The Missing Chapter Podcast

Elections throughout history, have been periods defined by hotly contested debates, where emotions are high and, in some cases, threaten to boil over.  We have seen instances where candidates allow their feelings to get the best of them and they “blow their top.”  It’s like this now and it seems as though it’s always been like this, since the dawn of representative government.  No election, however, compares to the 1902 gubernatorial race on the small Caribbean island of Martinique.  The election was heating up in the city of Saint-Pierre and for incumbent governor Louis Mouttet, reelection was no guarantee.  Voter turnout, it appeared, might play a pivotal role if he were to retain his office.  He leaned on officials to make sure all the information being relayed to voters was positive and portrayed him in a positive light.  His opponent, meanwhile, stressed the fact that his rival was full of hot air.

Election day came to the island of Martinique.  Regardless of who won and who lost, this election certainly wasn’t a matter of life or death… was it? Find out on this episode of the Missing Chapter.

America in the 1920s is known for being a decade of change - innovation, invention, and pioneering minds came from the need for increased manufacturing and a changing world following World War I.  One inventor during this time period, however, goes unnoticed even though his invention is used on a daily basis.  Find out who this person is, what his invention was, and how it was brought about on this episode of the Missing Chapter.

On this Missing Chapter Chat, the Phils discuss the unknown and bizarre histories of some of the most well-known lullabies in history.  From the odd origins to the obscure uses in modern times, you may rethink, even question, how some of these nursery rhymes ever made it to our children's ears.  Find out more on this episode of The Missing Chapter.

In the early 1800s, Europe was in the grasp of Napoleon's Bonaparte's Grand Army.  A tenured officer in the artillery ranks will develop a unique system to combat a dilemma that has plagued French forces along the front.  Amazingly, his system of code communication will be transformed to shed light for millions of those living in darkness - at the hands of a 13-year old boy.

Who would ever be brave enough - courageous enough - crazy enough - to travel thousands of miles to fight in multiple wars?  A man by the name of James Beckwourth is more than just a mountain man, fur trader, and explorer, he's a pathfinder - some say the real pathfinder to the west.  Find out more about this man and his unbelievable story across the country, and back again, on this episode of the Missing Chapter.

Annie Oakley, one of America's greatest gunslingers and performers, dazzled crowds in the 19th century with her dangerous tricks and amazing feats.  In 1900, Oakley had a chance encounter with a brash, young European royal during a show in Berlin.  What happened next would put Germany on a course that would dictate European, and world, history forever.

A Union Army soldier, who was an incredibly brave emergency surgeon on the Civil War battlefield, had been witness to the horrifying sights and sounds of battle.  Helping soldiers survive more than just battle wounds, but mutilations, amputations, surgeries, this sensitive and courteous man as early documents describe him as, not only left a lasting legacy serving as a Union soldier, but would leave such a silent legacy worldwide that I would dare think most have experienced his contribution to the world while never actually knowing his name.  However, before he could leave his mark on the world, he would have to endure a long, painful, downward mental spiral, as he uses what we so widely use now to actually comfort him through his instability then.  Find out who this man is and what this legacy means to us, on this episode of the Missing Chapter.

Francesco Baracca is touted in history as one of the best fighter pilots in Italy's history.  His aerial talent combined with his compassionate personality, he is respected throughout his country and even with his enemies.  His story goes farther into the vehicular side of history, however, when his personal painting on the side of his plane becomes more "emblematic" than he had ever imagined - on this MC Short.

Part II of Just A Moment details part II of Operation Finale.  The trial of Adolf Eichmann is set to take place in Israel.  What impact would it have on the Jewish community and the world as a whole?  Find out today on this episode of the Missing Chapter.

In 1934, one year after Adolf Hitler was named chancellor of Germany, Adolf Eichmann was assigned to the Jewish portion of the "security services" of the SS.  He worked closely with Hitler in the development, planning, and implementation of the Nazi "final solution" operation.  The Nazi Holocaust conducted during World War II resulted in the mass murder of 11 million Jews, minorities, and political opponents, and remains to this day, one of the worst civil rights abuses and acts of genocide in modern history.  In 1950, Adolf Eichmann, under a false identity and forged paperwork, was able to flee Europe and escape persecution.  In 1957, Israeli intelligence and special operatives, decided that Eichmann needed to be found and brought to justice.  Find out more on this episode of the Missing Chapter!