It’s October, and that means it’s time for some shows that will raise the hair on the back your neck. In this episode, we discuss the fascinating Native American legend of the Wendigo. Stories of the Wendigo originate from Algonquian people of the Great Lakes region such as the Cree and Ojibwe. The cannibalistic creatureContinue reading “Wendigo: Undead Legend of the North – 13”
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A Very Boring Podcast – The History and Science of Alaska’s Turnagain Arm – 14
Tidal wave! Watch out! Much ado is made about Tsunamis in popular culture. While these massive waves have nothing to do with tidal forces, there is a type of wave that does – a tidal bore. Found in only a few locations around the world, these fascinating waves require a specific mix of elements inContinue reading “A Very Boring Podcast – The History and Science of Alaska’s Turnagain Arm – 14”
Nerd Roamer’s Guide to Great Smoky Mountains National Park – 11
The first in our Nerd Roamer’s Guide series. Come with us as we trek deep into the hardwood forests of the Appalachian Mountains to uncover the hidden history and amazing wildlife that makes the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee and North Carolina so special. Whether you just have an interest in history or nature, orContinue reading “Nerd Roamer’s Guide to Great Smoky Mountains National Park – 11”
Red Tide Rising: The True Story of the 1916 Jersey Shore Shark Panic – Part 1 of 2 – 08
The summer of 1916 saw the US engulfed in an oppressive heat wave. An epidemic of polio swept America’s major cities as America’s families huddled at home, pensively listening to news of “The Great War” and wondering if the USA would get drawn into the conflict. For those of means, the cool waters of theContinue reading “Red Tide Rising: The True Story of the 1916 Jersey Shore Shark Panic – Part 1 of 2 – 08”
What’s the Deal with Dugway? The Story of Utah’s Very Own Secret Military Testing Ground 01.04
Everyone has heard of Area-51, the classified facility operated by the United States government in the Nevada desert. But did you know that just an hour and half from Salt Lake City, Utah has a clandestine government complex of its own? Since 1942, the Dugway Proving Ground as well as the Utah Test and TrainingContinue reading “What’s the Deal with Dugway? The Story of Utah’s Very Own Secret Military Testing Ground 01.04”
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