Chasing History Radio

Ryan delves into the historical significence of newspapers to researchers. They are a wealth of information that is disappearing and we are loosing a source of local response to major events.

The life story of Medal of Honor winner Mr. Merrifield is one that shows you there are real supermen out there. From surviving the Civil War  and a tornado to thwarting a kidnapping, he was a man to reckon with. This is one man you would want to sit with and hear his stories.

Join Chase Pipes on Chasing History Radio as we dive into the thrilling world of fossil hunting, from dinosaurs in Montana to Columbian mammoths in New Mexico! Discover how a six-part documentary series captures the painstaking work of digging, preserving, and documenting rare fossils, all while teaching the stories behind these ancient giants. Experience the adventure of the Smoky Mountain Relic Room team as they uncover Ice Age animals, and more, bringing history directly into your hands. Whether you're here for a quick short or a full documentary, every episode shows why history freaking rocks! Catch us live every Thursday on East Tennessee's Mix 105.5 & 106.3, and explore our full content on YouTube at Chasing History and Smoky Mountain Relic Room.

This time we look at the history behind a Halloween treat… candy corn. This candy can divide a group between lovers and haters, but the candy has been around for over 100 years.

Ryan talks about a World War 1 Battle that involved gas attacks that made soldiers look like walking dead. The Battle of Osowiec , was a horrendous attack but an even more amazing resistance by a hugely outnumbered and poisoned group of men. These "dead men"  held out for 12 days!