Whine about History.
63 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsCome with us as we dive into bottle of wine and old books. Recount great people and events over a glass of wine. We hunt down and explore the forgotten from history. Lost Figures whose names deserve to be remembered and celebrated.
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13: Robert E Howard- Horror writer
October 21, 2018 23:58 - 10 minutes - 9.57 MBIn a tragically short 12 year career Robert E Howard wrote 300 stories, 800 poems, invented a genre, and crafted memorable characters such as Conan the Barbarian and Solomon Kane. His legacy continues to this day and fans are still being made.
12: Peter Fransisco, George Washington's One Man Army!
September 18, 2018 15:52 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBAbducted and abandoned by pirates as a boy, Pedro Fransisco was taken in by the Virginians of City Point. He became a black smith, grew to be 6'6' and 260 pounds. He joined the revolution and became a hero. Peter heroic acts include everything from a succesfully completing an suicide mission to saving his Colonel. The giant of the America Revolution has an amazing story to tell. Example of Broadsword from Revolutionary times: https://charlotteblogs.wordpress.com/2010/03/12/monday-march-15-...
11: Rick Rescorla- The hero who saved 2,678 lives on 9/11
September 17, 2018 15:28 - 8 minutes - 7.51 MBCyril Richard Rescola was Paratrooper, a vietnam veteran, and the man who responsible for saving nearly 2,700 lives on 9/11. After the first tower was hit at the world trade center, the PA system told everyone to stay at their desk. Rick ignored the order and evacuated the building. The last time anyone saw him, was when he was running upstairs to safe the last few employees.
10: Eugene Bullard, World War 1 Hero.
August 09, 2018 14:20 - 8 minutes - 7.64 MBEugene Bullard was the first African American Fighter Pilot and so much more. Hero, Father, Club Owner, Spy, and So much more this man's life was astounding.
9: Constance Kopp
August 05, 2018 16:09 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBMeet Constance Kopp who inspired the book Girl Waits Gun, about the first female sheriff. My co-host takes the reins and tells us the amazing story of Constance Amelie Kopp. https://twitter.com/Whineabouthis1
8: Frank Sheeran Part Three
August 05, 2018 16:01 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBThe Final Conclusion to Frank Sheerans Life! The Murders, the intrigue, and effects of killing James Riddle Hoffa. Join us for this amazing true story! Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/Whineabouthis1 First listener to tweet us Gets a Copy of Franks Biography I Hear You Paint Houses.
7: Frank Sheeran Part two.
May 15, 2018 20:37 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBJimmy Hoffa's war with Paul Haul and The AFL-CIO. His legal troubles with Bobby Kennedy. The JFK assassination and The Mafia's involvement in the assassination. All told through eyes of the hit man and teamster organizer Frank Sheeran.
6: Frank "The Irishman" Sheeran, the man who killed Jimmy Hoffa. Part 1
April 29, 2018 21:55 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBOne of most dangerous hitmen the mafia ever had, Frank Sheeran, wrote a death bed confession. A biography Titled " I Hear You Paint Houses." It's one of our host favorite gangster nonfiction. Franks life ranged from being a lumberjack, a carnie, a war hero, and shylock. This first part we delve into his life before he met Teamster Union hero James R. Hoffa Twitter : https://twitter.com/Whineabouthis1
5: Quanah Parker, One of the Greatest War Chiefs in History.
April 02, 2018 22:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBThe Child of war Chief Peta Nocona and Cythia Ann Parker. Cynthia Ann, was captured by The comanche nation as a girl. Quanah Parker whose name means fragrant or perfume, became the only chief of the Comanche nation and fought hard both on battle field and in the political arena to protect his people.
4: Henry Johnson World War One Hero.
March 13, 2018 21:02 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBPart of the famous Harlem Hell fighters, Henry Johnson was one of a kind soldier who fought off german raid single handedly. Twitter : https://twitter.com/Whineabouthis1
3: The Great War: A Very Brief Overview of The First World War.
February 19, 2018 17:59 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBWorld War One ended November 11th 1918. Nearly a hundred years ago. In this episode we go over it's events and comment on the horror of trench warfare. We also learn why one should types note instead of writing them. Twitter : https://twitter.com/Whineabouthis1
2: Dan Daly, a Man Without Fear
February 17, 2018 02:02 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBOnly 19 people have been awarded the Medal of Honor twice. Dan Daly was one of them. Dan Daly was the only one considered for a third medal of honor. Listen to the fascinating story of the tough little irish kid from New York. His story from newsie, to boxer, to USMC legend.
1: Tom Quick
February 16, 2018 17:54 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBTom Quick was america first serial killer, his bloody story had it's roots in the french and indian war. A strange and sad story the culminates in friend against friend. Twitter : https://twitter.com/Whineabouthis1