Season 1 Episodes

EPISODE I: "Nevermore"
The only thing more mysterious than famed author Edgar Allan Poe's writings - was his death. Hear a detailed account of Poe's life and times, as well as the events leading up to his untimely demise in 1849. Can you solve his death and help shed light on the mystery that has plagued historians for centuries?

Want to Learn More About Edgar Allen Poe and the Events in this Episode? Check Out These Helpful Links:
- The Poe Museum in Richmond, VA
- "The [Still] Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe" Smithsonian Magazine

EPISODE II:  "Out of One, Many"
Coming up on the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower voyage, The Missing Chapter delves deeper into a miraculous part of this perilous journey across the Atlantic Ocean. From the impact that the Mayflower Compact had on American democracy, to the millions of descendants that stemmed from the Mayflower voyagers, this well-known story has some unbelievable effects on world history that many would even consider providential.

Want to Learn More About The Mayflower and the Events in this Episode? Check Out These Helpful Links:
-  The Real Story of The Mayflower (History Channel)
- The 400th Anniversary of the Mayflower

EPISODE III: "A III II8"
The fate of a young couple, deeply in love, in a far-off corner of Europe, triggers the worst war the modern world has ever seen - in 1914. "The War to End All Wars" would set the stage for World War II and create long-lasting geopolitical tensions that shaped entire generations of people in the 20th and 21st centuries. All of these well-known events are triggered by a wrong turn, and the unknown stories that follow will leave historians scratching their heads.

Want to Learn More About World War I and the Events in this Episode? Check Out These Helpful Links:
- The Assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand
- Did Franz Ferdinand's Assassination Cause World War I?

EPISODE IV: "The Lost Dutch Diary" featuring Blake Smith
In the classic James Fenimore Cooper novel, “The Last of The Mohicans”, trade relations turn hostile between French-backed Mohicans and the Mohawks. The events that transpired introduce us to one of history's forgotten men - Cyrus Van Den Bogart - who was the first European to chronicle the existence and lifestyle of the Mohawk Indian tribes living in the Upper Mohawk Region. Today's guest speaker unlocks the mystery surrounding Bogart in this episode, “The Lost Dutch Diary.”

Want to Learn More About Early Dutch Exploration in New York State and the Events in this Episode? Check Out These Helpful Links:
- The Strange Case of Harmen Meyndertsz van den Bogaert
- Focus on History: Dutch Barber Documented 1634-35 Journal

EPISODE V: "Alpha & Omega"
The U.S. Civil War left in its wake some 750,000 dead, the American countryside in ruins, and a nation healing from bitter division. The stories of the people and families, however, tell the true impact this war had on our great nation. Maybe none more so than the story of Wilmer McLean - a merchant and family man from Virginia. His experience in the Civil War is one of great irony and one that traces the campaign from start...to finish.

Want to Learn More About the U.S. Civil War and the Events in this Episode? Check Out These Helpful Links:
- Wilmer McLean: National Park Service
- Wilmer McLean -- The Beginning and the End (The Ohio St. University)

EPISODE VI: "Caught in the Crossfire"
The 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, is touted in the history textbooks as being one of the most influential Presidents in American History. From the Gettysburg Address to the Emancipation Proclamation to his untimely demise at the hands of John Wilkes Booth, following in Lincoln’s footsteps would be no small task. The only one of his four sons to live into adulthood, however, would take on the role of carrying out the Lincoln namesake. How does the son of such a prominent figure leave his mark on society? By being in a web of coincidences and being caught in the crossfire.

Want to Learn More About Robert Todd Lincoln and the Events in this Episode? Check Out These Helpful Links:
- Robert Todd Lincoln: The Tragic Tale of Abraham's Eldest Son
- Robert Todd Lincoln

EPISODE VII: "Resurrection Deception"
In the spring of 1943, mainland Europe lay in the firm grip of Nazi Germany and the Axis Powers. A year removed from the D-Day invasions of Normandy, Allied intelligence is formulating a plan that involves a lone serviceman - military courier, Major William Martin. Martin would prove to be the key to deceiving the Germans of the Allied plans to liberate Sicily and alter the tide of the war. British officials know they have only one shot to implement their plan at deceiving Adolf Hitler and are putting their faith and their resources behind a single soldier...who doesn't actually exist.

