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Whine about History.

Come with us as we dive into bottle of wine and old books. Recount great people and events over a glass of wine. We hunt down and explore the forgotten from history. Lost Figures whose names deserve to be remembered and celebrated.

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61: The Battle Of Brunaburgh. from 2021-05-17T16:09:46

When King Athelstan defeated joint forces of scots and vikings, it became known as the Battle of Brunaburgh. A poem was commented for the victory. This is a translation of that Anglo Saxon Poe...

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60: The Facts and Fiction of the Trojan war from 2021-05-12T15:40:16

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59: The Bronze Age from 2021-04-01T18:08

In this episode we cover the an introduction to the bronze age. The technology changes, rise of civilizations, and how human nature can be found in every period. 

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58: The Stone Age from 2021-02-17T14:16:32

The Stone age was far more interesting than cavemen banging away with rocks, its was miraculous progression of stone tools becoming more sophisticated with spread of humanity. We will look at ...

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57: The Second Great Awakening from 2020-11-21T22:59:39

The Second Great Awakening was a religious movement that swept throughout the US in the late 18th and 19th century. It promoted a different less elitist christianity. It promoted personal choi...

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56: Sobutai The Greatest General in History. from 2020-09-01T15:00:37

Sobutai was the son of black smith, who joined Genghis Khans army at a young age. It was his advise and foresight, that allowed the Mongol Empire to grow into the greatest land empire ever to ...

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55: Harald Hardrada The Last Viking. from 2020-09-01T14:56:22

Harald Hardrada rose from the exiled brother of a defeated king to Conquering hero to commander of an elite mercenary company, until becoming a King Himself!

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54: The Haunted Hoosac Tunnel from 2020-08-17T01:39:24

Dubbed the Bloody Pit by the workers who made her, The Hoosac tunnel is the most haunted tunnel in New England. It's ghosts have allegedly attacked hunters, protected workers, even committed m...

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53: Eugene Vidocq, Father Of Modern Crimonology. from 2020-08-05T21:01:39

Fencer, Martial Artist, Fraudster, Master Sleuth, Escape Artist and so much more. The criminal turned private investor Vidocq not only inspired Sherlock Holmes, he revolutionized crime fightin...

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52: The Revenge of The 47 Samurai from 2020-07-27T15:24:49

Japans Greatest revenge tale, begins with a Samurai's loyalty to his lord. Lord Asano was forced to commit seppeku over breach of court protocal in the Edo period Japan. Of his 300 Samurai War...

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51: Deirdre Marie Capone Interview. Author Of Uncle Al Capone from 2020-06-17T19:11:02

We interviewed author and Capone family member Deirdre Marie Capone, the niece of Al Capone and author Uncle Al Capone- The Untold Story From Inside the Family. After listening to this podcast...

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50: The Dyatlov Pass Incident from 2020-06-09T21:27:35

In 1959 9 accomplished hikers went into the ural mountains of Russia. They were never seen alive again. They camped on Kholat Syakhl, which means the Dead Mountain. The strangeness of the inci...

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49: The Anasazi Empire and their Abandoned Cities from 2020-05-21T18:31:21

Keeping up with our Abandoned Places theme, We look in the Ancestral Pueblos, known in media as the Anasazi. In the 13th century they fled their beautiful cities, and went to cliff side fortre...

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48: The Port Chatam murders from 2020-05-07T02:11:38

From 1920 to the 1950's Port Chatam, Alaska was attacked by a monster. Eye witness reported that a large fur covered man like animal murdered many people in the Kunai Peninsula. The attacks pe...

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47: Brian Boru Greatest of The Irish Kings Part 2 of 2 from 2020-04-22T02:38:42

Brain Boru was the son of back water king of a small tribe of a small country. Listen how he triumphed again and again! How he expelled the vikings hordes and united Ireland forever.

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46: Brian Boru Greatest of The Irish Kings Part 1 of 2 from 2020-04-22T02:37:48

Brain Boru was the son of back water king of a small tribe of a small country. Listen how he triumphed again and again! How he expelled the vikings hordes and united Ireland forever.

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45: The Celts, An ancient people from 2020-04-01T03:28:55

The celtic people are still well and alive today, their ancestors dominated Europe during the Iron Age. Even to those day their name conjures up a half naked, blue tattooed warrior fighting to...

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44: Saint Patrick, Patron Saint of Ireland from 2020-03-19T00:01:16

In this episode We break down the facts and myths of Saints, Like how Patrick wasn't his real name, that he never cast out a single snake, or how his signature color wasn't green!

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43: The Battle of Belleau Woods and The Modern Marine Corp. from 2020-02-07T13:59:56

Belleau Woods, is where the stunning heroism of the USMC was exhibited for the world to see. The U.S has just entered the First World War and started off with a bang.The battle forged the mode...

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42: 1917, The Real Story from 2020-02-04T03:30:50

The movie 1917 was a excellent look into World War One. In this episode we go over the back ground and greater look at the military actions surrounding the battle. 

