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Amazing Tales About History

Amazing Tales About History

By: Mike Allen
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 Marilyn Monroe, PT Barnum, American history, and Revolutionary War insights ... Dive deep into the hidden corners of history with mysteries, fascinating inventions, secret military operations, magical islands, ancient trails, forgotten roadways, Native Americans, supernatural activity, UFOs. 20-minute episodes. Memorable stories. Great guests. We present history as it should be – accurate, engaging, and told with a touch of magic. New episodes every Thursday.Copyright 2021 All rights reserved. World
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  • Milton Hershey: He Built his Own Field of Dreams - a Chocolate Utopia

    Milton Hershey: He Built his Own Field of Dreams - a Chocolate Utopia
    Jun 26 2025

    Milton Hershey never finished 4th grade. Yet, he built such a successful business that 80 years after his death his trust is still financing a wide array of charitable enterprises, with billions in surplus. Even Hershey, PA is named after him. Hershey started in caramels, but felt they were a fad and switched to chocolate. All his accomplishments, however, were almost cut short by the Titanic disaster.
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    25 mins
  • Overcoming a Fear of Heights to Paint the George Washington Bridge

    Overcoming a Fear of Heights to Paint the George Washington Bridge
    Jun 19 2025

    We speak with a bridge painter on the George Washington Bridge. What’s it like to maintain the historic structure, sometimes dangling 600 feet above the Hudson River. Even hearing about the “fear of heights test” he had to take will send shivers down your spine.
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    19 mins
  • Building A Canal for Political “One-Upmanship”

    Building A Canal for Political “One-Upmanship”
    Jun 12 2025

    The 5-mile Windsor Locks Canal is only 1% the length of the Erie Canal, but its ingenious design set is above all other canals of its era. And, it allowed businessmen in one city to out-maneuver a rival canal operation.
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    20 mins
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Mike Allen is a master storyteller with amazing stakes to tell. His research and ability to impart that research into listenable segments leaves you wanting more. Just the right length to get the story told without rambling on to fill a predetermined time limit. You don’t have to be from, in, or around Connecticut to enjoy every minute of these Amazing Tales.

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