When a comet comes by, how do you react? Is it just another incident, or is it something to be afraid of? See what happens when Halley’s Comet visited in 1910. Thanks to JJStiano for the music and to Buddy_Nath
Death of Franz Ferdinand
Today’s story is about a death with tragic consequences, but one that was so unlikely it’s amazing that it somehow happened. The music for today’s episode is, once again, from JJStiano at Looperman, and the image of the assailant’s gun
Operation Paul Bunyan
What do trees, the Korean Demilitarized Zone, and bullies all have to do with each other? Listen in and find out. Operation Paul Bunyan If a tree falls in the forest but there’s no one there to hear it, some
Operation Manna
When two enemies collaborate for the common good, could it be anything less than a miracle? Find out with the latest episode of History.icu. The image is from Wikipedia and the image of the bomber comes from JJStiano at Looperman.com.
The 38 Minute War
It didn’t take long, but it had a long lasting impact. The theme music is from jjstanio at Looperman. The photo the HMS Philomel comes from Wikipedia and is in the public domain. Anglo-Zanzibar War It doesn’t always take a
USS Seadragon
In this episode we see the how the world’s most unique game of baseball took place, and where. USS Sea Dragon Transcript Welcome once again to History.icu. I’m James Dykstra, and today’s story goes to prove that old saying that
The Great Ostrich Heist of 1911
In today’s episode ostrich feathers become big business, and some people go to extraordinary lengths to get them. Check below for a transcript of this episode The Great Ostrich Heist of 1911 Abigail: Hey, Dad! Dad: Yes, Abigail? A: Do you
The Rhinoceros Party
Welcome to episode 13. Politics may be absurd today, but it didn’t start here. Go back a few decades in Canadian history to learn a bit about the Rhinoceros Party. The theme music is, as always, courtesy of jjstiano and
The Slimiest Man in Baseball
Today we’re looking at what makes a hero, or what makes a goat. When do we adore someone, and when do we despise them? The story of Arthur Irwin might give us a few clues. Music by jjstiano at Looperman,
Slip sliding away
And today we’re looking at what it’s like to wage a war with a secret weapon…ice skates! Click below to hear more or subscribe with your favorite podcast app. The text of the podcast follows the player app. Paul Simon