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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 Incredible Stories Behind 7 Unusual Inventions, All Coming From One City

    The Incredible Stories Behind 7 Unusual Inventions, All Coming From One City
    Jul 10 2025

    What do all of these inventions have in common: The erector set, fire sprinkler, the frisbee, the hamburger, the lollipop, intravenous chemotherapy, and the stone crusher that literally paved the way for asphalt highways? They were all invented in just one city and they all have very interesting back stories about how they came to be.
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    22 mins
  • Ham Radio: From Morse Code to Speaking with the Space Station

    Ham Radio: From Morse Code to Speaking with the Space Station
    Jul 3 2025

    Ham radio. It's been around for 125 years, but most people know nothing about it. When disaster strikes, knocking out phones and the internet, ham radio still works. There are a million operators nationwide available to help transmit information during crises. Other times, they communicate around the globe, sometimes with Morse Code, and can even speak with astronauts aboard the International Space Station.
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    26 mins
  • Milton Hershey: He Built his Own Field of Dreams - a Chocolate Utopia

    Milton Hershey: He Built his Own Field of Dreams - a Chocolate Utopia
    Jun 26 2025

    Milton Hershey never finished 4th grade. Yet, he built such a successful business that 80 years after his death his trust is still financing a wide array of charitable enterprises, with billions in surplus. Even Hershey, PA is named after him. Hershey started in caramels, but felt they were a fad and switched to chocolate. All his accomplishments, however, were almost cut short by the Titanic disaster.
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    25 mins

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