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PODCAST

1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast

Jon Hagadorn Podcast Host

Where History Comes Alive! A fast-paced, well-researched weekly podcast covering a wide range of historical events, persons, places, legends, and mysteries, Hosted by Jon Hagadorn, the selection of stories and interviews includes "Found In The Footnotes" 5-10 minutes history shorts, lost treasure, unsolved mysteries, unexplained phenomenon, WWII stories, biographies, disasters, legends of the Old West, American Revolutionary history, urban legends, movie backstories, author interviews and much

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41:10

BELIEVE IT OR NOT: 11 CRAZY TALES AND SHORT HISTORIES

1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast ·

2022/03/27

Our stories today: 1), Larry the Lawn Chair Pilot- who actually followed his dream up past the clouds and into LAX airspace while sitting in a lawn chair powered by 43 helium balloons; 2) Miracle in Rio- A blind boy is struck by a bullet during a new year's celebration and wakes up in the hospital to some good news; 3) A Disaster Foretold;- some Titanic stories 4) Ritchie Ashburn's Human Target- its my favorite baseball story; 5. They'll Never Take Me Alive- the story of Elmer McCurdy's busy

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01:02:08

GO FOR BROKE THE INSPIRING STORY OF THE...

1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast ·

2022/03/20

In this story we follow the lives of three Japanese-American marines who joined the newly created 442nd division in France in 1943- leaving behind their families on the US west coast- families which had been forced to give up their possessions and move to internment camps due to a national panic caused by fear of a Japanese attack on the west coast. The legendary tenacity of the Japanese-American Regimental Combat Division throughout 7 campaigns in Italy and France made them the most decorated unit

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31:42

THE NAZI GOLD TRAIN

1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast ·

2022/03/13

For years the legend of a missing Nazi train loaded with stolen treasure consisting of everything from gold bullion to the priceless Russian Amber Room have circulated in southwestern Poland. In August of 2015 two men, one Polish, and one German, both treasure hunters with advanced geo imaging equipment, approached the Polish authorities claiming that they had located a buried Nazi armored train 80 feet below the surface of the earth in a small town near the German border. The images, which are

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12:11

1001 BLAST FROM THE PAST: ANIMAL CRACKERS IN MY SOUP...

1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast ·

2022/03/09

Two episodes here from our 2019 show The 1001 History Challenge, where we give you clues to a famous person or event and let you try to solve it before giving you the answer. Are you up for the challenge? This is a special release scheduled for mid-week. Our 1001 Heroes schedule will not be affected. ANDROID USERS- 1001 Radio Days right here at Google Podcasts FREE: https://podcasts.google.com/search/1001%20radio%20days 1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales at Google Podcasts

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01:07:44

LEGEND TRIPPERS WORLDWIDE: 13 SUPERNATURAL HOTSPOTS

1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast ·

2022/03/06

We discuss the legend behind 13 international hotspots known for supernatural activity and /or legends... Highgate Cemetery Vampire London, UK~ Lazaretta Nuovo (Vampire island) Italy~San Servolo Insane Asylum Italy~Niagara Falls NY (Maid of the Mist Legend), US~Rennes Le Chateau, France (Father Sauniere's Treasure Legend~Mandrac Swamp, St. Johns Parish, Louisiana Curse)~ The Baptist Church Ghost Exeter, Rhode island, US~Holy Sepulchre Church, London (John Smith's missing grave)~The Tower of London

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50:06

LEGEND TRIPPING (PT 1) : A GROWING AMERICAN PASTIME

1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast ·

2022/02/27

Legend Tripping- the process of seeking adventure by going to places known to be associated with paranormal events. In the episode we offer some background on legend tripping in America (wait for Part Two for the best international destinations), including Capt. McKerry's Vault on the Ohio River (Indiana)~Goatman's Grave in Missouri~Ong's Hat (ghosttown in NJ~Mountain Meadows Massacre Site (UT)~Winchester Mystery House (CA)~The Marshall House Hotel (Savannah GA)~Bloody Lane at Antietam (Sharpsburg,

