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Fragments from a world that may have been… or may yet be. Somewhere between history and possibility lies an archive of strange accounts — dispatches from cities that don’t appear on any map, transactions in impossible markets, and encounters that bend the rules of time itself. Each episode, the Archivist reads a selection of recovered fragments: letters, diary pages, official reports, and other documents whose origins remain unexplained. Whether they’re warnings, invitations, or confessions, ...
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Chain of Being

Chain of Being

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Welcome to a world where the boundaries of reality blur. This podcast explores the darkest corners of the mind, technology and the unknown. We dive into stories that challenge perceptions of the future, morality and human existence. From dystopian tech to paranormal encounters, explore the psychological, the ethereal, and the unexplainable. Subscribe for mind-bending narratives that push the limits of reality.
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Audio-drama based on a WWII diary written by Natalie Crouter during her internment in a Japanese prison camp in the Philippines. Three weeks after the first bombings of the Philippines on December 8, 1941, Natalie, her family, and 500 civilians were marched at gunpoint to a deserted U.S. military post (Season One: 1941). Thus began their survival of body and mind from 1942 to 1945. Natalie’s story is a fascinating, real-life view of wartime captivity and a gripping tale of courage, tenacity, ...
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Medieval Archives

The Archivist

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Medieval Archives Podcast takes you back to a time of legendary kings, fearless knights, and powerful bishops. Join us as we uncover the real stories behind the myths, separating fact from fiction to reveal what life was truly like in the Middle Ages. From epic battles and courtly intrigue to everyday life in medieval villages, we explore the people, events, and beliefs that shaped the medieval world.
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The Last Archive

Pushkin Industries

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The Last Archive​ is a show about the history of truth, and the historical context for our current fake news, post-truth moment. It’s a show about how we know what we know, and why it seems, these days, as if we don’t know anything at all anymore. The show is written & hosted by Ben Naddaff-Hafrey, and was created by the historian Jill Lepore. iHeartMedia is the exclusive podcast partner of Pushkin Industries.
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Medieval Tales

The Archivist

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Step into a world of knights, castles, and epic adventures and immerse yourself in exciting stories, filled with chivalry, honor, and timeless wisdom. From the enchanting realms of Camelot to the treacherous battles of the Crusades, we explore literary masterpieces that transport you to a bygone era. Whether you're a history buff or simply love a good story this is your gateway to all things medieval literature. Grab a cup of mead, cozy up in your favorite spot and let's journey through the ...
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Take a look at the past through the lens of ”It Came from the Archives” as Wiregrass archivist and historian Marty Olliff shares stories from Alabama’s history. For each episode, our host and Olliff explore a facet of Wiregrass history, drawing contemporary connections to the world we live in today. Oh, and by the way, these stories are fascinating and fun, with facts and tales you’ll definitely want to share with someone! So tune in and let us be your guide through the Wiregrass archives.
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The History Factory Podcast

