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When the Creator of Sherlock Holmes Saved a Man from Prison
Season 1 Episode 72
In 1903, George Edalji was falsely accused of maiming several animals, and sentenced to seven years in prison. However, the creator of Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, would take up the case,…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
The Goat Who Sailed Around the World - Twice
Season 1 Episode 71
In July of 1771, famed naval explorer Captain James Cook returned to England after circumnavigating the world. And he had great praise and admiration for one of his crew - who had completed a second …
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
Sicilian Expedition
Season 1 Episode 70
In 415 BC, the city state of Athens would embark on a campaign to conquer the island of Sicily. However, a series of decisions would turn this idea from bad, to worse, to one of the worst disasters i…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Doctor Samuel Mudd
Season 1 Episode 69
In the early morning hours of April 15, 1865, Dr. Samuel Mudd had a man come to his home with a fractured fibula. Mudd set the man’s injury. That man was John Wilkes Booth - the assassin of President…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Kemper Rebellion of 1804
Season 1 Episode 68
In 1804, in the bayous of modern day Louisiana, three brothers would embark on a campaign of burning and pillaging against the Spanish government. They did this out of spite - and the desire to decla…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Heist of the Stone of Scone
Season 1 Episode 67
On December 25, 1950, in the early morning hours, four Scottish students from the University of Glasgow broke into Westminster Abbey in London and removed the Stone of Scone - a symbol of Scottish na…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Stone of Scone
Season 1 Episode 66
From the mid 800s until 1296, a 300 pound block of sandstone would be where every Scottish monarch was crowned. But after it was stolen by the British, this nondescript piece of rock would go on to h…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Great Smog of London
Season 1 Episode 65
On Dec. 5, 1952, a thick layer of smog settled over the city of London - which was not an unusual thing. But due to cold weather, windless conditions and collected airborne pollutants - this fog rema…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Battle of Karánsebes: When the Austrian Army Attacked Itself
Season 1 Episode 64
In late 1788, an Austrian army on the march came across some people selling large quantities of alcohol. When the cavalry started buying the liquor, the infantry wanted in on the action. But some peo…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
The Teddy Bear
Season 1 Episode 63
Teddy bears are cute and cuddly. Children cling to them for comfort. They have inspired countless books and stories and songs. They are the backbone of a $12 billion industry. Most of us probably kno…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago