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LEGACY of the Screaming Eagles
Mystery or History - January 25, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsOn a special LEGACY episode of Multihouse's Mystery or History we introduce our new co-host Preston Stewart as he and guest host Michael Tessler interview three generations of the 101st Airborne just in time for the anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. This episode includes an exclusive inter...
Teaser - LEGACY of the Screaming Eagles
Mystery or History - November 11, 2021 09:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsMultihouse and the entire Mystery or History team are so grateful for the service and sacrifice of all of our veterans, both past and present. We couldn't be more excited to announce the first of our special LEGACY episodes - honoring and preserving the historical legacies of some of history's g...
War of The Worlds Radio Broadcast
Mystery or History - October 30, 2021 07:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsWelcome to a special bonus episode of Mystery or History just in time for Halloween! 83 years ago today, Orson Welles released a radio broadcast that cause nationwide mass hysteria. Or did it? Associate producer, Jacob Klipstein, joins Emma as they discuss the fascinating story. Thank you for...
To Be or Not to Be
Mystery or History - August 03, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsDid William Shakespeare, as we know him, actually exist? Many scholars believe he did not. With special guests: Professor Thomas Bradac from Chapman University, Noah Michal, Jess Rodgers, Philip Tice, Sarah Ellsworth, and Connor Dugard. Thank you for listening! We want to know if YOU fall on t...
Puppeteering the Cold War
Mystery or History - July 08, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsReinhard Gehlen is a former Nazi who may have puppeteer'd the Cold War while the United States paid him and thousands of others... Thank you for listening! We want to know if YOU fall on the side of Mystery or the side of History! Have any ideas about future podcast episodes? We want to hear th...
BONUS: Angela Golden Bryan
Mystery or History - May 25, 2021 07:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsJoin us for this special bonus episode where Emma gets to chat with Angela Golden Bryan. Angela and Emma discuss Angela's family connection to Fireburn and the books that she has written on the subject. Find all of her work at https://angelagoldenbryan.com/ Before listening to this episode- go ...
The True Face Behind DNA
Mystery or History - April 27, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsGrowing up in school, most are taught that Watson and Crick discovered the structure of DNA. But is there a scientist missing from the narrative. Join us as we discuss the accomplishments of Rosalind Franklin. Hear from her assistant Ray Gosling, and join in on the conversation about how DNA con...
Fireburn: The Untold Revolution of St. Croix
Mystery or History - March 30, 2021 07:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsJoin us as we learn about the history of The Virgin Islands and the revolution that brought freedom to enslaved people on the Island of St. Croix in 1878. We had the chance to speak with Senator Myron Jackson, the former Senator of St. Croix. You may be surprised what you didn’t learn in your hi...
Episode 18: L'Elisir Dell'Amore
Was It Real? - February 23, 2021 11:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWe go over the story massacre behind episode 17. Were you able to guess the inspiration? Find out which notorious names will come up behind the story and who the bullets were actually for. Afterwards, we listen to a whole new story from a lady’s love life. How will her love go? Is this a cautio...
Secret Spies of the American Revolution
Mystery or History - February 23, 2021 08:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsThe Culper Spy Ring was an espionage group formed by George Washington during the Revolutionary War. We bring on Michael Tessler of Multihouse and Margo Arceri of TriSpy Tours to discuss the incredible efforts of everyone involved. Including Agent 355, whose name and role is still up for debate....
Episode 17: Today is the day! VDAY!
Was It Real? - February 10, 2021 11:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWe're back baby!! Tune in for a whole new year of stories and asking ourselves was it real? For the first episode of 2021 we stayed in theme for the month - February. I bring you a story that took place on Valentine's Day. Does this mean that its a story about love or is it something else comple...
The Erased History of the Only Female Pope
Mystery or History - January 26, 2021 08:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsIn the first episode of Mystery or History, Emma and Annie explore the story of Pope Joan: a female pope whose existence may have been covered up by the Catholic Church. Dr. Michael Habicht, of Flinders University in Australia comes on to discuss his findings. Thank you for listening! We want t...
Trailer- Mystery or History
Mystery or History - December 31, 2020 23:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsWelcome to the Mystery or History podcast with cohosts, Emma and Annie! Through this podcast, there are going to be times when we challenge ideas that have historically be considered fact. What throughout history have we missed? How would our current lives be changed if we found new compelling e...
Episode 16: Happy New Year!!
Was It Real? - December 29, 2020 11:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsLet's go over Daniel's story and reveal the true identity of his opponent shall we? Aside from the recap, there is a brief announcement on what to expect for 2021. This is one very short episode to send you all into the new year. Thank you to everyone who have listened to the podcast whether y...
Episode 15: Stormy Daniel
Was It Real? - December 16, 2020 11:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsNo, this episode is about a man named Daniel who likes to make a storm out of music. But first learn more about Frau Perchta during our little refresher. There's talk about belly-slitting and soul cycling, or was it belly cycling and soul slitting? Following our Christmas Witch, is a tale about...
