Hometown History

Welcome to Hometown History, where the forgotten past comes alive. Our mission? To unearth the hidden gems of history that do not make it into the textbooks. Whether it's a local legend that's been overlooked, a historical event that shaped a small town, or a mysterious occurrence lost in the annals of time, we dig deep to bring you the untold stories that deserve to be heard.

Tune in as we travel back in time, uncovering the history you thought you knew and introducing you to the stories you never knew existed. Let's rewrite history, one hometown at a time.

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Jan. 17, 2026

Lewistown, Montana: When the Guide Became the Killer (1889)

In 1889, the Montana frontier witnessed a cold-blooded betrayal when a trusted hunting guide turned killer. What began as an expedition into the wilderness ended in murder when greed overcame loyalty. The guide who was suppos...

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Jan. 13, 2026

Turtle Lake, North Dakota: The Wolf Family Murders of 1920

On April 22, 1920, someone entered a farmhouse three miles north of Turtle Lake, North Dakota, armed with a shotgun and a hatchet. By morning, eight people lay dead—seven members of the Wolf family and their teenage hired han...

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Jan. 10, 2026

Globe, Arizona: The Curse of Room 18—Two Miners, One Deadly Room

187: Globe, Arizona: The Curse of Room 18—Two Miners, One Deadly Room Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hometownhistory/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: ht...

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Jan. 6, 2026

Boise City, Oklahoma: The Night America Bombed Its Own Town

On July 5, 1943, just hours after Fourth of July celebrations had ended, the residents of Boise City, Oklahoma woke to the sound of explosions. Bombs were falling from the sky, and in the chaos, terrified citizens assumed the...

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Jan. 3, 2026

Opelousas, Louisiana: The Boy Two Mothers Claimed—A 92-Year DNA Mystery

186: Opelousas, Louisiana: The Boy Two Mothers Claimed—A 92-Year DNA Mystery Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hometownhistory/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-...

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Jan. 3, 2026

Opelousas, Louisiana: The Boy Two Mothers Claimed—A 92-Year DNA Mystery

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Fascinating stories!

"I love these wonderful stories of history. Everything Shane does is perfection, and this is no exception. Thank you for your detailed research & for sharing the history behind these locations."

lindy luvs music | Jan. 15, 2023

Made me cry

"There’s a Gus Grissom high school in Buffalo New York, but while I knew how he died, I never knew how he lived. I am glad I wasn’t driving as I usually am when I listen to the podcasts or I would hav…"

Ruth Dempsey | July 13, 2023

Thank you!

"More clean history content for us nerds with children. Thank you for sharing and supporting local history."

batpigmom | Aug. 25, 2023

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Recent Episodes

Lewistown, Montana: When the Guide Became the Killer (1889)

Turtle Lake, North Dakota: The Wolf Family Murders of 1920

Globe, Arizona: The Curse of Room 18—Two Miners, One Deadly Room

Boise City, Oklahoma: The Night America Bombed Its Own Town

Opelousas, Louisiana: The Boy Two Mothers Claimed—A 92-Year DNA Mystery

Opelousas, Louisiana: The Boy Two Mothers Claimed—A 92-Year DNA Mystery

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