History and Hearsay
On this podcast we discuss lesser known characters and events from history. Some of the details of these historical accounts may be debated and on this show YOU get to decided: Is it History? Or is it Hearsay?
Podcasting since 2023 • 85 episodes
History and Hearsay
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The Great Emu War of 1932
The Great Emu War of 1932In Australia, farmers in Western Australia faced a massive invasion of emus that destroyed crops. The government sent soldiers armed with machine guns to combat the emu population. However, the em...
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Season 4
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Episode 19
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Survived a Rod Through His Brain & Changed Brain Science forever! Phineas Gage
today's episode of History and Hearsay, we are discussing Phineas Gage, his traumatic brain injury and how aginst all odds, he surived and changed the world of medicine! ►Sources:https://www.cse.iitk.ac.in/users/se367/14/R...
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Season 4
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Episode 18
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Kidnapped by a FAKE nurse then returned to the WRONG family! The Strange Case of Paul Fronczak
It’s 1964 and a baby is stolen, straight from his mothers arms. 15 months later, a toddler is found and returned to his mother, but was this the WRONG baby? Instead of a happy ending, the returned child only leads to the discovery of 2 more mis...
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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Operation Babylift: The Vietnam War's Youngest Survivors
In the chaotic final days of the Vietnam War, a daring humanitarian mission unfolded — Operation Babylift. This large-scale evacuation effort, led by the U.S. government and various humanitarian organizations, aimed to airlift thousand...
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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Retired school teachers who stole millions!
They seemed like the perfect couple: retired schoolteachers, quiet neighbors, world travelers... and secret art thieves? In this jaw-dropping true story, we uncover the shocking double life of Jerry and Rita Alter — an unassuming New Mexico cou...
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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