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 • 72 episodes
History and Hearsay
Latest Episodes
Poisoned Before Birth: The Horror Behind Thalidomide
Poisoned Before Birth: The Horror Behind ThalidomideThis episode uncovers the chilling story of thalidomide — a drug that caused thousands of babies to be born with severe birth defects across the world.Timestamps:
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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A Million-Dollar Baby Race? The Shocking Story of the Great Stork Derby!
Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:53 - Charles Vance Millar6:25 - Millar's Will10:32 - 9th Clause of the Will12:53- Initial Response15:03 - The Government17:10 - The Great Stork Derby begins21:40 - News Covera...
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Season 4
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A Zoo for Children: The Shocking Truth Behind the Dionne Quintuplets' Childhood!
Welcome to the Story of the Dionne Quintuplets! When Olivia’s brother called the newspaper to ask about the cost of announcing the birth of FIVE babies... all at once... He had no idea this innocent question would spark a C...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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Babies as Entertainment in Amusement Parks: The Bizarre History of Incubator Exhibits!
Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:38 - The Infantorium in Wonderland2:06 - Lions Hachery 4:38 - Copy Cats & Couney8:03 - The World's Fair9:44 - Freak Shows13:20 - Dr Martin's Backstory16:18 - Ba...
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Season 4
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NYC's Forgotten War: The Shocking 83-Year Battle Against Stray Dogs (1811-1894)
Alright, picture this: New York City—big lights, big dreams, and… an all-out war on stray dogs? That’s right, for more than eight decades, the city basically went full vigilant mode - on stray dogs! This was a brutal war that most peop...
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Season 4
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