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Chasing History Radio
Hosted by Chase Pipes · EN
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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With a name like Lone Star Fraternity, is it any surprise it has only one chapter?
Mar 3000:16:22Tap to summarizeThe 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.
Transcribe →Japanese Moriage Dragonware 1933 Chicago World's Fair Souvenir
Mar 600:15:08Tap to summarizeA 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.
Transcribe →Relic Rooms Big Announcement!!!
Jan 2900:17:01Tap to summarizeRyan 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!
Transcribe →Inventor of Cruise Control Was Blind
Jan 2800:17:47Tap to summarizeRalph 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.
Transcribe →O Christmas Tree What Is your History
Jan 700:18:28Tap to summarizeAgain 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.
Transcribe →Candy Canes Sweet History
Dec 1900:17:28Tap to summarizeEven 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.
Transcribe →Newspapers: A Disappearing Research Source
Nov 2500:16:47Tap to summarizeRyan 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.
Transcribe →The Amazing James K. Merrifield
Nov 2400:18:45Tap to summarizeThe 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.
Transcribe →Inside the Field: Unearthing Dinosaur & Columbian Mammoth Discoveries
Nov 1000:18:32Tap to summarizeJoin 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.
Transcribe →Candy Corn, Love It or Hate It.
Nov 400:20:30Tap to summarizeThis 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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