
Where History Comes Alive! A fast-paced, well-researched weekly podcast covering a wide range of historical events, persons, places, legends, and mysteries, Hosted by Jon Hagadorn, the selection of stories and interviews includes 'Found In The Footnotes" 5-10 minutes history shorts, lost treasure, unsolved mysteries, unexplained phenomenon, WWII stories, biographies, disasters, legends of the Old ... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 594 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistorySociety & Culture | |||

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Featuring: 1) Goatman, 2) The Red Room, 3), The Deep and Dark Web, 4), Ouija, Anyone?, 5)Bride and Seek, 6) Rat Dog, 7), The English Assignment, 8.) Project MK-Ultra (Did the CIA start the 60's drug culture?), 9), The Buggy Barber, 10.), The Maine He... more
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Jon Haggerdorn’s Podcasts are absolutely riveting. Everyone I have heard is excellent! 🤩
Well researched and simply lovely to listen to! Really appreciate your pod Jon!
One of my favorites
This podcast was my very first podcast I ever downloaded and it’s still my go-to and like other podcast I’ve grown tired of 1001 HLHM has remained after all these years.
Wonderful material and a delightful kind hearted reader. Been listening for years. Thanks John!
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This show covers a wide sweep of history, legend, and mystery, with a brisk, well-researched storytelling style. Episodes range from deep dives into historical events and famous figures to behind-the-scenes looks at classic films and enduring legends, often built around narrative threads, archival details, and colorful character portraits. A recurring strength is turning complex histories into engaging, accessible stories, sometimes blending folklore and modern relevance to illustrate how the past still echoes today. A notable edge is its mix of the serious with entertaining, pop-culture–tinged episodes (like movie backstories) that broaden appeal beyond strict history buffs.
Listeners may appreciate the thorough research, clear storytelli... more
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