Con artists are deeply embedded in this country's history. Con artists have inspired movies. Some have had con games named after them. Some have been aprehended. Others have never been caught. Join me as I discuss some well known artists.

Hoaxes are nothing new. People have been trying to sucker peope for centuries. From the Cardiff Giant to fake best sellers, there is something for everyone.

Since man first flew, and even before, he wondered what lies beyond the the stars. Many science fiction authors published ideas of sace travel. It took a few more years to get off the ground.

Humans have always been fascinated by flight. Perhaps it is in our nature to want to see t-hings from a bird's eye view. Many people had attempted to bud flying devices but few succeeded before the 19th and early twentieth centuries. Flight is not one story. It is many stories.

As a follow up to my baseball episode, I figured football would be a logical next step. Join me as I dive into American football.

Baseball has changed over the years. Its origins are murky. That didn't stop me from tracing them. Baseball has a storied history in this country. Many great men have played it. Many heroes have came from baseball.

Jimmie Rodgers was the first superstar of country music. He inspired countless performers during the following years. There was something about this frail former railroad man that captivated audiences. He brought a unique vocal style and guitar technique. He told stories of the common people. He has gone down in history as one of the greats.

Country music has an incredible history. It came from the ballads of the British Isles. It came from African-American blues. It came from the songs of the railroad workers. It has quite a history. It shows that America is a melting part.