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41: Joseph Bonanno, The Original Godfather. from 2020-01-01T16:42:01

One of the first Mafia Dons in America, Joe Bonanno was not like his peers. Joe was educated,  old school, and a clever warrior. Who opposed drug trafficking and prostitution in the mafia One ...

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40: General George Marshall, The Man Who Won World War Two. from 2019-12-12T02:25:35

George C Marshall was mind behind the allied armies. The General's logistic genius halted the axis war machine and won the allies the war.

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39: Myles Standish from 2019-12-02T03:33:57

Veteran the Eighty years war, Defender of the Plymouth Pilgrims. A complicated man with a violent temper and capacity for warm humanity. A complicated man the guarded the first succesful colon...

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38: The Bell Witch Haunting from 2019-11-12T02:27:53

For Years the Bell family was haunted by an entity, that wreaked havoc on their lives. Attacks, tricks, and even presidential visits are in the story of the Bell Witch. A terrifying tale that ...

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37: Flannan Isle Disappearences from 2019-10-17T00:55:42

In December of 1900 three light house keepers disappeared without a trace. This mystery has led to years of speculation and doubt as to where they went. Were they blown off a cliff, abducted b...

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36: Burke And Hare Murderers from 2019-09-25T03:29:08

In a Scotland 1828 a pair of friends murdered 18 people to sell their bodies to anatomists. In a time when Edinburgh was a medical capital and research bodies were hard to find. We delve into ...

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35: Rick Rescorla Memorial Episode from 2019-09-14T03:08:29

yril Richard Rescola was Paratrooper, a Vietnam Veteran, and the man who was responsible for saving nearly 2,700 lives on 9/11.  After the first tower was hit at the world trade center, the PA...

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34: H.H. Holmes, One of Americas First Serial Killers from 2019-09-10T02:45:50

In this episode we cover Herman Webster Midget! A.K.A H.H. Holmes. He allegedly killed 200 people, married three women and abandoned them. Committed hundreds of insurance frauds and almost got...

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33: Pat Crowe, The First Successful American Kidnapper. from 2019-09-02T01:27:27

Pat Crowe was a man after revenge, his story is strange and astounding. We drink 19 crimes Sauvingnon Block and dive into this amazing tale of true crime.  

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32: Jimmy Hoffa from 2019-08-24T23:24:06

Today we cover a powerful union man who protected the working class. A complicated industrious american, who spent everyday of his life grinding. We cover his life, his work, and his disappear...

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31: Roy Chapman Andrews, The Real Indiana Jones. from 2019-08-23T13:39:22

Roy chapman worked his way up from the bottom to the top. He fought bandits, traveled the world, and made major scientific discoveries. He inspired dozens of characters in books and movies.  Listen
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30: The Greatest Texas Ranger, Capt. Jack Hayes from 2019-07-29T23:55:10

Jack Hayes, was a surveyor, texas ranger, war hero, and sheriff of San Francisco. He changed the ways texas rangers fought, made the colt revolver popular, and left an indelible mark on the Am...

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29: Area 51 facts and fiction. from 2019-07-18T01:55:30

Area 51 the infamous american military base, has fascinated people for decades. Not even acknowledged by the government until 2013, the base has been the source for countless theories. Tonight...

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28: Memorial day Episode The Lost Battalion. from 2019-05-28T02:03:22

Cut off, surrounded, bombed and running low on supplies. The Lost Battalion was led to victory by Charles Whittlesey. 

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27: The Cult of The Great Eleven, Featuring Author Samuel Fort. from 2019-05-18T18:25:11

Started by May Otis Blackburn and her daughter "Cult of the Great Eleven is a true account of one of the twentieth century’s weirdest and and most mysterious cults." Today we are joined by the m...

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26: Frank A. Hamer, The Man Who Killed Bonnie and Clyde. from 2019-04-29T02:37:20

Francis Augustus Hamer, was one of the great Texas Rangers, he survived fifty plus gun fights and died in his sleep at a ripe old age. He fought bandits, corrupt bankers, the KKK and the infamou...

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25: Ulysses S. Grant, General and President. from 2019-04-08T16:04:36

General Grant led the union armies to victory in the Civil War and Fought for civil rights after the war. Grant is partially responsible for keeping the United States together during it's darkes...

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24: The Lost Franklin Expedition from 2019-04-01T03:18:40

In 1845 an expedition of two ships and 129 men went into the arctic to look for the northwest passage. Led by experienced captains both of which artic veterans. After being sighted by whalers in...

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23: Zheng He from 2019-03-25T02:18:52

Zheng He was one of the greatest unknown explorers in history. In the 14th century He traveled all over the world, from Thailand to Kenya.

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22: The Age of Discovery. from 2019-03-12T17:14:07

Human curiosity and need for resources has pushed people to explore. Today we go over a period of time that lasted for hundreds of years and affects us to this day. The Golden Age of Discovery, ...

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21: Candido Rondon from 2019-03-04T00:18:56

A Brazilian hero and explorer Marshall Rondon was a larger than life legend He saved theodors roosevelts life, he protected Brazil’s indigenous peoples, explored the amazon basin. In 1913 he was...

