1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast

"Close Encounters of the Third Kind: The Incredible Story That Inspired the Spielberg Movie", tells of Project Serpo, a top-secret U.S. government program that arranged an exchange program with aliens that sent 12 astronauts to a planet 40 light years away with hopes of gaining insight to another civilization and their technologies. Inspired largely by a well-known physicist named Dr. Hynek, who had been the head of the classified "UFO Project Blue Book", and was hired by Speilberg and Columbia Pictures to advise the production of the 1977 film "Close Encounters of the Third Kind", certain story lines and scenes, such as the one showing 12 astronauts boarding an alien craft near the end of the picture, are said to have been very close to reality. Must see Paul Hellyer Video "Earthshaking Confession" UAMN TV Feb 13, 2018 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgrCQpWz6iI&t=315s #CloseEncountersofthethirdkind #StevenSpielberg #projectbluebook #projectserpo #UFO #paulhellyer   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

By Christmas of 1914 the war in Europe had been raging for 5 months. A 500 mile long line of trenches stretched from the North Sea, France and Belgium to the Swiss border- the trenches sometimes as close as 100 feet apart. Here we share a number of documented stories of moments of truce beginning on Christmas Eve- when men from opposing armies met in the no man's land between the trenches to exchange tobacco, buttons, and even handshakes before returning to their posts. In some places along the front, men played football (soccer) using whatever was available.   Get all of our shows at one website:  www.bestof1001atories.com    for comments: 1001storiespodcast@gmail.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Few history buffs are aware of the existence of enlisted entertainers (MOS 442) or TEAM SNAFU. Bob O'Connor's novel Jeep Show  follows the life of Jim Tanzer as he follows front line combat infantry to the border of Germany and puts on a last-minute Christmas show for the service members and civilians trapped in Bastogne on Christmas Day 1944.  Jeep Show reflects extensive research on wartime culture, soldier sland, and daily life in the army for enlisted men, as well as the Battle of the Bulge and the defense of Bastogne which occurred 80 years ago as the Germans mounted their last ghreat offensive puch against the Allies.  Catch all our shows and episodes at www.bestof1001stories.com. Follow us at Twitter (X)  @1001Stories

In the winter of 1915-1916 Jack and his wife Charmian London sailed their Snark to Hawaii, It was a bittersweet return to paradise for both of them, Jack have come there twice before, one of those times with Charmaine. But this was his last year of life, and he wanted to spend it on the islands he loved the most. In what we call part 1, Charmian adds a preface and Jack begins a two part story of how Hawaii became an American territory- taking time to extoll the virtues of their terrific surfing and fishing sports, as well as their heavioy Japanese demographics. Link to Best of Jack London (APPLE PODCASTS): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-best-of-jack-london/id1656939169 Links to Best of Jack London (SPOTIFY) https://open.spotify.com/show/2HzkpdKeWJgUU9rbx3NqgF

"the Mysterious Death of Edgar Allen Poe"-On September 7, 1849, Edgar Allen Poe, at the top of his career, kissed his fiance goodbye at his home in Richmond, VA, and began a business trip to Philadelphia. He then dropped out of sight for a week, he was found in Baltimore on October 3rd, inside a bar-turned-polling place, drunk and disheveled, wearing clothes that did not fit him, and unable to speak clearly. He was rushed to a hospital, where he lingered on the edge of insanity for nearly one week,before dying. Theories as to the cause of his death have abounded for decades. His doctor had ordered him not to drink, fearing that a lesion close to his brain could lead to his death. Others suggested he was forced to drink alcohol at the polling place and was a victim of "cooping", by which innocent bystanders were grabbed off the street and forced to drink, then vote multiple times. Still others suspect a variety of causes, from murder to rabies. Even more mysterious is the fact that until recently, and for 80 years, a cloaked man was seen visiting the original grave of Poe every year on the same date, where he would leave three roses and a half drunk bottle of cognac behind. Will he come back next year?   Credits: Monica Gil performs Annabel Lee (YouTube) Christopher Lee performs "The Raven" WBAL-TV Baltimore  News Report on "the Poe Toaster"   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In December of 1914,71 year-old decorated CivilWar Major,  accomplished journalist, and  famous author Ambrose Bierce wrote his Niece and his secretary to tell them he was going to Mexico to cover the Mexican insurrection led by Pancho Villa and others.He felt likely thathis fate would be probably be that of being lined up against a wall and shot- as these insurrectionists were quick-tempered killers. Not long after, Bierce disappeared completely, and years of searches have not brought any concrete evidence of what happened to him- but the legend told by those who daid they saw him or knew of him in his last days tells the story very much like the one he envisioned. This is his story.

