World Oct 15, 2017

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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