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20: Nain Singh from 2019-02-18T03:07:20

"The man who has added a greater amount of positive knowledge to the map of Asia than any individual of our time" Nain Singh was of the greatest explorers of the asian interior. He braved a leth...

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19: Vasco De Gama from 2019-01-14T01:58:59

The great explorer and navigator Vasca De Gama, the man who permanently linked the east and the west. Braving a journey that claimed two ships and 131, Vasca De Gama shaped the history of Portug...

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18: Saint Nicholas of Myra from 2019-01-02T04:19:27

Happy New Years! Today we are covering the origin of Santa Claus aka the real Saint Nicholas. We cover his imprisonment, his generous nature and boxing match at the Council of Nicea.

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17: Joseph St George, The Black Mozart, Master fencer,&War Hero from 2018-12-11T17:00:10

Joseph Bologne Chevalier St Georges, was one of the most amazing men ever to live. Acknowledged as one of the greatest swords men of all time and one of the great composers of all time. He explo...

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16: Rollo the Walker Viking and Duke of Normandy. from 2018-11-20T20:18:43

Rollo the Walker was a bigger than life viking, literally he so big he couldn't ride a horse. He was such a good raider that the King of France legitimized him. Making him a frankish noble and s...

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15: Vlad Dracula Tepes, Warrior of Wallachia from 2018-10-31T19:33:09

The real Dracula was not vampire, but a ruthless prince. Vlad was dedicated to keeping his borders secure from enemies, and his country alive. We will explore what gave him his fearsome reputati...

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14: HP Lovecraft, The Man Who Changed Horror. from 2018-10-22T01:14:36

HP Lovecraft was a brilliant author, who influenced everything from Stephen Kings work to Video games to Metal Rock and Roll. Join us and experience the comic horror of Howard Phillips Lovecraft...

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13: Robert E Howard- Horror writer from 2018-10-21T23:58:54

In a tragically short 12 year career Robert E Howard wrote 300 stories, 800 poems, invented a genre, and crafted memorable characters such as Conan the Barbarian and Solomon Kane.  His legacy co...

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12: Peter Fransisco, George Washington's One Man Army! from 2018-09-18T15:52:39

Abducted and abandoned by pirates as a boy, Pedro Fransisco was taken in by the Virginians of City Point. He became a black smith, grew to be 6'6' and 260 pounds. He joined the revolution and be...

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11: Rick Rescorla- The hero who saved 2,678 lives on 9/11 from 2018-09-17T15:28:34

Cyril Richard Rescola was Paratrooper, a vietnam veteran, and the man who responsible for saving nearly 2,700 lives on 9/11.  After the first tower was hit at the world trade center, the PA syst...

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10: Eugene Bullard, World War 1 Hero. from 2018-08-09T14:20:34

Eugene Bullard was the first African American Fighter Pilot and so much more. Hero, Father, Club Owner, Spy, and So much more this man's life was astounding.

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9: Constance Kopp from 2018-08-05T16:09:22

Meet Constance Kopp who inspired the book Girl Waits Gun, about the first female sheriff. My co-host takes the reins and tells us the amazing story of Constance Amelie Kopp.

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8: Frank Sheeran Part Three from 2018-08-05T16:01:30

The Final Conclusion to Frank Sheerans Life! The Murders, the intrigue, and effects of killing James Riddle Hoffa. Join us for this amazing true story! 

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7: Frank Sheeran Part two. from 2018-05-15T20:37:08

Jimmy Hoffa's war with Paul Haul and The AFL-CIO. His legal troubles with Bobby Kennedy. The JFK assassination and The Mafia's involvement in the assassination. All told through eyes of the hit ...

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6: Frank"The Irishman"Sheeran, the man who killed Jimmy Hoffa. Part 1 from 2018-04-29T21:55:35

One of most dangerous hitmen the mafia ever had, Frank Sheeran, wrote a death bed confession. A biography Titled " I Hear You Paint Houses." It's one of our host favorite gangster nonfiction. Fr...

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5: Quanah Parker, One of the Greatest War Chiefs in History. from 2018-04-02T22:00:44

The Child of war Chief Peta Nocona and Cythia Ann Parker. Cynthia Ann, was captured by The comanche nation as a girl. Quanah Parker whose name means fragrant or perfume, became the only chief of...

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4: Henry Johnson World War One Hero. from 2018-03-13T21:02:04

Part of the famous Harlem Hell fighters, Henry Johnson was one of a kind soldier who fought off german raid single handedly.

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3: The Great War: A Very Brief Overview of The First World War. from 2018-02-19T17:59:31

World War One ended November 11th 1918. Nearly a hundred years ago. In this episode we go over it's events and comment on the horror  of trench warfare. We also learn why one should types note i...

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2: Dan Daly, a Man Without Fear from 2018-02-17T02:02:11

Only 19 people have been awarded the Medal of Honor twice. Dan Daly was one of them. Dan Daly was the only one considered for a third medal of honor. Listen to the fascinating story of the tough...

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1: Tom Quick from 2018-02-16T17:54:59

Tom Quick was america first serial killer, his bloody story had it's roots in the french and indian war. A strange and sad story the culminates in friend against friend. 

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