Chasing History Radio

Today we talk about the Wyatt Earp Museum and the Don Pecival painting entitled "The Streetlight".

In 1966 John Gilchriese opened a museum in Tombstone Arizona and commissioned a 6 foot by 4 foot painting of the famous shoot out. Holding many interesting moments and with an included page of notes, prints of the painting were sold in the museum.

Did Arthur Conan Doyle hate Sherlock? Who answered all of Sherlocks fan mail? And where is 221 B Baker Street really? Answers to all of these questions and more in todays podcast about Sherlock Holmes

When the bikini was introduced it was sold in a small box and made from just 30 square inches of fabric. Named after the atomic test that took place on Bikini Atoll, it was advertised as being a true bikini if it could fit through a wedding ring. This little fashion development would lead the way for even more revolutions for women.

Dime store toy soldiers were priced at a nickel and sold in what was known as Five and Dimes stores. Manoil was unique for two reason, when it cam to their soldis. First they not only made fighting men but also the support troops, and second they did not make enemy soldiers. Find out why in this podcast

Millvina Dean was just 9 weeks old when she boarded Titanic. She would be the ill fated ships youngest passenger and to survive the sinking. She would also be Titanic's last living survivor.

After losing the use of his right arm at the Battle of Groix, Grindall developed this utensil for use in one hand. This development aided him and he was able to remain in naval service as did other men who were in need of this piece of cutlery.

While researching a Revolutionary War Document, simply holding it brings you closer to a moment in history. Being able to touch the item makes it more than a story in a history book, it makes it real!

A Civil War firearm arrives with an inscription that leads to many mysteries. Not all the initial mean the same thing today as they did during the civil war. This research was going to go into a lot of areas.

Today we talk about a personal pistol used during the Civil War by Corporal L.W. Satchwell, who was killed in action during the Battle of Fair Oaks. Starting with just the information on the pistol the researchers were able to find and all this mans story.

We talk about the national animal of Scotland, and other unique things . Kilts Haggis and having a good time.