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Marilyn Monroe, PT Barnum, American history, and Revolutionary War insights ... Dive deep into the hidden corners of history with mysteries, fascinating inventions, secret military operations, magical islands, ancient trails, forgotten roadways, Native Americans, supernatural activity, UFOs. 20-minute episodes. Memorable stories. Great guests. We present history as it should be – accurate, engaging, and told with a touch of magic. New episodes every Thursday.

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The Day the Iron Horse Took Over: FINAL EPISODE

2025/11/13

In this, the FINAL EPISODE of the Amazing Tales podcast, we look at the very first mile of commercial railroad track in the U.S., which was laid by the B&O Railroad – the same train line that hosted the epic race between the Tom Thumb steam engine a horse-drawn train car to determine supremacy. Trains are nearing their 200th anniversary in the country and will play a big role in next year's 250th anniversary of the founding of our country.

A Former Ghost Town with an Amazing Legacy

2025/11/06

It’s a square-mile section of land in CT – a parcel where engineering science advancements were made, military leaders trained for combat, college football was played and Dwight Eisenhower hunted. Yet, it faded into a ghost town with abandoned buildings and amazing legacies. You can visit it, but all you’ll find are some foundations and a unique stone water tower built nearly a century ago.

A Discussion with Paul Revere - Really

2025/10/30

Being Paul Revere’s descendant is an important fact of life for Paul Revere III; however, he also looks for the humorous side of being related to his legendary ancestor. For instance, what happens after he tells someone his name is Paul Revere? Or, would his own wife be upset if he said he had to take off for a few hours to go do something rather important? Paul Revere III has a wonderful perspective on his ancestor – as well as his own role in maintaining our history.

Two Horrible Plane Crashes You've Forgotten About

2025/10/23

Two plane crash incidents from more than half-a-century ago killed 150 people in New York City, including (1) when a B-52 bomber rammed the Empire State Building and (2) when TWA and United jets collided over Staten Island, scattering passenger bodies and debris there and in Brooklyn. Most amazing are the stories of the survivor from each separate incident.

The First Time Somebody Steered a Hot Air Balloon

2025/10/16

Hot air balloons are subject to the wind – where the wind blows, so goes the balloon. Charles Ritchel upset that paradigm in 1878 by creating a lighter-than-air craft that could be steered. His craft was able to land exactly where it took off from. It worked - most of the time; but, when it didn’t, the pilot had to make hair-raising, in-air adjustments to survive.

Trails the Spies Followed

2025/10/09

Nathan Hale, Caleb Brewster, Benedict Arnold, John Andre – all part of spy rings or treasonous activities. One man, who has studied them all, retraced 200 miles of their paths during the Revolutionary War by bicycle and kayak. He recounts their historic and harrowing stories.

Disneyland of the East

2025/10/02

Do you remember Freedomland – a theme park in The Bronx, NY that was surprisingly open for only five years? It was dubbed “Disneyland of the East” because it was created by the same person who designed the original Disneyland – the first employee ever hired by Walt Disney. It turns out that Freedomland’s financial backers never intended for it to be open more than five years – and the reason will amaze you.

Did Gustave Whitehead Fly Before the Wright Brothers?

2025/09/25

Did Gustave Whitehead beat the Wright Brothers as the first to fly? His supporters say he beat them by two years, but that an unfair agreement between the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum and the Wrights’ estate unfairly stacks the deck against Whitehead. The arguments are strong on both sides, and this 125-year-old dispute shows no signs of dying down.

The Secret Behind the Old Farmer's Almanac Weather Forecasts

2025/09/18

The Old Farmer’s Almanac is the oldest continuously published periodical in the U.S. Started in the late 1700s, it’s been known for its highly accurate weather forecasts for more than 230 years as well as information of agriculture, gardening, astronomy, and home-spun wisdom. The current editor shares the basics of the weather forecasting formula.

