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Amazing Tales About History

Amazing Tales About History

By: Mike Allen
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 Marilyn Monroe, PT Barnum, American history, and Revolutionary War insights ... Dive deep into the hidden corners of history with mysteries, fascinating inventions, secret military operations, magical islands, ancient trails, forgotten roadways, Native Americans, supernatural activity, UFOs. 20-minute episodes. Memorable stories. Great guests. We present history as it should be – accurate, engaging, and told with a touch of magic. New episodes every Thursday.Copyright 2021 All rights reserved. World
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  • The Mystery Behind the Design of NY City's Street Grid

    The Mystery Behind the Design of NY City's Street Grid
    May 15 2025

    It was a mammoth urban renewal project – replacing NY City’s crooked wagon paths with today’s elaborate street grid. It took nearly a century to install 12 avenues and 155 cross-streets, with all of its secret spots. And yet, nobody knows for sure who actually had the idea for the grid.
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    22 mins
  • The Sheer Exhilaration of Ski Jumping

    The Sheer Exhilaration of Ski Jumping
    May 8 2025

    Ski jumping took hold in the U.S. 100 years ago, when Norwegians introduced the sport here. You go down a steep ramp at 50 miles an hour, jump off into the wind, fly for around 10 seconds, and land 2-3 football fields farther away. It’s not for the meek.
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    13 mins
  • Who Padlocked the Governor's Door, Barring Him from His Own Office?

    Who Padlocked the Governor's Door, Barring Him from His Own Office?
    May 1 2025

    The election for CT Governor in the late 1800s was too close to call. The divided legislature couldn’t agree on a winner. So, the incumbent stayed on for another term. The Comptroller didn’t like that and took matters into his own hands.
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    19 mins

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