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Wrangell History Unlocked

Wrangell History Unlocked

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 Each episode, we dive into the history of Wrangell, Alaska. One of Alaska's earliest settlements, Wrangell plays an important role in Alaska Native history and the development of the state of Alaska. Drawing on information from the historical record, we piece together long-lost stories from Wrangell's past.wrangell, alaska history, southeast alaska, Tlingit, Haida, Stikine, frontier, pioneer Science Social Sciences World
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  • Inside the Strangest Story Ever Sold

    Inside the Strangest Story Ever Sold
    Oct 21 2025

    Bigfoot! Kushtaka! And an alien! For generations, The Strangest Story Ever Told has delighted—and frightened—audiences. Today, we get to the truth and shed new light on one of Alaska's most enduring myths.

    learn more and read a transcript at https://www.wrangellhistoryunlocked.com/strangest-story

    contact us: wrangellpod@gmail.com
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    48 mins
  • Star of Bengal Bonus: The Taylors' Version

    Star of Bengal Bonus: The Taylors' Version
    Jul 30 2024

    When Bill Taylor was a young boy, he accompanied his father on board the steamship Hattie Gage, as it towed the Star of Bengal to sea. Thanks to advances in AI audio restoration, for the first time ever, you can now hear the story in his own words.

    Learn more, and read a transcript, at http://wrangellhistoryunlocked.com/blog/taylors-version
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    41 mins
  • Strange Customs, Part III: With Justice for All

    Strange Customs, Part III: With Justice for All
    Feb 29 2024

    The Army has its man, but the Courts have the final say. A gruesome death threatens to rekindle a bloody conflict between the Army the Tlingit. And Senator John Hipple Mitchell flexes his political muscle to shut down the Army's case against his henchman, John Carr.

    Learn more and read a transcript at http://www.wrangellhistoryunlocked.com/strangecustoms
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    51 mins
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