Chasing History Radio: Recent Episodes

Chase Pipes

Chasing History Radio is a show about everything that lies in the past and we mean EVERYTHING! From Really Cool unknown stories throughout human history to Fossil life & geological events, we cover it ALL! Recorded Live weekly on East Tennessee's Mixx/Mountain Morning Show with Steve & Jay, Chasing History host Chase Pipes brings the audience a fun & easy to digest stories about something awesome in the past.

Chasing History Radio is the official podcast of the Smoky Mountain Relic Room, home to the Largest Diversity of History for sale in North America. Chasing History is the Educational Arm of the Relic Room that includes an Educational YouTube Channel: "Chasing History" where the audience is brought into the field to meet the Men & Women who discover history every day & learn how history is found & what it can teach us.

Chasing History Radio does a monthly episode that dives deep with the people who are bringing history to life with their discoveries or research all in a format that makes you feel like you are apart of the team.

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When the bikini was introduced it was sold in a small box and made from just 30 square inches of fabric. Named after the atomic test that took place on Bikini Atoll, it was advertised as being a true bikini if it could fit through a wedding ring. This little fashion development would lead the way for even more revolutions for women.

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Dime store toy soldiers were priced at a nickel and sold in what was known as Five and Dimes stores. Manoil was unique for two reason, when it cam to their soldis. First they not only made fighting men but also the support troops, and second they did not make enemy soldiers. Find out why in this podcast

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Millvina Dean was just 9 weeks old when she boarded Titanic. She would be the ill fated ships youngest passenger and to survive the sinking. She would also be Titanic's last living survivor.

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After losing the use of his right arm at the Battle of Groix, Grindall developed this utensil for use in one hand. This development aided him and he was able to remain in naval service as did other men who were in need of this piece of cutlery.

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While researching a Revolutionary War Document, simply holding it brings you closer to a moment in history. Being able to touch the item makes it more than a story in a history book, it makes it real!

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A Civil War firearm arrives with an inscription that leads to many mysteries. Not all the initial mean the same thing today as they did during the civil war. This research was going to go into a lot of areas.

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Today we talk about a personal pistol used during the Civil War by Corporal L.W. Satchwell, who was killed in action during the Battle of Fair Oaks. Starting with just the information on the pistol the researchers were able to find and all this mans story.

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We talk about the national animal of Scotland, and other unique things . Kilts Haggis and having a good time.

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Back in the 1950s, a roller rink owner developed a drink that became a regional favorite. Taking sodas available in the area, mixing them together and adding pickle juice, he created the Witch Doctor. If you are brave enough to try it, we discuss the recipe.

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Mt Olive Pickles was started with the idea of helping the community and 100 years later they are still doing that. From pickle festival to donations, this company. Has been on the cutting edge of a lot groundbreaking decisions. Have a listen and get a little taste of Mt. Olive pickles

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A small item called a spider was developed to allow 45 rpm records to be played on 33 rpm spindles. Why as there a difference and what started it all is discussed, but only after a side story about a Phoenician piece of pottery!

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Ever wonder why it is called Easter? Or how did rabbits get involved? Or better yet, why does the Easter bunny brings eggs?? Well, here are some answers.

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Sharing history is an amazing and necessary part of the world. Making that connection especially with children through Hands on, living museums, or reenactments can make it all theatrical more real memorable. Touching history, makes connections which leads to it becoming real. The most amazing point is the ah ha moment when learning is triggered.

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Erkennungsmarke or EKM for short, was a metal ID tag issued to Soldiers in the German Wehrmacht. Interestingly, they do not have the soldiers name on it, just his service number.

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The relic Room has acquired some original field casts of Bigfoot footprints. Whether you believe or not, the story behind these casts are some fun stories.

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In 1964, Alaska was the location of the largest earthquake on record for the United States and North America hitting 9.2 on the Richter scale. It is 2nd in the world only following the1960 9.6 earthquake in Chile.

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On February 23,1846, the Liberty Bell cracked, but not for the firs time, but the last. How many times it cracked and its history is an amazing and sometimes strange history.

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The lLone Star Fraternity at the University of Akron, has only one chapter and that is true for its entire history. Starting in the 1880s and still inexistance today, the fraternity has always had close ties to the community.

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A souvenir from the 1933 Worlds Fair that has survived. A unique piece of pottery that would have been bought by visitors to the World Fair. The style and craftsmanship has a history and story all to its own.

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Ryan gets to announce that the Relic Room has expanded and now has another site called the Smoky Mountain Antique Mall. Antiques and relics, what better combination can you find. Just come by and check it out!

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Ralph Teetor lost his ight when he was 5, but that did not slow him down. Inventing cruise control and 40 other patents, he never considered himself handicapped. His resilience should be a lesson for all.

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Again we do not know the exact time that Christmas trees started. Dating back to the medieval era and spreading across Europe. We also don't know how or when they came to the United States. But what we do know is that the history is fascinating.

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Even though the true origin of the candy cane is unknown, its history is full of fun. Starting in Germany and moving to the United States, the candy cane has been enjoyed by people for centuries.

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Ryan delves into the historical significence of newspapers to researchers. They are a wealth of information that is disappearing and we are loosing a source of local response to major events.

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The life story of Medal of Honor winner Mr. Merrifield is one that shows you there are real supermen out there. From surviving the Civil War and a tornado to thwarting a kidnapping, he was a man to reckon with. This is one man you would want to sit with and hear his stories.

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Join Chase Pipes on Chasing History Radio as we dive into the thrilling world of fossil hunting, from dinosaurs in Montana to Columbian mammoths in New Mexico! Discover how a six-part documentary series captures the painstaking work of digging, preserving, and documenting rare fossils, all while teaching the stories behind these ancient giants.

Experience the adventure of the Smoky Mountain Relic Room team as they uncover Ice Age animals, and more, bringing history directly into your hands. Whether you're here for a quick short or a full documentary, every episode shows why history freaking rocks!

Catch us live every Thursday on East Tennessee's Mix 105.5 & 106.3, and explore our full content on YouTube at Chasing History and Smoky Mountain Relic Room.

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This time we look at the history behind a Halloween treat… candy corn. This candy can divide a group between lovers and haters, but the candy has been around for over 100 years.

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Ryan talks about a World War 1 Battle that involved gas attacks that made soldiers look like walking dead. The Battle of Osowiec , was a horrendous attack but an even more amazing resistance by a hugely outnumbered and poisoned group of men. These "dead men" held out for 12 days!

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The Tennessee Bell Witch legend is well known. But how much is real? We delve into some of the research problems of the legend and what is needed to help keep it real.

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During the reign of King Charles II, Thomas Blood attempted to steal the Crown Jewels. It was going well, with one man putting the Royal Orb in his pants, but then they had to run for it. Would they get away or caught and put to death?

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For the anniversary of the Addams Family premiere, we look into a little of the history of the show. Where did their names come from? And a house with pink walls are some of the “things” we are talking about today

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Invented in 1897 and first sold in 1898, Grape-Nuts has a crazy history. From the time the inventor spent in a famous sanitarium through course cases and into a p[op culture phenomenon, Grape-Nuts has been through it all. It was used in war, exploration, and health crazes, and still in our cereal bowls.

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The Battle of Château-Thierry in July 1918 is where American forces helped halt a German offensive. Facing a German advancement, American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) launched a counterattack with French allies, achieving the first American victory of the war. This battle was a key turning point in the Second Battle of the Marne, significantly impacting German plans.

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During World War 22, America had to ration some items for the war effort. Using ration books and tokens , Americans could get a fair share of those items. But it was a lot more involved than that

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A shiny 17 pound yellow rock found a 12 year old boy leads to the first Gold Rush in the US. Find out where and when in this podcast. Even the past of the landowner is interesting.

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Chase returns after his summer of digging fossils and finding history. You won’t believe what he go this summer. Items from a top secret area to fossils, and they will all be in the store soon.

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Initially Martha Tabram was listed as a victim of Jack the Ripper and then removed from the list of victims due to the way she was killed. We discuss how she may have Benn a fledgling kill by Jack the Ripper as he was honing his craft. Forensics now would see her killing as him learning and progressing his mode operandi, what do you think?

