Uncommon History

Uncommon History

Host: Uncommon History Podcast / Shelby Green Media LLC

We discover little-known facts of uncommon history. History is full of curious characters and interesting stories you will never discover in any textbook. We discover fun facts of historical events, interesting places, famous people, and everything in between. Follow the link to connect with us: https://linktr.ee/uncommonhistory If you have a question about a previous podcast or would like for us to cover a topic please select the link below to leave a voice message: https://anchor.fm/uncommonhistoryofthesouth/message Follow the link to connect with us: linktr.ee/uncommonhistory Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/uncommonhistory/support

Episodes

Bloody Breathitt- Murder, Power, and the Price of Silence.
01August 18, 2025 12:00am

Bloody Breathitt- Murder, Power, and the Price of Silence.

https://uncommonhistory.substack.com/You’d think a courthouse would be the safest place in town. Built of stone, with a flag waving above and a judge inside. But in Jackson, Kentucky, around the turn of the 20th century, you’d best keep you…

The Untamed Frontier: When Justice Wore a Six-Gun
02August 03, 2025 1:32pm

The Untamed Frontier: When Justice Wore a Six-Gun

The Untamed Frontier: When Justice Wore a Six-Gun https://uncommonhistory.substack.com/We are going to begin a multi part series into a foundational text for understanding American outlaw: Emerson Hough’s 1907 classic, The Story of the Outl…

Benjamin Franklin's Satirical Spark: The Accidental Birth of Daylight-Saving Time
03December 30, 2024 3:17pm

Benjamin Franklin's Satirical Spark: The Accidental Birth of Daylight-Saving Time

https://linktr.ee/uncommonhistoryBenjamin Franklin's Satirical Spark: The Accidental Birth of Daylight-Saving TimeIn 1784, Benjamin Franklin penned a satirical letter to the Journal de Paris that would inadvertently plant the seed for what …

Uncommon History | Live Event | World Book Tour
04September 29, 2023 6:16pm

Uncommon History | Live Event | World Book Tour

Uncommon History PodcastOur new Book:Ghostly Tales of Perryville, Kentucky: A Haunted History: The Most Haunted Town in the South  Battle Armor Apologetics*(NEW BOOK) Finding Freedom: Overcoming Addiction - A Bible-Centered Recovery*Underst…

Uncommon History – The Battle of Perryville Part 1 - Season #4 - Ep#6
05July 22, 2023 8:46am

Uncommon History – The Battle of Perryville Part 1 - Season #4 - Ep#6

Uncommon History*Click here to connect and followThe Battle of Perryville Part 1  Battle Armor Apologetics*(NEW BOOK) Finding Freedom: Overcoming Addiction - A Bible-Centered Recovery*Understanding the Bible Made Easy: Bible Study Guide for…

Uncommon History – DR Robert Thrift’s Lost Hospital Ledger - Season #4 - Ep-#5
06June 29, 2023 6:45am

Uncommon History – DR Robert Thrift’s Lost Hospital Ledger - Season #4 - Ep-#5

Discover amazing products/services! Click my affiliate links for exclusive discounts, helpful reviews, and valuable recommendations. Start saving time and money today!*(NEW BOOK) Finding Freedom: Overcoming Addiction - A Bible-Centered Reco…

Uncommon History - Mammoth Cave - Season #4 - Ep #4
07June 01, 2023 11:00pm

Uncommon History - Mammoth Cave - Season #4 - Ep #4

Do you want an Uncommon History T-Shirt? https://linktr.ee/uncommonhistoryKroger Ship - Free Shipping on 1,000s of items - https://fxo.co/GgIgBook - Understanding the Bible Made Easy: Bible Study Guide for Beginners Click here: https://amzn…

Uncommon History with Special Guest Kevin Otte from Haunted Discoveries
08May 11, 2023 11:00pm

Uncommon History with Special Guest Kevin Otte from Haunted Discoveries

Book - Understanding the Bible Made Easy: Bible Study Guide for Beginners Click here: https://amzn.to/3CxYZZUChristian Devotional and Prayer Journal for Women- https://amzn.to/3F2s2G0Click the link to receive two free audiobooks from Audibl…

A Small Boy's Recollections of the Civil War: A Personal Account of the Human Cost of Conflict by George F. Robertson
09April 21, 2023 11:00pm

