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History Dispatches

History Dispatches

By: Matt and McKinley Breen
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 History Dispatches is a daily history show hosted by father and son duo Matt and McKinley Breen. The show covers people, places, events and even objects from throughout history. While any topic is fair game, Matt and McKinley hold a soft spot for the offbeat and wacky stories that most people don’t know about. World
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  • Nazca Lines

    Nazca Lines
    Mar 27 2026
    If you flew over the Nazca Desert in southern Peru, you would be astounded to see hundreds of miles of lines drawn into the earth. These lines created massive shapes - including animals and plants. The designs - called geoglyphs - were made more than 2,000 years ago. But who made them? And why? Was it aliens? This is the story of the mysterious ​​​Nazca lines. Sponsor Go to factormeals.com/dispatchespod50off to get 50 percent off and free breakfast for a year. New subscribers only, varies by plan. 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year while subscription is active. Sources https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/700/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nazca_lines https://www.livescience.com/22370-nazca-lines.html History Dispatches is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on History Dispatches? Email us at advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 mins
  • Patriot War

    Patriot War
    Mar 26 2026
    In 1837 and 1838 many parts of British Canada were aflame with rebellion. To help quash this rebellion the United States sent support, fighting alongside the British army. However, fighting alongside the Canadian rebels was the Hunters Lodge - a secret society intent on helping the Canadians fight for freedom. This is the story of the Patriot War. Sponsor Go to factormeals.com/dispatchespod50off to get 50 percent off and free breakfast for a year. New subscribers only, varies by plan. 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year while subscription is active. Sources https://ss.sites.mtu.edu/mhugl/2019/10/27/the-battle-of-windsor/ https://www.michigan.gov/dmva/about/history/military-events/highlights/the-patriot-war https://historycooperative.org/journal/the-patriot-war-of-1837-1838-locofocoism-with-a-gun/ Image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patriot_War#/media/File:Battle_of_the_Windmill.jpg History Dispatches is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on History Dispatches? Email us at advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 mins
  • Robert Johnson: King of the Delta Blues

    Robert Johnson: King of the Delta Blues
    Mar 25 2026
    Robert Johnson died in 1938 at the age of 27. He only recorded 29 songs in his lifetime. Yet he is widely recognized as the King of the Delta Blues. His singing, guitar playing and songwriting have influenced musicians to this day. Yet the man’s life was filled with mystery. Was he murdered by a jealous husband? And what about that pact that he supposedly made with the devil? This is the story of blues legend Robert Johnson. Sponsor Go to factormeals.com/dispatchespod50off to get 50 percent off and free breakfast for a year. New subscribers only, varies by plan. 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year while subscription is active. Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Johnson https://www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/devils-music-myth-robert-johnson/ https://magnoliatribune.com/2023/07/13/robert-johnson-the-man-myth-legend-and-legacy/ History Dispatches is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on History Dispatches? Email us at advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 mins
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