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History's Forgotten Headlines

History's Forgotten Headlines

Justin Dougherty

True crimes and disasters in American history that once grabbed global headlines, but have since been forgotten.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best History's Forgotten Headlines episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to History's Forgotten Headlines for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite History's Forgotten Headlines episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

History's Forgotten Headlines - Short Story: Milkmaids and a Vaccine

Short Story: Milkmaids and a Vaccine

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05/04/20 • 12 min

The coronavirus pandemic has raised a lot of questions, especially about vaccines and their origins. When we started asking those questions we discovered one the greatest scientific achievements of mankind all started with milkmaids, and was based on folk lore. This is the story of the world's first vaccine.

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History's Forgotten Headlines - Catastrophe at the Cocoanut Grove

Catastrophe at the Cocoanut Grove

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12/06/18 • 41 min

The deadliest nightclub fire of all time claimed the lives of nearly 500 people, but it wasn't just the fire that killed so many people, it was their inability to escape. As a result of this tragedy, laws and fire codes were changed forever.
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History's Forgotten Headlines - Short Story: The Penalty of Treason

Short Story: The Penalty of Treason

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07/01/20 • 7 min

Every July 4th we celebrate the United States and the signing of the Declaration of Independence. But amongst the celebrating we tend to forget the risk the 56 signers of the declaration were taking. If captured, they faced a punishment that was considered worse than death. Treason was the worst imaginable crime so the punishment needed to be the worst imaginable death.

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History's Forgotten Headlines - A Murder in Salem

A Murder in Salem

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10/18/18 • 46 min

Salem, MA is said to be a town that's forever stained with "blood, blood, blood." But the witch trials are only part of the town's legacy. A bloody and gruesome murder happened more than 130 years after the trials, and it not only inspired the writings of Nathaniel Hawthorne and Edgar Allen Poe, but it changed our legal system forever.

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History's Forgotten Headlines - Ponzi Scheme: The Notorious Namesake

Ponzi Scheme: The Notorious Namesake

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09/19/18 • 26 min

Many know what a Ponzi Scheme is, but why is it called 'a Ponzi Scheme?' On this episode we detail the rise and fall of Mr. Charles Ponzi, and why he is the one who bears the notorious namesake.

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History's Forgotten Headlines - Hollywood's First Sex Scandal

Hollywood's First Sex Scandal

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06/04/18 • 24 min

He was Hollywood's biggest celebrity in the 1920's, but his beloved status changed quickly when he found himself starring in a role he never could have imagined. This forgotten headline not only shocked Tinsel Town but the world.

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History's Forgotten Headlines - Murder at Harvard Medical School

Murder at Harvard Medical School

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04/23/18 • 29 min

A gruesome murder took place in Boston in 1850 between two people who were part of America's highest social class. It not only shocked New England, but the world.

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History's Forgotten Headlines - The Rebel for Women's Rights

The Rebel for Women's Rights

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08/17/20 • 16 min

On the centennial of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, we want to bring back the headline grabbing suffragist who's often been forgotten. Alice Paul was an innovative activist who was prepared to die for the right to vote. She shocked the world with her actions, which ultimately played a critical role in giving women the right to vote.

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History's Forgotten Headlines - Short Story: Miranda Behind the Rights

Short Story: Miranda Behind the Rights

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06/01/20 • 9 min

The 'Miranda Rights' weren't just created for the betterment of the suspect. It was a long, disturbing, and divisive road that lead to the creation of the statement many of us have come to learn through movies, TV shows and maybe personal experiences. We may take the 'Miranda Rights' for granted now, but before 1966 no one really knew what their rights were inside a police station.

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History's Forgotten Headlines - Short Story: The Original Outlaw

Short Story: The Original Outlaw

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05/18/20 • 11 min

The original outlaw of the Wild West is a man you've likely never heard of before. But Coal Oil Jimmy and his sidekick, The Baker, carried out a six-week rampage in New Mexico's Cimarron Country. Their crimes were so violent they were two of the firsts to have massive bounties on their heads and be wanted 'Dead or Alive.'

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FAQ

How many episodes does History's Forgotten Headlines have?

History's Forgotten Headlines currently has 12 episodes available.

What topics does History's Forgotten Headlines cover?

The podcast is about Covid, General, Washington, Society & Culture, True Crime, World War Two, History, Vaccine, Murder, Medicine, Podcasts, America, Disaster, Crime, War, Arts and Headlines.

What is the most popular episode on History's Forgotten Headlines?

The episode title 'Catastrophe at the Cocoanut Grove' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on History's Forgotten Headlines?

The average episode length on History's Forgotten Headlines is 22 minutes.

How often are episodes of History's Forgotten Headlines released?

Episodes of History's Forgotten Headlines are typically released every 30 days, 3 hours.

When was the first episode of History's Forgotten Headlines?

The first episode of History's Forgotten Headlines was released on Apr 23, 2018.

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