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My weekly Guest Mix for Gaydio available in Manchester on FM, in London and the Sussex Coast its on DAB Digital radio. You can listen online at gaydio.co.uk and also the free iPhone and Android apps. Catch the mix LIVE every Thursday Morning from 1.00 until 2.00. More information can be found at www.essentialhouseradioshow.com
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Join Don Wildman as he embarks on an epic quest to solve history’s greatest mysteries. From historical institutions to unexplored archives, Don unearths extraordinary relics and sinister artifacts. Featuring direct audio from the hit Travel Channel show, uncover the secrets behind these incredible objects and learn about the history of civilization, war, technology, and everything in between. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Join story nerds C Alexandra and John Cordial in their often meandering, but certainly illuminating conversations about the stories humans tell themselves and the way no one—not even gods and heroes—can escape misogyny.
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Kidnapped Filmmaker, Pinky's Freedom Ring and the Checkered Game of Life
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39:35Don Wildman examines an action figure connected to a North Korean kidnapping, a gold ring that became the symbol of one slave's freedom and a 19th-century board game which was the first of its kind. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Diving back into Arthuriana, C and John explore the power of sorceress supreme Morgan le Fay. She is a figure of stunning and unmatched female agency in the tales of King Arthur. Mother of Yvain, Master of the Green Knight, Guinevere's number 1 hater-in-chief, staunch admirer of Rube Goldberg, and eventually queen of Avalon. Also she should be the …
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Essential House 969 (COL LAWTON) MIX 1 HUSKO & BAVHU – TAKE ME JASON HERD & LISANSE – GOTTA KEEP PUSHIN TOM BROWNLOW & JENJAMIN SAX – SHORE THING (EXT) DJ FUDGE & HEDI BENROMDAN FT SARAH SUMMER – NEVER SURRENDER Track Of The Week RANDOM SOUL FT AMANDA WILSON – BACK TO YOU MIX 2 dj spen – the fifth (of beethoven) the reflex – weekend thommy davis – …
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One Small Keystroke, Daring Dr. Dan and the Real Batman
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38:51Don investigates a near disaster in outer space, a man who soared through the sky and a doctor who changed the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Essential House 968 (ANT ANGELL) MIX 1 JASON HERD & LISANSE – GOTTA KEEP PUSHIN TOM BROWNLOW & JENJAMIN SAX – SHORE THING (EXT) DJ FUDGE & HEDI BENROMDAN FT SARAH SUMMER – NEVER SURRENDER NEXT PHASE, SCOTT DIAZ, HELEN BRUNER & TERRY JONES – MY DESIRE (SCOTT DIAZ EXT DUB) Track Of The Week HUSKO & BAVHU – TAKE ME MIX 2 murphys law (uk) – disco rocke…
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Titanic Violin, Wicked Fungus and the Greatest Bar Bet
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39:31Don investigates an aged instrument's epic history, uncovers the roots of the Salem Witch Trials and examines a plane linked to a man who would stop at nothing to win a bet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Essential House 967 (Michael Gray) MIX 1 TOM BROWNLOW & JENJAMIN SAX – SHORE THING (EXT) DJ FUDGE & HEDI BENROMDAN FT SARAH SUMMER – NEVER SURRENDER NEXT PHASE, SCOTT DIAZ, HELEN BRUNER & TERRY JONES – MY DESIRE (SCOTT DIAZ EXT DUB) JET BOOT JACK – SOMETHING BETTER Track Of The Week JASON HERD & LISANSE – GOTTA KEEP PUSHIN MIX 2 SOPHIE LLOYD & DAME…
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Chain of Fools, Rocket Boys and the Cowboys That Saved Britain
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39:09Don investigates an iron link at the center of a formidable fraud, examines a plane that launched some of the most incredible journeys into space and inspects a green oil pump that played a unique role in World War II. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Essential House 966 (Chris Gs) MIX 1 DJ FUDGE & HEDI BENROMDAN FT SARAH SUMMER – NEVER SURRENDER NEXT PHASE, SCOTT DIAZ, HELEN BRUNER & TERRY JONES – MY DESIRE (SCOTT DIAZ EXT DUB) JET BOOT JACK – SOMETHING BETTER NICK HUSSEY & BANJU – SPREADING THE LOVE Track Of The Week TOM BROWNLOW & JENJAMIN SAX – SHORE THING (EXT) MIX 2 JAY VEGAS – GOOD THINGS…
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The Man Who Sold a Million Rocks, Party That Started a War and Umbrella Man
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39:37Don investigates a story about a man who turned a pile of rocks into a gold mine, examines a royal suit of armor and uncovers the truth behind one of the most enduring mysteries in American history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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No Sex In The City: The Goddess Athena
