This episode was originally released in February of 2022.We are still enjoying our summer break but we decided to re-release some of our favorite episodes. This week we cover our first topic for Black History Month. Robert Smalls was an enslaved man working in Charleston Harbor when the American Civil War broke out. On one fateful night he gathered his family, friends and his wits when he attempted and succeeded at stealing a Confederate supply ship which he then sailed north to safety. Robert then returned to the area, but this time fighting for the Union. When the war was over, he kept on fighting as a Representative in the United States Congress.  

This episode was originally released in February of 2022. We are still enjoying our summer break but we decided to re-release some of our favorite episodes. This week Deanna tells us about the life and legacy of Josephine Baker. From a young age, she wowed people with her talent and charm both on and off the stage eventually landing her the opportunity of a lifetime. She took her talents on the road and found a place where she truly felt at home - France. From banana skirts to espionage, Josephine’s incredible story was definitely one for the history books.

This episode was originally released in August of 2022.We are still enjoying our summer break but we decided to re-release some of our favorite episodes. Nellie Bly (born Elizabeth Cochran) was a female pioneer in investigative journalism. Some of her major accomplishments include her 1887 exposé on the conditions of asylum patients at Blackwell's Island in New York City and her report of her 72-day trip around the world. Tune in this week to hear all about her life and about her many adventures!

If you've listened to us before, chances are you've heard Deanna talk about her love of the infamous Fyre Festival. We are still in vacay mode, but hope you enjoy this epic Patreon episode from the vault. And fun fact - it's Deanna's first lead host episode! Welcome to Deanna's inaugural deep dive on the disaster that was Fyre Festival. From social media's part in making it blow up to a pretty sad cheese sandwich - let's get in to it!Episode originally released August 20212 Likes

Another week of summer vacation, and another Patreon released from the vault. We hope space doesn't freak you out as much as us. This month, Michelle takes us on a wild ride discussing the conspiracy theory of the The Lost Russian Cosmonauts. Take a listen and let us know what you think! Could there be lost space ships out there? Episode originally released February 2023

While we enjoy our summer vacation, we didn't want to leave our listeners without their weekly dose of Historable. Enjoy this Patreon episode from the vault!This month Deanna tells us all about how with a little perseverance, a music speaker and a really huge ice breaking boat, a group of sailors saved thousands of whales. You'll laugh and you'll cry - or maybe that's just Michelle. Either way, tune in for this heartwarming story.Episode originally released January 2022. 

This week, Michelle takes us to the Wild Wild West and tells the story of Buffalo Bill. From hunting buffalo to running his own traveling show, William Frederick Cody took YOLO to a whole new level. Bust out your cowboy hat and hear about all his adventures!