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History Dispatches

Matt and McKinley Breen

History Dispatches is a daily history show hosted by father and son duo Matt and McKinley Breen. The show covers people, places, events and even objects from throughout history. While any topic is fair game, Matt and McKinley hold a soft spot for the offbeat and wacky stories that most people don’t know about.

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16:39

Versailles Rail Accident

History Dispatches ·

2025/07/25

On May 8, 1842, the locomotive of a train traveling to Paris from Versailles, broke an axle. The carriages behind the locomotive piled into it, and caught fire - leading to a catastrophic inferno. Upwards of 200 people were killed. This is the story of the Versailles rail accident - the first major railway disasters in history - and the deadliest in the world at the

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13:01

Jack Black: The Greatest Rat Catcher

History Dispatches ·

2025/07/24

In Victorian London rats were one of the nastiest pests, responsible for numerous diseases, and untold economic damages. To combat these rodents, the profession of rat catcher evolved. And the greatest of these rat catchers was a man named Jack Black - the self styled Royal Rat Catcher of Queen Victoria. Sources https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-selfappointed-king-of-victorian-rat-catchers https://www.laphamsquarterly.org/roundtable/her-majestys-rat-catcher Image:

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30:00

Zofia Kielan-Jaworowska and the "horrible hand" dinosaur

History Dispatches ·

2025/07/23

Zofia Kielan-Jaworowska was a Polish scientist and the first woman to lead a dinosaur excavation expedition. On her explorations of the Gobi Desert, she discovered many famous animals, including Deinocheirus—a dinosaur that, for decades, was known only by its enormous, terrifying claws. But when we finally found the rest of its body, it turned out to look more like Jar Jar Binks. This is the story of Zofia, and the dinosaur that surprised us all - as told with our guests - Sabrina and Garret from

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15:45

The Lost Episodes of Doctor Who

History Dispatches ·

2025/07/22

One of the most popular and enduring science fiction television shows is Doctor Who. First premiering in 1967, it has aired over 600 episodes. And yet, despite its cult status, almost 100 of the early episodes are totally missing. This is the story of the lose - and recovery - of these lost episodes.Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctor_Who_missing_episodes https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/nov/11/lost-doctor-who-episodes-found-owner-reluctant-to-hand-them-to-bbc Image:

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16:06

The Caravel

History Dispatches ·

2025/07/21

The 1400s ushered in the classic Age of Discovery. In the span of just a few decades, Europeans rounded Africa, crossed the Atlantic to find a New World, and circumnavigated the globe. And a major reason for this was a small ship - the caravel - which will be the backbone of ocean-going exploration for a century. This is the story of that innovative vessel. Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caravel Image:

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18:39

Carry Nation: The Temperance Movement's Hatchet Granny

History Dispatches ·

2025/07/18

In 1900, a woman named Carry Nation was inspired by a vision - she claimed - from God. She had seen how alcohol destroyed families. It had killed her first husband. And so a few days later she entered a nearby saloon and started smashing whatever she could. And that was the start of her crusade to rid the nation of alcohol. This is the story of one of the most controversial and colorful people of the temperance movement - Carry Nation.

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13:58

History of the Periodic Table of Elements

History Dispatches ·

2025/07/17

For over a hundred years the Periodic Table of Elements has shaped and organized every naturally occurring element in a surprisingly simple and elegant manner. But this was not always the case, and it took centuries of understanding to organize the Periodic Table into what it is today. Sources he Periodic Table: Its Story and Its Significance" by Eric R. Scerri https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_periodic_table Image:

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18:41

Mystery of the Mary Celeste

History Dispatches ·

2025/07/16

On December 4, 1872, the merchant ship Mary Celeste was discovered adrift and deserted in the Atlantic Ocean off the Azores. Her lifeboat was missing. The last entry in her log was dated ten days earlier. She had plenty of provisions, and her cargo was intact. The captain's and crew's belongings were undisturbed. None of those who had been on board were ever seen or heard from again. This is the mystery of the Mary Celeste.

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16:26

Boudica - The Celtic Warrior Queen

History Dispatches ·

2025/07/15

2,000 years ago in the mists and forest of Britain, the Celtic warrior Queen Boudica led a revolt against the mighty Roman Empire, almost throwing them out of Britain for good. This is the story of Boudica.Sources "Boudica: Iron Age Warrior Queen" by Richard Hingley and Christina Unwin https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boudica https://www.britannica.com/biography/Boudicca Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Boudicca-or-Boadicea.jpg History Dispatches is part of the Airwave

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18:38

Carol Kaye: First Lady on Bass

History Dispatches ·

2025/07/14

In 1957, Carol Kaye, a 22-year old mother and musician, was invited to a recording session with the legendary Sam Cook. What followed was a 65+ year career in which she would be one of the most accomplished bass players in rock and popular music - appearing on over 10,000 records. This is the story of bass player extraordinaire Carol