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A frozen Charlotte doll was a one piece porcelain or bisque doll that sold for a penny in the late 1800s. But hoe did it become known as a frozen Charlotte, the story is attached to the death of a real girl named Charlotte. Learn more about these little creepy dolls.

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July 17th is national Wrong Way Corrigan day, and we dive into the history of this phase and person. Douglas Corrigan “accidentally flew to Ireland in a plane that should have been grounded. He claimed he went the wrong way because his compass was broke, but did he do it on purpose. Well he said, “That is my story and I am sticking to it, listen to the story and you decide.

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After the famous gunfight at the OK corral, there was another shooting that brought Tombstone into the news. Buckskin Frank Leslie shot “Blonde Molle” and then concocted a great story to show he was innocent. But he was caught in his lie, want to know how? Just give a listen.

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When did Americans first use fireworks to celebrate Independence Day, you may be wondering? Today’s podcast answers that question and the delves into a little 4th of July history. Additionally, we talk about a founding father who thought we are celebrating the wrong day.

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On June 26, 1721, Dr Zabdiel Boylston began inoculations in Boston with a Puritan ministers blessing. With his success known, George Washington enacted the first medical mandate in American history. The life saving procedure helped strengthen the continental army and helped win the war.

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Fossilized dinosaur poop is know as coprolite and it holds information about the dinosaurs that we can not find out from their bones. Telling about their diets, habitats and lifestyles. Ichnology, the study of coprolite has added many fascinating insights into an time before man.e

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We know who Anne Frank is and what happens in her diary, but what about before and after the diary. We delve into what preceded her writing and into the question of why didn’t they try to leave Europe. The we talk about what happens to each one of the eight that were in the annex after they were discovered and arrested.

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Notre-Dame de Reims was the sight of continuous fighting during World War I. Despite pleas from the French people;e and even the Pope, this cathedral was continually damaged. The cathedral even became a site of propaganda of both sides.

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Today as we look at the wonderful penny, with a long history starting with the establishment of the US Mint in 1792. Pennies have been with us a long time and have become part of our culture and vernacular. So a penny for your thoughts and let’s see what we know.

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A table set for the service members who cannot be with us today. Every item set on the table has a very poignant meaning. The makings and history are what we discuss this time.

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Eugene Veal was in a small launch craft, in the harbor when the attack happened. Unable to get to their destroyer , they chose to go back into the fighting , unarmed , and rescue men out of the burning oil coated water. Giving him a new outlook, Eugene Veal would serve for 22 years including the Pacific Theatre, and Korea.

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Today we talk about dogs that served in the United States Army that had dog tags. Sheba served as a sentry dog during the Korean War. What she did and what happens to the dogs after the war is what our podcast is all about.

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Chase drops in to give us a rundown on what is new in the Relic Room. How we give back a voice to people from the past. And how you can become a caretaker of the artifacts and share the history.

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Vivianite is a unique crystal that just so happens to grow on dead things. Vivianite has been found growing on organic materials such as fossil shells, animal waste deposits, peat bogs, sediments, and even on or within decomposing human corpses. So what’s going on here?Why does vivianite form on dead bodies?

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Gunners Mate First Class Osmond Kelly Ingram was the first enlisted man killed in WW I. As a torpedo approach the ship he was on , Ingram tried to throw all the depth charges overboard. He was killed preforming the act and won the Medal of Honor, since he saved the ship and all the men aboard. He was the only fatality, and this is his story

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Description: Phlebotomy is a very important tool in our medical world, but its history is a little dark. For centuries bloodletting was seen as a cure for many ailments, so a tool was invented to help make the process easier, the fleam. Medical science has sure come a long way.

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Description: George Lucas tapped into a rich source material when he was writing Star Wars, real history. From World War 2 to the Vietnam war, ideas and situations were used for the films. Do you know what part of history Ewoks were based on, if not listen in.

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During the Vietnam War , over 50 billion pieces of propaganda were dropped on North Vietnam, many of which were safe conduct passes. These passes would encourage defecting to the south and guarantee that the pass holder would not be harmed. This was considered a success since at least 160,00 soldiers used the passes and surrender.

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In the early 1900s, birth control was considered obscene, and distorting it or receiving it through the mail was a criminal offense. So the United States was forced to take a package of birth control devices to court to stop them. But their plans did not turn out as planned.

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Popcorn, one of the most popular snacks, has a long and fun history. From 4700 BC popcorn to1,000 year old kernels that still popped, and beyond, this snack delights all. Journey down memory lane with some milestone inventions that keep providing us with POPCORN.

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From the prehistoric to the modern, the history of dentistry can be a bit painful. Starting crudely and moving up to the idea of "tooth worms" we slowly and painfully made progress in how we care for our teeth. Then in the 1800s we made amazing leaps in knowledge and treatment, and luckily with the help of novocaine.

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Whenever asked about my favorite dinosaur, it has always been the ankylosaurus. The late cretaceous dinosaur that was likened to an armoured tank. This plant eating dinosaur was probably peaceful but because of its club tail, would have been a formidable foe for predators.

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From a Roman fertility festival to our "modern" Valentines celebrations, Feb. 14 has a colorful and varied mysterious beginning. Animal sacrifices to chocolates have been associated with this day. And the rest of the history is interesting too.

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Starting with the Incas and the Mayans peanut but has moved into everyone's life. Beginning as a ceremonial food and becoming a household staple, peanut butter has had a fun history. So make a sandwich and let's sink our teeth into peanut butter's history.

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January 30,1933 Radio history was made with the introduction of the Lone Ranger. A character adored by children and adults alike, but the beginning was a bit strange. Take a trip back with a hearty "Hi-Yo Silver!"

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Little Egypt, aka Ashea Wabe, but really Catherine Devine was a risque dancer that performed at a notorious bachelor party. The ensuing trial and publicity was used by Miss Devine to amass quite a fortune. And she did it during the late 1890s and early 1900s.

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We delve into the history of celebrating your birthday. Birthdays were not always celebrated, and when they were, it was usually for the rulers of the people. Starting in Egypt and travelling through Greece, Rome, Germany and the industrial revolution, birthdays have come a long way.

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A personal diary of a mother during World War 2. From daily activities to important moments in the war, this mother discusses her life, her son Walter and what is happening here at home. From funerals of fallen soldiers to happy homecomings, life during the war.

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Gilman Marston,(1811-1890), a staunch supporter of President Abraham Lincoln and the Union Civil War effort reached the rank of Brigadier-General in the Union Army. His arm was shattered at the First Battle of Bull Run 1861. He refused amputation and later fought in all of the major battles of the Eastern Theatre (his brigade suffered heavy losses at the 1864 Battle of Cold Harbor).

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Today we talk about different countries, like France, Australia, Spain and Japan , and what they do for the holidays. Some are funny and others are gruesome. The question is which are you going to add to your holiday festivities?

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The Christmas truce was a series of widespread unofficial ceasefires along the Western Front of the First World War The Christmas Truce has become one of the most famous and mythologised events of the First World War. We explore some of the truths behind the legends and myths.

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Chase discusses the importance of oral history which is the basis of all history. Talking to your relatives and getting them to tell the family stories so they can be recorded and saved. Also the importance of research and libraries.

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Chase talks about an acquisition of amber from the personal collection of an entomologist and Berkley professor. Spiders, ants, flies and more are to be found in this collection. Many have detailed information and high quality photos of the bugs contained within.

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Brigadier General Anthony McAuliffe was surrounded by the Germans during the Battle of the Bulge. The Germans asked for a surrender since the allied troops were outnumbered and outgunned. The General's response was simply, NUTS!

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We delve into what happened to the USS West Virginia and Joe Burnett Marsh at Pearl Harbor, Dec.7 1941. Burnett would survive the attack and even though badly damaged, the USS West Virginia would also survive. Being a main target in the bombing, she would go on to attend the surrender to end the war.

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Katrina fire house in Stockholm Sweden is the world's oldest continuously manned fire station. Started in 1876, it still houses an operating fire station and museum. It fought its biggest fire challenge in 1937, taking only 7 hours to get it under control.