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2:27:22Athena, goddess of wisdom, war, handicraft, strategy, and the patron of Athens. Join C and John on a journey through her complicated origins and lore. From her clouded origins, through the myths of Arachne and Medusa to helping Odysseus on his epic journey, Athena is one of the most storied and iconic goddesses. A patron to heroes and even the sort…
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Essential House 965 (COL LAWTON) MIX 1 NEXT PHASE, SCOTT DIAZ, HELEN BRUNER & TERRY JONES – MY DESIRE (SCOTT DIAZ EXT DUB) JET BOOT JACK – SOMETHING BETTER NICK HUSSEY & BANJU – SPREADING THE LOVE MILLIE JACKSON – WE GOT TO HIT IT OFF (DIMITRI FROM PARIS) Track Of The Week DJ FUDGE & HEDI BENROMDAN FT SARAH SUMMER – NEVER SURRENDER MIX 2 DAVID MORA…
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Buried Alive, Who Really Invented the Telephone and Hoover Saves Belgium
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38:24Don investigates the last days of the ancient city of Pompeii, unravels the truth behind the invention of the telephone, and exposes a former President's determination to save millions from starvation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Essential House 964 (RJ) MIX 1 JET BOOT JACK – SOMETHING BETTER NICK HUSSEY & BANJU – SPREADING THE LOVE MILLIE JACKSON – WE GOT TO HIT IT OFF (DIMITRI FROM PARIS) MANNIX FT FIONA BARBIER – YOU’RE MY ONE AND ONLY (HOTMOOD) Track Of The Week NEXT PHASE, SCOTT DIAZ, HELEN BRUNER & TERRY JONES – MY DESIRE (SCOTT DIAZ EXT DUB) MIX 2 SYNC MAFIA – ALRIGH…
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Limbo for Love, Vampire's Grave and the Scarlet Pimpernel of the Vatican
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39:17Don investigates a risky ride fueled by love, explores a town plagued by the undead and uncovers one of the biggest rescue operations of WWII. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Essential House 963 (Parrish James)
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2:00:00Essential House 963 (PARRISH JAMES) MIX 1 NICK HUSSEY & BANJU – SPREADING THE LOVE MILLIE JACKSON – WE GOT TO HIT IT OFF (DIMITRI FROM PARIS) MANNIX FT FIONA BARBIER – YOU’RE MY ONE AND ONLY (HOTMOOD) DISCOSTEPS – CLOSER TO YOU Track Of The Week JET BOOT JACK – SOMETHING BETTER MIX 2 JAEGROSSA – OUT STRETCHING DISCOSTEPS – GET AWAY MARY PEARCE, LOV…
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When Twain Met Sawyer, the Guardian Angels and Army of the Dead
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38:36Don investigates the unknown story behind a literary legend, the inspiring tale behind a group of rookie heroes and an army of Roman ghosts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Essential House 962 (MICHAEL GRAY) MIX 1 MILLIE JACKSON – WE GOT TO HIT IT OFF (DIMITRI FROM PARIS) MANNIX FT FIONA BARBIER – YOU’RE MY ONE AND ONLY (HOTMOOD) DISCOSTEPS – CLOSER TO YOU GROOVE JUNKIES PRES. INDEYA & REV.MURRELL GAR – OH LORD (GROOVE JUNKIES & APEX PREY REDEMPTION) Track Of The Week NICK HUSSEY & BANJU – SPREADING THE LOVE MIX 2 SIM…
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White House Water, Queen of the Mist and the Real Holy Grail
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38:50Don examines a string of mysterious deaths in the White House, a woman who took a pioneering plunge and an ancient chalice that could be the elusive Holy Grail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What A Woman Can Do: The Illustrious Artemisia Gentileschi
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2:34:04This episode for Women's History Month C takes us on a journey to Baroque era Italy and introduces us to one of the greats: Artemisia Gentileschi. A woman is more than just the stories they tell about her, more than her deeds, but Artemisia certainly lived a life with many great stories. One of the most famous artists of her era but shortly forgott…
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Essential House 961 (COL LAWTON) MIX 1 MANNIX FT FIONA BARBIER – YOU’RE MY ONE AND ONLY (HOTMOOD) DISCOSTEPS – CLOSER TO YOU GROOVE JUNKIES PRES. INDEYA & REV.MURRELL GAR – OH LORD (GROOVE JUNKIES & APEX PREY REDEMPTION) JAY CARUSO FT AJA – SLAVE TO THE VIBE Track Of The Week MILLIE JACKSON – WE GOT TO HIT IT OFF (DIMITRI FROM PARIS) MIX 2 RANDOM S…
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Prehistoric Mystery Meat, Invention of TP and Antony and Cleopatra
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37:47Don uncovers the truth behind a culinary caper that stunned the world, inspects a ceramic toilet that inspired a taboo-busting invention and examines a sculpture that recalls the most tragic love story of all time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Essential House 960 (Jet Boot Jack)
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2:00:00Essential House 960 (JET BOOT JACK) MIX 1 DISCOSTEPS – CLOSER TO YOU GROOVE JUNKIES PRES. INDEYA & REV.MURRELL GAR – OH LORD (GROOVE JUNKIES & APEX PREY REDEMPTION) JAY CARUSO FT AJA – SLAVE TO THE VIBE MARK KNIGHT & MARK DEDROSS – FIGHTING LOVE Track Of The Week MANNIX FT FIONA BARBIER – YOU’RE MY ONE AND ONLY (HOTMOOD) MIX 2 DJ RAE & DJ SPEN – TH…