Want to Learn More About Operation Mincemeat and the Events in this Episode? Check Out These Helpful Links:
- What was Operation Mincemeat?
- Operation Mincemeat: How a Dead Tramp Fooled Hitler

EPISODE VIII: "A House Divided" featuring Chris Bower
It's May 5th, 1945. Adolf Hitler has just committed suicide five days prior. Chief of Operations Officer Alfred Jodl and Field Marshall Vilhelm Keital will order the unconditional surrender of all German armed forces two days from now. It will be on this day, however, that the strangest battle of World War II will unfold. Under the ashes of Stalingrad, Kursk, Normandy, and the innumerable battlefields of Europe, the vision of the Third Reich has now perished. Millions of German soldiers paid the ultimate price and now millions more are left to defend their own cities, towns, and families. Striving to retain their honor and dignity at all costs, they were forced to battle their own elite fighting force; the Waffen-SS. While Germany’s struggles in World War II have come to an end, another internal conflict has just begun, leaving their House Divided.

Want to Learn More About World War II and the Events in this Episode? Check Out These Helpful Links:
- Death in the West: The Battle of the Ruhr Pocket
- The End of WWII and the Division of Europe (The University of NC at Chapel Hill)

EPISODE IX: "Dead Men Do Tell Tales"
Many families traveling to the sun-drenched ocean town of Long Beach, California in the summer of 1977, would take a day trip and visit the Nu-Pike Amusement Park; picture Coney Island on the West Coast. With its vintage rides, shows, games and attractions and located on the beautiful breeze-swept beach, Nu-Pike was a favorite amongst locals, as much as it was with out-of-town tourists. But in the summer of 1977, amongst all of the sun and fun, not everything was what it appeared to be, even with all of the intentional illusions and deceptions. Imagine: You walk off of the Long Beach Boardwalk and into an amusement parlor. The operator instructs you to carefully step down into the ride car. The lighting is so dim, that seeing what is around you, much less where you are stepping is challenging. You take a seat and the attendant slides the arm-bar down over your lap, with an audible ‘click.’ The car lurches forward and into the brightly colored, black-lit door welcoming you into Nu-Park’s House of Horrors.

Want to Learn More About Elmer McCurdy and the Events in this Episode? Check Out These Helpful Links:
- The Sideshow Corpse Hidden in a Fun House
- The Strange Life and Stranger Afterlife of Maine's Elmer McCurdy

EPISODE X: "A Matter of Minutes"
In 1938, an unassuming carpenter finds himself in a German beer hall, having a couple drinks with his meal. A regular of this establishment, this man has seemingly become a loyal customer. But this man is not here for the atmosphere or the refreshments, he is here on a personal mission. Not much of a reader, and far from a political activist, this carpenter sneaks into an upstairs closet and stays far past closing hours...why?...to plant a bomb. The target? Adolf Hitler. How will he pull off this secret plot to assassinate the world’s most famous tyrant? What lengths will this carpenter go to to ensure the success of his plan? And how does a 13-minute alteration give us a glimpse of a world devoid of Hitler’s fascist, genocidal ideology? Find out on today's episode of the Missing Chapter.

Want to Learn More About Attempted Assassinations on Hitler and the Events in this Episode? Check Out These Helpful Links:
- Killing Hitler: The Many Assassination Attempts on Adolf Hitler
- 6 Assassination Attempts on Adolf Hitler

EPISODE XI: "The First King of New Orleans" featuring Tim Field
Who knew that when a poor, 17 year-old boy from New Orleans found a cornet in the street, that he would dominate the city's music scene for the next 10 years and start an entirely new style of music, and be crowned the "First King of New Orleans?"

Want to Learn More About Early Jazz and the Events in this Episode? Check Out These Helpful Links:
- Buddy Bolden, the Father of Jazz...
- Preserving the House of a Pioneering Musician - Who We Will Never Hear

EPISODE XII: "Relay for Life"
The unbreakable bond between man and canine was put to the test like never before in the winter of 1925. An unbelievable journey, over the nation's harshest terrains, in unimaginable conditions, with life and death of an entire village in the balance. Against all odds, these specialized teams must deliver the serum, that only they can, to a remote Alaskan coastal town. But can they make it before time runs out? And how will their sacrifice lead to the greatest race that man and animal share?

Want to Learn More About the Inspiration for the Iditarod and the Events in this Episode? Check Out These Helpful Links:
- The Sled Dog Relay that Inspired the Iditarod
- Origin of the Iditarod: How Did It All Begin?

BONUS: "Christmas Eve Special"
'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a...
How many of you just completed that line? A Christmas intro so famous and so iconic, that it rivals almost any other seasonal story, song, or fable. A tradition so nostalgic, it conjures up images of children sitting with their parents, listening intently, in anticipation of Santa Claus's arrival the Night Before Christmas. But where did such a classic story originate? Who is credited with writing this timeless childhood tale that has captivated households for generations and what controversy do some historians still debate this many years later? Find out today on a very special holiday episode of The Missing Chapter, where we share and give the history to one of Christmas' most time-honored stories.

Want to Learn More About "Twas the Night Before Christmas" and the Events in this Episode? Check Out This Helpful Link:
- Who Wrote "Twas the Night Before Christmas"?

