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American Shadows is a bi-weekly podcast from iHeartRadio and Aaron Mahnke’s Grim & Mild. The show focuses on the darker stories from American history: the people, places, and things that are hidden and forgotten in the shadows. From better-known tales like the conspiracy to steal Lincoln’s body, to less-known stories, like the rainmaker who flooded San Diego. Join host Lauren Vogelbaum as she spans two centuries of omitted lore from our country’s history books.

Homeland

American Shadows

  • 2.9K views
  • about 4 years ago
  • 36:43

Italian immigrant George Sodder was living the American Dream. When his home caught fire on Christmas Eve 1945, that dream became a nightmare.

Under the Weather

American Shadows

  • 2.3K views
  • about 4 years ago
  • 34:18

In 1900, one man controlled the weather bureau. When he ignored the experts about the path of a monster hurricane, the people of Galveston Texas paid with their lives. 

Containment

American Shadows

  • 2.5K views
  • about 4 years ago
  • 34:18

An inoculation for smallpox should have been something to celebrate. Instead, it caused outrage and violence.