In 1907 Navy had been losing every year to Army in the annual Army-Navy football game.Finally they tasked Charless A Zimmerman, the new band leader, to devise a song that would put Navy over the op if it was played during the game. Zimmerman came though and Anchors Aweigh was born. Play this podcast before every Army Navy game and Navy will win. They have every year I have played this. Crank it up during the two music sections and they will win by 10 points. Just sayin.....   Get allof our 1001 podcasts wherever podcasts are found- you can take a quick look at all 12 at www.bestof1001stories.com

On a sping day in 1986 two people walked into the Cokeville Elementary School in Cokeville Wyoming and held 154 children and adults hostage in a 50' X 50' room for 2 1/2 hours,  claiming that this was a revolution, and that they wanted a ransom payment of  $2 million dollars for every child in the room.  They entered the building with a gas bomb capable of blowing the side of building out easily if it were detonated.  The wife of this crazed husband wife team accidentally triggered the bomb in the crowded room.  Shrapnel from the blast peppered the walls but miraculously, only one of the four explosive devices ignited despite the gas flames that shot the woman across the room, and most of the blast went straight up through the ceiling.  Other than the man and wife, who died, not another person was killed, although one was shot and many were burned.  Some said it was an incredible piece of luck. But as the children's stories began to come out in the days and weeks that followed- their lives were saved by much more than luck. Their story follows- Trailer for TC Christensons “the Cokeville Miracle” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLwaKDaW5ZY Interviews with students and parents; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pj9j6L694X4 Book: the CokeVille Miracle: When Angels Intervene by Hartt and Judene Wixom ; https://www.amazon.com/Cokeville-Miracle-When-Angels-Intervene/dp/1462117619/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1542396721&sr=8-1&keywords=cokeville+miracle+book Armstrong, Jamie. LDS Living“The Astonishing True Story Behind The Cokeville Miracle Movie” published at www.ldsliving.com/the-Cokeville-miracle/s/79933 Co.Ag Music “Rage” Copyright Free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On July 4th, 2026, in fact, all that year, America's Liberty Bell and all its brothers and sisters in every state will be ringing out loud and clear to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.  There are many stories surrounding the original Liberty Bell, its crack, and its many renditions both here and abroad, as well as how it is perceived with love and respect by most Americans. It was first given the name 'The Liberty Bell" by the abolishionist movement as they fought for their freedom, and the women's Liberty Bell, which they called the Justuce Bell, was there when they cheered the passage of the 19th amendment giving them the vote. It was there behind the head of Abraham Lincoln as he lay in an open casket on his final trip home.  The story of the Liberty Bell is OUR story, and a big part of what makes America special.  Check out our two new 1001 podcasts (1001True Crime From Another Time and 1001 Stories From The Gilded Age) wherever you listen topodcasts as well as at our new website www.bestof1001stories.com. Don't forget to visit www.tomlovesthelibertybell.com to discover the location and story of the Liberty Bell in your state.,and plan now to give it a ring between now and July 4th, 2026. (Yes, Hawaii, you are there too).

