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The Minnehaha's Final Voyage
Episode 75
The episode recounts the tragic maritime disaster involving the schooner Minnehaha on October 13, 1893, near Lake Michigan. Despite being one of the …
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Detroit's Cigar Factories
Episode 74
The primary focus of this episode revolves cigar manufacturing industry in Detroit, a pivotal hub of tobacco production during the early 20th century…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Sherman Covered Wagons: A Camping Revolution
Episode 73
Following a disastrous camping trip, Arthur Sherman was inspired to design a more practical and efficient camping solution that brought about the cov…
10 months, 1 week ago
The Legacy of Tim McCoy: Michigan's Cowboy
Episode 72
Tim McCoy, a native of Saginaw, Michigan, carved a niche for himself in the realm of motion picture Westerns. His journey commenced with a childhood …
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Michigan's Early Automobile Companies
Episode 71
The episode explores the tumultuous and often chaotic history of early automobile manufacturers in Michigan, highlighting their audacious endeavors, …
11 months ago
The Origins of Faygo Pop: Remember When You Were a Kid?
Episode 70
Faygo has been a quintessential Michigan beverage that originated in Detroit in 1907. MHM tells the story of Perry and Ben Feigensen, Jewish immigran…
11 months, 1 week ago
Burt Lake Burn Out: The Fight for Recognition and Justice
Episode 69
This episode delves into a profound historical injustice that transpired in 1900, when the Odawa community at Burt Lake, Michigan, was violently disp…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Admission of First Female Students at UMich
Episode 68
The University of Michigan's decision to admit female students in 1870 marked a pivotal moment in the evolution of coeducation, a decision that many …
1 year ago
How Copper Mining Created a Chinese Legacy
Episode 67
The episode explains the historical presence of Chinese immigrants in Houghton County, Michigan, highlighting their significant yet often overlooked …
1 year, 1 month ago
The Page Fence Giants
Episode 66
The Page Fence Giants were a remarkable African American baseball team based in Adrian, Michigan, that flourished from 1895 to 1898. With an impressi…
1 year, 2 months ago