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You can’t always get what you want

You can’t always get what you want

November 3, 2020 November 3, 2020 By James Leave a Comment on You can’t always get what you want

Today we arrive at the intersection of geography and history. What happens when a place that should be there isn’t, and a place that shouldn’t be there is? Find out. You can’t always get what you want The Rolling Stones

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The Halley’s Comet Panic of 1910

The Halley’s Comet Panic of 1910

October 19, 2020 October 20, 2020 By James Leave a Comment on The Halley’s Comet Panic of 1910

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

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Death of Franz Ferdinand

Death of Franz Ferdinand

July 20, 2020 July 27, 2020 By James Leave a Comment on 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

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Operation Paul Bunyan

Operation Paul Bunyan

July 14, 2020 July 14, 2020 By James Leave a Comment on 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

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Operation Manna

Operation Manna

May 19, 2020 May 19, 2020 By James Leave a Comment on 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.

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The 38 Minute War

The 38 Minute War

April 4, 2020 By James Leave a Comment on 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

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USS Seadragon

USS Seadragon

March 2, 2020 March 3, 2020 By James 2 Comments on 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

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The Great Ostrich Heist of 1911

The Great Ostrich Heist of 1911

February 17, 2020 February 18, 2020 By James Leave a Comment on 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

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The Rhinoceros Party

The Rhinoceros Party

February 3, 2020 February 4, 2020 By James Leave a Comment on 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

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The Slimiest Man in Baseball

The Slimiest Man in Baseball

January 20, 2020 January 21, 2020 By James Leave a Comment on 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,

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