1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast

Who was Irwin Rommel? War hero or criminal? Hitler flunky or man of integrity? How did he stack up against Patton? 1001 Heroes interviews the best selling author of more than three dozen spy thrillers and military histories Sam Mitcham Jr.- to get his views on the subject of his latest book "Desert Fox, The Stories Military Career of Irwin Rommel". YOUR REVIEWS  AND SUBSCRIPTIONS AT APPLE/ITUNES A...

When Sewickley Academy History professor Mike Caesario contacted 1001 and asked if we could participate in their annual chapter studies on Yellow Journalism we jumped at the chance-and agreed to pick a winner from the essays and read it on our show.  The entries were all excellent and provided thesis statements and supporting examples from the story of William Randolph Hearst's attempts to sway pu...

Part two-Led by Claire Chennault, the Flying Tigers were a group of American pilots who originally signed as mercenaries for China in 1941 to fight Japanese aggression in China and Burma. Chennault had worked to build China's air force since 1937 when the Japanese invaded China and seized Shanghai and Nanking, but finally received help from FDR in 1941 in the form of planes and pilots. Chennault h...

Led by Claire Chennault, the Flying Tigers were a group of American pilots who originally signed as mercenaries for China in 1941 to fight Japanese aggression in China and Burma. Chennault had worked to build China's air force since 1937 when the Japanese invaded China and seized Shanghai and Nanking, but finally received help from FDR in 1941 in the form of planes and pilots. Chennault had the an...

What's really behind some of those innocent nursery rhymes that have been around forever?  In this episode we take a look at a variety of possibilities for "Sing A Song of Sixpence", "Goosey Goosey Gander", "Georgie Porgie", "Ring Around the Rosie", and others. Check our "Dog Tags " now at the1001store at Etsy- the world's largest online craft marketplace    Link: www.etsy.com/shop/the1001store. C...

1001 Interviews Bill Betenson, author of "Butch Cassidy, My Uncle", about his research into the life and times of the famous outlaw Butch Cassidy and his associates. Did Butch and Sundance die in a shootout as many say, or did they live in peace back in the states for years after?  Bill shares what he has found. Link to his book at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Butch-Cassidy-Uncle-Bill-Betenson/d...

In part one we cover the story of Robert LeRoy Parker (Butch Cassidy), Henry Alonzo Longabaugh (The Sundance Kid), and Ethel/Etta Place, the wife (we think) of Longabaugh who participated in a train robbery with them and accompanied them to Chile, where she lived with them for three years. It has been said that Butch and Sundance were killed in a shootout with soldiers in South America- but there...

  The incredible story of the Knights Templar, a warrior sect of Christians, their beginnings after the 1st crusade, legends concerning their involvement in being the secret keepers of the Holy Grail and the Ark of the Covenant,  their military prowess, their rise to power, their accumulation of wealth, and their fall as a result of becoming a target for France's King Phillip, who had lost all his...

  This is a story of power, greed, and corruption within our nation's "Fourth Estate"- the press, and how two men, William Randolph Hearst, a millionaire's son and Harvard dropout, and Joseph Pulitzer, a Jewish immigrant who arrived in America with barely a penny to his name, rose to the top of the publishing empire using a combination of hard work, imagination, ruthless greed, power, and irrespon...

1001 Heroes interviews co-authors Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch regarding their new release THE FIRST CONSPIRACY... a true story about the plot to kill General George Washington just prior to the British invasion of New York City in 1776. Its a true gem of an historical thriller and we highly recommend it.  Thriller author Brad Meltzer is known for his best sellers as well as his on-camera work for...

This Month:  1001 Heroes:  The Lost Treasure of the Confederacy; The First Conspiracy (Interview, new book, Brad Meltzer); To Be Announced Be the first to check out our Maltese Cross Pendants at our new "The1001Store" at the world's largest online craft store. I had a hand in designing them, and they are hand-made for me here in Virginia Beach. They are not only unique and distinctive-they are als...

Includes the fall of Richmond and the decision how and when to move the Confederate treasury, which was sent out of town at the last minute guarded by 50 cadets from the Confederate Naval Academy all aged 14-18, the attempted escape through Georgia and S Carolina, the seizure of the gold by union forces, and the robbery of the gold from the union guard. The treasury consisted of over 750,000 in go...

