Alcatraz, AKA "The Rock" during its nearly 30 years of operation, inmates put that reputation to the test with a litany of escape attempts ranging from tame to outrageous. None of which were successful. Except for one.. you're listening to Casual History.

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Today we hear about the amazing true story of two men & how they survived the eruption of Mount St. Helens

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The illusionist dubbed "The Great Lafayette" was the highest paid magician of his time. Wowing global audiences with dramatic illusions & tricks.

But his mysterious death would change the auditorium & palace empire theatre forever.. 

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William Shakespeare, Arguable the most influential writer to ever live. Leaving behind In total 38 plays 2 narrative poems and over 134 sonnets. 

But, theres a twist in this story, one filled with mystery, ciphers & hidden identity.. You're listening to Casual History.

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A haze settled in front of Henry Tandy on September 29th, 1918. Out of the smoke he saw an injured & unarmed german soldier.

He was ready to face death & seemed to accept it when Henry lowered his gun & let him go, never to be seen again.

That man.. was Adolf Hitler. You're listening to Casual History. 

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The Germans gave her the nickname "Artemis" and the gestapo reportedly considered her the most dangerous of all the allied spies. 

Virginia Hall a.k.a "The Limping Lady" organized sabotage and rescue missions all across Vichy, France, paving the way for the allied invasion. 

Making her one of the baddest spies of World War 2.. this is Casual History. 

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From the 1960s - 1990s Pellegrino Ernetti claimed that he helped create a time machine called the "Chronovisor" that he then used to observe the crucifixion of Christ. Out of all the Vatican's purported secrets, none may be more bizarre than the "Chronovisor".. 

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Season 2 - Episode 1 "The Shroud Of Turin" 

We are back!! Season 2 has officially begun & we have a set schedule, new episodes every Sunday. 

Thank you to everyone who has found us over the last year & continues to support. 

We're stoked to be back at it & we're ready to keep exploring! 

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By 1928 the "New Yorker" had already dubbed Capone the greatest gang leader in history, hist brutality was legendary even during his lifetime. 

It was widely known, although almost impossible to prove that he had engineered dozens of murders. Today we learn about the infamous man's life & legacy.. this is Casual History. 

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