The History Factory Podcast

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Join us on the digital airwaves with The History Factory Podcast, which takes a refreshing look at the rich and sometimes provocative heritage of major U.S. and global organizations. Host Jason Dressel, Managing Director at History Factory, and his guests explore current events and other topics related to business heritage. Company history comes alive in this engaging, thought-provoking show.
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A New York Minute In History is a podcast about the history of New York and the unique tales of New Yorkers. It is hosted by State Historian Devin Lander, Saratoga County Historian Lauren Roberts and Don Wildman. Jesse King and Jim Levulis of WAMC produce the podcast. A New York Minute In History is a production of the New York State Museum, WAMC Northeast Public Radio and Archivist Media. Support for the project comes from The William G. Pomeroy Foundation, the National Endowment for the Hu ...
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In celebration of the Reuther Library’s 50th anniversary, AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride reflects on the role the union’s history and archives play in current and future labor actions and organizing campaigns. Related Resources: AFSCME History Related Collections: AFSCME collections at the Reuther Library Episode Credits Interviewee: Eli…
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Send us a text I checked into the ageing Briarwood Hotel to investigate an urban legend: a missing room the staff swore was never built. The rooms go from 5 straight to 7. There’s no Room 6. At least, that’s what they want you to believe. But at night, I heard muffled voices through the wall where Room 6 should have been — whispers, crying, laughte…
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Mr. Tomibe tries to help prisoners get food from the outside and allows married couples to live together. Natalie is dumbstruck that half of the Camp is against Mr. Tomibe's Family Unit Plan. Letters from home finally arrive, and Peg gets a special surprise. Stay tuned for the following upcoming episodes this season: Episode 24: No Good Deed Episod…
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Dr. Keith Wunderlich shares the life and legacy of D.L. Holmes, athletic director of what is now Wayne State University from 1917 though 1958. With a meager budget and outdated equipment, Coach Holmes nurtured a generation of track and field Olympians and world record holders in Detroit, regardless of race, ethnicity, or religious background. Wunde…
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Send us a text If you or someone you know has found any misplaced ledgers, parcels, or manuscripts of an unknown origin, do not hesitate! Submit these documents to the Archives for immediate review! [email protected] Thank you for joining this fantasy series on our exploration of another realm. Guided by the voices of fractured timeli…
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Send us a text If you or someone you know has found any misplaced ledgers, parcels, or manuscripts of an unknown origin, do not hesitate! Submit these documents to the Archives for immediate review! [email protected] Thank you for joining this fantasy series on our exploration of another realm. Guided by the voices of fractured timeli…
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Prisoner escapes and worries about MacArthur returning to the Philippines and has High Command clamping down on internment camps, sending new rules that Mr. Tomibe must enforce. Prisoners learn more about Mr. Tomibe. Nida hears news about her husband Ismael. Stay tuned for the following upcoming episodes this season: Episode 23: Internment-itus Epi…
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Send us a text If you or someone you know has found any misplaced ledgers, parcels, or manuscripts of an unknown origin, do not hesitate! Submit these documents to the Archives for immediate review! [email protected] Thank you for joining this fantasy series on our exploration of another realm. Guided by the voices of fractured timeli…
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Send us a text A strange phone. An app that won’t uninstall. And messages that know her every move... When Laura digs up an old phone in her backyard, she finds only one message on it: “We saw you. We remember.” From that moment on, her life begins to unravel. The app, EchoText, seems to know everything about her—even her thoughts. But it’s not jus…
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Dr. Nick Juravich discusses the experiences of the first-generation of paraprofessional educators in New York City in the 1960s-1980s and their impact on the city’s educational system, community relations, and public sector unions. Juravich is an Assistant Professor of History at the University of Massachusetts Boston and author of Para Power: How …
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Send us a text Apologies if my voice sounds a little inconsistent this week. I'm fighting a head cold. Thanks for listening! Thank you for joining this fantasy series on our exploration of another realm. Guided by the voices of fractured timelines and echoing myths, we uncover fragments of a civilization lost between memory and possibility. This th…
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Send us a text Thank you for joining this fantasy series on our exploration of another realm. Guided by the voices of fractured timelines and echoing myths, we uncover fragments of a civilization lost between memory and possibility. This second installment in the series continues the story for many, but begins the adventures for others—an anthology…
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Send us a text Thank you for joining this fantasy series on our exploration of another realm. In this debut episode of Archives of the Future that Was, we begin unlocking the forgotten histories of a world that never came to be. Guided by the voices of fractured timelines and echoing myths, we uncover the first fragments of a civilization lost betw…