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On Halloween, what better topic to talk about than trick or treating. Ryan discusses some history of Halloween and then goes in to what was known as "Tricks for Treats". From over 2000 years ago till now, things sure have changed.

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Ryan talks about the last living passenger pigeon, who was named Martha Washington. From the time that there were millions of these birds till there was just one, we learn about her life story and what happened to her after her demise. Martha would be the first time in human history that we know the exact moment man had caused the extinction of a species.

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Chase Continues to talk about the mammoth dig but also talks about finding history. There is so much out there that still needs to be found on this big planet we live on. So go out and look and see what you can discover.

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Chase talks about Fort Ross, and how a powder horn started the search. An item handed down by his grandfather, starts a search into a time when Russians were trying to colonize the American continent.

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We get asked what we do and how we get all of our relics. Chase digs in, literally , and explains it. Coming back from a mastodon dig site, he fill us in on the hows and whys.

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New Orleans City park is home to some of the world's oldest oak trees. How was the park shaped by the depression and a hurricane? More importantly, how did the trees get some strange names?

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In honor of International Talk Like a Pirate Day, Ryan talks about pirates. Dispelling a few myths and shedding light on some lesser-known pirate lore, we delve quickly into history.

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Ryan goes off-topic today to talk about sharing knowledge. All the research and information cards that go with the artifacts, and all the knowledge our staff shares is always part of the story that needs to be remembered. Seeing the spark of curiosity and then helping to fan the flame is what we do every day at the Relic Room.

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Victorian mourning rituals and rules even included how you sent mail. Everything from how you dressed to what you wore had rules when it came to mourning someone who died. Stationery was no exception, do you know what size black border you would have to use?

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A little bit of modern history with the story of why people put ducks on Jeeps. It all started with an act of kindness by Allison Parliament in 2020. Now it is an international phenomenon just 4 years later.

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Chase is back from his travels through 26 states. He teases us with some quick insights as to what he has acquired for the Relic Room. Stay tuned for more updates.

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When we think of ancient olympics, many think of discus throws and chariot racing, but how about acrobatic chariot racing? Or maybe a no time limit no holds barred fights till one surrenders? Or a race in full armour or a long jump with weights? they all may seem crazy but they were done for a reason, do you know why??

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An 1870s photograph of a performer with a blonde afro leads to a look into the racial perceptions and treatment of the time. The "race" was completely made up by a scientist and capitalized on by none other than P.T. Barnum. A whole mythology of who they were and what they looked like would be born out of the views of the Victorian Age.

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Not all the heroes of the Civil war were on the battlefields. Volunteer refreshment salons provided very important services to the Union soldiers passing through Philadelphia. Not only that, but these salons also helped to form a collective homefront war effort.

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Everyone knows Shakespeare and the Globe theatre, but did you know it was built with stolen lumber? Or do you know what was found on the ground when they found the original foundation? Here are the answers and a lot of other interesting history moments.

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Johannes Gutenberg's revolutionary printing press revolutionized communication technology and changed the world, because it allowed for the mass production of books. Coming from a time when books were rarer than gems, the ability to make copies faster helped launch movements and scientific discoveries. Even today, communication is expanding and growing faster, and it is all due to Gutenberg.

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The USS Constitution, known as "Old Ironsides," is still afloat today in Boston harbor. Gaining its historical status during the War of 1812, it has had a long and varied life. Through the years the question of keeping up with repairs has always been dealt with in unique ways, such as the children's penny campaign.

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Love tokens were mementos made from coins of the time and given to loved ones when you were apart. These love tokens were made from legitimate coins of the time and were engraved by hand. Sometimes, during the war, these tokens were the only items families would have as a lasting reminder of someone who was lost.

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In this episode, we discuss dep lop sandals, which were used by the Vietcong during the VietNam war. The sandals were made from old tires and there are many reasons that they were used, from comfort to practicality. Also known as Ho Chi Minh sandals, since he wore them all his life, they are still made today.

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In this episode, Ryan shares a little of his family history that leads into coal mines and safety. Canaries were the beloved safety system of the miners, warning them of potential danger from carbon monoxide. Used from the late 1800s til 1996, the canary was a true lifesaver.

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On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, we talk about Operation Overlord. From the invasion to deceptive inflatable tanks, this was the longest day. The whole operation was an amazing feat of planning.

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In this podcast, Chase Pipes shares some perfect ready-made gifts for the history lover. Ranging from fossils to the military, and into space. Chasing History displays make an affordable gift. Perfect for young and old alike, get history into their hands. Approximate age, information, and where found included with the display.

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We talk about shipwreck artifacts and their recovery. Commercial diving help drive the shipwreck craze, where you could find gold and many other items. From lesser known to famous shipwrecks like the Atocha to the Titanic, and how you can own a piece of that history.

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A quick history of Civil War era amputation knives, designed for speed. Amputations during the Civil War had to be quick, only about 20-30 seconds. Amputations grew during this time due to the introduction of better bullets, and to help save lives from infection.

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Haggis hurling was reintroduced as a traditional Scottish sport in 1977. It had an incredible revival in Scotland with many family clans wanting to participate. 27 years later it was revealed it all started as a joke, but it has become a real sport since then.

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The modern game: "Shut the Box" has a history that began in 12th century pubs. It spread around the world with sailors and the growth of shipping. It is still played in pubs today but also used in classrooms to help teach math.

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In this episode, we discuss the reasons behind one of the most deadly conflicts in American history: the American Civil War. The tactics, inventions, and everything related to why this was our deadliest war.

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In this episode, Ryan Fisher tells the story of the most unusual battle in European History. this is a great story and one not to miss.

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As part of a local campaign to bring awareness to child abuse today, the Relic Rooms Ryan Fisher will break down the history of child abuse as a public issue. Over 150 years ago no one cared about the subject; children and women were considered the property of men. How this changed is an interesting story, coming out of a very unusual society.

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In this episode, we are joined by Ryan Fisher, Assistant Manager of the Relic Room and Titanic Historian. This year the days of the calendar are the same as it was when Titanic set sail in 1912, Ryan is going to share some interesting facts about the doomed voyage of this awe-inspiring ship.

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In this episode, we bring in Ryan Fisher who is one of the managers at the Relic Room and a Titanic historian to discuss some of the history of the famous ship. Ryan will be taking over some of the hosting duties of Chasing History Radio while Chase is off on dig Trips so be looking for more great history from Ryan on and off over the next year!

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In this episode, we discuss the power of erosion and the geologic forces that rule this planet!

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In this episode, we tell the story of a gunfight between the president of a Bank and a prominent local citizen that took place in Knoxville, Tennessee in 1882 and now that led us to dig a hole in a yard in that town 142 years later. Please help us out by leaving a comment and sharing our show with others! Don't forget to Subscribe, Comment & leave us a rating and review. We also have a YouTube Channel "Chasing History" where we take you into the field with the men & women who discover history!

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In this episode, we discuss the Largest Fossil and Mineral show in the World!

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In this episode, we discuss the madness that is the Tucson Gem Show. For the past 20 years, the Smoky Mountain Relic Room has set up at that show & it's hard to describe this type of gathering, but we do our best in this episode. We will be taking a break from the podcast for the next month and a half but will be back after the show with all kinds of Great topics!

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We promise that you will find this interesting! The confederacy had a postal service, so did the United States, but how it all worked is very interesting!.... We promise this won't suck!

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In this episode, we take a deeper dive into one of the most popular Genre of extinct elephants: the Mammoths! Did you know there was more than one species... including Pigmy Mammoths? ... What???.... Pigmy Mammoths!!,,, YES! and they are Super cool! .... We packed a lot into this episode!

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In this episode, we explore a book that was written in 1804 with the descriptions of each of the 15 US states (it's 1804) and several selected countries. These books are really interesting because they worked as proto travel guides. As new immigrants were coming to the US, books like this one were very influential in where these new immigrants would settle. These books laid out the description of the state, some statistical data, the geography, climate and even the temper and manner of the inhabitants. Since we are located in East Tennessee, we choose to focus on that state and what we found out about our state in 1804 was jaw dropping! Please help us out by leaving a comment and sharing our show with others! Don't forget to Subscribe, Comment & leave us a rating and review. We also have a YouTube Channel "Chasing History" where we take you into the field with the men & women who discover history!

