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The Apocryphal History of Flight

Welcome to the Apocryphal History of Flight! Hosted by Dr. Cory Trunkhill (PhD), this show will discuss the myths, legends, and early pioneers of flight from before the Wright Brothers. We will also explore technological advances such as the kite, balloons, and gliders. This history will attempt to maintain a narrative chronological format, though there will be some deviations for interest. You can contact the host via Facebook, X, or at apocflight@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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25:24

Episode 8 - The Tower Jumpers, Part III

The Apocryphal History of Flight ·

2026/01/22

On this last installment of the tower jumpers, we look at a pair of brothers from Istanbul. One who glides over the Bosporus and is exiled and the other who uses a rocket powered glider to splash down into the sea and was exiled. We finish with an eccentric French nobleman who half-succeeded and ended up with a broken leg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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23:19

Episode 7 - Christmas Flight Special!

The Apocryphal History of Flight ·

2025/12/17

On this very special holiday episode, we examine not only Santa's Sleigh and flying reindeer, but some of the quirky and lesser-known holiday personalities and animals who also fly to deliver yuletide joy, and also maybe dread. Listen in as we look at just who they are and how they do it! Happy Holidays from The Apocryphal History of Flight! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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22:02

Episode 6 - The Tower Jumpers, Part II

The Apocryphal History of Flight ·

2025/11/21

In Tower Jumpers Part II we start with someone who tried using an oversized robe in Constantinople. The next subject is a Portuguese schoolteacher with a biplane style design. Our last jumper for this episode was an Abbot who leapt from Stirling Castle in Scotland. Which of these were the most successful is subjective. Listen in and pick your favorite! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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31:05

Episode 5 - The Tower Jumpers, Part I

The Apocryphal History of Flight ·

2025/11/07

In The Tower Jumpers, Part I, we start with a British King who takes flight instruction from the dead. We then see a magician come to a sticky end in Rome. After that a Muslim intellectual ends up with a sore back for his efforts in Spain. One honorable mention from a dictionary producer who may have thought he was a bird. Then we end with a flying Monk back on the British Isles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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35:04

Episode 4 - Wooden Doves to Paper Airplanes

The Apocryphal History of Flight ·

2025/10/24

In this episode we take a look at the smaller scale advancements and oddities from antiquity. Did the Greeks have steam-powered wooden footballs? Did the Egyptians have large load carrying gliders? Were helicopters zooming around Renaissance Italy? And did the Chinese throw paper airplanes just to annoy others? Listen in and find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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22:48

Episode 3 - Flying Chairs

The Apocryphal History of Flight ·

2025/10/10

On this episode, flying chairs are discussed and dissected. Could eagles (or gryphons) lift kings to survey their lands? And were rocket chairs ahead of their time? The show ends on a real-life legend of aviation infamy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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21:55

Episode 2 - Kites, Manned vs Carrying vs Lifting

The Apocryphal History of Flight ·

2025/09/26

Kites were not always the innocent fun activity that brings back nostalgic memories of childhood. From the early beginnings, kites had a fundamental role in warfare. Also, why aren't they considered the "first manned-flight vehicle"? Listen in and find out this and more hidden historical facts about kites! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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