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Storied History

Storied History

By: Charles Chesnutt
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 History stories. Simplified and entertaining. Probably entertaining. Possibly entertaining. It is definitely probably possible.CharlesChesnutt Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary World
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  • Storied History - Episode 26 - Hurricane Katrina

    Storied History - Episode 26 - Hurricane Katrina
    Aug 26 2025

    This is the overly dramatic and dramaticized story of Hurricane Katrina that people have been asking me for years. This is all my own, except for the poems. It is copyrighted and I can't stop you from stealing it, but please credit me if you do.
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    47 mins
  • Storied History - Episode 25 - Rum

    Storied History - Episode 25 - Rum
    Feb 3 2025

    Why is the rum gone? Why is the rum? Why was it everywhere so quickly? And how did rum change the course of human history? What exactly did Queen Elizabeth mean when she said "Splice the Mainbrace?" I'm drinking rum and talking about it.
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    55 mins
  • Storied History - Episode 24 - Santa Claus

    Storied History - Episode 24 - Santa Claus
    Dec 23 2024

    The life and history of Santa Claus, St. Nicholas, Sinterklaas, Kris Kringle, Pere Noel, and Father Christmas. Are they all the same person? No! But they are all related. Why are they different, and why did New York create Santa? Did Coca Cola create the red suit? Let's discuss.
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    51 mins
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