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In this episode, we discuss the fascinating world of meteorites: their various types, how they are found, and how you can collect your own bits of outer space!

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As far as we can tell this is the first time in over 90 years that a phonograph has been broadcast on the radio. In this episode, we bring a newly restored phonograph Chase picked up in a collection and we Broadcast it LIVE over the airways. As far as we can tell this hasn't been done since the 1930's because no one is crazy enough to do this........

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The music you listen to today started as a new technology just over 100 years ago. It's not as old as you think. So, in this episode, we explore the history of capturing sound and the story of the evolution of this technology.

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In this episode, Chase brings some mammoth meat to share with the guys... not all of whom are excited about this.

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In this episode, we discuss the intricacies and challenges of Settlement across the United States through history....

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Can you eat Mammoth Meat? How is that possible they are Extinct? Well, it turns out it is possable and in this episode, we explain how Chase now knows what woolly mammoth meat tastes like.

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Some fossils are Red, some are Black, Some are Brilliantly colored... But they are all fossils? ... So what gives a fossil its color? In this episode, we discuss the fossilization process and how different minerals gives color to the past.

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In this episode, we discuss the world's most brilliant and colorful fossil, the Ammolite. We recently went into Canada to hunt for this rare fossil and what we learned will blow your mind!

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In this episode, we discuss our month-long 10,000 Mile Trip across the country and into Canada hunting Dinosaurs for the Smoky Mountain Relic Room and all the of Amazing History we discovered!

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In this episode, we talk about the largest collection we ever acquired and the importance of keeping the information with an artifact. We also discuss how that can preserve your family's history.

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In this episode, we talk about how the Smoky Mountain Relic Room grew from Smoky Mountain Knife Works, and the Relic Room's Mission to get people inspired about the past!

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What is a Robber Barron? What is a Robber Barron Castle? Was this a Real Thing?

It sure was and in this episode, we dive into that fascinating history.

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In this episode, we discuss why a famous German Paleontologist was looking at the rocks in 1860 a year before the civil war in Tennessee that leads us to the birth of science & Tennessee fossils.

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In this episode, we cover the History of the Medical Arts from the Ancient World until the Modern Era.

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In this episode, we look at the rise and fall of European Castles and answer the age-old question: why are there no more Castles?

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In this episode, we cover our recent trip to Germany and all of the content that will be coming soon to Chasing History!

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In this episode, we look at the different species and their tools of upright walking tool-making hominids that once existed but are now extinct. It's hard for most people to understand that there were once different species of human beings that once existed on this planet... & that we are all that is left. It is interesting to look at this fascinating era of the past.

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In this episode, we discuss how photography has affected our perception of the past. For the first time in human history, we are able to capture the past for the future to see. It's an incredible concept that is still affecting our lives today

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In this episode, we look at an artifact that has quite a story to tell about the very beginning of WW2 in France and the fear that gripped its citizenry.

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In this episode, we look at what we know about Native American Tribes in pre-recorded history. Have they always been where they were at contact? Or, did native groups move, overrun, and take over lands belonging to other native peoples? We discuss the limited evidence available that shows massive tribal movement across the landscape.

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In this episode, we look into the history behind a very rare type of shipwreck artifact: contraband gold ingots! This particular artifact was discovered on the wreck of the most famous shipwreck in American waters the Spanish treasure Galleon Atocha, discovered by Mel Fisher.

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In this episode, we discuss all of the great artifacts, fossils & minerals that were picked up at the Tucson Fossil and Mineral show! Please help us out by leaving a comment and sharing our show with others! Don't forget to Subscribe, Comment & leave us a rating and review. We also have a YouTube Channel "Chasing History" where we take you into the field with the men & women who discover history!

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In this episode, we look at the Pagan, Roman, Medieval, and Victorian origins of the Christmas Holiday!

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In this episode, we discuss the in's and out's of hunting fossils in the First Era of the Dinosaurs.

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In this episode, we discuss one of the more interesting Artifact Types.... Trench Art. Trench Art is objects, usually excess ammunition, made by soldiers with too much time on their hands. These items were usually kept as a memento of their service, every major war had its own form of trench art, and today those pcs are quite collectible. Please help us out by leaving a comment and sharing our show with others! Don't forget to Subscribe, Comment & leave us a rating and review. We also have a YouTube Channel "Chasing History" where we take you into the field with the men & women who discover history!

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In this episode, we discuss how you don't have to travel to some far-flung dig site to discover the past. History is literally everywhere. It just takes a little research to see what can be found in your area and a little door-knocking to get permission. The Best history you will find is right in your own backyard.

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In this episode, we talk about a type of artifact called "Battlefield pickups." These are items, related to a specific battle, that were discarded by the participants, collected by the locals, and repurposed into some other tool or use by the locals scouring the aftermath of the battle for things they could use. This is a pretty rare genre of artifact, but we have several examples we have and will discuss.

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In this episode, we talk about a type of artifact called "Battlefield pickups." These are items, related to a specific battle, that were discarded by the participants, collected by the locals, and repurposed into some other tool or use by the locals scouring the aftermath of the battle for things they could use. This is a pretty rare genre of artifact, but we have several examples we have and will discuss.

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In this episode, we look at the importance and story of transportation, and how it has affected our species throughout history.

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This episode is a little closer to our hearts since it is about the secret city of World War II: Oak Ridge Tennessee. During the Manhattan Project this entire city was constructed, in secret, in the rural mountains of East Tennessee to develop the most devastating weapon humanity has ever constructed. That construction led to the creation of a mineral which we will discuss in this episode. Happy 80th anniversary Oak Ridge National Laboratory!

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In this episode, we discuss all of the great and wonderful things that were gathered at the Denver Fossil and Mineral Show, the 2nd largest show of its kind anywhere in the world.

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In this episode, we are looking at NASA's new Artemis Mission: humanity's journey back to the moon. It's been over 50 years since the final moon mission, and we dive deep into humanity's journey.

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In this episode, we cover the stuff that slams into Earth every day: Meteorites! how are they found? Why do they happen? And, exactly what is going on with all this stuff hitting Earth?

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In this episode, we look at an unusual triceratops fossil that has volcanic debris adhered to it, this leads us down the geologic trail to one of the World's Deadliest Volcanos.

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In this episode, we look at an unusual triceratops fossil that has volcanic debris adhered to it, this leads us down the geologic trail to one of the World's Deadliest Volcanos.

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In this episode, we tell the story of a WW2 Pearl Harbor Survivors collection we just picked up and the sad condition it was in. We were able to save and stabilize a lot of the papers and documents, but we should have never had to in the first place. Here are some ways and ideas that you can use to protect the history that you have to ensure its safe travel through history.

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In this episode, we cover what was found in this year's digging season & all of the Great history heading back to the Smoky Mountain Relic Room.

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In this episode, we briefly cover the origins of this most iconic American holiday & discuss how the Relic Room acquires all the diversity it has to offer.

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In this episode, we discuss the history of one of America's most impressive Archaeological Parks: Moundville. Moundville is a Prehistoric Native American Mississippian era ceremonial complex located in central Alabama. As a joint trip with the Seven Ages Audio Journal podcast, we visited the site and filmed a documentary for our YouTube channel Chasing History. In this episode, we cover the history of the site and why you need to get down to see it! Please help us out by taking 20 seconds and giving us a rate and review or tell us how we can make a better show. We Appreciate Youz Guyz!

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In this episode, we are joined by Jason Pentrail & James Waldo of the Seven Ages Audio Journal Podcast to explore the history of Spiro Mounds one of prehistoric North America's most important yet forgotten sites. A center of artistic excellence unseen in other sites, Spiro stands out because of the quality of artifacts discovered in the 1930's by looters. There is so much to this site and we did our best to cover the basics... the seven ages team recorded an in-depth interview with Spiros Site Director that can be found over on their podcast "The Seven Ages Audio Journal" Please help us out by taking 20 seconds and giving us a rate and review or tell us how we can make a better show. We Appreciate Youz Guyz!

