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  Philip D. Gibbons  

Of Some Very Famous People You've Never Really Heard Of...In Less Than An Hour.

Of Some Very Famous People You've Never Really Heard Of...In Less Than An Hour.

 

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#144

The Brief and Tragic Reign of Maximillian I, Emperor of Mexico. Volume Seven, Episode Six (Part One)

Like something out of a fairy tale, in 1864, a European power installed an Austrian nobleman as Maximillian I, Emperor of Mexico, ultimately resulting in tragedy, madness and execution. ... Read more

17 Oct 2024

49 MINS

49:48

17 Oct 2024

#143

The Brief and Tragic Reign Of Maximillian I, Emperor of Mexico. Volume Seven Episode Six (Part Two)

Like something out of a fairy tale, in 1864, a European power installed an Austrian nobleman as Maximillian I, Emperor of Mexico, ultimately resulting in tragedy, madness and execution. ... Read more

17 Oct 2024

44 MINS

44:38

17 Oct 2024

#142

Frank Morris, John and Clarence Anglin and Their Escape From Alcatraz. Volume Seven, Episode Five. (...

The true story Of Frank Morris, John and Clarence Anglin and their remarkable escape from Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary. ... Read more

25 Sep 2024

41 MINS

41:59

25 Sep 2024

#141

Frank Morris, John and Clarence Anglin and Their Escape From Alcatraz. Volume Seven, Episode Five (P...

The true story Of Frank Morris, John and Clarence Anglin and their remarkable escape from Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary. ... Read more

25 Sep 2024

40 MINS

40:07

25 Sep 2024

#140

James J. Andrews, The Great Locomotive Chase And The First Medal of Honor. Volume Seven, Episode Fo...

One of the most incredible stories of the Civil War ... Read more

29 Aug 2024

38 MINS

38:40

29 Aug 2024

#139

James J. Andrews, The Great Locomotive Chase and The First Medal of Honor. Volume Seven, Episode Fou...

One of the most incredible stories of the Civil War. ... Read more

29 Aug 2024

37 MINS

37:38

29 Aug 2024

#138

Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh. Volume Seven, Episode Three (Part One)

Publicly,  perceived as one of the great romances of the 20th century, privately the Oliviers endured infidelity, severe mental illness and ultimately divorce. ... Read more

01 Aug 2024

44 MINS

44:18

01 Aug 2024

#137

Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh. Volume Seven, Episode Three (Part Two)

Publicly revered as one of the great romances of the 20th Century, privately it was marred by infidelity, severe mental illness and divorce Olivier in Rebecca with Joan Fontaine The Oliviers in Australia, the smiles would eventually fade Vivien Leigh, 1957 Olivier’s costume in Spartacus Olivier in, “The Entertainer,” with Joan Plowright Olivier and Joan Plowright visiting the Reagan’s in the White House in the 80’s Olivier’s grave in Westminster Abbey ... Read more

31 Jul 2024

40 MINS

40:31

31 Jul 2024

#136

Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid. Volume Seven, Episode Two. (Part One)

In 1969, the 20th Century Fox film, “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” established these two outlaws as popular culture icons. But what was the truth about the lives, crimes and deaths of these two American legends? ... Read more

23 Jun 2024

28 MINS

28:55

23 Jun 2024

#135

Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid. Volume Seven, Episode Two. (Part Two)

In 1969, the 20th Century Fox film, “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” established these two outlaws as popular culture icons. But what was the truth about the lives, crimes and deaths of these two American legends? ... Read more

23 Jun 2024

33 MINS

33:01

23 Jun 2024

#134

The Heroes of Telemark and the Norwegian Destruction of Hitler’s Nuclear Weapons Program. Volume Sev...

Shortly after the conquest of Norway by Nazi Germany, Allied intelligence determined that an electrical plant at Rjukan, Norway was providing a crucial element in a potential German atomic bomb. As a result, Norwegian commandos embarked on one of the most successful and heroic operations of World War II. ... Read more

24 May 2024

36 MINS

36:17

24 May 2024

#133

The Heroes of Telemark and the Norwegian Destruction of Hitler’s Atomic Weapons Program. Volume Sev...

Shortly after the conquest of Norway by Nazi Germany, Allied intelligence determined that an electrical plant at Rjukan, Norway was providing a crucial element in a potential German atomic bomb. As a result, Norwegian commandos embarked on one of the most successful and heroic operations of World War II. ... Read more

24 May 2024

43 MINS

43:19

24 May 2024

#132

Isabella Stewart Gardner and the World’s Largest Unsolved Art Robbery. Volume Six, Episode Twelve (P...

On March 18, 1990, two thieves stole over a half billion dollars worth of artwork from Boston’s Isabella Stewart Art Museum. Today this remains the world’s largest unsolved art robbery. ... Read more

02 May 2024

52 MINS

52:24

02 May 2024

#131

Isabella Stewart Gardner and the World’s Largest Unsolved Art Robbery. Volume Six, Episode Twelve (...

