<a href="https://uncommonhistory.substack.com/" rel="nofollow">https://uncommonhistory.substack.com/</a>﻿The End of an Era in the Wild WestThe American Wild West continues to captivate the public imagination, with figures like Jesse James remaining iconic symbols of an untamed frontier. This enduring fascination often romanticizes the era&#39;s dramatic events, yet historical accounts, such as Mark Lee Gardner&#39;s &#34;Shot All to Hell,&#34; promise to cut through the legend to reveal a more complex reality. Gardner&#39;s work stands as a gripping, true account that delves into what is widely regarded as &#34;the most famous bank robbery of all time&#34; – the infamous Northfield Raid – and the subsequent &#34;thrilling two-week chase that followed&#34;. &#34;Shot All to Hell&#34; is presented as a &#34;galloping true tale of frontier justice featuring audacious outlaws and intrepid heroes&#34;. It meticulously covers the lives of Jesse James, Frank James, and the Younger brothers, leading up to and following the pivotal Northfield incident. The book&#39;s primary contribution extends beyond merely recounting a familiar historical event. It offers a fresh, meticulously researched perspective that aims to resolve long-standing historical ambiguities, &#34;solving mysteries about the raid that have been hotly debated for more than 130 years&#34;. While the Northfield raid has been extensively covered in various media, Gardner&#39;s commitment to correcting the historical record and providing new interpretations elevates his work beyond a simple retelling. This approach allows for a deeper exploration of how historical narratives evolve and how diligent research can challenge long-held beliefs, making the subject particularly compelling for detailed discussion.   Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/uncommon-history/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/uncommon-history/exclusive-content</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://uncommonhistory.substack.com/" rel="nofollow"&gt;https://uncommonhistory.substack.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;﻿The End of an Era in the Wild West&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The American Wild West continues to captivate the public imagination, with figures like Jesse James remaining iconic symbols of an untamed frontier. This enduring fascination often romanticizes the era&amp;#39;s dramatic events, yet historical accounts, such as Mark Lee Gardner&amp;#39;s &amp;#34;Shot All to Hell,&amp;#34; promise to cut through the legend to reveal a more complex reality. Gardner&amp;#39;s work stands as a gripping, true account that delves into what is widely regarded as &amp;#34;the most famous bank robbery of all time&amp;#34; – the infamous Northfield Raid – and the subsequent &amp;#34;thrilling two-week chase that followed&amp;#34;. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;#34;Shot All to Hell&amp;#34; is presented as a &amp;#34;galloping true tale of frontier justice featuring audacious outlaws and intrepid heroes&amp;#34;. It meticulously covers the lives of Jesse James, Frank James, and the Younger brothers, leading up to and following the pivotal Northfield incident. The book&amp;#39;s primary contribution extends beyond merely recounting a familiar historical event. It offers a fresh, meticulously researched perspective that aims to resolve long-standing historical ambiguities, &amp;#34;solving mysteries about the raid that have been hotly debated for more than 130 years&amp;#34;. While the Northfield raid has been extensively covered in various media, Gardner&amp;#39;s commitment to correcting the historical record and providing new interpretations elevates his work beyond a simple retelling. This approach allows for a deeper exploration of how historical narratives evolve and how diligent research can challenge long-held beliefs, making the subject particularly compelling for detailed discussion.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Support this podcast at — &lt;a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/uncommon-history/exclusive-content'&gt;https://redcircle.com/uncommon-history/exclusive-content&lt;/a&gt;</description>

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The Untamed Frontier: When Justice Wore a Six-Gun <a href="https://uncommonhistory.substack.com/" rel="nofollow">https://uncommonhistory.substack.com/</a>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 Outlaw: A Study of the Western Desperado. It&#39;s not just a collection of biographical sketches about cowboys and bad guys; it&#39;s a deep dive into the very nature of justice, survival, and identity on the edge of civilization.So, buckle up. Let&#39;s head back to a time when justice sometimes wore a six-gun. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/uncommon-history/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/uncommon-history/exclusive-content</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;The Untamed Frontier: When Justice Wore a Six-Gun &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://uncommonhistory.substack.com/" rel="nofollow"&gt;https://uncommonhistory.substack.