Canadian History Ehx Curiouscast
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Follow Craig Baird as he explores the good, the bad and the weird of Canada's history from the pre-colonial era to 25 years ago. Whatever you want to know about Canadian history, this is your one-stop shop.
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An Indigenous Acting Icon: Jay Silverheels
A lacrosse star in Canada, Jay Silverheels made the move to Hollywood in the 1940s and achieved immense fame as Tonto on The Lone Ranger. He took that success and worked to help other Indigenous actors in Hollywood for the rest of his life.
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The Manic Joy of Fraggle Rock
For five seasons in the 1980s, Fraggle Rock was a must-watch show for a generation of Canadian children. Created by Jim Henson, it was produced by HBO and CBC and featured many Canadian puppeteers and actors, and was filmed in Toronto.
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The Age of Piracy in Canada
For centuries, pirates such as Ned Low and Black Bart, came to Canadian shores to rob fishermen, steal ships, restock supplies and pick up new crews.
Some pirates were nice, others were bloodthirsty, but all were interesting.
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From Slavery to War Hero: Richard Pierpoint
Stolen from his home in Africa by enslavers when he was 16, he remained enslaved for two decades.
Then, using his new freedom, he fought for the British and Canada not once, but twice, and helped many other Black Canadians in his area.
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A Beloved Baseball Player: Jackie Robinson in Montreal
For one season in 1946, prior to changing Major League Baseball forever, Jackie Robinson played for the Montreal Royals. He never forgot his time in Montreal, nor the kindness he received from the city's residents.
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Finding Fortunes and Folly: The Klondike Gold Rush
For a brief period, the Klondike was the biggest piece of news on the planet. Over 100,000 people ventured towards the Klondike to find their fortune, but only a few hundred actually did. It is the story of big names, big stories and a changing world.
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