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History Dispatches

History Dispatches

By: Matt and McKinley Breen
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 History Dispatches is a daily history show hosted by father and son duo Matt and McKinley Breen. The show covers people, places, events and even objects from throughout history. While any topic is fair game, Matt and McKinley hold a soft spot for the offbeat and wacky stories that most people don’t know about. World
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  • Ocracoke Island Cemetery

    Ocracoke Island Cemetery
    Apr 10 2026
    The British flag flies in many places around the globe, but one of the most unlikely is a small cemetery on Ocracoke island in North Carolina. Its origin dates back to WWII, and the location has been permanently leased to the British Government. This is the story of the British cemetery on Ocracoke Island. Sponsor Go to factormeals.com/dispatchespod50off to get 50 percent off and free breakfast for a year. New subscribers only, varies by plan. 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year while subscription is active. Sources https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/missions/battleoftheatlantic2/bedfordshire.html https://www.ocracokepreservationsociety.org/ops-events/britishcemetery https://www.cwgc.org/visit-us/find-cemeteries-memorials/cemetery-details/2073156/ocracoke-island-british-cemetery/ Image: By Sedna10387 - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ocracoke_Part_2_030.JPG History Dispatches is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on History Dispatches? Email us at advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 mins
  • Haitian Independence Debt

    Haitian Independence Debt
    Apr 9 2026
    In 1804, Haiti gained its independence. Two decades later the fledgling nation was struggling for international recognition. That is until they struck a deal with France - agreeing to pay 150 million francs to their former colonial master. But this huge debt would be a burden that dragged down the nation’s economy - the ramifications being felt to this very day. This is the story of Haiti’s Independence Debt. Sponsor Go to factormeals.com/dispatchespod50off to get 50 percent off and free breakfast for a year. New subscribers only, varies by plan. 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year while subscription is active. Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haitian_independence_debt https://www.theglobalist.com/haiti-and-the-dominican-republic-one-island-two-worlds/ Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Traité_France_Haïti_1825.jpg History Dispatches is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on History Dispatches? Email us at advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • Collision of the Andrea Doria and the Stockholm

    Collision of the Andrea Doria and the Stockholm
    Apr 8 2026
    On July 25, 1956, on a foggy night, human error and a freak accident caused two ocean liners, the SS Andrea Doria and the MS Stockholm, to collide. The collision killed 51 people. Despite being over a hundred miles from shore, and only half the lifeboats usable, quick thinking, and fast acting rescue ships saved the remaining 1,600 lives. This is the story of the collision of the SS Andrea Doria and the MS Stockholm. Sponsor Go to factormeals.com/dispatchespod50off to get 50 percent off and free breakfast for a year. New subscribers only, varies by plan. 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year while subscription is active. Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS_Andrea_Doria https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/1971/august/andrea-doria-stockholm-disaster-accidents-dont-happen https://noblemaritime.org/andrea-doria-home Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Andrea_Doria_sinking_2.jpg History Dispatches is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on History Dispatches? Email us at advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 mins
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