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We are going to begin a multi part series into a foundational text for understanding American outlaw: Emerson Hough’s 1907 classic, &lt;em&gt;The Story of the Outlaw: A Study of the Western Desperado&lt;/em&gt;. It&amp;#39;s not just a collection of biographical sketches about cowboys and bad guys; it&amp;#39;s a deep dive into the very nature of justice, survival, and identity on the edge of civilization.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;So, buckle up. Let&amp;#39;s head back to a time when justice sometimes wore a six-gun.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Support this podcast at — &lt;a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/uncommon-history/exclusive-content'&gt;https://redcircle.com/uncommon-history/exclusive-content&lt;/a&gt;</description>

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<a href="https://linktr.ee/uncommonhistory" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/uncommonhistory</a> Benjamin Franklin&#39;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 we now know as Daylight Saving Time. This humorous piece, far from being a serious policy proposal, showcased Franklin&#39;s wit and economic mindset.The Accidental DiscoveryFranklin&#39;s letter began with an anecdote about waking up at 6 AM, surprised to find his room filled with sunlight. This unexpected early rise led him to ponder the economic implications of aligning waking hours with daylight.Franklin&#39;s Tongue-in-Cheek ProposalsIn his characteristic style, Franklin proposed several outlandish ideas to encourage Parisians to rise earlier:·     A tax on window shutters to discourage blocking out sunlight.·     Rationing candles to one pound per family per week.·     Firing cannons at sunrise to wake &#34;sluggards&#34;. These suggestions were clearly meant in jest, poking fun at rigid regulations while highlighting potential energy savings.The MisattributionDespite popular belief, Franklin did not actually invent or propose Daylight Saving Time as we know it today. His satirical essay was more about changing sleep schedules than adjusting clocks.The Real Origins of DSTThe concept of Daylight-Saving Time didn&#39;t gain traction until over a century later:In 1895, New Zealand entomologist George Hudson proposed a two-hour time shift to allow more daylight for bug collecting.British builder William Willet suggested advancing clocks in spring in his 1907 pamphlet &#34;The Waste of Daylight&#34;   .Implementation During World War IDaylight Saving Time was first implemented in Germany in 1916 as an energy-saving measure during World War I. Other countries, including the United States, soon followed suit.Franklin&#39;s Lasting ImpactWhile Franklin&#39;s letter was satirical, it highlighted the economic potential of aligning human activity with natural daylight. This idea, though not directly responsible for DST, laid the groundwork for future discussions on energy conservation and time management.Modern DebatesToday, the practice of Daylight-Saving Time remains controversial. As we continue to debate its merits, we can look back at Franklin&#39;s witty letter as an early, if unintentional, contribution to a discussion that still impacts our daily lives over two centuries later.Benjamin Franklin&#39;s humorous proposal, meant to lampoon Parisian habits, inadvertently became part of a larger conversation about time, energy, and society – a conversation that continues to this day. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/uncommon-history/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/uncommon-history/exclusive-content</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://linktr.ee/uncommonhistory" rel="nofollow"&gt;https://linktr.ee/uncommonhistory&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Benjamin Franklin&amp;#39;s Satirical Spark: The Accidental Birth of Daylight-Saving Time&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In 1784, Benjamin Franklin penned a satirical letter to the Journal de Paris that would inadvertently plant the seed for what we now know as Daylight Saving Time. This humorous piece, far from being a serious policy proposal, showcased Franklin&amp;#39;s wit and economic mindset.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Accidental Discovery&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Franklin&amp;#39;s letter began with an anecdote about waking up at 6 AM, surprised to find his room filled with sunlight. This unexpected early rise led him to ponder the economic implications of aligning waking hours with daylight.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Franklin&amp;#39;s Tongue-in-Cheek Proposals&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In his characteristic style, Franklin proposed several outlandish ideas to encourage Parisians to rise earlier:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;·     A tax on window shutters to discourage blocking out sunlight.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;·     Rationing candles to one pound per family per week.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;·     Firing cannons at sunrise to wake &amp;#34;sluggards&amp;#34;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; These suggestions were clearly meant in jest, poking fun at rigid regulations while highlighting potential energy savings.