EPISODE XIII: "Take Your Time"
How long does it take the earth to revolve around the sun? The answer is easy, one year, 365 days right? Actually, the Earth revolves around the sun in 365 days, 5 hours, 59 minutes and 16 seconds. So the longer time goes on, the more inaccurate the calendar becomes. So how do we accurately create a calendar that accounts for the fractions of time? How has the human race adjusted to keep accuracy in the calendar, while also making it easy to follow? And what happens if those decisions fall into the wrong hands? Find out on today's MC Short, "Take Your Time."

Want to Learn More About and the Events in this Episode? Check Out These Helpful Links:
- The Time Now: What Time Is It
- Think You Know How Many Days Are In a Year? Think Again.

EPISODE XIV: "Call of Duty"
Almost every tragedy in history has a hero - whose unwavering bravery and courage, in the face of disaster, helped save lives and provide hope. When famed ocean liner, Titanic, hit an iceberg on the night of April 15, 1912 and began its descent into a watery grave, it took with it 1,523 souls. But because of the heroics and sacrifice of some on board, there were others who made their way to safety, survived, and went on to live their lives. Twenty-five year old, Jack Phillips, was among those who traded their life, so that others might live that fateful night. Phillips' call to service had prepared him for this and his "call" that night saved 705 people.

Want to Learn More About Jack Phillips and the Events in this Episode? Check Out These Helpful Links:
- Stories from the Titanic
- John George (Jack) Phillips, 1887-1912, Chief Wireless Telegraphist on the Titanic

EPISODE XV: "A Reason to Run"
History has always highlighted the political and cultural impact that the Greeks have had on our modern-day world. From the development of law and government, to their style of architecture, and creation of the Olympic Games, many pieces of Greek history have found their way into our daily lives. But there’s one piece of Greek history that begs to be told and has run through our communities without us even knowing it. The origins of the Marathon. Hear more about what happened at the end of the first Marathon as well as why the Marathon was run altogether in today's MC Short, "A Reason To Run."

Want to Learn More About Pheidippides and the Events in this Episode? Check Out These Helpful Links:
- History of the Athens Marathon
- Pheidippides and the Origin of the Marathon

EPISODE XVI: "Round Table of Contents"
At the inception of the Missing Chapter Podcast, little did we know or anticipate that these forgotten stories would have such a reach. In the first 15 episodes, we have had 3 guest speakers, been played in 38 states, as well as 20 different countries worldwide, and have discussed a wide variety of history topics all while drinking an assortment of different blends of local coffees. We have introduced a few of our new Podcast Shorts and today we introduce our Podcast Chats. We’re so grateful to our listeners and all of your feedback on our social media platforms that we want to include you in the conversation. So join us today, over your favorite brew of coffee, as we answer some of your questions, talk about some of the great insight you’ve provided us, as well as make some additional points from our first 15 episodes. Let’s keep the conversation going, in our first ever podcast chat.

EPISODE XVII: "Run to Daylight" Part I
When it comes to college football, no other program in the country conjures up the history and the mystique that the University of Notre Dame does. Outlined against a blue-grey October sky, the Golden Dome in South Bend has preserved the legacies of football royalty. In November 1937, arch rival Southern Cal and Notre Dame were tied at 6 in the waning moments of the 4th quarter when a young, backup fullback wearing #58, took the handoff on a reverse and ran 70 yards to the USC 13-yard line. Two plays later, that same fullback would score standing up, and secure the win for the Irish. However, unbeknownst to him, his 70-yard run that gave his football team a victory, would save his life...5 years later.

Want to Learn More About Mario Tonelli, the Bataan Death March, and the Events in this Episode? Check Out These Helpful Links:
- Once a College Football Star, this Soldier was Recognized by His Captor on the Bataan Death March
- Mario Tonelli - Notre Dame Grad, Bataan Death March Participant

EPISODE XVIII: "Run to Daylight" Part II
U.S. General Edward King, commander of all American armed forces on Bataan Peninsula in 1942, told his men, “We have no further means of organized resistance, we are low on ammunition, have virtually no medical supplies, and our food is all but gone. The situation has become hopeless. You did not surrender; I ordered you to surrender.” 78,000 U.S. and Filipino soldiers were put at the mercy of their Japanese Imperial captors, including former Notre Dame fullback, Mario “Motts” Tonelli. 5-years prior, Tonelli’s 70-yard rush in the USC game had helped preserve a win for the Fighting Irish and Tonelli’s spot in the history books. Now, he was part of the grueling 60+ mile Bataan Death March, and trying to navigate the hellish conditions his captors were subjecting him to. Holding on to the thoughts and memories of his family and his home, Tonelli would rely on every ounce of his experience and training as a collegiate athlete, to not win a football game, but to survive.

