The Astors and the Ghosts of Mackinac Island (Part Two)

The Astors and the Ghosts of Mackinac Island (Part Two)

In this second part of my exploration of the Astor fortune and its relationship with Mackinac Island and native communities, I look at the ways by which the fur trader impacted the island and its ecosystems, both human and non-human. I also break down the evolution of the island into a tourist destination, how the Astors bowed out of it as the fur business died down, but how ultimately they ended up back there in spirit. The Grand Hotel’s history also highlights here the growth of tourism, a ...

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What If: James Cameron's Titanic Flopped?! (w/ Pablo O'Hana)

What If: James Cameron's Titanic Flopped?! (w/ Pablo O'Hana)

This is a fun one! Pablo and I unpack the utter DESOLATION of a world without the success of 1997's Titanic. Imagine if somehow the Hollywood nutjobs who harassed James Cameron during the production w...

28 Juli 202547min

What If: Robert Ballard Never Found the Wreck of Titanic? (with Pablo O'Hana)

What If: Robert Ballard Never Found the Wreck of Titanic? (with Pablo O'Hana)

Join me and Pablo as we reflect on the wonder that swept the world when the shipwreck of Titanic was finally found in 1985 by Robert Ballard, and how it changed not just history books, but our own liv...

11 Juli 202554min

What If: Bruce Ismay Never Boarded Titanic? (with Pablo O'Hana)

What If: Bruce Ismay Never Boarded Titanic? (with Pablo O'Hana)

Join me and fellow Titanic expert Pablo O'Hana for an intriguing and oft-narrative-bending journey into the "what ifs" of Titanic's sinking. For decades historians and fanatics alike have tossed aroun...

23 Juni 20251h 6min

Introducing New Episodes From Unsinkable: What If

Introducing New Episodes From Unsinkable: What If

Join me and fellow Titanic expert Pablo O'Hana for an intriguing and oft-narrative-bending journey into the "what ifs" of Titanic's sinking. For decades historians and fanatics alike have tossed aroun...

20 Juni 202545s

Unsinkable: Harriet Tubman

Unsinkable: Harriet Tubman

Happy Black History Month! Today we explore the life of Harriet Tubman, who every American school child learns a LITTLE about. Her life was much more complex and grittier than typical textbooks will l...

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An Obsession with Size and Luxury! The White Star Line and Titanic's Marketing, featuring Pablo O'Hana

An Obsession with Size and Luxury! The White Star Line and Titanic's Marketing, featuring Pablo O'Hana

Join Pablo O'Hana, record-breaking fourth time Unsinkable guest, and me for a lively discussion of the evolution of modern marketing in the US and the UK. We take a look at the strategies used by the ...

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On Site with "Titanic: An Immersive Voyage," featuring Exhibit Director John Zaller

On Site with "Titanic: An Immersive Voyage," featuring Exhibit Director John Zaller

Help Asheville and its continuing recovery from Hurricane Helene here: https://www.belovedasheville.com/ Find all info related to Titanic: An Immersive Voyage here: https://expo-titanic.com/ Happy h...

10 Dec 202445min

Hurricane Helene Update--We're Safe!

Hurricane Helene Update--We're Safe!

Please consider donating to help the victims of this disaster. Our beautiful mountain city is in ruins. Links here: https://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2024/10/02/asheville-nc-flooding-how-...

2 Okt 20245min

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