The year 1917 gave us both the birth of the Cottingly Fairies and the silly fake history known as the... more

A man named Hadji Ali, but known as Hi Jolly, was an important figure with the US Army's short lived... more

Two guys who grew up on farms. Both were tinkerers. Benjamin Banneker, a free Black American created the first striking clock... more

Episode 101 tells the story of Tori Murden-McClure's solo row across the Atlantic Ocean. In addition to her story, hear... more

Episode 100, y'all! Beautiful Jim Key was born sickly and weak, but became world famous and is remembered as the... more

Our 99th Episode! This episode features the narration talents of musician Will Oldham, also known as Bonnie Prince Billy. Will tells... more

The Resolute Desk is a fixture in the Oval Office. American Presidents have used it during some of the country's... more

Episode 98 goes to the Netherlands. There is something remarkable about the Dutch when it comes to glass lenses and... more

Episode 97 is all about ice cream. Eat it anytime of year - it's a treat that we might take... more

Episode 96 is all about Ice - in preparation for our following episode about Ice Cream. Boston's Frederic Tudor became the... more