Want to Learn More About Mario Tonelli, the Bataan Death March, and the Events in this Episode? Check Out These Helpful Links:
- Bataan Death March
- Bataan Death March: Photos from World War II

EPISODE XIX: "Mississippi Mishap"
Unfortunately, disasters have plagued human history since the dawn of human transportation. Some were caused by human error, some have been mistaken by our enemies as threats and some are just simple mishaps. But when we think of maritime disasters, I’m sure our minds immediately drift to the Titanic, and rightly so. However, there is an unknown sea vessel mishap that has gone down as the worst maritime disaster in US history, and it’s not the Titanic. Just days following the end of the Civil War, a wooden steamboat in the cold waters of the Mississippi River explodes, leaving Union and Confederate soldiers with a decision...continue the civil war sentiment or appeal to the goodness of their hearts and save each other from the worst maritime disaster in US History...the sinking of the SS Sultana.

Want to Learn More About the SS Sultana and the Events in this Episode? Check Out These Helpful Links:
- The Sultana Disaster
- This Civil War Boat Explosion Killed More People than 'Titanic'

EPISODE XX: "Good Will Toward Men" featuring Chris Bower
Franz Ferdinand, heir presumptive to the Austro-Hungarian Empire, was mortally shot by a young Serbian nationalist, Gavrilo Princip. When Princip pulled the trigger, he would unknowingly convict 20 million soldiers and civilians, many of them young men like himself, to their deaths. World War I was called "the war to end all wars", triggered by this lone assassination, would give way to some of history's most costly battles, heroic endeavors, and long lasting technological inventions. One event though, stands out as a unique and truly remarkable story of humanity at its most inspiring, vulnerable, and hopeful levels. This is the story of the Christmas Truce of 1914.

Want to Learn More About the Christmas Truce and the Events in this Episode? Check Out These Helpful Links:
- The Story of the World War I Christmas Truce
- Christmas Truce of 1914

EPISODE XXI: "The Day the Music Died"
Don McLean memorialized February 3rd, 1959 in his epic, 8-minute history-lesson as “the day the music died.” The classic 1972 single is referencing the plane crash that killed musicians Buddy Holly, J.P. Richardson (better known by his performing name, the Big Bopper), and Ritchie Valens, along with the plane’s pilot, Roger Petersen. One member of Holly’s band who did not make the flight went on to become a trailblazer in the country music genre, as one of the original “outlaws” of the music scene.

Want to Learn More About Buddy Holly and the Events in this Episode? Check Out These Helpful Links:
- Buddy Holly Death: Waylon Jennings Gave Up Seat on Plane
- Country Music Memories: Buddy Holly Killed in Plane Crash

EPISODE XXII: "A Sticky Situation"
We have seen the destructive force of water, the devastation of our natural environment from oil spills, but let’s imagine, just for a second, what kind of disaster would take place if we took the force of a wave with the devastating elements of oil...what would that be like? Well, we actually don’t have to imagine it, we can read about it because it actually happened...except the destructive agent involved wasn’t water or oil...it was molasses!

Want to Learn More About the Boston Molasses Spill and the Events in this Episode? Check Out These Helpful Links:
- Why the Great Molasses Flood was So Deadly
- A Deadly Tsunami of Molasses in Boston's North End

EPISODE XXIII: "Standing Up By Sitting Down"
In 1955 in Montgomery, Alabama, a black woman gets on a bus, sits down, and is eventually told by the bus driver to give up her seat for a white person. She calmly refuses to surrender her seat but then was forcefully removed from the bus and eventually arrested. It was her act of civil disobedience that sparked legal action which led to the end of Alabama's segregated bus laws and empowered a widespread civil rights movement to gain momentum. That brave young woman is none other than Rosa Parks, right? Well, sort of... 9 months prior to the Rosa Parks bus ride, in the same city, on the same bus system, with the same laws, and with the same type of forced exodus and arrest, a 15-year old girl did the same thing. So who is this young, brave teenager? And why don’t we know more about her, especially when compared with Rosa Parks who did the same thing almost a year after this girl?

Want to Learn More About Claudette Colvin and the Events in this Episode? Check Out These Helpful Links:
- Claudette Colvin: The 15-Year Old Who Came Before Rosa Parks
- Before Rosa Parks, There Was Claudette Colvin

EPISODE XXIV: "The Tombs of the Unknown Crossdressers" featuring Blake Smith
Sarah Emma Edmonds may be one of the greatest masters of disguise in military history, as she was able to switch from being a betrothed 17-year old girl in New Brunswick, to a 21-year old male volunteer named Frank Thompson, to a male slave and then to a female Irish peddler woman, and then back to a woman and survived to tell the tale.