A Small Boy's Recollections of the Civil War: A Personal Account of the Human Cost of Conflict by George F. Robertson

Book - Understanding the Bible made Easy: Bible Study Guide for beginners Click here: https://amzn.to/3CxYZZUChristian Devotional and Prayer Journal for Women- https://amzn.to/3F2s2G0Click the link to receive two free audiobooks from Audibl…

Exploring the History of the Colonel Robert Patterson Cabin at Transylvania University S#4-E#1
10March 30, 2023 11:00pm

Exploring the History of the Colonel Robert Patterson Cabin at Transylvania University S#4-E#1

Book - Understanding the Bible made Easy: Bible Study Guide for beginners Click here: https://amzn.to/3CxYZZUChristian Devotional and Prayer Journal for Women- https://amzn.to/3F2s2G0Click the link to receive two free audiobooks from Audibl…

Uncommon History Podcast 2023
11February 04, 2023 2:47pm

Uncommon History Podcast 2023

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Uncommon History -Dark Days in the Ohio Valley: Three Western Kentucky Lynchings, 1884-1911
12November 23, 2022 3:22pm

Uncommon History -Dark Days in the Ohio Valley: Three Western Kentucky Lynchings, 1884-1911

Christian Devotional and Prayer Journal for Women ...https://amzn.to/3U3GAtcUnderstanding the Bible made Easy: Bible Study Guide..https://amzn.to/3iczEwkConnect with and Follow us: https://linktr.ee/uncommonhistoryAudible is an Amazon compa…

Uncommon History with Author Bryan Bush
13October 27, 2022 8:15pm

Uncommon History with Author Bryan Bush

Understanding the Bible Made Easy Book https://amzn.to/3opd9EhConnect with and Follow us: https://linktr.ee/uncommonhistoryAudible is an Amazon company that sells and produces spoken audio content. Click here to get your free trial https://…

Uncommon History of My Old Kentucky Home
14September 04, 2022 7:41pm

Uncommon History of My Old Kentucky Home

Book https://amzn.to/3opd9EhConnect with and Follow us: https://linktr.ee/uncommonhistoryAudible is an Amazon company that sells and produces spoken audio content.Click here to get your free trial https://amzn.to/3vQZSIQHelp support our pod…

Charles "Fearless" Balke "The Lord of the Muderdrom"
15August 05, 2022 12:13pm

Charles "Fearless" Balke "The Lord of the Muderdrom"

Uncommon History Book https://amzn.to/3opd9EhConnect with and Follow us: https://linktr.ee/uncommonhistoryUncommon History of the early years of motorcycle racing, Charles "Fearless" Balke was a remarkable talent whose career was tragically…

Uncommon History - Jenny Wiley
16July 21, 2022 1:34pm

Uncommon History - Jenny Wiley

Book https://amzn.to/3opd9EhConnect with and Follow us: https://linktr.ee/uncommonhistoryJenny Wiley, a renowned pioneer woman, captured by Native Americans in 1789, was born Jean "Jenny" Sellards in Pennsylvania in 1760 and lived until 183…

Double Episode Mike Fink and Edgar Cayce - Uncommon History Podcast
17April 29, 2022 6:01pm

Double Episode Mike Fink and Edgar Cayce - Uncommon History Podcast

Connect with and Follow us: https://linktr.ee/uncommonhistoryDouble Episode Mike Fink and Edgar Cayce - Uncommon History PodcastSeason 3 Ep# 3Uncommon History of Mike Fink and Edgar CayceMike Fink (also spelled Miche Phinck), "King of the K…

In search of the True Uncommon History of Blackbeard the Pirate
18March 04, 2022 1:00pm

In search of the True Uncommon History of Blackbeard the Pirate

In search of the True Uncommon History of Blackbeard the PirateSeason 3 Ep# 2True Uncommon History of Blackbeard the PirateKnown as Blackbeard, Edward Teach (aka Edward Thatch, circa 1680 – November 22, 1718) is a British pirate operating o…

John Swift's Lost Silver Mine | Uncommon History
19February 17, 2022 11:00pm

John Swift's Lost Silver Mine | Uncommon History

Season 3 Ep# 1John Swift's Lost Silver Mine | Uncommon HistorySwift's silver mine is an unproven silver mine existence is part of the folklore of the Appalachian Mountains of Kentucky.Uncommon HistoryHistory is full of extraordinary tales o…

