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Unlikely Explanations
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This podcast uncovers the deeper currents of history by examining strange and unlikely true stories.
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31 episoade
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This podcast uncovers the deeper currents of history by examining strange and unlikely true stories.
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Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
31 episoade
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Unlikely Explanations

Who named the dinosaurs? We know! It was Richard Owen, a plagiarizing, grasping, conniving jerk. Let's dive into dinosaurs, evolution, public education and the question of what constitutes scientific fact. Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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1 The Fate of the Springs: Steamboat Springs part 6 of 6 30:14
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Steamboat Springs finds an unlikely savior in Karl Hovelsen, or, as he was known in the United States, Carl Howelsen. He kicked off the skiing craze in Colorado that continues to this day. But the natural wonders of the area continue to be damaged by tourism and construction. Hear how local conservationists are working to stop this alarming trend. Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 The Railroad: Why Steamboat Springs Blew Up the Steamboat Spring (5 of 6) 26:49
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In this episode I finally answer why Steamboat Springs blew up the Steamboat Spring. For money. It was a capitalist house of cards built on future investment. Spoilers. Just listen to the episode; I explain it all. Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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1 Meeker: Steamboat Springs 4 of 6 15:48
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A single figure served as the turning point for the Ute in Colorado: Nathan Meeker. This episode explores his legacy and motives to better understand how Colorado was transformed. Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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1 How Homesteading Transformed America: Steamboat Springs 3 of 6 26:23
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With success in the Civil War, the Republican and northern vision for the West won out. Americans were encouraged to individually colonize the West through the Homestead Act. Despite their anti-slavery stance, they were happy to join with southern peers in oppressing the American Indians. This is how Colorado and Steamboat Springs came to be settled by Whites. Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 The Peopling of Colorado: Steamboat Springs 2 of 6 23:26
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Part 2 of "Why did Steamboat Springs blow up the Steamboat Spring". In this episode we explore this history of humanity in the Americas and Colorado, specifically the development of Ute identity, and early encroachment by White Europeans and Americans. Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 Why did Steamboat Springs Blow Up the Steamboat Spring? 1 of 6 30:00
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1 of 6 on Colorado History. To understand why Steamboat Springs blew up the Steamboat Spring we go deep into the past to unravel the geology of the Rockies. Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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1 Astroworld and Today: Crushes 8 of 8 12:12
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Although this is a history podcast, human crushes are not a thing of the past. In this episode we consider the recent Astroworld disaster and what can be done to improve crowd safety moving forward. Sources and images at UnlikelyExplanation.com: https://www.unlikelyexplanation.com Follow on social media: https://linktr.ee/unlikelyexplanations Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 Nightclub Escapes: Crushes 7 of 8 24:00
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Nightclub fires and crushes continue through the 20th century up through today. In this episode, we explore the tragedies at the Rhythm Night Club, the Cocoanut Grove, The Station, and the Thomas Restobar to understand how crush safety remains paramount for indoor events and what we still get wrong about human stampedes. Sources and images at UnlikelyExplanation.com: https://www.unlikelyexplanation.com Follow on social media: https://linktr.ee/unlikelyexplanations Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 Trapped Inside: Crushes 6 of 8 19:53
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Stampedes cause a large portion of the deaths in building fires. We'll explore the fires at the Theatre Royal, the Brooklyn Theater, and the Iroquois Theater to see how crushes interact with disasters inside of buildings and why it's probably not a good idea to remain calmly seated as a theater catches fire. Sources and images at UnlikelyExplanation.com: https://www.unlikelyexplanation.com Follow on social media: https://linktr.ee/unlikelyexplanations Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 The Quintessential Crush: Hillsborough. Crushes 5 of 8 27:58
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A police conspiracy. Unquestioned prejudice. Long-standing misunderstandings. This is an in-depth explanation of the causes, outcomes, and conceptions of the Hillsborough crush. Sources and images at UnlikelyExplanation.com: https://www.unlikelyexplanation.com Follow on social media: https://linktr.ee/unlikelyexplanations Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 The Deadliest Pilgrimage: Hajj. Crushes 4 of 8 15:06
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Every year, millions of Muslims gather to celebrate Hajj. It is the largest gathering in the world and in many years it was the deadliest. Sources and images at UnlikelyExplanation.com(https://www.unlikelyexplanation.com/) Follow on social media: https://linktr.ee/unlikelyexplanations Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 Kumbh Mela and Deadly Indian Festivals: Crushes 3 of 8 13:31
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Most crushes in the world happen in India. When did they occur, how did they kill, and what is being done to stop them? Sources and images at UnlikelyExplanation.com(https://www.unlikelyexplanation.com/) Follow on social media: https://linktr.ee/unlikelyexplanations Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 Political Crushes of Moscow: Crushes 2 of 8 15:44
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Two exceptionally deadly crushes happened in Moscow. What caused them? Sources and images at UnlikelyExplanation.com(https://www.unlikelyexplanation.com/) Follow on social media: https://linktr.ee/unlikelyexplanations Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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1 Why Do Humans Stampede? Crushes 1 of 8 15:31
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What causes human crushes and stampedes? What are they like? Are you more likely to be trampled or squeezed to death? These answers and more, as well as a look at an early human stampede at the wedding of Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI Sources and images at Unlikely Explanation.com https://www.unlikelyexplanation.com/ Follow UE on social media for more stories: https://linktr.ee/unlikelyexplanations Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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