Want to Learn More About Sarah Emma Edmonds and the Events in this Episode? Check Out These Helpful Links:
- Sarah Emma Edmonds
- Soldier Girl: The Emma Edmonds Story

EPISODE XXV: "Stock Market Explosion"
If you were to take a walk in lower Manhattan, in New York City's bustling financial district, between the intersection of Wall Street and Broad Street, they may not notice something peculiar in the side of one of the city's most prominent buildings. Ranging in size from small, missing chunks of limestone to deeper, baseball-size pits, the J.P. Morgan building's stone façade is scarred with pock marks - a constant reminder of one of the city's, and country's, greatest terrorist attacks of the 20th century. But this wasn't the result of shrapnel from the 9/11 attacks that gripped our nation in 2001. This was damage inflicted from an oft forgotten attack earlier on, in September of 1920 - one in which the J.P. Morgan building was never repaired from and one in which an assailant was never convicted.

Want to Learn More About the Stock Market Attack of 1920 and the Events in this Episode? Check Out These Helpful Links:
- Wall Street Bombing 1920
- The Mysterious Wall Street Bombing

EPISODE XXVI: "Top 5 War Movies"
War movies have been entertaining and educating people for decades. At the very least, no matter how factual some of these movies actually are, they have become a conversation-starter for many. In classic Missing Chapter fashion, hear the stories behind the stories in the making of some of your favorite war movies, and all the factual and not-so-factual scenes that encompass them. Did the Phils get the Top 5 correct in your opinion?

EPISODE XXVII: "Blaze of Glory"
In the 16 months of fame, James Dean arguably became more popular than the movies themselves. However, the fast fame ended just as quickly as it began when his Porsche 550 Spyder crashed into an oncoming driver near Salinas, California. But the events that happen after his untimely demise, however, further secure his name as an icon when coincidences surround not only the car, but the parts that come from it.

Want to Learn More About the Death of James Dean and the Events in this Episode? Check Out These Helpful Links:
- James Dean Dies in Car Accident
- The Death of James Dean: Inside His Tragic Passing at Age 24

EPISODE XXVIII: "The Good Doctor"
Just over a century ago, a young boy was born into a modest family, in the small eastern Montana community of Miles City. The youngest of 8 siblings, the boy grew up with his aunt and uncle on a farm, that in addition to a variety of different animals, grew chickens. This boy’s life did not begin without tragedy – his twin sister died at birth and his mother some 2 days later. The heartbreak he endured at a young age would help shape him into the man he would become and ultimately chart the course for his life of scientific discovery that would change the studies of science and medicine for the entire world.

Want to Learn More About Dr. Maurice Hilleman and the Events in this Episode? Check Out These Helpful Links:
- Maurice Hilleman: Nature Medicine
- Dr. Maurice Hilleman: "The Father of Modern Vaccines"

EPISODE XXIX: "The Failure that Inspired a Nation" featuring Tim Field
In 1940, after Germany invaded Norway, a 22 year-old named Jan Baalsrud, escaped into Sweden where he would be trained in espionage by British officials. He acted as a courier between Stockholm, Sweden and Oslo, Norway, but was caught by Swedish authorities, tried and convicted of espionage. He served 3 months of a 5-month sentence and was then expelled from the country. His journey over the next 6 months took him all around the world beginning in Russia, through Bulgaria, Egypt, India, South Africa, United States, Newfoundland, and finally England. There, he would be trained by the British army in special operations. The objective would be to disrupt the Germans and provide a place for the Allies to get a foothold in Scandinavia in an effort to liberate Norway. That was the easy part of his journey. The next chapter of his story would last 9 weeks and cover 80 miles but would test him to the very limits human endurance and threaten the lives and families of anyone who came into contact with him. On this episode of the Missing Chapter, we welcome back Tim Field to explain this untold story!

Want to Learn More About Jan Baalsrud and the Events in this Episode? Check Out These Helpful Links:
- Jan Balsrud is the Man that Never Gave Up
- Great Survival Stories: Jan Baalsrud Evades Nazi Dragnet

EPISODE XXX: "Top 5 War Movies - The Sequel"
Thank you for reaching out and providing feedback on Episode 26, Top 5 War Movies! On today's episode, we take your recommendations and discuss the films that may have been omitted from the original episode. And we can't forget to give you additional "Missing Chapter" facts as we discuss the sequel to the Top 5 War Movies.

EPISODE XXXI: "A Strange Bird"
The country of North Korea has been riddled with mystery - little is known about this Mississippi-sized country - until fairly recently. North Korea has been locked down to outsiders, and after miraculous escapes by defectors, and a handful of documentary film crews breaching the borders, we’ve become more enlightened about this Hermit Kingdom and what truly happens on the north side of the 38th parallel. As electric fences and barbed wire stretch along the border, we now know their purpose is not to keep foreigners out, but to keep their own people in, and after years and years of propaganda, their supreme leaders of North Korea, who have become deities to their people, have made some highly questionable decisions, as well as coming up with very odd, bizarre solutions to simple problems. Find out one of the more strange decisions the North Korean government made to fix a problem they created, on this episode of the Missing Chapter.