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In this episode, we cover one of the greatest hunter-gatherer sites in the World: Poverty Point. Poverty Point is the only place on earth where a hunter-gatherer society built large monuments, which is why this site is a World Heritage Site. As a part of our Chasing History/Seven Ages Audio Journal series on the mound building cultures of North America, this Louisiana site is one of the most impressive we have seen with a culture that is totally unique to this place with its own art, and tools that are truly not seen anywhere else. The Seven Ages Audio Journal team recorded a great episode with the site manager & we filmed a spectacular Chasing History episode on our YouTube Channel "Chasing History" that will drop in the next few months. Here is a brief overview of the history of the site and its importance to world history. Be sure to check out the Seven Ages Audio Journal Podcast for a more in-depth interview with site director Mark Brink and be sure to check out Chasing History on YouTube for a visual tour of the site and its history with Site Director Mark Brink.

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As a part of our joint Seven Ages audio Journal/Chasing History Radio trip, we discuss the history of Spiro Mound the only true tomb ever discovered north of Mexico. Spiro is one of if not the most important Mississippian era sites and prehistoric Native America sites rivaling the importance of Cahokia. In this episode, we discuss what makes Spiro such an important site in prehistoric Native America.

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As a part of our joint adventure with The Seven Ages Audio Journal Archaeology podcast, we traveled to four prehistoric Native American mound builder sites. We sit down with Seven Ages audio Journal host Jason Pentrail and James Waldo to discuss the first site on our trip - Pinson Mounds. Now an archaeological park for the state of Tennessee, this is a middle woodlands site that has a long history of occupation. A full interview with park ranger Dedra Irwin will be available on the 7 ages audio Journal podcast soon. In this episode, we sit down with Jason and James and discuss the history of this fantastic woodland era Mound site.

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In this episode, we introduce you to Pinson Mounds, a woodland-era Native American Mound complex in West Tennessee. We are exploring its history as a part of our joint Chasing History/Seven Ages audio Journal archeology podcast cross country Adventure!

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In this episode, we do a brief overview of several prehistoric Native American sites we visited on our recent joint project with the Seven Ages Audio Journal Archaeology Podcast. We spent a week traveling to several different sites conducting interviews with archaeologists and site managers as well as recording episodes for our YouTube channel Chasing History.

We captured a lot of content about some incredible sites which will be available on this podcast as well as on the seven ages audio journal podcast and on our Chasing History YouTube channel. We have a lot more site-by-site shows coming soon where we delve deep into the history!

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In this episode, we discuss some of the strangest scientific & medical instruments and the way medicine was practiced during the 18th - 19th century. We may not be as advanced as we think we are.

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What is up with this fossil?? It Surely has got to be fake!!! There is NO WAY something can be fossilized that colorfully, naturally!!

Well, you would be surprised the awesome things that are possible in the natural world. There's only one place on Earth where ammonites fossilize into this gorgeous iridescent scatter box of the color spectrum, and the story of how it has these colors is mind-bogglingly fascinating. It involves the Ice Age!!! Listen to the episode to learn how this shell got it's color!

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In this episode, we look at the importance of studying and understanding your own local history by showing you what we were able to find on our local Civil War battlefield, The Battle of Dandridge, where one of the greatest military blunders of the American Civil War occurred!!

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In this episode, we talk about what the 1st atomic bomb in history left behind! When the first bomb went off at the trinity test site in New Mexico, it did something to the surface of the earth that was completely unexpected!!! Please help us out by taking 20 seconds and giving us a rate and review or tell us how we can make a better show. We Appreciate Youz Guyz!

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In this episode, we go over all the Awesome stuff the Smoky Mountain Relic Room picked up at the Largest Gem Mineral & Fossil show on the Planet!   Please help us out by taking 20 seconds and giving us a rate and review or tell us how we can make a better show. We Appreciate Youz Guyz!  

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In this episode, we discuss the upcoming trip to Tucson Arizona as well as unveil a Brand New Book by our friend Jason Pentrail "Paleoindian Mammoth and Mastodon Kill Sites." This book is a site by site examination of paleo kill sites and is an incredible read!! Jason is one of the hosts of the "Seven Ages Audio Journal," an Archaeology podcast covering American and World Archaeology with interviews of academic archaeologists who are on the front lines of understanding this history. It's a Great book and a Great Podcast we could not recommend them enough!

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In this episode, we cover one of America's most famous presidents, Theodore Roosevelt. Specifically we cover an early chapter of his life when he was a rancher in North Dakota. You wouldn't think that being in North Dakota would be life-changing but for Roosevelt it was! Listen to find out why!

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In this episode, we look at the history of the Christmas Holiday. Are the roots really in pagan traditions? What do the Romans have to do with it? And how did a German prince completely alter how we celebrate this holiday??? Oh yeah! It gets deep!

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On the evening of December 5th, 2021, we lost a dear friend of the show & the Smoky Mountain Relic Room - David Dean. For over 65 years David did archaeological & paleontological work for institutions, government organizations, universities, & for himself. David was a Citizen Scientist, a person who collects and analysis data that is relative to a specific subject in collaboration with professional scientists. In this case paleontological and archaeological data.

Over the years David has done much to add to our understanding of the past. There are many vertebrate fossil species that were unknown to science until David came along and discovered them. There were prehistoric Native American sites that no one knew existed until David found them and recorded them. David also volunteered his time and knowledge to anyone that would ask for it. He was a great friend to us and the work that we are doing here at Chasing History. This episode chronicles some of the discoveries that he made, his life as well, and how you can get involved and become a citizen scientist yourself. We think that the greatest tribute to David's life would be to inspire others to pick up the flag and continue to further our knowledge of the past and become citizen scientists.

In a few months, "The Seven Ages audio Journal" podcast will be hosting a call-in & tribute show about David's life. We hope that some of you guys who follow us will go and check them out. Thank you David for everything you have done for us and for science! Please help us out by taking 20 seconds and giving us a rate and review or tell us how we can make a better show. We Appreciate Youz Guyz!

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In this episode, we go over the popular hobby of Medal Detecting, explain the in's and out's, why it is an important hobby and how you can discover lost history a foot under the ground. It's Magic! It's really science, but a metal detector seems like Magic!

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Is something as famous as the Ark of the Covenant still out there to be found? If so where could it be and how would one go about finding it? For centuries many have searched for the final resting place of the Holy of Holies, but in that search hard evidence has been hard to come by, until now. In this episode, we sit down with explorer Dr. Jim Rankin who, for the past decade, has been on the search and gathering evidence for the discovery of one of the greatest mysteries in history. Working with locals throughout Egypt and Ethiopia, Dr. Rankin has been granted unprecedented access to heavily guarded sacred sites where he has put pieces of the puzzle together with physical evidence to the location of the Ark of the Covenant. Jim Rankin's mission "Adventures in Truth" is a ministry whose purpose is to educate people on the authenticity of the bible's holy scriptures and its truth through archaeological and historical evidence with research and education. This is not just a quest for the lost Ark but a mission to bring Christianity to the world and to the biblical holy land. For more information visit their website http://www.adventuresintruth.org or check out this video Adventures in Truth with Dr. Jim Rankin Please help us out by taking 20 seconds and giving us a rate and review or tell us how we can make a better show.

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In this episode, we dive into the heated debate over where the first thanksgiving took place. Was it the pilgrims like we learned in school? Or was it the Spanish down in Florida with Garbanzo Beans? How about French fur trappers in Maine? Yeah, French fur trappers in Maine is a contender.

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In this episode, we will look at the reality of human history objects - like all of the buttons that were on continental army uniforms during the American Revolution to every bullet made out of lead that was fired during the Civil War. Are all those things that were made in the past is it still out there somewhere? The answer is... Yes, most of them are. We talk about the details of the tangible artifacts that are still out there waiting to be discovered.

