Hooked on History Carey Davison
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- Historia
In each episode we will explore funny moments in history as well as what caused certain historical events to occur: from the events that led up to it, to the impact it had on future.
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Episode #5- Alamo Avengers
In today's episode we are going to take a look at the Texas War for Independence and the climactic battle that brought the war to a conclusion and created the Republic of Texas. We'll discuss how the actions of a few key men changed the outcome of the war. Our funny story takes a look at a military conflict in which a country returns more than 100% of its soldiers back from conflict. Let's dive in! Episode Sponsors:
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Episode #4-Miracle of New Orleans
In today's episode we are going to take a look at the biggest victory the United States achieved in the War of 1812 as well as the rise of a frontiersman from Tennessee who would go on to become president and have a major impact on the country. Our funny story from history takes a look at a hoax letter that almost brought two countries and rivals to the brink of war.
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Episode #3- Most Daring Rescue of WWII
In today's episode we look at the daring rescue operation codenamed, Halyard, in which over 500 downed airmen are airlifted out of Yugoslavia from 1943-1944. We will also take a look at our funny history story of the day in which we see the worst possible outcome of a food fight in World War II.
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Episode #2-Washington's Secret Six
In today's episode we are going to take a look at one of the most impactful groups of the Revolutionary War whose actions are just now starting to be revealed as well as share a funny story involving the father of our navy. Its James Bond meets colonial times!
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Episode #1-Did WW1 Start WW2?
This week we take a look at the question, "Did WW1 start WW2?" We also learn what not to do when you get mad in our funny story of the week.