History Dispatches
Matt and McKinley Breen
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Johnny Appleseed
History Dispatches
04/10/25 • 18 min
For five decades John Chapman wandered the American frontier, from Pennsylvania to Illinois, planting thousands of apple trees and changing the American frontier. In the process, he established himself as one of America’s most foundational myths. This is the story of Johnny Appleseed.
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"Johnny Appleseed: the man, the myth, the American story," by Howard Means
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Black Bart - the Wild West's Gentleman Bandit
History Dispatches
03/25/25 • 18 min
Imagine trying to rob a stagecoach. Now try to do it 29 times - with nothing but an unloaded shotgun, a flour sack mask, and your wits. Then do it without firing a single shot, and maintaining the highest level of decorum you can imagine. That is the story of Black Bart, the Wild West’s gentlemen bandit.
Sources
"Gentleman Bandit: The True Story of Black Bart, the Old West's Most Infamous Stagecoach Robber" by John Boessenecker
Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Charles_Bowles_aka_Black_Bart.jpg
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Battle of Castle Itter
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04/02/25 • 14 min
In the final days of the Second World War, one of the conflict's strangest battles took place. A group of French politicians, German soldiers, and American tankers teamed up to defend a castle from an attack by the SS. This is the story of the Battle of Castle Itter.
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"The Last Battle: When U.S. and German Soldiers Joined Forces in the Waning Hours of World War II in Europe" by Stephen Harding
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The Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant
History Dispatches
03/31/25 • 12 min
Former president Ulysses S Grant was penniless and dying. He was racing against the clock in order to complete his memoirs - and ensure the financial security of his family. The result would be one of the greatest pieces of non-fiction ever written. This is the story of U.S. Grant's memoirs.
Sources
"The Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant," by Ulysses S. Grant
"The Complete Annotated Edition by Ulysses S. Grant," Edited by David S. Nolen, John F. Marszalek, Louie P. Gallo
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The Zimmerman Telegram - the note that brought America into World War I
History Dispatches
04/23/25 • 15 min
In 1917, Germany was desperate to keep the United States out of World War I - even as they prepared to launch unrestricted submarine warfare on all shipping in the European theater. To that end, German officials sent a telegram to the Mexican government, proposing they declare war of the United States - tying up American resources. The only problem was the message was intercepted and the plot exposed - causing the plan to completely backfire.
Sources
"Documents that changed the way we live" by Joseph Janes
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zimmermann_telegram
Image: File:Zimmermann_Telegram_as_Received_by_the_German_Ambassador_to_Mexico_-_NARA_-_302025.jpg
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Kensington Runestone
History Dispatches
04/03/25 • 15 min
In 1898, Olof Ohman, a Swedish immigrant, was clearing some land in Minnesota, and came upon a large stone slab with some intricate runes - the kind used by Norse Vikings centuries earlier. After the runes were deciphered, it was determined that the runestone dated back to 1362, and marked the furthest western exploration of the legendary Viking explorers. This is the story of the Kensington Runestone.
Sources
"The Kensington Runestone Hoax" - https://ahotcupofjoe.net/2023/07/the-kensington-rune-stone-hoax/
Wikepedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kensington_Runestone
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William Walker and the Filibuster War
History Dispatches
04/22/25 • 20 min
In 1855, an American newspaperman, lawyer and doctor, William Walker, led a small, private army to Central America, and within a year, was recognized as the President of Nicaragua. Walker’s actions would unite people from five nations to rise up against him. This is the story of the Filibuster War.
Sources
"William Walker's Wars" by Scott Martelle
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Walker_(filibuster)
Image - Library of Congress: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:William_Walker_by_Brady.jpg
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Alfred Nobel and the Creation of Dynamite
History Dispatches
03/28/25 • 14 min
In 1866, a Swedish chemist came up with a concoction that went boom. And it would change the world - in ways no one could imagine. This is the story of Alfred Nobel and the creation of dynamite.
Sources
Nobel Prize Website: https://www.nobelprize.org/alfred-nobel/alfred-nobels-life-and-work/
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Nobel"
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Enheduanna: History's First Author
History Dispatches
04/21/25 • 8 min
Over 4,000 years ago, the high priestess Enheduanna put pen to clay and wrote the Exaltation of Inanna, making her the earliest known named author in world history.
Sources
"Documents that changed the way we live" by Joseph Janes
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enheduanna
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The Heist of the Irish Crown Jewels
History Dispatches
04/07/25 • 14 min
On July 6, 1907, at Dublin Castle, in Dublin, Ireland, Sir Arthur Vicars, the Ulster King of Arms, opened up his safe in his office library. In doing so, he revealed the theft of Jewels of the Order of St. Patrick - more commonly known at the Irish Crown Jewels. The theft of the jewels - which today would be worth in the millions - has never been solved.
Sources
"Royal Raid: The curious case of the Irish Crown Jewels" - https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-62924392
"The Theft of the Irish Crown Jewels" - https://dublincastle.ie/the-theft-of-the-irish-crown-jewels/
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_Crown_Jewels
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FAQ
How many episodes does History Dispatches have?
History Dispatches currently has 39 episodes available.
What topics does History Dispatches cover?
The podcast is about History and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on History Dispatches?
The episode title 'The Heist of the Irish Crown Jewels' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on History Dispatches?
The average episode length on History Dispatches is 16 minutes.
How often are episodes of History Dispatches released?
Episodes of History Dispatches are typically released every day.
When was the first episode of History Dispatches?
The first episode of History Dispatches was released on Feb 28, 2025.
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