• Amazing Tales from Off the Beaten Path

  • By: Mike Allen
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Amazing Tales from Off the Beaten Path

By: Mike Allen
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  • Summary

  • Marilyn Monroe, PT Barnum, Benedict Arnold and the mysteries of the Revolutionary War…. Dive deep into the hidden corners of history with fascinating inventions, secret military operations, and even the possibility of UFOs. Journey to magical islands, walk ancient trails, uncover enduring legends, and explore the rich history of Native Americans. From supernatural encounters to the intriguing lives of historical figures, we present history as it should be – accurate, engaging, and told with a touch of magic. Join us every Thursday for a dose of historical intrigue that will leave you wanting more.
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Episodes
  • Tracking Down the First Christmas Tree

    Tracking Down the First Christmas Tree
    Mar 6 2025

    Where was the first Christmas tree? Proof is hard to come by. It seems that Windsor Locks, CT is among the very first – at least in legend; a stone monument lays claim to the first decorated tree in 1777. Researching this case turned up other very interesting side stories: German prisoners-of-war, Native American attacks, and even the Wizard of Oz.
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    20 mins
  • Broadcasting at an Illegal Pirate Radio Station at the Watkins Glen Concert

    Broadcasting at an Illegal Pirate Radio Station at the Watkins Glen Concert
    Feb 27 2025

    Watkins Glen; world’s largest concert. 600,000 attendees. Six teenagers broadcast with an illegal pirate radio station they brought to the site, interviewing the Grateful Dead, broadcasting traffic and weather reports, and playing records. Attendees loved it. One of the broadcasters tells the crazy story.
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    22 mins
  • The First Public Library

    The First Public Library
    Feb 20 2025

    Access to knowledge for the masses. For many years in the United States, you had to pay a membership fee to a subscription library if you wanted access to books and information. That all changed in the early 1800s when the first publicly funded library opened in CT.
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    20 mins

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