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Roger Biles and Mark Rose discuss the legacy of Eddie Sadlowski, a charismatic and progressive Chicago steelworker who, unhappy with the United Steelworker of America’s closed-rank authoritarian leadership and tepid support for rank-and-file members, led a highly visible yet unsuccessful dissident campaign in the contentious election for the USWA’s…
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Send us a text 🌿 Memory lives deep in the jungle… and it remembers everything. Hunters from a remote tribe enter a silent jungle in pursuit of something that has haunted their people for generations., but what they find is something older, stranger—and far more powerful than myth. ⚡ A creature of memory. 🕊 A being that does not kill… but collects. …
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As artificial intelligence continues to reshape how organizations access and apply information, many companies are overlooking one of their most powerful resources: corporate archives. Chris Juhasz, senior director of archives at History Factory, explains how archival collections—when properly digitized, structured and made accessible—can serve as …
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Dr. Anna E. Lindner discusses the rise and subsequent downfall of the West Central Organization in Detroit, a coalition of civil rights organizations, community groups, and church congregations that sought to bring attention to housing inequality and other social issues in the 1960s. Although founded with good intent, the group’s aggressive lobbyin…
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Host Erin Narloch sits down with Tara McRae, the new president and managing director of PUMA North America, to unravel the intricate dance between a brand’s storied past and its vibrant future. McRae, a veteran of iconic brands including Bose and Clarks, champions “true authenticity” as the bedrock of a successful brand.…
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Archivist and historian Jim Zobel tells riveting stories about what was going on outside of Camp Holmes during the last half of 1943. Jim talks about MacArthur’s covert operations to rescue civilians, keep Filipinos on the side of the Americans, and destroy the Japanese occupation economy. Zobel offers insights into why the guards at Camp Holmes th…
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In this episode, History Factory’s Erin Narloch interviews longtime employees of the Dickies archives Ann Richardson, director of trend development, and Corinna Wright, senior design manager. Ann and Corinna, who have been with Dickies for 50 and 28 years respectively, discuss their roles in merchandising, product development and the creation of th…
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Send us a text They don’t fall. They don’t rise. They only drift — unmoving, untouched, and unseen for a million years. In a realm where time does not pass and silence has weight, ancient souls hang in the air like forgotten echoes. No memory survives intact. No name remains. They are the Dreambound — and they are not alone. Something watches. Some…
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What goes into the 75-year legacy of one of the world’s most iconic footwear brands? Erin Narloch interviews Sandra Trapp, senior manager of history management and adidas global brands brand partnerships, on the adidas archival collection, its history and its role in the company. Founded in 2009, the collection holds around 40,000 catalog pieces, i…
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Dr. Matt Kautz explores how evolving school disciplinary practices, changes in crime reporting, and political pressure in the decades following school desegregation led to the rise of student suspensions, expulsions, dropouts, and the school-to-prison pipeline in Detroit and other cities. Kautz is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Leaders…
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2025 marks the 200th anniversary of the completion of the Erie Canal in 1825 and New York State has a huge party planned. On this episode of the podcast, we speak with state officials and local partners to discuss this momentous birthday celebration and the importance of the Canal System today and into the future. Interviewees: William J. Hochul Jr…
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Utah State University (USU) owns the Outdoor Recreation Archive, a living archives documenting the history of outdoor gear. Since its inception, it has been accessed by some of the world’s most recognizable brands, including REI, Nike, Columbia and others. Host Erin Narloch sits down with Chase Anderson, industry relations manager for outdoor produ…
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In this podcast episode, we talk with Halley Knigge, REI’s divisional vice president of communications, and Will Dunn, Co-op Living Archive and impact communications program manager, on the creation of REI’s Living Archive and the impact of the collection. The archives includes artifacts from the 1880s to the present day, serving as a portal for bu…
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In this new episode, Jason Dressel hosts Susan Morrison, author of “Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live,” on “The History Factory Podcast.” Morrison discusses Lorne Michaels’ leadership style, emphasizing his intuitive management, remote presence and minimal praise. She highlights Michaels’ ability to maintain SNL’s format while evolvin…
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Send us a text Something ancient lives at the edge of my garden. It doesn’t speak. It doesn’t move. But it waits. And at night, it comes into my dreams… or maybe, I wander into its own. This surreal illustrated story is told through hand-drawn images and slow, creeping horror. No jump scares — just something that lingers in the soil beneath your th…
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The Saga of Erik the Red by Unknown; Translated by Arthur Middleton Reeves (1856 - 1891) The Saga of Erik the Red is one of the two important 13th century accounts of the Norse explorations of Greenland and North America, along with The Saga of the Greenlanders. Containing fantastic anecdotes about ghostly visitations, wise women-seers, and one-leg…