Want to Learn More About North Korea and the Events in this Episode? Check Out These Helpful Links:
- The Korean War
- North Korea: Everything You Need to Know About the Country

EPISODE XXXII: "Elementary, My Dear Bell"
Dr. Joseph Bell, a Scottish surgeon and lecturer, had an uncanny ability to “read” people based on their wardrobes, body language, and simple surveillance and examination. This gift went well beyond a doctor’s usual skill to observe. Bell was able to determine what patients did for a living, or what illness they might be suffering from, simply by glancing in their direction or by watching them for mere seconds. His abilities made him famous among his peers, but a student of his would make him famous worldwide.

Want to Learn More About Dr. Joseph Bell, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and the Events in this Episode? Check Out These Helpful Links:
- The Arthur Conan Doyle Encyclopedia
- Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Joseph Bell

EPISODE XXXIII: "Living on a Prayer"
On today's MC Short - a story about a young man that suffered a near-death accident - but to his amazement, it was this mishap that propelled him to success. How did this happen? Through his mother's devout prayer life. Their combined faith changed the lives of so many people that he became one of the most powerful men in the 19th century.

Want to Learn More About James A. Garfield and the Events in this Episode? Check Out These Helpful Links:
- James A. Garfield: Life Before the Presidency
- James A. Garfield: Biography

EPISODE XXXIV: "Just a Moment" Part I
In 1934, one year after Adolf Hitler was named chancellor of Germany, Adolf Eichmann was assigned to the Jewish portion of the "security services" of the SS. He worked closely with Hitler in the development, planning, and implementation of the Nazi "final solution" operation. The Nazi Holocaust conducted during World War II resulted in the mass murder of 11 million Jews, minorities, and political opponents, and remains to this day, one of the worst civil rights abuses and acts of genocide in modern history. In 1950, Adolf Eichmann, under a false identity and forged paperwork, was able to flee Europe and escape persecution. In 1957, Israeli intelligence and special operatives, decided that Eichmann needed to be found and brought to justice.

Want to Learn More About Operation Finale and the Events in this Episode? Check Out These Helpful Links:
- Operation Finale's True Story & the Real Eichmann Trial
- The True Story of "Operation Finale"

EPISODE XXXV: "Just a Moment" Part II
Part II of Just A Moment details part II of Operation Finale. The trial of Adolf Eichmann is set to take place in Israel. What impact would it have on the Jewish community and the world as a whole?

Want to Learn More About Adolf Eichmann's Trial and the Events in this Episode? Check Out These Helpful Links:
- A Conversation on "Operation Finale: The Capture & Trial of Adolf Eichmann [The National WWII Museum]
- Adolf Eichmann: Role in Holocaust, Trial, and Death

EPISODE XXXVI: "Italian Horsepower"
Francesco Baracca is touted in history as one of the best fighter pilots in Italy's history. His aerial talent combined with his compassionate personality, he is respected throughout his country and even with his enemies. His story goes farther into the vehicular side of history, however, when his personal painting on the side of his plane becomes more "emblematic" than he had ever imagined - on this MC Short.

Want to Learn More About Francesco Baracca and the Events in this Episode? Check Out These Helpful Links:
- Francesco Baracca: The Aerodrome
- Francesco Baracca: Flying Ace

EPISODE XXXVII: "Patient 742"
A Union Army soldier, who was an incredibly brave emergency surgeon on the Civil War battlefield, had been witness to the horrifying sights and sounds of battle. Helping soldiers survive more than just battle wounds, but mutilations, amputations, surgeries, this sensitive and courteous man as early documents describe him as, not only left a lasting legacy serving as a Union soldier, but would leave such a silent legacy worldwide that I would dare think most have experienced his contribution to the world while never actually knowing his name. However, before he could leave his mark on the world, he would have to endure a long, painful, downward mental spiral, as he uses what we so widely use now to actually comfort him through his instability then.

Want to Learn More About William Chester Minor and the Events in this Episode? Check Out These Helpful Links:
- Forgotten Newsmakers
- The Sad Life of William Chester Minor

EPISODE XXXVIII: "Little Miss Sure Shot: Annie & the Kaiser"
Annie Oakley, one of America's greatest gunslingers and performers, dazzled crowds in the 19th century with her dangerous tricks and amazing feats. In 1900, Oakley had a chance encounter with a brash, young European royal during a show in Berlin. What happened next would put Germany on a course that would dictate European, and world, history forever.