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41:01

PIRATES ANN BONNY AND MARY READ: THE LEGEND LIVES ON

1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast ·

2022/02/20

The amazing true story of two female pirates, Ann Bonny and Mary Read, who served as active, swashbuckling buccaneers for two weeks in 1720 under Captain Jack Rackam and were captured , tried and found guilty in Jamaica, where they pleaded "full bellies"- were spared the noose, but confined to jail. Their names were immortalized in the 1724 best seller "A General History of Pirates" and they have since become heroines in a number of video games and television series-becoming role models for many

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44:27

THE SEARCH FOR BRIDEY MURPHY (PT 2)

1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast ·

2022/02/06

In 1952, a Pueblo, Colorado housewife named Virginia Tighe volunteered for a hypnosis session, unaware that she would be revealing the fully detailed life of an Irish woman named Bridget Kathleen (Bridey) Murphy (1798-1864),. It it was detailed-featuring a full view of Cork and Belfast in the early 1800's, and containing lots of details that couldn't have been found in any books, as well as unusual words, folk songs, social morays and customs, names of shops, streets. crops, schools, and much more

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39:49

THE SEARCH FOR BRIDEY MURPHY (PT 1)

1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast ·

2022/01/30

In 1952, a Pueblo, Colorado housewife named Virginia Tighe volunteered for a hypnosis session, unaware that she would be revealing the fully detailed life of an Irish woman named Bridget Kathleen (Bridey) Murphy (1798-1864),. It it was detailed-featuring a full view of Cork and Belfast in the early 1800's, and containing lots of details that couldn't have been found in any books, as well as unusual words, folk songs, social morays and customs, names of shops, streets. crops, schools, and much more

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01:08:07

THE 1900 GALVESTON STORM (PT 2) AMERICA'S WORST...

1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast ·

2022/01/23

The 1900 Galveston Hurricane struck the island of Galveston, Texas on Saturday Sept. 8th, 1900 as a Cat 4 storm, causing15-25 foot storm surges and killing somewhere between 6,000 and 12,000 people. This is the story told by the storm survivors. ANDROID USERS- 1001 Stories from Roy's Diner on Player.fm: Follow Us https://player.fm/series/1001-stories-network 1001 Radio Days right here at Google Podcasts FREE: https://podcasts.google.com/search/1001%20radio%20days 1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales

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48:36

THE 1900 GALVESTON HURRICANE THE WORST NATURAL...

1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast ·

2022/01/16

In 1900 the port city of Galveston, Texas was the 3rd largest city in Texas, boasting a population of 38,000 people, and they were doing so well with business that they had earned the nickname "the Wall Street of the South". Located as they were on a 25 mile strip of sand with Galveston Bay to the north and The Gulf of Mexico to the south, and being mostly at sea level- they were a prime target for a big storm. Some had hit but scored little damage- and the leaders of the city became over confident,

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01:06:09

THE DYATLOV PASS INCIDENT (PT 2) WHAT REALLY...

1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast ·

2022/01/02

The mystery of the deaths of 9 university students taking part in an extended winter ski trek may never be solved, Was it a killer Yeti? An avalanche? Sound waves? or weapons testing? We present the facts, including transcripts of interviews with investigators, and we present a reconstruction of events and a theory that best matches those facts. The rest is up to you. Source for photographs, theory, information: www.dylatovpass.com McClosky, Keith "Mountain of the Dead" at

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26:05

HOW SANTA CLAUS CAME TO BE AND THE LEGENDS OF CHRISTMAS

1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast ·

2021/12/26

A short trip down Santa Clause lane with the story of Saint Nicholas, the evolution of Santa Claus to how we see him today, some Christmas traditions and how they came to be, and the top 24 Christmas Movies according to Good Housekeeping. ANDROID USERS- 1001 Stories from Roy's Diner on Spotify: Follow Us https://player.fm/series/1001-stories-network 1001 Radio Days right here at Google Podcasts FREE: https://podcasts.google.com/search/1001%20radio%20days 1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales at Google

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57:51

THE GHOSTS OF THE ALAMO (PART TWO) SAN ANTONIO...

