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Episode 150 (hooray) explores the historical significance of the Passenger Pigeon, the life of Junius Booth, and the cultural impact of extinction. It delves into the tragic story of the Passenger Pigeon, once abundant in North America, and the role of hunting and habitat loss in its extinction. The discussion also highlights the life of Junius Booth, father of John Wilkes Booth, and his connection to the passenger pigeon, revealing the intertwining of history, theater, and wildlife conservation.
Get a copy of My Thoughts Be Bloody:
https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/My-Thoughts-Be-Bloody/Nora-Titone/9781416586067
To leave Jessie a tip for her work on this episode, Venmo: @kyhistoryhaunts
Send a postcard or chotchke to Jessie:
Jessie Bartholomew
9115 Leesgate Rd Suite A
Louisville, KY 40222
Send comments or conerns to [email protected]
Follow the show on Instagram @kyhistoryhaunts or find the page on Facebook or the group Facebook History & Haunts & More for additional episode information and photos!
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*KYHH episode transcripts are auto-generated using AI and may contain errors
By Jessie Bartholomew4.9
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Episode 150 (hooray) explores the historical significance of the Passenger Pigeon, the life of Junius Booth, and the cultural impact of extinction. It delves into the tragic story of the Passenger Pigeon, once abundant in North America, and the role of hunting and habitat loss in its extinction. The discussion also highlights the life of Junius Booth, father of John Wilkes Booth, and his connection to the passenger pigeon, revealing the intertwining of history, theater, and wildlife conservation.
Get a copy of My Thoughts Be Bloody:
https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/My-Thoughts-Be-Bloody/Nora-Titone/9781416586067
To leave Jessie a tip for her work on this episode, Venmo: @kyhistoryhaunts
Send a postcard or chotchke to Jessie:
Jessie Bartholomew
9115 Leesgate Rd Suite A
Louisville, KY 40222
Send comments or conerns to [email protected]
Follow the show on Instagram @kyhistoryhaunts or find the page on Facebook or the group Facebook History & Haunts & More for additional episode information and photos!
Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or rating on Spotify. Also be sure to leave a comment with feedback if you're listening on Spotify. I love to hear from you all!
*KYHH episode transcripts are auto-generated using AI and may contain errors

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