Want to Learn More About Annie Oakley and the Events in this Episode? Check Out These Helpful Links:
- Annie Oakley Shot a Cigarette Out of the Kaiser's Mouth....
- Annie Oakley in Europe

EPISODE XXXIX: "Wanderlust: The Real Pathfinder" featuring Blake Smith
Who would ever be brave enough - courageous enough - crazy enough - to travel thousands of miles to fight in multiple wars? A man by the name of James Beckwourth is more than just a mountain man, fur trader, and explorer, he's a pathfinder - some say the real pathfinder to the west. Find out more about this man and his unbelievable story across the country, and back again, on this episode of the Missing Chapter.

Want to Learn More About James Beckwourth and the Events in this Episode? Check Out These Helpful Links:
- Mountain Man James Beckwourth
- Jim Beckwourth

EPISODE XXXX: "Night Writing"
In the early 1800s, Europe was in the grasp of Napoleon's Bonaparte's Grand Army. A tenured officer in the artillery ranks will develop a unique system to combat a dilemma that has plagued French forces along the front. Amazingly, his system of code communication will be transformed to shed light for millions of those living in darkness - at the hands of a 13-year old boy.

Want to Learn More About Louis Braille and the Events in this Episode? Check Out These Helpful Links:
- Who Is Louis Braille?
- The Story of Louis Braille: Paths to Literacy

EPISODE XLI: "Once Upon a Time..." Chat
On this Missing Chapter Chat, the Phils discuss the unknown and bizarre histories of some of the most well-known lullabies in history. From the odd origins to the obscure uses in modern times, you may rethink, even question, how some of these nursery rhymes ever made it to our children's ears.

Want to Learn More About the Origins of Nursery Rhymes and the Events in this Episode? Check Out These Helpful Links:
- The Dark Side of Nursery Rhymes
- The History & Origin of Nursery Rhymes in Britain

EPISODE XLII: "Backseat Driver"
America in the 1920s is known for being a decade of change - innovation, invention, and pioneering minds came from the need for increased manufacturing and a changing world following World War I. One inventor during this time period, however, goes unnoticed even though his invention is used on a daily basis. Find out who this person is, what his invention was, and how it was brought about on this episode of the Missing Chapter.

Want to Learn More About John P. Thompson and the Events in this Episode? Check Out These Helpful Links:
- Why Is It Called a Phillips Screwdriver?
- How the Phillips Screwdriver Took Over America

EPISODE XLIII: "Hotly Contested Election"
Elections throughout history, have been periods defined by hotly contested debates, where emotions are high and, in some cases, threaten to boil over. We have seen instances where candidates allow their feelings to get the best of them and they “blow their top.” It’s like this now and it seems as though it’s always been like this, since the dawn of representative government. No election, however, compares to the 1902 gubernatorial race on the small Caribbean island of Martinique. The election was heating up in the city of Saint-Pierre and for incumbent governor Louis Mouttet, reelection was no guarantee. Voter turnout, it appeared, might play a pivotal role if he were to retain his office. He leaned on officials to make sure all the information being relayed to voters was positive and portrayed him in a positive light. His opponent, meanwhile, stressed the fact that his rival was full of hot air.
Election day came to the island of Martinique. Regardless of who won and who lost, this election certainly wasn’t a matter of life or death… was it? Find out on this episode of the Missing Chapter.

Want to Learn More About Mount Pelee and the Events in this Episode? Check Out These Helpful Links:
- Mount Pelee Begins to Erupt, Burying Caribbean City
- Three Minutes of Horror When 30,000 Perished

EPISODE XLIV: "Living In Ernest" featuring Shawn Krol
Our nation's literary history is filled with talented, gifted authors with minds that are blessed with the ability to paint a picture through words. Many of us have experienced these literary works, almost being a part of their stories. But one author, who had a profound impact on 20th-Century fiction, isn't your typical writer. He was not someone who sat in front of a fire and wrote novels - this person was an adventurer - maybe even to a fault. On today's episode of The Missing Chapter, we welcome a published author and friend, Shawn Krol, to help us explore the extraordinary life of one the most storied authors, Ernest Hemingway.

Want to Learn More About Ernest Hemingway and the Events in this Episode? Check Out These Helpful Links:
- The Life and Times of Ernest Hemingway
- Ernest Hemingway - Biography

EPISODE XLV: "America's Pastime"
Often referred to as “America’s Pastime,” few images conjure up a sense of warm summer days more than baseball - the crack of the bat, the smell of popcorn, and the cheer from adoring crowds. American baseball has been there throughout our nation’s history – from the Civil War to civil rights, from World Wars to 9/11. One could argue that no other sport in our nation’s history has helped heal our wounds or celebrate our victories, as much as baseball has. The traditions that baseball was built on have transcended both time and generations. One tradition has become synonymous with baseball and eventually sports, as a whole.

