
Love a good, juicy story that goes beyond what we already know? We're talking scandalous presidential family members, a mass murder at a world-famous architect's home, stolen inventions, nude athletes at the first Olympics, compulsive liars, the arrival of the bikini, and so much more. History fanatic Patty Steele tells you the inside backstories you didn’t know you needed to know.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 234 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistorySociety & Culture | |||

When you picture an art heist, like the one last month at the Louvre in Paris, you picture really cool looking international thieves. The guys nabbed in Paris however, were just regular small time crooks. But let’s go back to the most valuable museum... more
Monster stories are usually just fun thrillers told around a campfire. But what happened in a small Illinois town 50 years ago, has never been explained.
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Halloween is really festive and a little spooky. But its origins and most of its traditions were both festive and spooky, on steroids! They originated in ancient Ireland, where the Celts held raging parties involving human sacrifice!
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It’s the 96th anniversary of Black Thursday . . the day the stock market crashed, kicking off the Great Depression. There were stories in the immediate aftermath of dozens of investors jumping from buildings on Wall Street. But what inspired those st... more
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Love this podcast! I only wish the episodes were longer and went into more detail! However, it has sparked my curiosity and lead me to looking into things more on my own on several occasions.
This podcast has a gross commercial for Trump watches. Don’t like that they are promoting a criminal’s merchandise on this podcast.
Wish the it was longer.
I love your podcast. I do wish ads were a lot shorter, but the overall delivery and content provided is great. Keep doing a wonderful job.
This show is great informative and quick.
Patti could you please do a show about Jack Keroack the great American writer
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Each episode presents intriguing narratives exploring scandalous events, historical figures, and social dynamics that shaped modern culture. Listeners can expect themes ranging from notorious figures in sports and politics to quirky historical events, enhancing the understanding of lesser-known facts. The host, a passionate history enthusiast, offers personal anecdotes and insights, making the stories relatable and engaging for a diverse audience. Unique aspects lie in the storytelling style that blends humor with historical rigor, creating a refreshing take on topics that may not usually receive attention. The content aims to entertain while leaving listeners with newfound knowledge and perspectives.
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