Catch the all new show "MYTHOLOGY" from Parcast  (@parcastnetwork)- here's the preview of their first episode "Athena" (Pt 1)- enjoy!  (Not intended for audiences 13 and under)   Here is a link to the show and episode: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mythology/id1442945036?mt=2   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this installment we highlight Desmond Doss, the WWII conscientious objector who earned a Medal of Honor saving 75 men from certain death serving as a medic at Okinawa, a mom who gave years of service to homeless animals, Marine Sgt Major Dan Daly,, one of the few men to earn two Medal of Honor awards, Rocky Micciolo, one of the few men of the 82nd airborne to make 4 separate combat jumps in WWI...

1001 RADIO DAYS (our 4th 1001 podcast) is hosting "31 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS MEMORIES" beginning December 1st, bringing a new episode nightly ALL MONTH!  Enjoy Christmas themed shows from the golden days of radio-including THE LONE RANGER, LUX RADIO THEATER ITS A WONDERFUL LIFE, a JACK BENNY MEMORIAL, Edmund R Murrow's 1940 CHRISTMAS EVE IN LONDON, THE LIFE OF RILEY, FATHER KNOWS BEST, GUNSMOKE, THE SH...

The first of what will be a long running series at 1001 Heroes, this episode tells the story of heroes known and largely unknown from different periods in history and different walks of life. Today: William F. Cody- one of the world's biggest celebrities by 1900, who brought the American West to a world audience;  Virginia Hall, the only female OSS agent to ever receive their highest award for ser...

Did you ever wonder how some of our US Presidents would do if they were paired up in a boxing ring?  1001 heroes interviews Scott Rank, the host of History Unplugged Podcast and The Presidential Fight Club podcast, and we get some unique insight on the capabilities of some of our past presidents. The match-ups: Andrew Jackson vs James Buchanan; John F Kennedy vs. Chester Arthur; George Washington...

Jon Hagadorn, the host of 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries podcast, and Scott Rank, host of History Unplugged podcast, each discuss their favorite three shows/stories/biographies that would make great movies if done well. The topics: Scott-James Holdman, overcoming obstacles, the blind adventurer and explorer; Jon-: Juianne Koepcke, the 17yr-old girl who survived a one mile free fall fr...

An interview with author Brian Kilmeade about his terrific book, ANDREW JACKSON & THE MIRACLE OF NEW ORLEANS.  Contains interesting information about Jackson and positions him as the right leader for the time in the War of 1812. SUPPORT OUR SHOW MONTHLY AT PATREON Become an Assistant Producer at 1001 Stories Network ( a great resume enhancement) and support us at Patreon today! Here;s the link:  h...

The "Coffin Corner Boys" was the nickname given to the B-17 crews of WWII that flew in the most vulnerable corner of the bomber formations. In 1943 and 44  any member of a B-17 crew had a 0% chance of surviving 25 missions over Germany without being shot down.  When the Luftwaffe was finally defeated and fighter escorts were provided their chances went up, but only slightly. Author Carole Avriett...

1001 Interviews author Robin Hutton about her new bestseller "War Animals: The Unsung Heroes of WWII"- story which provides a positive and uplifting angle to the ways that hundreds of 4-legged and winged service animals kept up morale and helped the Allies win WWII.. Available at Amazon and all major book sellers now (begins Sept 2018). Visit www.waranimals.com for more information. SUPPORT OUR SH...

In a tiny town named Sans Marie de la Mer on the Southern coast of France, where the Rhone River empties into the Mediterranean, they still celebrate the coming of a small boat which arrived a little over 2,000 years ago.  The boat carried with it a group of Christ believers who had been chased out of Palestine after Jesus's crucifiction and set adrift with no sails, or oars, or rudder- to perish...

In the annals of the American West there lives a man- a legend- by the name of Elfego Baca.  His name became synonymous with courage in the early days of the Southwest when he pinned on a tin star and went up against some pretty tough and well armed hombres who were terrorizing a little Mexican town.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gov. Lew Wallace breaks his promise of clemency to Billy~ Billy joins Dave Rudabaugh's gang~ Breaks out of jail killing Sheriff and Guard~Pat Garret catches up to him in Ft. Sumner and kills Billy- or does he?-  Many believe Billy escaped to Mexico and later changed his name. We cover the story and the controversy. Meanwhile- Google Amazon.com  "The Gunfighters" by David C Horan and "The Authentic...

Billy the Kid,, real name Henry McCarty, has been painted by historians as a ruthless killer and gun for hire- but in truth, he helped bring justice to the Territory of New Mexico in the late 1870's, providing valuable testimony that helped to bring down  a crooked system that went all the way up to the governor and was responsible for a number of murders and assorted crimes.  This incredible stor...