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Misattribution&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Despite popular belief, Franklin did not actually invent or propose Daylight Saving Time as we know it today. His satirical essay was more about changing sleep schedules than adjusting clocks.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Real Origins of DST&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The concept of Daylight-Saving Time didn&amp;#39;t gain traction until over a century later:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In 1895, New Zealand entomologist George Hudson proposed a two-hour time shift to allow more daylight for bug collecting.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;British builder William Willet suggested advancing clocks in spring in his 1907 pamphlet &amp;#34;The Waste of Daylight&amp;#34;   .&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Implementation During World War I&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Daylight Saving Time was first implemented in Germany in 1916 as an energy-saving measure during World War I. Other countries, including the United States, soon followed suit.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Franklin&amp;#39;s Lasting Impact&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;While Franklin&amp;#39;s letter was satirical, it highlighted the economic potential of aligning human activity with natural daylight. This idea, though not directly responsible for DST, laid the groundwork for future discussions on energy conservation and time management.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Modern Debates&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Today, the practice of Daylight-Saving Time remains controversial. As we continue to debate its merits, we can look back at Franklin&amp;#39;s witty letter as an early, if unintentional, contribution to a discussion that still impacts our daily lives over two centuries later.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Benjamin Franklin&amp;#39;s humorous proposal, meant to lampoon Parisian habits, inadvertently became part of a larger conversation about time, energy, and society – a conversation that continues to this day.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Support this podcast at — &lt;a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/uncommon-history/exclusive-content'&gt;https://redcircle.com/uncommon-history/exclusive-content&lt;/a&gt;</description>

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Welcome to the Uncommon History Podcast, a show that dives deep into the stories behind historical events and figures. Whether it’s the lesser-known tales of famous battles or the fascinating details of everyday life, each episode of the Uncommon History Podcast is sure to be an interesting journey. We cover a variety of topics and time periods, ranging from the ancient world to the present day. The Uncommon History Podcast provides an entertaining and informative look at history, with topics such as wars, inventions, and culture. With our unique approach and in-depth research, we bring the stories of the past to life. From lesser-known to the weird facts about history, our mission is to share stories that will leave you surprised and entertained.Tune in now to discover a world of history you didn&#39;t know existed! <h3>Exclusive Content for subscribers: <a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/b2729670-bbd9-45dc-90be-bf710a59c909" rel="nofollow">https://redcircle.com/shows/b2729670-bbd9-45dc-90be-bf710a59c909</a></h3> <h3> </h3><h3>Book - Understanding the Bible made Easy: Bible Study Guide for beginners Click here: <a href="https://amzn.to/3CxYZZU" rel="nofollow"> https://amzn.to/3CxYZZU</a></h3> <h3> </h3><h3>Christian Devotional and Prayer Journal for Women-<a href="https://amzn.to/3F2s2G0" rel="nofollow"> https://amzn.to/3F2s2G0</a></h3> <h3> </h3><h3>Click the link to receive two free audiobooks from Audible: <a href="https://amzn.to/3uoIVVo" rel="nofollow">https://amzn.to/3uoIVVo</a></h3> <h3> </h3><h3>Follow the link to connect with us: <a href="https://linktr.ee/uncommonhistory" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/uncommonhistory</a></h3> <h3>Support this podcast: <a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/uncommon-history" rel="nofollow">https://redcircle.com/shows/uncommon-history</a></h3> Uncommon History Podcast, History Podcast, History, Historical Events, Historical Figures, Ancient World, Wars, Inventions, Culture.history podcast, uncommon history, obscure history, World War II, ancient civilizations, surprising history stories, fun facts, weird facts, Uncommon History Podcast, Unusual Historical Events, Rare Historical Facts, Fascinating Historical Stories, Hidden Histories, Unusual Historical People, Strange Historical Events, Obscure Historical Topics, Uncovering Forgotten History, Unexpected Historical Finds, Uncommon History -Unusual History -Forgotten History -Influential Figures -Historical Events -Past Exploration -In-Depth Look

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