The Missing Chapter Podcast

On this episode of the Missing Chapter, we have a regular guest of the program, Chris Bower, to discuss one of baseball's forgotten heroes, "Bud" Fowler.  A continuation of our Hometown History segment, this episode highlights Fowler's pioneering ventures - by using his undeniable strength in character to overcome racial boundaries and obstacles - to become one of the members of the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY.  Welcome to our Hometown History segment, and be ready for another entertaining and educational story from the Missing Chapter!

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A disturbing trend existed in the mid-19th century when it came to maternity clinics and child birth. New mothers were dying in alarming numbers due to a mysterious ailment referred to at the time as, “childbed fever.”

A Hungarian doctor named Ignaz Semmelweis, who was working in a Vienna, Austria maternity, who began to notice and question this shocking trend in 1847.  As he delved deeper into the statistics on maternity fatalities, he began to raise questions on medical practices that had been accepted for decades. Find out more on this episode of the Missing Chapter!

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When you think about the stories of escaped slaves, I bet your mind immediately goes to certain people and terms - maybe Underground Railroad, maybe Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth - but what about something that maybe has gone unnoticed in this area of history - court cases?  Well, court cases over the issue of slavery were actually very common in the 1800s, many of whom are actually well known.  But in this episode of the Missing Chapter, we’re not talking about the most popular or most well known, but the most forgotten and obscure - because that’s what we do!  Find out more about this court case of twist, turns, escapes, and disguises on this episode of the Missing Chapter.

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On this episode of the Missing Chapter, we’re commemorating our 100th episode!  We’ll review our favorite episodes, some forgotten history, as well as the guest speakers that have offered up their time to be with us.  100 stories about the people, events, and time periods that the history books left out and the journey we’ve taken over the past 2 years in bringing them to you. Thank you for joining us today and for the previous 99 episodes on this very special Missing Chapter Podcast.

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The female pioneers in Hollywood also stand as some of the most iconic figures in American History. Their work, sacrifice, and perseverance helped pave the way for women not only in entertainment forums like television, radio, and film, but in fields throughout our culture. You know their names, but do you really know the far-reaching impact they had on the industry? In this episode of the Missing Chapter, we take a look at arguably the most famous and most influential actress ever, but through a different lens, and expand on her already astonishing resume and incomparable career. Which famed shows and sitcoms would we never have had without her insight, wisdom, and foreshadowing…

Thank you for joining us, you’re sure to have a “ball” as we add yet another chapter to the history textbooks.

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The Land down under, the Aussies, the lucky country, Oz - all nicknames for the area of the world that seems to have almost gone unnoticed by authors of the history textbooks.  “How come we don’t learn much about Australia”, some of our students ask yearly…well, you’re about to, kids.  Grab a cup of coffee, you know we are, because we’re going to take you back to the 1930s and talk about one of the forgotten wars that Australians underwent in the early 1930s - while the world was feeling the effects of the great depression, and Germany was giving into the rise of fascism under Adolf Hitler, there was an active war on the smallest continent in the world, yet the 6th largest country.  A strange bird part III is coming at you right now on this episode of the Missing Chapter.

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Have you ever wondered what life would be like if the Allies never won World War II? What about if President John F. Kennedy was never assassinated? In this podcast we will discuss one of the most interesting philosophical questions in history. Is it a person or an event that makes what we learn in the textbooks important?  Find out more on this episode of the Missing Chapter.

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Today on this episode of the Missing Chapter, we’re going local.  Well, somewhat.  Here in upstate, NY, one of the destination places that our area is known for is Saratoga.  Popularized most by its rich history - being the location of a turning point victory in the Revolutionary war in 1777, and secondly of course, it is known for its rich culture in horse racing.  But apart from the beauty of the area and it’s amazing restaurants and sidewalk shops, there’s a story that’s nestled into one of the surrounding areas that I don’t believe too many people know about.  The story revolves around a daily snack for most, a special treat for some, and just like your experience with our episodes of the Missing Chapter, you can’t have just one - find out what I’m getting at on this episode of the Missing Chapter.

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What an episode we have for you today!  On this episode we have Chris Bensch, Chief Curator at the Strong's National Museum of Play in Rochester, NY.  Chris was the featured historian on History Channel's Toys That Built America and Travel Channel's Mysteries at the Museum and is our special guest on this episode of the Missing Chapter.  

Chris walks us through the unknown yet fascinating life of the inventor of one of the most popular children's toys in existence - the Slinky!  Who was the genius behind the Slinky and what was it about the invention that appealed to so many people?  You won't believe some of the twists and turns this story takes on this episode of the Missing Chapter!

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Imagine this scenario:  You’re walking by yourself in the pristine, expansive wilderness of Van Cortlandt Park in Bronx, New York. You marvel at your surroundings and take in the tranquil beauty of the old oak trees, stony ridges, and the serene lake. Although you are completely isolated, you can’t help but shake the unnerving feeling that you’re being watched…that you’re not alone. Well, if you were visiting the park in 1918, there’s a very real chance…that you weren’t alone.  Find out more on this episode of the Missing Chapter.

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