Sue Mundy Terror in Kentucky Part 3 - Uncommon History of the South Podcast
20November 19, 2021 9:51am

Sue Mundy Terror in Kentucky Part 3 - Uncommon History of the South Podcast

Follow the link to connect with us or join our community: https://linktr.ee/uncommonhistorySeason 2 Episode #11Sue Mundy Terror in Kentucky Part 3Sue Mundy, Kentucky's most notorious guerrilla marauder during the final months of the Civil W…

Sue Mundy Terror in Kentucky Part 2 - Uncommon History of the South Podcast
21October 01, 2021 10:13am

Sue Mundy Terror in Kentucky Part 2 - Uncommon History of the South Podcast

Follow the link to connect with us or join our community: https://linktr.ee/uncommonhistorySeason 2 Episode #10 Sue Mundy Terror in Kentucky Part 2 Sue Mundy, Kentucky's most notorious guerrilla marauder during the final months of the Civil…

Sue Mundy Uncommon History of the South Podcast S2-E9
22September 08, 2021 8:29pm

Sue Mundy Uncommon History of the South Podcast S2-E9

Follow the link to connect with us or join our community: https://linktr.ee/uncommonhistorySue Mundy, Kentucky's most notorious guerrilla marauder during the final months of the Civil War.Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/uncommonhist…

Down the Santa Fe Trail - Uncommon History of the South Podcast - S2E8
23July 29, 2021 8:39pm

Down the Santa Fe Trail - Uncommon History of the South Podcast - S2E8

Follow the link to connect with us or join our community: https://linktr.ee/uncommonhistoryDown the Santa Fe Trail - Uncommon History of the South PodcastIn June 1846 Susan Shelby Magoffin, eighteen years old and a bride of less than eight …

The Battle of the Alamo Part 1
24June 30, 2021 9:27pm

The Battle of the Alamo Part 1

Follow the link to connect with us or join our community: https://linktr.ee/uncommonhistoryWe talk with Gary Foreman about the Battle of the Alamo. “Gary is a true visionary, who thinks on a grand scale, and is not afraid to go where other,…

The Kentucky Long Rifle Uncommon History of the South Podcast S2-E23
25May 27, 2021 8:08pm

The Kentucky Long Rifle Uncommon History of the South Podcast S2-E23

Follow the link to connect with us or join our community: https://linktr.ee/uncommonhistoryThe long rifle, also known as long rifle, Kentucky rifle, was one of the first commonly used rifles for hunting and warfare. It is characterized by a…

George W. Hunter The Daring Southern Lawman
26May 12, 2021 8:28pm

George W. Hunter The Daring Southern Lawman

Follow the link to connect with us: linktr.ee/uncommonhistoryGeorge W. Hunter The Daring Southern LawmanWe discover little-known facts of uncommon history.History is full of curious characters and interesting stories you will never discover…

History of Uncle Tom's Cabin - Part 2 - Uncommon History of the South Podcast
27April 24, 2021 11:13am

History of Uncle Tom's Cabin - Part 2 - Uncommon History of the South Podcast

Uncle Tom's CabinUncle Tom's Cabin; or, Life Among the Lowly is an anti-slavery novel by American author Harriet Beecher Stowe. Published in 1852, the novel had a overwhelming effect on attitudes toward African Americans and slavery in the …

History of Uncle Tom's Cabin Part 1 - Uncommon History of the South
28April 10, 2021 10:06am

History of Uncle Tom's Cabin Part 1 - Uncommon History of the South

Uncle Tom's CabinUncle Tom's Cabin; or, Life Among the Lowly is an anti-slavery novel by American author Harriet Beecher Stowe. Published in 1852, the novel had a overwhelming effect on attitudes toward African Americans and slavery in the …

History of the Confederate Submarine Hunley - Uncommon History of the South Podcast
29March 18, 2021 10:48am

History of the Confederate Submarine Hunley - Uncommon History of the South Podcast

Hunley became the first successful combat submarine in world history with the sinking of the USS Housatonic. The Confederate submarine was lost for over a century and was raised in 2000. Now, scientists are working to solve the mystery of h…

The History of Kentucky Bourbon – Uncommon History of the South Podcast
30February 26, 2021 2:41pm