Want to Learn More About the National Anthem and Baseball and the Events in this Episode? Check Out These Helpful Links:
- Why the Star-Spangled Banner Is Played at Sporting Events
- A Brief History of the Star-Spangled Banner Being Played At Games & Getting No Respect

EPISODE XLVI: "Cemented In History"
The Egyptians, the Romans, and modern-day architects have all used concrete in their construction from some of the most basic of structures, to the most magnificent buildings in world history. But one inventor, someone who is widely known for his other inventions, tried to revolutionize how we see and use concrete forever. His attempts were valiant, but the concrete future never reached the heights that he had envisioned. His one shining moment in this venture, though, is one of the most historic and famous stadiums of all time. Find out who this inventor is and what stadium he created on this episode of The Missing Chapter.

Want to Learn More About the Construction of Yankee Stadium and the Events in this Episode? Check Out These Helpful Links:
- The House that Babe Ruth...and Edison Built
- Concrete History: Fascinating Story of Edison Portland Cement Company

EPISODE XLVII: "That's All Folks!"
Their names are synonymous with Saturday mornings and the laughter of children. Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd, Sylvester the Cat. Generations began their weekends by welcoming these comical characters into their homes and, as a result, they helped shape the culture that they entertained. Porky Pig, Tweetie Pie, Foghorn Leghorn, the Road Runner. The golden age of cartoons saw an increasing number of production companies spring up throughout Hollywood and would help revolutionize a television industry that was still in its fledgling years. Barney Rubble, Mr. Spacely, Peppy la Pew, Speedy Gonzalez. These illustrated icons helped amass untold fame and wealth that is still being felt today, some 80+ years later. Captain Caveman, Woody Woodpecker, Dino the Dinosaur, Marvin the Martian.
But there’s one name that you might not know and it’s imperative to understanding the true scope of this time period, as well as this entire genre of entertainment. You see, without him, there would have been no stories… and these characters, well their voices, would never have been heard.

Want to Learn More About Mel Blanc and the Events in this Episode? Check Out These Helpful Links:
- Mel Blanc: Behind the Voice Actors
- Mel Blanc - Biography

EPISODE XLVIII: "Shooting Stars"
Psalm 19:1 says, “The heavens declare the glory of God.” Since the dawn of man, looking to the skies has been a reminder of the vastness of space in comparison to the smallness of human beings, the infinite possibilities that have yet to be discovered, the power in which it holds, and the wonderment that it evokes in our finite human hearts. We’ve looked to the skies for answers, we’ve questioned its origins, and we’ve become increasingly curious about its potential as our science and technology advances. And ever since the launch of Sputnik I by the Soviet Union in 1957, space has become more than just an awe-inspiring picture to gaze into, it has become a competition. Welcome to this episode of the Missing Chapter Podcast, where today, we’ll discuss the space race, but not in the typical sense, as we delve into declassified documents that may reshape how you view our own Moon and rethink what you were taught in the history textbooks about our plans for space.

Want to Learn More About the Space Race of the 1950s and 1960s and the Events in this Episode? Check Out These Helpful Links:
- The Space Race: Miller Center
- Space Exploration in the 1950s/60s

EPISODE XLIX: "Death Always Prevails"
The triumphs of Alexander the Great and his lasting legacy are undisputable and his impact on world history is legendary, but his story also teaches us something else important, that in the end, even if you are the conqueror of lands, death always prevails. Find out what finally defeated history's most epic warrior, Alexander the Great, on this episode of The Missing Chapter.

Want to Learn More About the Mysterious Death of Alexander the Great and the Events in this Episode? Check Out These Helpful Links:
- Alexander the Great Died Mysteriously at 32. Now We May Know Why
- The Death of Alexander the Great: One of History's Great Unsolved Mysteries

EPISODE XLX: "In Hot Water"
When you hear the word “nuclear”, you might think of nuclear family, nuclear power, nuclear bomb, or nuclear accident. Well, when you think of nuclear accidents, most of us go right to Chernobyl or Three Mile Island or maybe the most recent Fukushima incident in 2011. But not too many know about the other nuclear incident that happened on U.S. soil. As a matter of fact, it’s not just another accident in history, it’s the largest radioactive spill in U.S. history altogether, and it took place only 3 months after the Three Mile Island incident. Find out where this spill took place, as well as what the cleanup efforts were like on this episode of The Missing Chapter.

Want to Learn More About the Nuclear Accident at Uranium Mill and the Events in this Episode? Check Out These Helpful Links:
- On Poisoned Ground
- Largest Nuclear Accident in U.S. History Happened on Navajo Reservation