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Humphrey the Wayward Whale
Season 2 Episode 127
In 1985, a Humpback whale deviated from its normal migration route on the way to the waters of Alaska from Mexico - and made its way into San Francis…
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Doctor Riots of 1788
Season 2 Episode 126
Before modern medical standards to study the human body, many doctors and physicians stole corpses to carry out their research. Unfortunately, this w…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Katyn Massacre
Season 2 Episode 125
In early 1940, Soviet officials - including Joseph Stalin - authorized the execution of more than 25,000 Polish military and civilian leaders - in or…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Johnny Ramensky: the Gentleman Safecracker
Season 2 Episode 124
It takes special skill to be a burglar and safecracker. It takes even more skill to escape from prison...half a dozen times. And you need a whole lot…
2 months ago
Monet Izabeth – the first American woman to ski solo, and unsupported, to the South Pole
Season 2 Episode 123
In January of 2026, Monet Izabeth completed a 57-day expedition in Antarctica, becoming the first American woman to ski solo, and unsupported, to the…
2 months ago
Berlin Airlift
Season 2 Episode 122
There is an old adage that says infantry wins battles, but logistics win wars. And the Cold War was no different. When the Soviet Union cut off all l…
2 months ago
Saint Patrick's Battalion
Season 2 Episode 121
In the Mexican-American War a unique detachment of soldiers was put together. It consisted of, mostly, Irish immigrants. And the amazing thing was th…
2 months ago
Nazca Lines
Season 2 Episode 120
If you flew over the Nazca Desert in southern Peru, you would be astounded to see hundreds of miles of lines drawn into the earth. These lines create…
2 months ago
Patriot War
Season 2 Episode 119
In 1837 and 1838 many parts of British Canada were aflame with rebellion. To help quash this rebellion the United States sent support, fighting along…
2 months, 1 week ago
Robert Johnson: King of the Delta Blues
Season 2 Episode 118
Robert Johnson died in 1938 at the age of 27. He only recorded 29 songs in his lifetime. Yet he is widely recognized as the King of the Delta Blues. …
2 months, 1 week ago