W(h)ine About History.

One of the first Mafia Dons in America, Joe Bonanno was not like his peers. Joe was educated,  old school, and a clever warrior. Who opposed drug trafficking and prostitution in the mafia One of the few gangster to pass away in his 90's. This fascinating man was Mario Puzo inspiration for Vito Corleone in the Godfather.  Twitter: https://twitter.com/Whineabouthis1

George C Marshall was mind behind the allied armies. The General's logistic genius halted the axis war machine and won the allies the war. Twitter https://twitter.com/Whineabouthis1 Orson Welles: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwis8Nadh6_mAhXjJzQIHWAEDywQwqsBMAB6BAgLEAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DWe4rXniTo9I&usg=AOvVaw0nr-_OHnXhuThW-VVpCgP0

Veteran the Eighty years war, Defender of the Plymouth Pilgrims. A complicated man with a violent temper and capacity for warm humanity. A complicated man the guarded the first succesful colony in America. 

For Years the Bell family was haunted by an entity, that wreaked havoc on their lives. Attacks, tricks, and even presidential visits are in the story of the Bell Witch. A terrifying tale that ends in murder.  

In December of 1900 three light house keepers disappeared without a trace. This mystery has led to years of speculation and doubt as to where they went. Were they blown off a cliff, abducted by pirates or something stranger still?  Twitter: https://twitter.com/Whineabouthis1

In a Scotland 1828 a pair of friends murdered 18 people to sell their bodies to anatomists. In a time when Edinburgh was a medical capital and research bodies were hard to find. We delve into the story of  their gruesome rise and fall.  Twitter: https://twitter.com/Whineabouthis1

yril Richard Rescola was Paratrooper, a Vietnam Veteran, and the man who was responsible for saving nearly 2,700 lives on 9/11.  After the first tower was hit at the world trade center, the PA system told everyone to stay at their desk. Rick ignored the order and evacuated the building. The last time anyone saw him, was when he was running upstairs to save the last few employees. We celebrate him once again! Twitter: https://twitter.com/Whineabouthis1

In this episode we cover Herman Webster Midget! A.K.A H.H. Holmes. He allegedly killed 200 people, married three women and abandoned them. Committed hundreds of insurance frauds and almost got away with it.  Twitter https://twitter.com/Whineabouthis1

Pat Crowe was a man after revenge, his story is strange and astounding. We drink 19 crimes Sauvingnon Block and dive into this amazing tale of true crime.  

Today we cover a powerful union man who protected the working class. A complicated industrious american, who spent everyday of his life grinding. We cover his life, his work, and his disappearance. Join us while we go over one our countries's greatest labour organizers and greatest mysteries.  Twitter: https://twitter.com/Whineabouthis1

Roy chapman worked his way up from the bottom to the top. He fought bandits, traveled the world, and made major scientific discoveries. He inspired dozens of characters in books and movies.  Tweet us  @ https://twitter.com/Whineabouthis1

Jack Hayes, was a surveyor, texas ranger, war hero, and sheriff of San Francisco. He changed the ways texas rangers fought, made the colt revolver popular, and left an indelible mark on the American west.

Area 51 the infamous american military base, has fascinated people for decades. Not even acknowledged by the government until 2013, the base has been the source for countless theories. Tonight the Whine About History team delves into Area 51

Cut off, surrounded, bombed and running low on supplies. The Lost Battalion was led to victory by Charles Whittlesey.  Twitter: https://twitter.com/Whineabouthis1

Started by May Otis Blackburn and her daughter "Cult of the Great Eleven is a true account of one of the twentieth century’s weirdest and and most mysterious cults." Today we are joined by the man who literally wrote the book on The Cult of the Great Eleven. Samuel Fort gives us an great interview and tells us all about the Blackburn Cult. P.S Sorry about the hiss it goes away after the first 45 seconds. Where to buy the book! https://www.amazon.com/Cult-Great-Eleven-Samuel-Fort-ebook/dp/B00OALI9O4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=13551VFLY7TD9&keywords=the+cult+of+the+great+eleven&qid=1558203603&s=gateway&sprefix=the+cult+of+the+gr%2Caps%2C230&sr=8-1 Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/Whineabouthis1

Francis Augustus Hamer, was one of the great Texas Rangers, he survived fifty plus gun fights and died in his sleep at a ripe old age. He fought bandits, corrupt bankers, the KKK and the infamous Bank Robbers Bonnie and Clyde.

General Grant led the union armies to victory in the Civil War and Fought for civil rights after the war. Grant is partially responsible for keeping the United States together during it's darkest time. Twitter : https://twitter.com/Whineabouthis1

In 1845 an expedition of two ships and 129 men went into the arctic to look for the northwest passage. Led by experienced captains both of which artic veterans. After being sighted by whalers in Baffin Bay they disappeared. Their story has finally been pieced together. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Whineabouthis1

Zheng He was one of the greatest unknown explorers in history. In the 14th century He traveled all over the world, from Thailand to Kenya.

Human curiosity and need for resources has pushed people to explore. Today we go over a period of time that lasted for hundreds of years and affects us to this day. The Golden Age of Discovery, we will over a timeline of various important events such as the discovery of Brazil and the introduction of chocolate.