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Descubre un mundo infinito de historias

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iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild

An ongoing exploration of history’s most unusual and the macabre themes. Each 13-episode season unpacks a new topic in fresh format and style. Presented and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke.
Season 1: "Sideshow", is all about the history behind one of America's most bizarre institutions, the traveling sideshow.

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We didn’t become fascinated with the Wild West until Hollywood gave us gunfights at high noon and heroic outlaws. 
 

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The Wild West 13: Hollywood

When we think of the Wild West, we conjure up certain characters in our imaginations. But none are more iconic than the outlaw.
 

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The Wild West 12: Outlaws

Hollywood portrays the Wild West as a tough man’s world. Yet, there were some who refused to be labeled. 
 

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The Wild West 11: Gender in the West

The post office has a saying about mail delivery in all kinds of weather. Meet Mary, a mail carrier in the West whose story is nothing short of a Western novel. 
 

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The Wild West 10: Women’s Work

Gold. New lives. Second chances. The West provided many opportunities. But conquering the land often came at a high cost. Here’s the story of one of the most well-known families on the frontier: the Ingalls. 

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The Wild West 9: Doomtowns

Getting from East to West was difficult, especially for those who chose the Oregon Trail. Survival meant timing their passage and path just right. Those who didn’t served as a dire warning to others. 
 

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The Wild West 8: Transit

With westward expansion came the Homestead Act. What followed was nothing short of horrific for the people already occupying the land.
 

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The Wild West 7: Uprising

From Stetson hats to barbed wire, this episode sheds some light on little-known Wild West icons and how they came to be. 
 

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The Wild West 6: Tales of the West

The French, Spanish, and the Americans believed that heading west was a divine calling. This is the story of when beliefs cross the line into territory more dangerous than the land itself.
 

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The Wild West 5: Mountain Meadows Massacre

The Gold Rush became a beacon of hope for many. They headed West to seek their fortunes. But Americans weren’t the only ones looking for a better life. 
 

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The Wild West 4: East Meets West

Circus trains: they were cities on wheels, integral to the sideshow circuit and home to all performers. Today, they’re a relic of a bygone time…but there’s one train that has solidified its place in the history books due to unthinkable tragedy. 

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Sideshow 7: Collision Course

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