History or Something Like It Podcast
1) Old Age Outlaw
We began our show with a look at the early years of Billy the Kid, and know we conclude our first season with a look into his death. Did Pat Garrett really kill Billy the Kid, or did he shoot the wron...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.2) I am Iron Man
In 1847 Alexander Dumas would write his third story featuring characters introduced in his famous D’Artagnan trilogy starring the three musketeers. This third story would feature an imprisoned son of ...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.3) Myths of Halloween
In this episode we are joined by some local trick-or-treaters who ask us their questions about various myths and legends about Halloween. Where do jack-o-lanterns come from? How did trick-or-treating ...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.4) A Brief History of Necromancy
Mankind has long held a fascination and desire to speak to those who have passed on. Join us in this episode as we look at a few thousand years of history relating to necromancy, a system of magic tha...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.5) Raiders of the Lost Podcast
Disclaimer: This episode focuses on a religious artifact. This discussion comes from a mythological and historical perspective and is not intended to endorse or challenge the faith of any of our liste...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.6) You can't go home again
When the Pilgrims arrived in the New World, they met a Native American who could speak their language fluently, allowing communication with the neighboring Wampanoag tribe. This Native American is mos...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.7) Werwolf
As World War 2 drew nearer to a close, the German government began thinking about what would happen if they lost the war, and decided on one course of action to delay the inevitable. Join us in this e...Show More
8) Triskaidekaphobia
The number 13 brings to mind bad luck, curses, and things to be avoided. Join us in this episode as we delve into some of the many myths surrounding this unlucky number. We examine possible origins of...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.9) Claims of Pre-Columbian Contact Part 3: They Came from the West!
In this episode we finish our series on claims of Pre-Columbian contact with the New World with looks at potential journeys across the Pacific. Did the Chinese discover the Americas? What about the Po...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.10) By Sea, Land, and Air
Invention has been claimed to be the mother of necessity, but what about innovation? During the American Civil War innovation to technologies both new and old would forever change the face of warfare....Show More
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