The Amber Room was an ornate chamber decorated in custom crafted amber panels backed with gold leaf and mirrors and located in the Catherine Palace in Tsarke Selo near St. Petersburg. It was a gift from Prussia to Russia in the 18th century in order to promote an alliance against Sweden. It was stolen from the palace by Nazi Germany in WWII and moved to Konigsberg Castle in Germany, where some say it was destroyed by either Soviet or RAF bombing raids which destroyed most of that city. Konigberg was annexed by Russia and is called Kaliningrad. today. Many theories exist regarding the fate of the Amber Room and we cover them here, as well as provide additional research on Swedish and Argentine financing of the Nazi war machine, the sinking of the Wilhelm Gusloff with nearly 9,000 refugees onboard (and possibly the Amber Room in crates), and German theft of many priceless pieces of art, some of which were recovered by the "Monuments Men", and others which are still missing.   Get all of our shows at one website: www.1bestof1001stories.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! www.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS AT APPLE/ITUNES AND ALL ANDROID HOSTS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! LINKS BELOW...   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For a few months back in the summer of 1972, a shaggy beast terrorized the tiny town of Louisiana Missouri, scaring the living bejezuz out of kids and adults and mystifying researchers. He had been spotted at a year previous but forgotten- passed off as a prank, but when he came back, he did so with a vengeance- killing at least one dog, and running one family out of their home. He left genuine three toed footprints, smelled like long dead meat, and had thick black hair covering his face and body. He was witnessed by dozens, He was also accompaniied by very strange lights and objects in the sky, Sometime after 1972, the beast called MoMo (for Missouri Monster) ,like Puff the Magic Dragon, slipped sadly back into his cave. But his legend survives as the monster that time forgot. Moran, Mark & Scheurman, Mark. Weird US Barnes & Noble Books. Place, Marian (1978). Bigfoot All Over the Country. Dodd, Mead. pp. 130–32.  Zullo, Allan. The Ten Creepiest Creatures n America Troll Publishing. Crowe, Richard (December 1972). Monster in Missouri. Fate Magazine. Clark Publishing Company. pp. 58–66. Blackburn, Lyle. Momo: The Strange Case of the Missouri Monster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode we explore the myths that have grown up around Custer's Last Stand and the Battle of the Little Bighorn, and we include the eyewitness report of Pvt. Thompson, who earned a Medal of Honor for his heroic trips through Indian occupied ravines to get water for wounded and dying fellow soldiers. Stay tuned at the end for a number of new reviews from Indian lovers and ad haters.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Custer edges closer to Sitting Bull's village and splits his forces 3 ways- sending Capt. Benteen to the South, and Major Reno to the opposite side of the river. He orders Reno to attack- and that's where everything begins to go wrong. Benteen takes command in the deadliest siege in Western history.  Check out all 12 of our 1001 podcasts, get on our email list, make comments, leave reviews here: www.bestof1001stories.com Follow us at Twitter (X)   @1001stories Join us at Facebook:  www.facebook.com/1001Heroes Support our basic expenses with a few dollars a month at www.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork  

In part one we cover the personalities and events that led to one of the most one-sided battles in history- a devastating defeat for the 7th Cavalry- and the beginning of the end of freedom for the remainder of the Sioux and Cheyenne Indians who had not yet succumbed to life on the reservation. Credits: The Last Stand, Nataniel Philbrick; White, Richard, The Winners of the West, The Battle of the Greasy Grass, National Geographic, Kershaw, Robert, The Red Sabbath. TWITTER (x)   @1001STORIES FACEBOOK.COM/1001hEROES WEBSITE: WWW.BESTOF1001STORIES.COM  CALLING ALL FANS.. REVIEWS NEEDED    SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! www.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its 1 TO 10$ a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS AT APPLE/ITUNES AND ALL ANDROID HOSTS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! LINKS BELOW...   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this interview with U.K. radio personality and author Neil Nixon (www.neilnixon.com) we discuss all things mythical and legendary about Elvis the King,including  #"It's Now or Never" (song),  #Fortean Magazine, #'Elvis' movie (2022), #AustinButler, ##The Colorado Mine Company  (8,000 calories Elvis Sandwich), #That Someone You Never Forget (Elvis written song), #GailBrewerGiorgio  (author) , # '#'Orion' (book), # 'Is Elvis Alive?' (book), #Elvis The man Is Alive (FB Group, #Porthcawl, Wales  (Celebrates Elvis yearly), #TheMilliondollarquartet, #alicecooper, #Lizaminelli #chubbychecker, #HomeAlone, #RaymondMoody, #Elvisfaithhealing, #LarryGeller, #Jerryshilling, #EstelleBrown, #SylviaShamwell, #BenRafford, #weeklyworld, #sheilaryan #1001Heroeslegendshistories&mysteries  #bestof1001stories.com