The Day British Occupation Finally Ended

2025/09/11

It used to be a major holiday. It’s been largely forgotten. But it’s trying to make a comeback. It’s Evacuation Day. It’s when the British left their military headquarters in New York City for the last time after the Revolutionary War, leaving the new United States to stand on its own. On November 25, 1783, General George Washington led his troops down Broadway, but all did not go smoothly that day. The British left a final surprise.

How ESPN Began

2025/09/04

Starting an all-sports television network took guts, money, and talent. These miraculously came together to meet a September 7, 1989 deadline for ESPN to go live. The first employee was Peter Fox – ESPN’s original Executive Producer. He has numerous, priceless, and unforgettable behind-the-scenes stories of the people and circumstances that brought us ESPN.

The Colonial Hero You Never Heard Of

2025/08/28

There’s a Colonial Era hero who many people have never heard of – John Durkee. Ten years before the Declaration of Independence, Durkee stopped the highly unpopular British Stamp Act from taking effect in Connecticut. You won’t believe how he did it, though. His actions spurred a movement that brought Jonathan Trumbull to the Governor’s office, cementing CT’s role as the only colony to officially back the Patriots during the Revolutionary War.

George Washington's Lost Village

2025/08/21

You can no longer find the village of Fredericksburgh, NY on any maps. It disappeared 200 years ago. And yet, for three months in 1778, George Washington and his generals developed strategic military plans there during the Revolutionary War, and the infamous Culper Spy Ring was also formally kicked off.

First Coast-to-Coast Highway

2025/08/14

The creator of the Indy 500 car race, bicyclists, and an Army convoy led by Dwight Eisenhower all had a hand in pushing development of the first road to connect America’s east and west coasts. The Lincoln Highway was built nearly 50 years after the country had been connected via the transcontinental railroad. Here’s the magical story of opening up automobile traffic across a 3,000 mile landscape.

Molasses Flood Kills 21

2025/08/07

2.3 million gallons of molasses were in a 5-story high tank in Boston’s north end. On a cold winter day in 1919, the tank collapsed, sending a 30-foot-high wave of molasses throughout an entire neighborhood killing 21 and injuring 150. The disaster led to the first class-action lawsuit in U.S. history. And, the smell of molasses lingered for decades.

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★★★★★

fat peanuts 2026/01/04

Off the beaten path and more!!

If you love Connecticut, history, and things not know then this is the podcast for you. Mike goes long and short recent and past and finds stories tha...

★★★★★

Cheese 123234 2025/11/06

Great podcast!

Mike is so knowledgeable! And a great storyteller.

★★★★★

app2244 2025/07/13

Good content but lacks quality audio

This podcast presents very interesting information but the quality of the phone interviews makes it difficult to focus on the guest’s responses, no ma...

★★★★★

MHL7736 2025/04/30

What a gem!!

I moved back to my home state of Connecticut a few years back and this podcast has really helped me reconnect with the state. Thanks for all the great...

★★★★★

Mizzbelle 2024/09/26

Very well done

Thanks. Well-reasearched, worthwhile stories, nicely narrated, to escape my audio diet of politics. Highly recommend. Thanks for this.

★★★★★

Dosman! 2024/08/29

Excellent History Podcast for Fans of The Nutmeg State

Mike is an excellent story teller and this podcast a professional, informative style. His first hand research shows in every episode. Each episode als...

★★★★★

Deberetta 2024/04/18

Interesting facts

This is a great podcast with interesting facts about Connecticut history. Very interesting

★★★★★

Devin - CT 2023/10/01

Love the show

Thank you for bringing these CT stories to light. It’s an incredible amount of work and we appreciate and enjoy your efforts. My only recommendation...

★★★★☆

cliobc 2024/02/22

Almost Perfect

Love the wider scope into non-Danbury adjacent areas of Connecticut - however, please make sure you’ve got place name pronunciations right! It’s BER...

★★★★★

Sktaka22381 2023/02/23

Entertaining! So much history

Well researched and delivered. Intriguing and entertaining. As a state part of the original colonies, there’s bound to be a lot of history and tales ...

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