RAS #651 - History

Ron's Amazing Stories

On Ron’s Amazing Stories we'll start with a review of the audiobook A Short History Of Nearly Everything. Next, we have two listener stories. The first is from Jake the German Shepherd, who miraculously sensed an explosion at Yellowstone National Park. Our second story comes from a couple who encountered a civil war ghost during their vacation. Finally, we'll take a trip back in time with an episode of You Are There. It takes us to the historic battle of the Monitor and the Merrimac, a pivotal moment in the American Civil War. So, join us for a journey through time.

Featured Story - The Monitor and The Merrimac

Our featured story comes from the CBS radio series You Are There. The series featured various key events in American and world history, portrayed in dramatic recreations. Our episode comes from the civil war and tells of the famous confrontation between the Monitor and The Merrimac. It first aired on March 4, 1948 and You Are There!

Other Stories Include - Clue In The Hand, Review - A Short History of Nearly Everything, I Survived A Volcano, The Ghost Battle Of Bull Run, and You Are There - Monitor Vs Merrimac

Ron’s Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at audibletrial.com/ronsamazingstories.

Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below.

Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron’s Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at FreePd.com which is a site owned by Kevin.

Program Info: Ron’s Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from Apple Podcasts, stream it on Stitcher Radio or on the mobile version of Spotify. Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link.

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