The History of Kentucky Bourbon – Uncommon History of the South Podcast

Bourbon whiskey is a type of American whiskey, a barrel-aged distilled spirit made primarily from corn. The name ultimately derives from the French Bourbon dynasty, although the precise inspiration for the whiskey's name is uncertain; conte…

The Drunken Poet of Danville / Uncommon History of the South Podcast - S2-E1
31February 07, 2021 2:23pm

The Drunken Poet of Danville / Uncommon History of the South Podcast - S2-E1

Thomas Johnson, Junior, the first Kentucky poet for many years enjoyed the sobriquet of the "Drunken Poet of Danville," was born in Virginia about 1760, and he came to Kentucky when twenty-five years of age. He settled at Danville, then a v…

Uncommon History of the South Season 2
32January 16, 2021 11:41am

Uncommon History of the South Season 2

The South is full of history, extraordinary tales of questionable characters, outlaws, heroes, and thought-provoking narratives passed down from generation to generation like grandma’s recipes.These real-life stories and exaggerations of fi…

Sam Terry's Kentucky S1- E14 Uncommon History of the South Podcast
33December 18, 2020 2:00pm

Sam Terry's Kentucky S1- E14 Uncommon History of the South Podcast

Welcome to Uncommon History of the South Podcast.We uncover little-known facts of uncommon history.History is full of curious characters and interesting stories you will never discover in any textbook. We uncover fun facts of historical eve…

Perryville BattleField A Kentucky Treasure Ep 13
34December 09, 2020 8:29pm

Perryville BattleField A Kentucky Treasure Ep 13

Perryville BattleField A Kentucky Treasure Ep 13On October 8, 1862, cannon explosions shattered the rural peace of this tranquil countryside and the death moans of young soldiers. Perryville became the site of the most destructive Civil War…

Finding Daniel Boone – Uncommon History of the South Podcast
35November 24, 2020 5:34pm

Finding Daniel Boone – Uncommon History of the South Podcast

Ted Franklin Belue is author of Finding Daniel Boone: His Last Days in Missouri and theStrange Fate of His Remains, and The Hunters of Kentucky: A Narrative History of America’sFirst Far West, 1750-1792 and The Long Hunt: Death of the Buffa…

#Share-cast Uncommon History of the South and Man About Danville
36November 06, 2020 6:00am

#Share-cast Uncommon History of the South and Man About Danville

#Share-cast Uncommon History of the South and Man About DanvilleWe Join Logan H Germann to combine our podcasts. We talk about life, history, Danville and Kentucky.History is full of curious stories you will never discover in any textbooks.…

John Brown's Raid on Harpers Ferry and a Kentucky Gun Maker
37October 23, 2020 11:25am

John Brown's Raid on Harpers Ferry and a Kentucky Gun Maker

John Brown's Raid on Harpers Ferry and a Kentucky Gun Maker John Brown was an American abolitionist. Brown, who said that speeches, sermons, and petitions were accomplishing nothing, that "moral suasion is hopeless", saw violence as unfortu…

Steve Zahn Shares His Love of History and Kentucky
38October 06, 2020 3:07pm

Steve Zahn Shares His Love of History and Kentucky

Actor Steve Zahn Shares His Love of History and KentuckySteven James Zahn is an American actor and comedian. He was born November 13, 1967 in Marshall, Minnesota, USA. He stars as Davis McAlary in the first, second, third and fourth seasons…

Murder on the Ohio Belle by Author Stuart W. Sanders – Uncommon History of the South Podcast
39September 19, 2020 8:57am

Murder on the Ohio Belle by Author Stuart W. Sanders – Uncommon History of the South Podcast

Murder on the Ohio Belle by Author Stuart W. Sanders – Uncommon History of the South Podcast In March 1856, a dead body washed onto the shore of the Mississippi River. Nothing out of the ordinary. In those days, people fished corpses from t…

Frank and Jesse James in Kentucky Part 3- S1 – E7-Uncommon History of the South Podcast
40September 10, 2020 1:20pm

Frank and Jesse James in Kentucky Part 3- S1 – E7-Uncommon History of the South Podcast

Frank and Jesse James in Kentucky Part 3- S1 – E7-Uncommon History of the South Podcast Frank and Jesse James were American outlaws, bank and train robbers, guerrilla, and leaders of the James–Younger Gang. Raised in the "Little Dixie" area…