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In this episode, we cover the history of how America prepared for WW2. In an episode of our YouTube Channel "Chasing History" where we go to the US Desert Training Center, an area that covered 3 states. This area is now in ruins and we show what is left and talk about how America got ready for the largest war in History! Please help us out by taking 20 seconds and giving us a rate and review or tell us how we can make a better show.

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In this episode, we discuss a project that The Relic room is doing with the Texas Through Time Museum on Permian fossils. We have created a once-in-a-lifetime kit that's one of the most exciting we have created! We were so excited we wanted to share it with everyone!

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In this episode, we explore Hard Rock Dinosaur Hunting with professional fossil hunter Aamon Yeager of Northwest Montana Fossils. Digging in the two medicine formation can be tough, but the toughest is digging in solid rock. The payout however is incredibly preserved dinosaurs, some of the best specimens on the planet.

Oh... and it's in the heart of Grizzly Country. This is a cool look at an awesome way to hunt for Dinosaurs!

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In this Halloween episode, we discuss the ever-popular subject of the paranormal by taking an historical look at the subject & at the history of ghosts. We come to some conclusions that might be a bit frightening as Steve shares his personal Ghost Story. The Smoky Mountain Relic Room spent the month of October diving into the topic with a series of video episodes that are available on the Relic Room Facebook page including Chases Ghost Attack, Civil War Ghosts, Haunted Tribal Artifacts, & ghost sighting in the Relic Room as shared by long time team members. A great look at the subject & a killer episode series on Facebook!! Happy Halloween! Please help us out by taking 20 seconds and giving us a rate and review or tell us how we can make a better show.

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In this episode, in remembrance of Indigenous Peoples Day, we discuss the first nations of North America in particular the native peoples of our home East Tennessee. We talk about what life was like in east Tennessee before the Anglo-European settlement and all of the different groups that once called our area of the united states home.

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In this episode, we cover the Treaty of Dumplin Creek, a forgotten treaty of the lost State of Franklin, a would-be 14th state that sorta kinda existed just after the American Revolution, but a back door political land grab, overwhelming egos, and a feud prevented its existence. This story takes place in the hills of East Tennessee at what was at that time the American frontier whose key player would become one of the state's greatest sons and eventual first Governor, John Sevier. This story shows that nothing has changed in politics and is a Great Tale!

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In this episode, we look over some of the characteristics that make an artifact valuable. Whether that be historic value or monetary value, we look at the value of historical items from the ordinary every day to those of national importance.

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In this episode, we sit down with Don Shafer, historical interpretive ranger at Wilderness Road State Park, aka "Martin's Station" located in Southwest Virginia. Don has been doing some incredible work on the relatively unknown history of spies on the frontier during the American Revolution. This is a great episode about a very little understood and known part of American history and is absolutely not what think it will be.

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In this episode, we discuss all the new things heading to the Smoky Mountain Relic Room that we picked up at the Denver fossil and mineral show, Please help us out by taking 20 seconds and giving us a rate and review or tell us how we can make a better show.

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In this episode, we cover the history of one of the earliest Medical & Science books to ever come into the Relic Room's possession. That leads us down the rabbit hole of discussing the history of Science in the modern world.

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In this episode, we are at Wilderness Road State Park, the Gem of the Virginia park system. we are discussing the history of the Reconstructed Martins Station with head interpretive ranger Marcus Jones. This is Chase's happy place & his favorite historical site in the world to volunteer his time as a historical interpreter of the era. We REALLY Dive into the history of Virginia & of the American colonies at the time before independence was declared. We have a conversation with Captain Joseph Martin & with Ranger Marcus Jones about what it is like to live history. Please help us out by taking 20 seconds and giving us a rate and review or tell us how we can make a better show.

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In this episode, we discuss the complex but practical methods that prehistoric Native Americans used in order to choose material for making stone tools. Some of those materials are Mind Blowing!

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In researching some recently acquired artifacts we were able to discover one of the most incredible stories that you have never even heard of (note had we until now which reenforces the reason why you should ALWAYS research names on artifacts!) This is a REALLY Great Episode!!!

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In this episode, we cover aspects of the 18th century frontier fur trade. Please help us out by taking 20 seconds and giving us a rate and review or tell us how we can make a better show.

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In this episode, we discuss the 42-day western fossil dig season & the need for the Smoky Mountain Relic Room to travel west to collect fossils. We will cover: what all we discovered, the cool things coming to the shop, & other happenings on the trip!

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In this episode, we cover The Relic Room's annual summer excavation season out west & run into some INCREDIBLE Teddy Roosevelt History!!! We knew he was a cowboy..... but bringing Winchester rifles to a duel is pushing it just a little bit... Haha... ALL TRUE.....

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In this episode, we discuss the annual upcoming month long Relic Room Adventure West. The summer months are the dig seasons for professional fossil hunters all across the country! We travel to dig sites all over the country, dig with the professionals & pick up fossils for the Relic Room Showroom! We also film new episodes about the discoveries being made for our Chasing History YouTube Channel and for this podcast. Please help us out by taking 20 seconds and giving us a rate and review or tell us how we can make a better show.

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In this episode, we talk all about fossils: how to hunt them, how to collect them, and what is the deal with fossil hunting in the United States.

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In this episode, we discuss the history of the largest predator that ever lived in the oceans: the Megalodon shark. We also look into why there are so many Megalodon teeth that can be found on the ocean floor and in the rivers of the coastal southeastern United States.

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In this episode, Chase brings some fried cicadas into the radio station for the guys to eat. This is one of our greatest episodes. we discuss the history of the 17-year bug and explain how you can make this a part of your diet if you so choose. The reaction from the guys is priceless. Big Thanks to the folks at the University of Maryland Cicada Crew for their help with this episode! If you want to know anything and everything about the Periodical Cicada please google them and reach out they are a great bunch of folks and we appcereate their help! Please help us out by taking 20 seconds and giving us a rate and review or tell us how we can make a better show.

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In this episode, we discuss everything you would want to know about coins & why you should collect coins! Coins are Incredible windows into the past! Learn what they can tell us about our past and future.

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In this episode, we discuss an incredible bit of natural history, an event that comes once every 13 to 17 years & is the largest of its kind anywhere on Planet Earth!

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In this episode, the conversation with turns to the rarity of fossils, how they form, and where they can be found.

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In this episode, we are onsite in the wild and windy Painted Desert of Northern Arizona digging for Fossil trees that are covered in Crystals!!! We are with Aamon Yeager of Northwest Montana Fossils who is hosting the excavation and the coordination of getting this history out of the ground! We have a great conversation with Aamon about the history of the Chinle Formation, the Triassic era, and the life that existed in northern Arizona over 220 million years ago. The Smoky Mountain Relic Room crew as well as crews from a few different museums are taking part in the excavation. This is a GREAT Conversation with Aamon about the Triassic Chinle, and we hope you guys enjoy!

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Chase is back from his trip out west for the Smoky Mountain Relic Room digging an entire petrified Forest. In this episode, we discuss the trip and the surprising discoveries that were made while out west!

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In this episode, we talk about the Relic Room's new finds while out on the road digging for Triassic age fossil wood.... That is Crystalized!!!

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In this episode, we discuss the Relic Room's upcoming trip to Northern Arizona to hunt for Triassic petrified wood.

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In this episode, Chase and the guys discuss some lost and unknown communities in the Smoky Mountains National Park area. How they get their names and the importance of knowing your community. Please help us out by leaving a comment and sharing our show with others! Don't forget to Subscribe, Comment & leave us a rating and review. We also have a YouTube Channel "Chasing History" where we take you into the field with the men & women who discover history!

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In this episode, we discuss some of the history and prehistory of the Long Island on the Holston River near Kingsport in Upper East Tennessee and some of the places we live that were much different in the past.

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In this episode, Chase and the guys have a good conversation about where they would love to go excavate and more on British archeology.

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In this episode, we are with Paleontologist David Dean a man who has been discovering ancient history continuously since 1964. A grandfather figure to us here at Chasing History. David shares with us his experience discovering East Tennessee's fossil past. He also identified and discovered many ice age species living in East Tennessee unknown to science. This is a great interview & we hope you guys enjoy it! Please help us out by leaving a comment and sharing our show with others! Don't forget to Subscribe, Comment & leave us a rating and review. We also have a YouTube Channel "Chasing History" where we take you into the field with the men & women who discover history! You can also visit the website for our store: TheRelicRoom.com.

