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Ep. 2 | Racing For Destiny in the '1889 Oklahoma Land Rush'
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🏇 Discover the grim details of the Oklahoma Land Rush of 1889, in which settlers raced to claim land
đź“• Hear how land had been strategically taken from Native Americans through the 20th century
đź‘» Listen to 'Ghost Dance' by Robbie Robertson and The Red Road Ensemble, a poignant song reflecting the indigenous experience during America's expansion era
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Ep. 4 | Iranian Revolution of 1979 and the Secret Operations of the CIA, MI6, and Ayatollah Khomeini
12:52|🕌 Uncover Iran's 1979 revolution as a Boeing 747 lands in Tehran, changing history👑 Explore Mohammad Reza Shah's life, from liberal ruler to autocrat, sparking national turmoil🕵️‍♂️ Discover the CIA and MI6's hidden roles in Iran, setting the stage for a dramatic shift of power🚩 Witness the crescendo of revolution, leading to the Shah's exile and Khomeini's return🎶 Dive into 'Iran Iran' by Reza Rooyigari, the anthem of a nation's struggle for power💜 Big love Groove Armada👋 Follow The Sound of History on Instagram/Tiktok
Ep. 3 | Uniting 9/11 New York with 'The Yule Log Broadcast' of 1966
06:50|🎅 Uncover the cozy origins of the Yule Log broadcast, a television marvel that began on a chilly December night in 1966 on New York's WPIX channel🏙️ Hear the heartwarming story of how a simple 17-second film loop of a crackling fireplace sparked a Christmas revolution in homes without chimneys🪵 Discover why the aftermath of 9/11 brought this comforting tradition back into the homes of New Yorkers, offering solace and warmth during a time of need🎄 Subscribe if you love the episode and have a wonderful Christmas time♥️ Big Love Groove Armada👋 Follow The Sound of History on Instagram/Tiktok
Ep. 1 | 'Dirty Laundry' and Downfall of Rupert Murdoch's 'News of The World'
11:44|📰 This episode unpacks the sensational shutdown of Rupert Murdoch's 'News of the World'🤯 Hear how a 168-year-old newspaper giant with a massive following met its sudden demise🎤 Listen to "Dirty Laundry" by Don Henley as the perfect anthem for this tale. With lyrics that mock the media's frenzy for the sensational, it's the ideal backdrop for a story that intertwines royalty, the ordinary, and the downright shady💜 Subscribe if you love the episode and tell your friends, family, neighbour, postman, and cat about the podcast👋 Follow The Sound of History on Instagram/Tiktok