History and Hearsay Podcast
1) The Lost Colony of Roanoke
In 1590, an entire English colony vanished without a trace—no bodies, no signs of a struggle.. Only one clue was left behind…. A single word carved into a tree. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:55 - Co...Show More
2) The Dyatlov Pass Mystery - Finally Solved?!?
In February of 1959, Nine experienced hikers vanished without a trace. They left behind a slashed tent, with barefoot prints in the snow. And when their bodies were discovered, most appeared to have r...Show More
3) The Ghost Army: Fooled the Germans with inflatable tanks!?! WWII's Fake Army
In today's episode of History and Hearsay, we are discussing the Ghost Army of WWII and how they used INFLATABLE tanks, planes and even weapons to fool the Germany Army?!? This is a wild one, so buckl...Show More
4) Vanished Without A Trace The FLannel Isles Mystery
In today's episode of History and Hearsay, we are discussing the mysterious disappearance of 3 lighthouse keepers in Scotland. A disappearance that is STILL unsolved decades later. Let me know what YO...Show More
5) The Orphans of Davenport - Eugenics and the War over Children's Intelligence
In the 1930s, America believed that some children were born too stupid to ever learn. If your IQ was low, the science of the day said it was hopeless—your blood was “bad.” Thousands of orphans were l...Show More
The Orphans of Davenport - Eugenics and the War over Children's Intelligence
47:07 | Dec 18th, 2025
6) Victim of America's Dark Eugenics Era - The Tragic Life of Carrie Buck
In 1927 one woman’s fate decided the future of thousands. She was labeled “feeble-minded”locked away and put on trial for her future. But recent research reveals that almost everything said about Carr...Show More
7) Forgotten Hero of the Civil War –Sheltered Orphans & Reinvented Hospital Kitchens | Annie Wittenmyer
In today's episode of History and Hearsay, we are discussing Annie Wittenmyer and all of the amazing work that she did! I hope you enjoy todays episode & maybe even learn something new! ~ Christina ...Show More
8) The Man Who Killed Halloween - The Candy Man 1974
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 0:54 - Trick -Or-Treat 5:07 - The Investigation 13:45 - The Trial and Appeals 21:37 - Lasting Effects Sources: https://www.hcdistrictclerk.com/Common/HistoricalDocument/pdf...Show More
9) The Real Pirates of the Caribbean/ The Golden Age of Piracy
Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:23 - Pirate Myths 3:28 - Pirates & Privateers 7:24 - Pirate Punishments 9:47 - Pirate Attack 14:57 - The Golden Age of Piracy 18:34 - Calico Jack - John Rackman 25:31 - A...Show More
10) FREAK SHOWS: The Real People Behind the Spectacle
In today's episode of History and Hearsay, we are discussing the History of Circus Freak Shows! â–şSources: https://www.britannica.com/art/circus-theatrical-entertainment/20th-century-developments htt...Show More