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Man on Wire, Bigger is Better and Filipino Follies
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38:10Don Wildman examines the greatest high-wire stunt in history, investigates the incredible lengths Thomas Jefferson took to preserve America's reputation, and unravels one of the most bizarre hoaxes the world has ever seen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Boston Marathon Cheat, Beast of Bodmin and the Naked President
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36:53Don Wildman uncovers the truth behind one of the most audacious hoaxes in sports history, investigates the preserved remains of a terrifying beast and inspects a watch linked to a presidential scandal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Miracle on the Hudson, For the Love of Lady Liberty and Dawn of the Synth
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38:14Don Wildman investigates the chain of events that led to the Miracle on the Hudson River, uncovers the origins of a legendary statue and examines a musical invention that struck a major chord. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Keep the Lup in Lupercalia (Plus Mark Antony's Sexy, Sexy Thighs)
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2:46:25This month C takes us on a deep dive into the Roman purification and fertility festival of Lupercalia! An oft misunderstood ritual with deep historical meanings, ties to many other cultures, and some truly fascinating origins. Also she tells us all about her historical crush Mark Antony and about Mark Antony's incredible thighs--thighs that saved C…
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The Spy Who Saved Washington, Monster In the Egg and Hatfields and McCoys
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38:10Don Wildman uncovers a British plot to assassinate George Washington, investigates the bizarre trial of a rooster that hatched an egg and examines America's most notorious family feud. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Hank Williams, Glowing Soldiers and Iceman Cometh
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38:51Don Wildman investigates the death of a country music legend, examines surgical tools linked to a baffling medical mystery and uncovers the truth behind the oldest cold case in human history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Swimming the Channel, Bricking the Bank and Canyon Survivor
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38:55Don Wildman explores a woman's quest for athletic glory, uncovers a bizarre use of the US Postal Service and investigates one man's will to survive against all odds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Flight of the Bell, Arsenic Soup Plot and Spring-Heeled Jack
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38:15Don Wildman examines a replica of America's most famous bell, inspects a photograph of a suspicious-looking chef and investigates an illustrated book depicting a devilish fiend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Killing The Angel (Women's Invisible Labor)
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1:55:19This month, C. and John tackle myths related to women's labor. From crane wives to Victorians to even the humble potato chip, women's labor has been mythologized and largely erased. Rendered invisible by the people who benefit from it being that way. So let's drag that labor into the light. References and extras https://medium.com/swlh/speaking-up-…
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Millennium Heist, New Jersey Man Eater and Elvis Meets Nixon
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38:53Don Wildman examines a brazen plot to steal a priceless diamond, the bloodthirsty shark that inspired a horror movie and a famous encounter between a president and the King of Rock and Roll. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ben Franklin's Bones, Heroine of Flight 847 and Doctor Zhivago Pilot
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38:46Don Wildman examines a set of mysterious bones found beneath Benjamin Franklin's home, a brave woman determined to save a hijacked airplane and an author's quest to get his work published. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Death of Michael Rockefeller, The 68 Salute and Andes Rugby Crash
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39:14Don Wildman investigates the disappearance of one of New York's elite, an Olympic Jersey tied to a pivotal moment for civil rights and a plastic knife wielded in a chilling survival story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Muhammad Ali Saves the Day, Beast of Gevaudan and Before Hillary
