Chasing History Radio

New Orleans City park is home to some of the world's oldest oak trees. How was the park shaped by the depression and a hurricane? More importantly, how did the trees get some strange names?

In honor of International Talk Like a Pirate Day, Ryan talks about pirates. Dispelling a few myths and shedding light on some lesser-known pirate lore, we delve quickly into history. Please help us out by leaving a comment and sharing our show with others!    Don't forget to Subscribe, Comment & leave us a rating and review. We also have a YouTube Channel " Chasing History " where we take you into...

Ryan goes off-topic today to talk about sharing knowledge. All the research and information cards that go with the artifacts, and all the knowledge our staff shares is always part of the story that needs to be remembered. Seeing the spark of curiosity and then helping to fan the flame is what we do every day at the Relic Room. Please help us out by leaving a comment and sharing our show with other...

Victorian mourning rituals and rules even included how you sent mail. Everything from how you dressed to what you wore had rules when it came to mourning someone who died. Stationery was no exception, do you know what size black border you would have to use? Please help us out by leaving a comment and sharing our show with others!    Don't forget to Subscribe, Comment & leave us a rating and revie...

A little bit of modern history with the story of why people put ducks on Jeeps. It all started with an act of kindness by Allison Parliament in 2020. Now it is an international phenomenon just 4 years later. Please help us out by leaving a comment and sharing our show with others!    Don't forget to Subscribe, Comment & leave us a rating and review. We also have a YouTube Channel " Chasing History...

Chase is back from his travels through 26 states. He teases us with some quick insights as to what he has acquired for the Relic Room. Stay tuned for more updates. Please help us out by leaving a comment and sharing our show with others!    Don't forget to Subscribe, Comment & leave us a rating and review. We also have a YouTube Channel " Chasing History " where we take you into the field with the...

When we think of ancient olympics, many think of discus throws and chariot racing, but how about acrobatic chariot racing? Or maybe a no time limit no holds barred fights till one surrenders? Or a race in full armour or a long jump with weights? they all may seem crazy but they were done for a reason, do you know why?? Please help us out by leaving a comment and sharing our show with others!    Do...

An 1870s photograph of a performer with a blonde afro leads to a look into the racial perceptions and treatment of the time. The "race" was completely made up by a scientist and capitalized on by none other than P.T. Barnum. A whole mythology of who they were and what they looked like would be born out of the views of the Victorian Age. Please help us out by leaving a comment and sharing our show...

Not all the heroes of the Civil war were on the battlefields. Volunteer refreshment salons provided very important services to the Union soldiers passing through Philadelphia. Not only that, but these salons also helped to form a collective homefront war effort. Please help us out by leaving a comment and sharing our show with others!    Don't forget to Subscribe, Comment & leave us a rating and r...

Everyone knows Shakespeare and the Globe theatre, but did you know it was built with stolen lumber? Or do you know what was found on the ground when they found the original foundation? Here are the answers and a lot of other interesting history moments. Please help us out by leaving a comment and sharing our show with others!    Don't forget to Subscribe, Comment & leave us a rating and review. We...

Johannes Gutenberg's revolutionary printing press revolutionized communication technology and changed the world,  because it allowed for the mass production of books. Coming from a time when books were rarer than gems, the ability to make copies faster helped launch movements and scientific discoveries. Even today, communication is expanding and growing faster, and it is all due to Gutenberg. Plea...

The USS Constitution, known as "Old Ironsides," is still afloat today in Boston harbor. Gaining its historical status during the War of 1812, it has had a long and varied life. Through the years the question of keeping up with repairs has always been dealt with in unique ways, such as the children's penny campaign. Please help us out by leaving a comment and sharing our show with others!    Don't...

Love tokens were mementos made from coins of the time and given to loved ones when you were apart. These love tokens were made from legitimate coins of the time and were engraved by hand. Sometimes, during the war, these tokens were the only items families would have as a lasting reminder of someone who was lost. Please help us out by leaving a comment and sharing our show with others!    Don't fo...

In this episode, we discuss dep lop sandals, which were used by the Vietcong during the VietNam war. The sandals were made from old tires and there are many reasons that they were used, from comfort to practicality. Also known as Ho Chi Minh sandals, since he wore them all his life, they are still made today. Please help us out by leaving a comment and sharing our show with others!    Don't forget...

In this episode, Ryan shares a little of his family history that leads into coal mines and safety. Canaries were the beloved safety system of the miners, warning them of potential danger from carbon monoxide. Used from the late 1800s til 1996, the canary was a true lifesaver. Please help us out by leaving a comment and sharing our show with others!    Don't forget to Subscribe, Comment & leave us...

On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, we talk about Operation Overlord. From the invasion to deceptive inflatable tanks, this was the longest day. The whole operation was an amazing feat of planning. Please help us out by leaving a comment and sharing our show with others!    Don't forget to Subscribe, Comment & leave us a rating and review. We also have a YouTube Channel " Chasing History " where we...

We talk about shipwreck artifacts and their recovery. Commercial diving help drive the shipwreck craze, where you could find gold and many other items. From lesser known to famous shipwrecks like the Atocha to the Titanic, and how you can own a piece of that history. Please help us out by leaving a comment and sharing our show with others!    Don't forget to Subscribe, Comment & leave us a rating...

A quick history of Civil War era amputation knives, designed for speed. Amputations during the Civil War had to be quick, only about 20-30 seconds. Amputations grew during this time due to the introduction of better bullets, and to help save lives from infection. Please help us out by leaving a comment and sharing our show with others!    Don't forget to Subscribe, Comment & leave us a rating and...

Haggis hurling was reintroduced as a traditional Scottish sport in 1977. It had an incredible revival in Scotland with many family clans wanting to participate. 27 years later it was revealed it all started as a joke, but it has become a real sport since then. Please help us out by leaving a comment and sharing our show with others!    Don't forget to Subscribe, Comment & leave us a rating and rev...

The modern game: "Shut the Box" has a history that began in 12th century pubs. It spread around the world with sailors and the growth of shipping. It is still played in pubs today but also used in classrooms to help teach math. Please help us out by leaving a comment and sharing our show with others!    Don't forget to Subscribe, Comment & leave us a rating and review. We also have a YouTube Chann...

In this episode, we discuss the reasons behind one of the most deadly conflicts in American history: the American Civil War. The tactics, inventions, and everything related to why this was our deadliest war.  Please help us out by leaving a comment and sharing our show with others!    Don't forget to Subscribe, Comment & leave us a rating and review. We also have a YouTube Channel " Chasing Histor...

In this episode, Ryan Fisher tells the story of the most unusual battle in European History. this is a great story and one not to miss. Please help us out by leaving a comment and sharing our show with others!    Don't forget to Subscribe, Comment & leave us a rating and review. We also have a YouTube Channel " Chasing History " where we take you into the field with the men & women who discover hi...

As part of a local campaign to bring awareness to child abuse today, the Relic Rooms Ryan Fisher will break down the history of child abuse as a public issue. Over 150 years ago no one cared about the subject; children and women were considered the property of men. How this changed is an interesting story, coming out of a very unusual society. Please help us out by leaving a comment and sharing ou...