American Shadows
by iHeartPodcasts and Grim & MildAmerican Shadows is a bi-weekly podcast from iHeartRadio and Aaron Mahnke’s Grim & Mild. The show focuses on the darker stories from American history: the people, places, and things that are hidden and forgotten in the shadows. From better-known tales like the conspiracy to steal Lincoln’s body, to less-known stories, like the rainmaker who flooded San Diego. Join host Lauren Vogelbaum as she spans two centuries of omitted lore from our country’s history books.
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Episodes
Family Blood
28m · PublishedWilliam Beadle had everything he'd dreamed of: a pretty and good-hearted wife, beautiful children, social status, and plenty of wealth. But when he lost his fortune, William lost his mind.
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Works of Art
26m · PublishedEdmonia Lewis always loved art. In the 1800s, there weren't many women sculptors. Edmonia wasn't interested in what she couldn't do. She was only interested in what she could.
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Roses of War
27m · PublishedWhen men went off to fight in WW II, women did their own part. They worked in factories, played in a women's baseball league, and raised families. One woman's family was bigger than the rest. Meet Margaret Chung, who called thousands of military men her sons.
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The Write Stuff
25m · PublishedThe mysogenistic article, 'What Are Girls Good For' infuriated Elizabeth Cochrane. Her well-written response to the newspaper did more than get her point across. It started her career as Nellie Bly, award-winning investigative reporter.
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Ambitions
27m · PublishedThe story of Aaron Burr, who's legendary battle with fellow Founding Father began long before the duel.
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Stolen Lives
25m · PublishedGeorgia Tann believed the rich were better than those without means. She also believed lower-income couples should not have children This is the story of how thousands of children were stolen and sold in the black market.
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Night Life
26m · PublishedDuring times of war and difficulties, people turned to sports and clubs as a way to enjoy friends, a good time, and to forget about their troubles and the headlines for a while. And sometimes, those same nightclubs made the headlines.
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Shadow Land
26m · PublishedFor many tourists, Coney Island was the epitome of summer. However, the carnivals and fun houses revealed another side of human nature.
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The Night Season
27m · PublishedBefore electricity, those who walked the night were looked down on — and feared. Murderers, thieves, and sex walkers were frightening enough. But those who roamed the night involuntarily—they were feared above all.
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Lovesick
33m · PublishedOur quests for love can be disappointing. Maddening, even. When the love story that plays out is different than the one imagined – or the one you had wished for – the results can be devastating... or even deadly.
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American Shadows has 83 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 39:03:00. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on December 22nd 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 17th, 2024 05:11.