Episode 14: The Christmas Witch
Was It Real? - December 09, 2020 11:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis episode we talk more about the "Nightmare Island" and found out its actually called Isla De La Muñecas or the Island of the Dolls. Do you think you can stand living in a island filled with dolls? How about dealing with the Christmas Witch? Our first Christmas inspired story follows the foot...
Episode 13: Nightmare Island
Was It Real? - December 01, 2020 10:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWhat do you imagine your island of nightmares will look like? There are people who are afraid of clowns, heights, and spiders. Can you imagine being trapped in an island with the very thing you are afraid of? Our story is set in a place that is a nightmare for some people but not our narrator. O...
Episode 12: Gobble Gobble - The Reckoning
Was It Real? - November 24, 2020 10:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis is the Was It Real? Turkey Day Special! What is so special about it? Well I will ruin the Thanksgiving story for you, but hopefully not. This episode is all about Thanksgiving and how it came to be. We will break down what part of the story was real and what part is actually fiction. A shor...
Episode 11: Eyes on the Crown
Was It Real? - November 17, 2020 10:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings"Just keep your eyes on the prize." That is what they all say whenever there is a goal in mind. This episode we follow our main character keeping her eyes on the crown. What makes this crown so special? I imagine all the hard work that they had to go through just to get it. Will they even get it...
Episode 10: Adorably Dangerous
Was It Real? - November 10, 2020 10:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsCute, kind, adorable, deadly, dangerous, tiny. Do these description remind you of someone? Is that person me? No? Well can you guess who this story is about? For the tenth episode, I give you one of my favorites for getting into the double digits. Make sure you head on over to Twitter(Here) and ...
Episode 9: What Else Could Go Wrong? - Part 1
Was It Real? - November 03, 2020 10:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsHow would you know if you are currently living in a dystopian world? Have you ever taken a step back and think about what is going around you? Maybe then you will realize how the world you live on is not that far apart from the dystopian worlds you read in books. Can you figure out if this story...
Episode 9: What Else Could Go Wrong?
Was It Real? - November 03, 2020 10:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsHow would you know if you are currently living in a dystopian world? Have you ever taken a step back and think about what is going around you? Maybe then you will realize how the world you live on is not that far apart from the dystopian worlds you read in books. Can you figure out if this story...
Episode 8: Just Around the Riverbank
Was It Real? - October 27, 2020 09:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIt sounds like your typical love story at first but it is definitely not. (Don't) Follow our heroine's footsteps through her adventure in love and where it all went wrong. Will she ever get over it or will she be cursed forever to wander and search for what she had lost? This is a timeless tale ...
Episode 7: The Good Old Innocent Family Inn
Was It Real? - October 20, 2020 09:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsKickback and relax at Kate's family inn. They'll treat you with a nice séance, some food, water, and even some goods for whatever adventure you're on. Stay the night and maybe Kate will have a surprise for you. What is the surprise? You'll just have to find out! But I can guarantee that you'll n...
Episode 6: Happiness by the Docks
Was It Real? - October 13, 2020 09:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsHave you ever seen someone you haven't seen in a while and later on find out a spine-tingling truth about them? Has anyone asked you to follow them to a nice place that sounds so good to be true? In this episode, we listen to the story of a man meeting an old friend who invites him to a wonderfu...
Episode 5: The Bunny Asylum
Was It Real? - October 06, 2020 09:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsHappy October! This week we listen to the story about an asylum for bunnies. WAIT! No that's not right. Maybe its an asylum made of bunnies? Just know that there is an asylum and rabbits involved in this story, how they are related? Well take a listen! The first of the scary stories I have in st...
Episode 4: One Vampire Tonic with a Side of Lime
Was It Real? - September 29, 2020 09:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWhen a whole family dies, is it because of an illness or is it something more than that? What exactly is in this vampire tonic and will it taste good with a side of lime? How desperate would you get in order to save a family? Come listen to one man's journey in his attempt to save his family as ...
Episode 3: The Mid-Sixteenth Century German Furry
Was It Real? - September 22, 2020 09:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn the 16th century Germany, people and live stocks were disappearing What could be the cause of all the disappearances? Was it a plain old wolf or was it a man? Or worse, was it a man dressed as a wolf? Is it even real or was it some old superstition that people came up with. Come listen to fig...
Episode 2: The Free Spirited Soldier
Was It Real? - September 15, 2020 09:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsLook into the life of a young farmer boy turned to a soldier. Listen to how war flipped his life around and answer the question whether this story is based on true facts or made up. All stories were researched and written by Ciela Castro. I like to talk so don't be shy and send an email: wasit...
Episode 1: The Ax Murderer
Was It Real? - September 08, 2020 09:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsFor the very first episode, we are stepping into the shoes of an ax murderer following them through the night as they do what they do best: murder. Will you be fooled into thinking the events are real or would it be blatantly obvious that the story is all made up by someone’s creative mind? Al...
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