On March 18, 1990, two thieves stole over a half billion dollars worth of artwork from Boston’s Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Today this remain’s the world largest unsolved art robbery. ... Read more

02 May 2024

48 MINS

48:48

02 May 2024

#130

Hiram Bingham, the Real Indiana Jones and the Lost City of Machu Picchu (Volume Six, Episode Eleven)...

IN 1911, an American explorer, Hiram Bingham, re-discovered the Incan ruins at Machu Picchu, helping to popularize this site, which today is one of the seven modern wonders of the world. ... Read more

25 Mar 2024

39 MINS

39:43

25 Mar 2024

#129

Hiram Bingham, the Real Indiana Jones and the Lost City of Machu Picchu (Volume Six, Episode Eleven)...

IN 1911, an American explorer, Hiram Bingham, re-discovered the Incan ruins at Machu Picchu, helping to popularize this site, which today is one of the seven modern wonders of the world. ... Read more

25 Mar 2024

37 MINS

37:19

25 Mar 2024

#128

Charles Lindbergh (Volume Six, Episode Ten) Part One

The triumph, tragedy and bizarre secrets of one of the 20th century’s most prominent figures. ... Read more

20 Feb 2024

56 MINS

56:20

20 Feb 2024

#127

Charles Lindbergh (Volume Six, Episode Ten) Part Two

The triumph, tragedy and bizarre secrets of one of the 20th century’s most prominent figures. ... Read more

20 Feb 2024

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:13

20 Feb 2024

#126

Bruce Reynolds, Gordon Goody and the Great British Train Robbery of 1963 (Volume Six, Episode Nine) ...

In 1963, two British criminals masterminded the robbery of 2.6 million pounds in cash from a Royal Mail Train, an amount worth 45 million pounds today. The robbery and its aftermath caused a nationwide sensation. ... Read more

23 Jan 2024

38 MINS

38:49

23 Jan 2024

#125

Bruce Reynolds, Gordon Goody and the Great British Train Robbery of 1963 (Volume 6, Episode 9) Part ...

In 1963, two British criminals masterminded the robbery of 2.6 million pounds in cash from a Royal Mail Train, an amount worth 45 million pounds today. The robbery and its aftermath caused a nationwide sensation. ... Read more

23 Jan 2024

48 MINS

48:13

23 Jan 2024

#124

Charles Dickens (Volume Six, Episode Eight) Part One

Acclaimed in his lifetime for his remarkable literary career, Charles Dickens’ private life was wracked by dysfunction, scandal and the cruelty he inflicted on his wife and his children. ... Read more

18 Dec 2023

51 MINS

51:23

18 Dec 2023

#123

Charles Dickens (Volume Six, Episode Eight) Part Two

Acclaimed in his lifetime for his remarkable literary career, Charles Dickens’ private life was wracked by dysfunction, scandal and the cruelty he inflicted on his wife and his children. ... Read more

18 Dec 2023

55 MINS

55:38

18 Dec 2023

#122

William Bradford and the Voyage of the Mayflower (Volume Six, Episode Seven) Part One

The remarkable story of the courage and suffering of the passengers aboard the Mayflower and the establishment of the Plymouth Colony. On November 11, 1620, a 100 foot long cargo ship called the Mayflower entered what is today known as Provincetown Harbor, virtually on the tip of present day Cape Cod.  This was the culmination of over two months at sea for 102 immigrants, originally from England, some of this contingent intent on establishing their own … [Continue reading William Bradford and the Voyage of the Mayflower (Volume Six, Episode Seven) Part One →] (https://www.someveryfamouspeople.com/william-bradford-and-the-voyage-of-the-mayflower-volume-six-episode-seven-part-two/) ... Read more

14 Nov 2023

39 MINS

39:49

14 Nov 2023

#121

William Bradford and the Voyage of the Mayflower (Volume Six, Episode Seven) Part Two

The remarkable story of the courage and suffering of the passengers aboard the Mayflower and the establishment of the Plymouth Colony. On March 16, the inevitable occurred, although the incident did not unfold as the settlers previously feared.  As described in a pamphlet entitled, “Mourt’s Relation,” a description of the first year of Plymouth Colony, co-written by William Bradford and another settler named Edward Winslow, with work suspended for a regularly scheduled meeting about specific plans … [Continue reading William Bradford and the Voyage of the Mayflower (Volume Six, Episode Seven) Part Two →] (https://www.someveryfamouspeople.com/william-bradford-and-voyage-of-the-mayflower-volume-six-episode-seven-part-two/) ... Read more

14 Nov 2023

40 MINS

40:20

14 Nov 2023