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Step into the dusty streets of Cascade, Montana, to meet a true pioneer of the American frontier: Stagecoach Mary Fields. Born into slavery, Mary moved West to find a life of independence that few women of her time could imagine. Standing six feet tall and never without her Smith & Wesson, she became the first African American woman star route mail carrier in United States history.

​In this episode, we explore the incredible history of the Wild West through the eyes of a woman who was as tough as she was kind.

From fending off wolves and outlaws to her legendary 100% mail delivery success rate, Mary Fields defined what it meant to be a Western pioneer. We’ll dive into her unique relationship with the local community, her friendship with a young Gary Cooper, and why her legacy remains a vital part of Black Western history.

​Whether you're a fan of untold history podcasts or stories of the American frontier, the life of Stagecoach Mary is a masterclass in grit and resilience.

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In 1962, a Greek immigrant named Sam Panopoulos decided to crack open a can of pineapple at the Satellite Restaurant in Chatham, Ontario. He wasn't trying to start a global food war; he was just bored.

​In this episode, we dive into the sticky, sweet, and salty history of how a simple experiment in the kitchen of a small restaurant in a small Canadian town, created the most polarizing pizza in history.

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Before Richard Lindon, inflating a football could be fatal. Learn how this Victorian inventor saved lives and standardised the games of rugby union and rugby league, American football, and soccer, by creating the first rubber ball bladder.

We’re tackling the gritty history of 1800s sports, the influence of Rugby School, and the legacy of the man who rose from personal tragedy to help Britain's favourite sports go global.

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