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38:14Don Wildman examines a medal presented to the greatest boxer of all time, inspects the statue of a monstrous beast and investigates a newspaper that exposed a salacious scandal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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World's Greatest Slot Cheat, Urine Luck and The White Mouse
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38:50Don Wildman examines a gambling geek who cheated Vegas, an alchemist preforming an eccentric experiment, and a harrowing journey through Nazi territory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Not all men, some are dead. This month we'll be joining our hosts C. Alexandra and John as they explore stories across mythology, history, and folklore about killing dudes. From the husbands murdered by Aqua Tofana, to the men drowned by the Rusalka and on to Medea (with a couple others thrown in between.) We are going to excise some anger today an…
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The Father of the American Cavalry, Rosa Parks of NY and Black Knight UFO
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38:30Don Wildman examines the man who saved George Washington, a civil rights pioneer and the bizarre sighting of a UFO. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Arrow Stork, Terror in the Sky and Feuding Astors
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38:56Don Wildman investigates one of nature's greatest riddles, a doomed space station and a family feud that transformed New York City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Yellow Fever Fiend, Angel in Bordeaux and Invention of Jaywalking
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37:55Don Wildman examines a barrel connected to a daring World War II plot, a traffic light that sparked an urban revolution and the portrait of a doctor who was embroiled in a nineteenth century tale of biological warfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Man Who Saved the World, Man in a Box and From the Depths of Hell
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38:31Don Wildman uncovers the truth behind a nuclear malfunction, investigates the strangest delivery the world has ever seen and examines a survival story that captivated the globe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dancing Plague, Tracking Santa and Annie Londonderry
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36:29Don Wildman examines a town gripped by a bizarre plague, the mix-up that spawned a holiday tradition and a woman's quest to take on the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Rome had many, many, MANY controversial leaders. From Cesar himself all the way to little Caligula in his wee boots, Rome is no stranger to odd people at the helm. So when even Romans themselves considered someone the worst, most shocking emperor that should tell you how bad, and ultimately very weird, things are gonna get. This month our heroes C.…
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A Father's Mission, Hilary's Yeti, Thatchergate
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37:09Don Wildman examines a father's death-defying attempt to save his family, the scalp of the legendary Yeti and a political scandal linked to a bizarre recording. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Pigeon Bra, Alpine Air Rescue, Her Promised Land
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37:31Don Wildman examines a hat that inspired a shocking act of deception, a medal belonging to a woman who was behind the building of the Brooklyn Bridge and an ingenious contraption which saved pigeons and helped win World War II. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bobbed Hair Bandit, A Deadly Substitution, Escape from the Jungle
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35:49Don Wildman examines an elegant dress linked to fashionable felon, a jar filled with a poisonous powder that recalls a bittersweet event and a giant plane that speaks to an incredible survival tale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Who Killed Superman?, Silver Lake Sea Serpent, Wooden Horse Escape
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37:28Don Wildman inspects a pair of glasses linked to a mysterious death, uncovers the truth behind a deep sea monster and unravels the story behind one of history's greatest escapes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Italian UFO, Doomsday Survivor, Birth of Geocaching
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36:16Don examines an extraterrestrial encounter linked to a bizarre spider, a survivor turned circus performer and a rusty can of beans that symbolizes a high-tech craze. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Mysterious Death of Van Gogh, Marathon Woman, Montana Burning
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33:53Don Wildman examines a painting by Vincent Van Gogh, a dress worn by a groundbreaking athlete and a massive airplane used to combat a deadly inferno. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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