In November of 1620 the Pilgrims arrived by ship to a new land filled with danger and uncertainty, a world in which nearly half of them would soon die of starvation and sickness, their final resting place being unmarked graves so as not to let the surrounding Indians know how many of their group had been lost. Yet with unshakable faith and strength of spirit, the survivors of that first winter set to work to fell trees and build a village, they found the strength to clear fields and plant crops when the springtime came, and they forged an alliance with the Wampanoag Indians for their mutual benefits. Then, despite that first year of incredible hardship and loss, they set aside a few days in the fall of 1621 to give thanks to their God for all the blessings they had received. This was the first Thanksgiving at Plymouth in what we now call Massachusetts. This is their story.. Join us as we take a look back at the first Thanksgiving in Plymouth back in 1621. If you have a minute, visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/1001Heroes and answer our question "Despite this hard year-what are you most thankful for this Thanksgiving? Sources: Stepman, Jarrett: The War On History; Philbrook, Nathan, Mayflower; The Plymouth Colony Museum Catch ALL our author interviews in one place here at 1001 History's Best Storytellers! Android devices: https://podbay.fm/p/1001-historys-best-storytellers (cut and paste into your url) Apple devices: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/1001-historys-best-storytellers/id1483649026   Ghost Stories & Tales of the Macabre is now playing at Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-ghost-stories-tales-of-the-macabre/id1516332327   CALLING ALL FANS.. REVIEWS NEEDED SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! www.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS AT APPLE/ITUNES AND ALL ANDROID HOSTS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! LINKS BELOW...   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Unsung Heroes of the American Revolution (Pt 1): The Culper Spy Ring, Nathan Hale, and others: Few people leaving the Banana Republic Store at 66th and 3rd st Manhattan, NY, stop to notice the plaque on the outside wall that mentions the spot less than 100 yards away where courageous young Nathan Hale spoke his famous last words “I regret that have but one life to give for my country’- before being hung from a tree by his British captors. And many probably have no idea how and why those words stirred General Washington’s heart so profoundly when he heard them. And Lady Gaga probably had no idea that her Rivington Street Rebels derived their name from Washington’s greatest spy- James Rivington- or the Beastie Boys, for that matter, when they chose a picture of Manhattan’s Rivington Street for the cover of their album ,Paul’s Boutique. Or the people leaving the Burger King at the intersection of Gregory Ave. and River Dr. in Passaic NJ who drop trash near the forlorn historical marker located on a small concrete pad right there near a utility pole in the parking lot…the sign that just begins to note the incredible accomplishments of a one-time British Lord, William Alexander –better known , and loved, by his Continental Troops as Lord Sterling. Although it says much more, these few words say it all: “American Patriot, Friend of George Washington”. The American Revolution stretched for eight years, from 1775 to 1783, during which time Commander in Chief George Washington had to depend on his network of spies and most trusted soldiers to stay one step ahead of the noose. The AMC series TURN, based on Alexander Rose's book "Washington's Spies", gives a highly fictionalized account of the actions of Washington's greatest spy ring- The Culper Ring. This is the real story of the courageous men and women who risked and sometimes suffered hanging, beginning with Nathan Hale. While Part I focusses mainly on the Culper Spy Ring,, Part Two will provide many rarely told stories about the unsung heroes who risked everything for the cause of liberty, including the slave spy James Armistead Lafayette, Margaret Corbin, Molly Pitcher, Francis Marion , aka The Swamp Fox, and many others. George Washington's Secret Six: The Spy Ring That Saved the American Revolution (New York: Penguin, 2013), 105-108. DHT Shipley $ Michael Burns, Coffee, Tea, & Conspiracy, www.breedshill.org Beverly Tyler: A Case for Anna Smith Strong: Three Village Historical Society.org Alexander Rose. Washington's Spies. (New York: Bantam Dell, 2006) Music: Mattia Cupelli: The Call; Sam Garner, Patriotic Theme Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this very enjoyable intervoiew with author Jeremy Dauber we discuss his new blockbuster  book American Scary , which is a sweeping and entertaining narrative that details the rise and enduring grip of horror on American culture from the taught, terrifying stories of Edgar Allan Poe to the sharply chilling folms of Jordan Peele. Along the way we talk about Washington Irving, Arthur Machem. Alfred Hitchcock, the movie 'The Blob', Uncle Tom's Cabin, Frankenstein, and much more, but we probably only cover 1% of the contents of this terrific book, which is really a history of horror genre books and movies. Catch our latest texts and comments at X (formerly Twitter) by following us @1001Stories Send reviews and catch all 12 of our podcasts at www.bestof1001stories.com JOIN US AT WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/1001HEROES    Send us a kind review and share our show with friends and family! Follow our brand new podcast 1001 True Crime From Another Time right here!  https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/1001-true-crime-from-another-t-5597246 Please help to support our show's basic expenses by contributing monthly at www.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork 