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In this episode, we discuss the early years of Gatlinburg, Tn, one of the most visited tourist towns in the US. Johnny Cash did mention it in a song, but there are no records of a boy named Sue. However, there is a fascinating story behind this small town located at the gateway of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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In this episode, Chase and the guys discuss the history of logging from the prehistoric forest management of the Native Americans to the industrial logging of the 19th century. It's a great episode. Be sure to leave a comment and share! It's Crazy how much it helps.

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In this episode, we cover a unique story in the analls of the American Civil War and what is the westernmost casualties of the Confederate army during the conflict. They are not where you think they would be. The Battle of Dragoon Springs and all that entails in this episode of Chasing History Radio.

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In this episode, Cchase hs returned from buying collections and filming new episodes of the Chasing History YouTube channel. Chase and the guys discuss the trip and pass on some great historical information about the Quartzite era that might be a surprise!

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In this episode, we sit down and have a conversation with the crew of the Seven Ages Audio Journal a podcast about American archeology with a focus on prehistoric Native American archeology. We here at Chasing History love what these guys are doing and believe that you will enjoy it as well. This is definitely a podcast to put on your must-haves and a Great Conversation about Very Passionate Historians!!

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In this episode, we look at the history (the deep history) of how we got our roads. How they were first formed in prehistory through today. The origin is not at all what you would expect and the evolution is incredible!

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In this episode, we discuss the history of the Cycad National Monument which is the only National Monument that has been redacted and removed in the history of the United States not to be confused with Bears Ears National Monument which was unjustly reduced in size. Cycad National Monument was home to the world's greatest and most complete examples of early Cretaceous flora and fauna known to exist. Why was this National Monument created and why does it no longer exist? We answer all of those questions in this episode.

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In this episode, we look at the roots of the Christmas Holiday. It is going to Blow your mind on how Pagan Christmas is. we get into how Christmas evolved through the centuries to be the Christian holiday it is today.

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In this episode, we continue our discussion about the Little Bighorn battle and its destructive aftermath to America's 1st Nations people and what we can do today.

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In this 1st part of a 2 part series, we take a look at the buildup to the battle of Little Bighorn. We look at the history of the great plains the two peoples involved & the tactics used by the US Government to remove a Native American Group from land given to them by treaty. This is not your dad's history lesson, but important to know what Really happened at Little Bighorn.

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In this episode, we discuss the idea of Vikings in Minnesota. We get into the factual archaeological evidence of Newfoundland and discuss the hypothesis that Vikings could have traveled to Minnesota just to carve on random rocks, without getting their ass kicked, like they did in Newfoundland every time they showed up.

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In this episode, we discuss a new and very important trend going on this Thanksgiving, and it has nothing to do with social distancing or wearing a mask. It is important in the 21st century that we acknowledge those that came before us and on this day there is usually a group that is sadly left out, or misrepresented. We hope to change that!

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In this episode, we delve into the history behind Guy Fawkes Day & what religious tension led up to a guy trying to blow parliament sky high with 35 barrels of gunpowder. We also look into why, as a result, Britons build bonfires, light fireworks, and burn Scarecrows on November 5th. Lots of great history in this one!

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In this episode, we take a comical look at the legend of Johnny Appleseed and discover the truth behind the legend!

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In this special Halloween episode, we are joined by podcaster & paranormal researcher Micah Hanks of the Micah Hanks Program & Seven Ages Audio Journal to discuss the history of the paranormal & the current events that might take this fringe topic into the mainstream. This is a LONG but GREAT look at the subject from a very science-based approach! Please check out the Seven Ages Audio journal for Great Shows on North American Archaeology!.

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In this episode, we discuss the history of the paranormal and how the latest revelations from the US Government may lead to some startling conclusions. Don't forget to Subscribe, Comment & leave us a Rating and review. We also have a YouTube Channel "Chasing History" where we take you into the field with the men & women who discover history!

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In this episode, we go over just how serious Germany was to invade the world and how some artifacts Chase picked up for the Relic Room show that Germany.... Had a Plan!

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In this episode, we are out in Utah picking up a Huge Relic Collection! Don't forget to Subscribe, Comment & leave us a Rating and review. We also have a YouTube Channel "Chasing History" where we take you into the field with the men & women who discover history!

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In this episode, we sit down with historian Benson Moss as we discuss why the largest Pre-Civil War Military Fort was located in Utah. This is the story of Johnston's Army and the Utah War. Don't forget to Subscribe, Comment & leave us a Rating and review. We also have a YouTube Channel "Chasing History" where we take you into the field with the men & women who discover history!

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In this episode, we go over the process of digging in an outhouse in search of History and get into the kind of stories that can be told about a family living a hundred years ago that can be found at the bottom of an outhouse.

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In this episode, Chase goes over the things that he picked up for the Smoky Mountain Relic Room at the Denver Fossil and Mineral Show.

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In this episode, the Relic Room hits the road to the Denver Fossil and Mineral Show, and we discuss some cool history along the way.

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In this episode, we cover a brand-new Chasing History episode on our YouTube channel about newly discovered prehistoric ruins that we, under the Chasing History flag, went and documented and recorded on film. It's a great episode that can be found on our YouTube Channel chasing history.

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In this extended episode, we sit down with Ghost Town Hunter Benson Moss and discuss his 30 years of discovering history in the abandoned and forgotten towns of America's Wild West.

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In this episode, we cover a recent discovery made by the Chasing History Team on their spring dinosaur hunt in western Colorado. Prehistoric Native American peoples were making tools out of gastroliths.... What?? ... This is a great episode! listen to find out more!

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In this episode, we discuss extinct elephants and other fascinating and interesting topics about history.

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In this episode, we cover the life and history behind the largest predatory shark that ever lived in the ancient oceans.

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In this episode, we discuss Johnny Ringo's death site as well as an upcoming episode on our YouTube channel Chasing History about Triassic fossils.

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Back in studio from a month-and-a-half of collecting fossils, relics & history for the Smoky Mountain Relic Room. Don't forget to Subscribe, Comment & leave us a Rating and review. We also have a YouTube Channel "Chasing History" where we take you into the field with the men & women who discover history!

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On-site digging for dinosaurs in North Western Montana we sit down with two dinosaur hunters to discuss the Discovery Channel's new show "Dinosaur Hunters" and its possible impact on commercial fossil hunting.

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In this episode, we explorer all the history Chase has picked up for the Smoky Mountain Relic Room while on the road out west during the summer dig season.

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In this episode, Chase goes over the discoveries made by the Relic Room in Montana & South Dakota during this summer's digging season. We talk about dinosaurs & very, very weird early mammals.

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In this episode, Chasing History is on the road discovering dinosaurs and filming new episodes of our YouTube Channel Chasing History. We go over the lengths Smoky Mountain Relic Room goes through to ensure that the fossils we have are authentic real and legal to own.

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In this episode, Chase & his son Isaac are on the road heading west to dig dinosaurs for the Smoky Mountain Relic Room, and film some new Chasing History Episodes for the Relic Rooms "Chasing History" YouTube Channel. While on the road we discuss the trip & what is absent from the western landscape. How the scenery has changed in 150 Years.

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In this episode, we talk about the latest Relic Room Adventure - to dig sites out west. Chase & son Isaac head west every year for a month during the summer to hit up every dinosaur & fossil digger the relic room deals with. They dig along side these men & women to discover new history for the Relic Room Showroom, film new educational episodes for the YouTube channel Chasing History, & ensure that the items sold at the Relic Room are collected legally & properly on private property with landowners permission. It's their most extensive trip yet! Stay tuned for on the road updates of the adventure! Don't forget to Subscribe, Comment & leave us a Rating and review. We also have a YouTube Channel "Chasing History" where we take you into the field with the men & women who discover history!