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18:07

Broken Arrow: Americas Missing Nukes

History Dispatches ·

2025/07/11

Over the past 80 years the United States has built tens of thousands of nuclear bombs. The problem is that several of them have simply gone missing, without a trace. These six weapons are the United States' broken arrows.Sources https://www.atomicarchive.com/almanac/broken-arrows/index.html; https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/command-and-control-broken-arrows-how-many-nuclear-accidents-have-we-had/

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15:45

The Coelacanth: Discovery of a Living Fossil

History Dispatches ·

2025/07/10

On December 22, 1938, Marjorie Courtenay-Latimer, the curator of a museum in East London, South Africa, came upon a large fish caught in the net by a trawler. It was unlike anything she had ever seen. And it wasn’t long before the strange fish with vivid blue scales was an international sensation. And that’s because the strange fish was supposed to be extinct - having disappeared from the earth 66 million years earlier. This is the story of the

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15:45

Catacombs of Paris

History Dispatches ·

2025/07/09

Beneath the city of Paris lies a network of tunnels stretching hundreds of kilometers. Many of which are not totally explored. Their origin dates back to the Middle Ages, and today are home to a massive cemetery. This is the story of the Catacombs of Paris. Sources https://www.catacombes.paris.fr/en/history/site-history https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/strange-maps-paris-catacombs; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mines_of_Paris Image: Vlastula at

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15:46

Lost Army of Cambyses

History Dispatches ·

2025/07/08

In 525 BC, an army of 50,000 Persians - under the orders of King Cambyses II - set out from Thebes into the western desert of Egypt. Their goal was to subjugate the Oracle of Amun at the Siwa Oasis. The army was never seen again, and legend is that the entire army had been swallowed by a sandstorm. This is the story of the Lost Army of Cambyses. Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost_Army_of_Cambyses https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-lost-armyfound-at-las_b_372293 Image:

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16:45

Hildegard of Bingen: The Mystic Visionary Nun

History Dispatches ·

2025/07/07

Throughout the 1100's the abbess Hildegard of Bingen was one of the most influential figures in medieval Europe. An astounding theologian, scholar, writer, and musician, she was also wrote hundreds of letters to numerous popes, kings and emperors. All while being overcome with mind melting visions from God. Sources Hildegard of Bingen by Fiona Maddocks Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hildegard_von_Bingen.jpg History Dispatches is part of the Airwave Media Network:

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17:28

The Execution of King Louis XVI - From History Daily

History Dispatches ·

2025/07/05

The Execution of King Louis XVI as brought to you by wonderful History Daily. Host Lindsay Graham takes us on a dramatic recreation of the events of that fateful day in 1793 - when the French Revolution took a step that few had ever imagined. This episode is presented in partnership with History Daily. Thanks to Lindsay Graham and his team. https://www.historydaily.com Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hinrichtung_Ludwig_des_XVI.png History Dispatches is part of the Airwave Media

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25:50

Nathan Hale

History Dispatches ·

2025/07/04

On the morning of September 22, 1776, 21 year old Nathan Hale was escorted to the gallows in New York City near modern-day 66th St. and Third Avenue. He was to be hanged for being a spy. When given a chance for some final words, he was reportedly to have said one sentence that would resonate to this day. 'I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.' This is the story of Nathan Hale. Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nathan_Hale "Nathan Hale," by M. William

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13:16

Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

History Dispatches ·

2025/07/03

In late afternoon on March 25, 1911, a small spark would ignite on the 8th floor of the Triangle Factory. The spark would turn into a blaze that would leave 146 dead. And the worst part is that almost all of these deaths were preventable. This is the story of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire.Sources Triangle: The Fire that Changed America by David Von Drehle Image: https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Image_of_Triangle_Shirtwaist_Factory_fire_on_March_25_-_1911.jpg# History

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19:30

Edward Carter: The Long Road to a Congressional Medal...

History Dispatches ·

2025/07/02

Edward Carter was an American soldier of mixed race. He fought the Japanese in Shanghai. The fascists in Spain. And the Nazis in Europe. And on March 23, 1945, Carter single-handedly wiped out two machine gun nests, a mortar team, killed six Germans, and captured two more, despite being wounded five times. For his actions, Carter would - ultimately - receive the Congressional Medal of Honor - although it would take more than 50 years to be recognized. This is his incredible story - which is filled

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14:40

Pope Joan: The Legendary Female Pope

History Dispatches ·

2025/07/01

In the 1200s a legend surfaced of a female pope who ruled for two years, disguised as a man. And while it was just that - a legend - that did not stop Pope Joan from being considered real for hundreds of year. And desite being nothing more than myth, Pope Joan would have an abnormally large impact on the Catholic Church.Sources "The Myth of Pope Joan" by Alain Boureau Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Papesse_Jeanne_BnF_Français_599_fol._88.jpg History Dispatches is part of

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