James Dean was a film star in the 50's whose career was brought to an abrupt end when his Porsche Spyder crashed, taking his life. There was a chain of tragedies that followed with respect to the people involved with the car-right down to the chassis and parts that were sold off. The curses, in order: The Curse of King Tut's Tomb The Kennedy Curse Tecumseh's Curse on American Presidents The Superman Curse The First Commandment and Fabio The Hope Diamond James Dean's Little Bastard Go to www.harrys.com and take advantage of the free offer to get a complete Harrys Shaving Kit- put 1001 in the promo box and get a bonus bottle of Post Shave Balm now. the kit is an $18 dollar value and all you pay is $3 shipping. You won't get the post shave balm unless you add the numbers 1001 in the promo code box at check out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was the third "Vacation" comedy featuring the Griswald family- Clark. Ellen,Rusty and Audrey- and all Clark wanted to have a simple old-fashioned Christmas with family. His plan: to heavily decorate the house and roof with lights, Santa and reindeer, and to enjoy a simple Christmas dinner before celebrating the real meaning of Christmas. Instead he got uninvited family with their huge slobbering Rottweiler, an uninvited wild squirrel, electrical problems, big sewage problems, fire, and a SWAT team. Halleluyah! ENJOY ALL OUR SHOWS AND EPISODES NOW AT WWW.BESTOF1001STORIES.COM! New!  True Crime From Another Time 1001 Stories From The Old West: Narrated History and Old West Radio shows 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries: Your password to authentic history 1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales: Over 500 great short stories from classic authors 1001 Sherlock Holmes Stories & The Best of Arthur Conan Doyle: Great mysteries! 1001 Stories From The Gilded Age: Mostly classic women authors-fantastic stories! 1001 Radio Days: Old time radio mostly cop/detective, some sci-fi and drama 1001 Radio Crime Solvers: Vintage cop/detective radio 1001 Stories For The Road: Classic narrated adventure novels and mysteries 1001 Ghost, Chiller & Lovecraft Stories: Narrated and radio drama 1001 History's Best Storytellers: (Author Interviews): Over 90 1001 interviews 1001 Best of Jack London: Over 100 terrific Jack London Stories