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In these difficult times for our nation, we take a step back to take a look at the history of riots, revolts, and revolution throughout the world to try and gain some understanding of current events. Throughout history when human beings feel injustice & there is no hope for change they Riot. Sometimes successfully, sometimes unsuccessfully but in every case, it brings awareness to an important cause. In the long term, using the long lens of history, we see that effective change is made letting humanity step closer to peace & understanding. This is a list of successful and unsuccessful riots and Revolutions, what caused them and their outcome to give us perspective in this difficult time for humanities peace. Don't forget to Subscribe, Comment & leave us a Rating and review. We also have a YouTube Channel "Chasing History" where we take you into the field with the men & women who discover history!

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In this episode, we talk about the history of the Memorial Day weekend holiday, how it started, and how it evolved. Don't forget to Subscribe, Comment & leave us a Rating and review. We also have a YouTube Channel "Chasing History" where we take you into the field to with the men & women who discover history!

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In this episode, we explore one of the greatest coincidences in American history that could have finished America's first Exploration of the West. Lewis and Clark had no idea how awesome it would be to have a 16-year old pregnant native American woman with them until this moment! The Greatest coincidence in American history. Don't forget to Subscribe, Comment & leave us a Rating and review. We also have a YouTube Channel "Chasing History" where we take you into the Feild to with the men & women who discover history!

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In this episode, we look at the launch and landing of the first aircraft on and off of a moving ship! You'll be surprised how early in aviation history this feat was accomplished! Don't forget to Subscribe, Comment & leave us a Rating and review. We also have a YouTube Channel "Chasing History" where we take you into the Feild to with the men & women who discover history!

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In this episode, we discuss the Relic Rooms Spring Adventure West. What we found & filmed as well as some of the latest discoveries made while on our trip & the new things happening at the Smoky Mountain Relic Room. Don't forget to Subscribe, Comment & leave us a Rating and review. We also have a YouTube Channel "Chasing History" where we take you into the Feild to with the men & women who discover history!

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In this episode, we talk to the curator of the Texas Through Time Museum, Matthew Harrell. We discuss their work in bringing the science of paleontology to the public & how they have helped to further our understanding of the past. Don't forget to Subscribe, Comment & leave us a Rating and review. We also have a YouTube Channel "Chasing History" where we take you into the Feild to with the men & women who discover history!

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In the second part of the conversation with Aamon Yeger of Northwest Montana Fossils, we continue the hunt through Northern Arizona to hunt for elusive and extremely rare Triassic fossils. There are only a handful of people and a handful of places in the world where these fossils can be collected and we are traveling to one of those places. This recording takes place on a one and a half hour trek through the mud-soaked desert to Aamons private ranch to discover & tell the story of this little known period of Earth's history.

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In this episode, we travel with Aamon Jager, of Northwest Montana Fossils on an expedition to Northern Arizona to hunt for elusive and extremely rare Triassic fossils. There are only a handful of people and a handful of places in the world where these fossils can be collected and we are traveling to one of those places. This recording takes place on a one and a half hour Trek through the mud-soaked desert to Aamon's private ranch to discover & tell the story of this little known period of Earth's history. Don't forget to Subscribe, Comment & leave us a Rating and review. We also have a YouTube Channel "Chasing History" where we take you into the Feild to with the men & women who discover history!

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Due to Covid19 & with the Relic Room closed, Chase heads west to Dig for Dinosaurs & film some new episodes of our YouTube Channel "Chasing History" we catch up with the Adventure in this episode. Don't forget to Subscribe, Comment & leave us a Rating and review. We also have a YouTube Channel "Chasing History" where we take you into the Feild to with the men & women who discover history!

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In this episode, we talk about the new Chasing History Episode on YouTube titled Dinosaur Dude Ranch as Chase heads west away from Covid concerns to do some serious social distancing -  dig and dinosaurs!    Don't forget to Subscribe, Comment & leave us a Rating and review. We also have a YouTube Channel "Chasing History" where we take you into the Feild to with the men & women who discover history!   

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In this week's episode, we discuss a discovery posted on our YouTube Channel "Chasing History" where we discovered a Prehistoric Native American Corn Crib in the Colorado Canyons. The discussion takes us to the importance of farming - in particular prehistoric farming and how farming made humanity flourish. Don't forget to Subscribe, Comment & leave us a Rating and review. We also have a YouTube Channel "Chasing History" where we take you into the Feild to with the men & women who discover history!

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In this episode, we look at the life of legendary Western folk hero John Henry "Doc" Holliday. Infamous as a gambler and gunfighter of America's Wild West Era & most famous for his friendship with lawman Wyatt Earp & the gunfight the OK Corral, there is a Lot more to Doc's life then you would realize. Join us for this episode of the Life of Doc Holliday. Don't forget to Subscribe, Comment & leave us a Rating and review. We also have a YouTube Channel "Chasing History" where we take you into the Feild to with the men & women who discover history!

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In this episode, we sit down with historian & Tombstone researcher Marge Elliott. She and her husband ran the Tombstone & Western Heritage Museum for over 30 years. We discuss what it takes to be a good historian and how to run a museum in an iconic western town.

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In this episode, we cover what's going on in The Relic Room and the new normal that we're living with the covid-19 virus and what this will mean for historians in the future. 

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In this episode, we conclude our discussion of the 1918 Spainish Flu & explain why the disease got its name. Is what we are facing with the Covid19 virus as deadly as the 1918 pandemic? Find out in this episode.

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In this 1st of several episodes, we cover the history of the greatest disease faced by humanity in the past 400 years - the 1918 Spanish Flu. How & where it Started & how it spread.

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In this episode, we discuss some of the things Chase brought back from the Tucson Show including Crystalized Petrified Wood that Glows, Cave Bear Jaws, British Jurassic Fossils, and Insects in Fossil Amber.

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In this episode, we talk to Alaskan Mammoth Hunter Miles Martin "Miles of Alaska" he takes us on a journey into the wilds of the Alaskan Wilderness hunting for Ice Age fossils and explains the incredible rugged journey that goes into discovering fossils in one of the remote places on Earth.

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After a Month & 1/2 on the road, we are back from the largest Gem, Mineral, Meteorite & Fossil show in the WORLD!!! We discuss what we picked up at the show & some of the incredible pieces of history headed to the Smoky Mountain Relic Room.

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In this episode, Chase is getting the Relic Room Crew ready for the month-long Tucson Gem, Mineral, Meteorite, & Fossil show in Tucson Arizona. The Largest show of its kind in the World! In preparation, we discuss a particular mindset Chase wants to get you guys in while you're going through your day - Thinking Historically. Hope you enjoy the show!    Please help us out by leaving comments, giving us a rating and a review on iTunes, Google, or where ever you get your podcasts. We would really appreciate it & you guys are awesome!!!

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Every year Chase Pipes & the Smoky Mountain Relic Room crew head west to the Tucson Gem, Mineral, Meteorite, & Fossil show  - the largest show of its kind anywhere in the world. We discuss what this madness is all about!

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In this episode, we are hanging out with Billy Heck aka. Captain Joseph Martin Hero of the American Revolution. Billy is the Director of Wilderness Road State Park, Martins Station, a Crown Jewel in the Virginia State Park System. We talk about what life was really like on the Frontier of America, the politics, and the people. We get into how one of the most iconic of Americas State Parks got its start, and how they have transformed the way in which our history is being taught. Billy is one of our favorite people in the world, and Martins Station is one of the Most Impressive State Parks in the US.. this is One Awesome Episode!! 

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In this episode, we give a little backstory behind our upcoming Frontier Special with Director of Wilderness Road State: Park Billy Heck. 

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In this episode, we talked about the metaphysical healing Stones. What is metaphysics and could there be something to stones that can heal your physical and spiritual self?

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In the episode, we discuss how the Smoky Mountain Relic Room got its start and we give some holiday advice on preserving your family's story aswell!  

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In this episode, Chase has just returned from an artifact finding trip and goes over the importance of looking over an artifact before you buy or sell it & the endless possibilities of what can be learned using the internet!  Always Look Over EVERYTHING Carefully!! is the moral of today's story! The gang also talks about the stories that artifacts can tell and teach us about our past! this one is a Lot of Fun!