True Stories with Dad

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Jesse James Aug 12, 2020

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Jesse James was a notorious bank and train robber. He stole over $5 million dollars in today’s money during his 20 year crime spree. With some shadows around his death, it’s possible he either died at age 34 or lived to be an old man.

Unsinkable Sam Aug 05, 2020

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The true story of a WWII sailor that survived 3 shipwrecks. This story has a surprise ending!

Code Talkers Jul 29, 2020

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Native Americans helped the USA win WWI and WWII. They kept messages secret by using their own languages and the enemies of the United States never figured out how to break the Code Talkers secret code.

Pioneer Day Jul 22, 2020

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Why is the 24th of July a Utah holiday? Hear the true story of the arrival of the pioneers into the Salt Lake Valley,

Hamilton Jul 15, 2020

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What’s the true story behind the popular Broadway musical “Hamilton?” Listen to find out!

A Knight’s Tale Jul 08, 2020

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Have you ever wanted to be a knight in shining armor? Hear the true story of how knights came to be, what it took to become one, and how they still affect our culture today.

America’s Independence Day Jul 01, 2020

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Why do Americans celebrate the 4th of July? Listen for the true story of the Declaration of Independence.

Ötzi the Iceman Jun 24, 2020

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Meet Ötzi, just your average 5300 year old mummy.

Tecun Uman, Mayan Warrior Prince Jun 17, 2020

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Tecun Uman was the last prince of the K’iche’, a Mayan tribe. His bravery is still remembered today even though he was defeated in battle.

The D-Day Invasion Jun 10, 2020

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What happened June 6th, 1944? Why is it called D-Day? And why do some people call it the beginning of the end of WWII?