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On this episode of the podcast, Devin and Lauren were able to attend the unveiling of the brand-new Garnet Douglass Baltimore historical marker at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in Troy along with Bill Pomeroy himself. Garnet Douglass Baltimore was the first African American graduate of RPI and went on to a long and very successful care…
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The Dragon and the Raven, fin by G. A. Henty The Danes have invaded Great Britain. Kingdom after kingdom has fallen to sword and plunder. Who will stand against the pagan Viking hordes? Join Edmund and King Alfred, known to history as Alfred the Great, as they defend the kingdom of Wessex and fight for the freedom they so desperately desire. Across…
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🇻🇦The Papal Conclave🇻🇦 💰Become a Producer! DONATE to the show via PayPal, or use Venmo You can also donate with Stripe Pope Francis died on 21 Apr 2025 starting a process established in the Middle Ages. Learn all about the Medieval origins of the Papal Conclave and watch as it unfolds in modern Italy during the Papal Conclave of 2025. Once a Pope d…
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Send us a text When my son began to change, I told myself it was nothing. Children go through phases, after all. But as the days passed, his eyes held a knowing I couldn't explain, his words carried echoes of something forgotten. And then, I remembered. Years ago, I spoke words I didn’t fully understand—words meant to harm, whispered in anger and b…
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The Dragon and the Raven, Part 4 by G. A. Henty The Danes have invaded Great Britain. Kingdom after kingdom has fallen to sword and plunder. Who will stand against the pagan Viking hordes? Join Edmund and King Alfred, known to history as Alfred the Great, as they defend the kingdom of Wessex and fight for the freedom they so desperately desire. Acr…
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The Dragon and the Raven, Part 3 by G. A. Henty The Danes have invaded Great Britain. Kingdom after kingdom has fallen to sword and plunder. Who will stand against the pagan Viking hordes? Join Edmund and King Alfred, known to history as Alfred the Great, as they defend the kingdom of Wessex and fight for the freedom they so desperately desire. Acr…
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Dr. Justine Modica discusses the Worthy Wages movement centered in Seattle from the 1980s through the 2000s. Affiliated with SEIU, daycare directors and childcare workers in childcare centers and home-based daycares joined together to raise public awareness of the underfunding of daycare and lobby for increased state childcare subsidies, hoping to …
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The Dragon and the Raven, Part 2 by G. A. Henty The Danes have invaded Great Britain. Kingdom after kingdom has fallen to sword and plunder. Who will stand against the pagan Viking hordes? Join Edmund and King Alfred, known to history as Alfred the Great, as they defend the kingdom of Wessex and fight for the freedom they so desperately desire. Acr…
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The Dragon and the Raven, Part 1 by G. A. Henty The Danes have invaded Great Britain. Kingdom after kingdom has fallen to sword and plunder. Who will stand against the pagan Viking hordes? Join Edmund and King Alfred, known to history as Alfred the Great, as they defend the kingdom of Wessex and fight for the freedom they so desperately desire. Acr…
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Send us a text A crew of explorers lands on a distant planet, expecting discovery and adventure. But as they delve deeper into the unknown, they realize something watches, waits… and never lets go. What happened to those who came before? And will they escape before it's too late? 🔹 Mystery. Terror. The unknown. 🔹 Watch till the end—some doors shoul…
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Elon Musk has claimed that AI is humanity’s “biggest existential threat.” Paradoxically, Musk is also working to create artificial intelligence. Why? Jill Lepore tours through a century of imagined robot rebellions, and argues that these stories are never only about robots. So what’s Elon Musk really afraid of when he wrings his hands over AI? In t…
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In 2022, Elon Musk bought Twitter for $44 billion, and renamed it X. When asked why he wanted to own the social media network, Musk talked a lot about something he called the “woke mind virus.” Where does the idea of a mind virus come from? Jill Lepore looks to Cold War science fiction and the recently uncovered writings of Elon Musk’s grandfather …
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The science fiction that Silicon Valley techno-billionaires like Elon Musk adore concerns gleaming futures in which fantastically powerful, immensely rich men colonize other planets. In this episode, Jill Lepore looks at some of the science fiction that’s usually left out of this vision — science fiction by and about women. See omnystudio.com/liste…
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In 2021, Elon Musk started calling himself The Dogefather to signal his support for Dogecoin, a cryptocurrency based on a joke meme about a dog. That dog is now wagging the tail of the world’s economy. In this episode, Jill Lepore looks at Silicon Valley's cryptocurrency craze through the lens of some very old science fiction. Like everything else …
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In 2008 Tesla Motors launched its first car, the completely electric Roadster. Tesla was a great story — something genuinely new, an engineering marvel. Musk became a media darling, on the cover of countless magazines under headlines like ‘Elon Musk, AKA Tony Stark, Wants to Save the World’. Within the logic of Muskism, talking about saving the wor…
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