1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast ·

2021/12/19

In part two we cover the Battle of the Alamo, the Battle of San Jacinto, the story of San Antonio's Riverwalk, the haunted Mengor Hotel located across the street from the Alamo Chapel, and the ghosts of the Alamo, including that of John Wayne. ANDROID USERS- 1001 Radio Days right here at Google Podcasts FREE: https://podcasts.google.com/search/1001%20radio%20days 1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales at Google Podcasts

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44:14

THE GHOSTS OF THE ALAMO (PART ONE) THE GATHERING STORM

1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast ·

2021/12/12

Part One: In 1836 Mexico had won its independence from Spain and was being ruled by a dictator named Santa Anna, who had a large army and used it mercilessly to hold on to his power. His biggest threat was an area we now call Texas, where both Americans and Mexican Tejanos who sought freedom were gathering and offering the promise of land to those who would fight to create a new republic called Texas. Men like Jim Bowie, William Travis, and Davey Crockett believed that the fight was worth their

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52:12

THE LEGEND OF JOHN TITOR, TIME TRAVELER

1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast ·

2021/11/21

In November of 2000, a person named John Titor checked in on the Internet claiming to be an American military time traveler from the year 2036. He stayed on for nearly 4 months, answering questions and making sometimes vague, sometimes specific predictions about events that occurred between 2000 and 2036, including an American Civil War. a nuclear holocaust caused by war between the US and Russia., and major changes in our system of government. He also provided detailed explanations and sketches of

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37:56

URBAN LEGENDS #10 HAUNTED DOLLS & LONELY DUMMIES ...

1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast ·

2021/11/14

(Not For Kids or Doll Lovers) Our 10th Urban Legend episode highlights the stories of some of the more famous "haunted" dolls. including Robert, Chuckie, and Annabelle, among others. The notion that an inanimate object such as a toy, a stuffed animal, a doll, or a ventriloquists dummy can incorporate a human soul or take on human characteristics has been with us for eons. There are people who collect replicas of "famous" haunted dolls, and moviemakers have done very well bringing them to life. The

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48:54

HERO OF TWO WORLDS: THE MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE IN THE...

1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast ·

2021/11/07

As a teenager, Lafayette left his home in France to join the American Revolution, becoming one of George Washington's most trusted generals and helping to secure France's help in the struggle for freedom. But that was only the beginning for Lafayette, who ended up spending the remainder of his life fighting for Frances ultimate freedom- which did not come quickly or without years of turmoil. We invite you to follow our interview today with best selling author Mike Duncan as he gives us an in-depth

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51:17

BOB HOOVER AND THE HEROES OF FLIGHT

1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast ·

2021/10/31

The 20th century brought a tremendous amount of innovation but none so tremendous and awe-inspiring as flight. By the 1920's "barnstormers" were putting on death-defying airshows all across rural America, and by the 30's these shows, like the National Air Races in Cleveland, were moving to major cities, where they became a very risky venture for not only the flyers but the spectators as well. Many men and women fliers became international celebrities. Todays story surrounds the incredible career of

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01:06:02

AFGHANISTAN'S DIGITAL DUNKIRK

1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast ·

2021/10/24

During and after the recent collapse of Afghanistan's bid for freedom thousands of loyal Afghans as well as American families were left trapped in that country with little hope of escape and great fear of execution. A great effort was made within a very limited time frame by a number of civilian groups to provide hope and in many cases a path to freedom for these refugees. We speak here with two people who were at the center of one of these relief efforts, Andrew Gardner and Annie Hardy. To help

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