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SIGN UP FOR MY EMAILS https://rickymortensen.substack.com/ Queho was and is known for being Nevada's first serial killer who was never caught. JOIN THE GROUP I created a Facebook Group for you all to share your own historical tidbits. Totally free to join, just a way to build community on here which social media has lost in recent years. https://www.facebook.com/groups/3685641761703532/ My website https://www.rickyshistoricaltidbits.com/

SIGN UP FOR MY EMAILS https://rickymortensen.substack.com/ Little known compared to the top G - Butch Cassidy... News Carver has his own interesting story. JOIN THE GROUP I created a Facebook Group for you all to share your own historical tidbits. Totally free to join, just a way to build community on here which social media has lost in recent years. https://www.facebook.com/groups/3685641761703532/ My website https://www.rickyshistoricaltidbits.com/

SIGN UP FOR MY EMAILS https://rickymortensen.substack.com/ A bar story was written down one day sparked the career of a certain someone and the town for which it is based in took it on as their persona. JOIN THE GROUP I created a Facebook Group for you all to share your own historical tidbits. Totally free to join, just a way to build community on here which social media has lost in recent years. https://www.facebook.com/groups/3685641761703532/ My website https://www.rickyshistoricaltidbits.com/

SIGN UP FOR MY EMAILS https://rickymortensen.substack.com/ Here's the story, There were two guys that had the same nickname, both were bad guys but one not as much as the other. but both met their end the same way and as the same person. Michael Stark's YouTube https://youtube.com/@michaelstark1?si=EbFu7el-jZwJanCI [SOCIAL MEDIA] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/busy_ricky/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RickysHistoricaltidbits Comment the code word: Yankee JOIN THE GROUP I created a Facebook Group for you all to share your own historical tidbits. Totally free to join, just a way to build community on here which social media has lost in recent years. https://www.facebook.com/groups/3685641761703532/ My website https://www.rickyshistoricaltidbits.com/

SIGN UP FOR MY EMAILS https://rickymortensen.substack.com/ Could I have stumbled upon THE John from the Irish folk song John Kanaka? Come along with me and learn the story of a Kanaka who was never supposed to be and his adventures in California. This video is sponsored by The Hawaiian State book series by Joseph Chamberlain. This historical fiction series is an easy read and if you ever had any kind of curiosity on how Hawaii dealt with all the different coups to take it over then you'll love it. Order on Amazon, and when you are done reading please write a review and mention you heard about these books from me, Ricky Hawaiian state - Book 1 https://shorturl.at/lR247 Hawaiian Legacy - Book 2 https://shorturl.at/djkX4 Hawaiian Legend - Book 3 https://shorturl.at/gnyI8 [SOCIAL MEDIA] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/busy_ricky/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RickysHistoricaltidbits Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:15 John Sutter gets Kanakas 02:56 The Royal Kanaka & Hawaiian Unification 05:46 Loana's Adventure 08:11 Mele's story Comment the code word: Kanaka-naka JOIN THE GROUP I created a Facebook Group for you all to share your own historical tidbits. Totally free to join, just a way to build community on here which social media has lost in recent years. https://www.facebook.com/groups/3685641761703532/ My website https://www.rickyshistoricaltidbits.com/

Get ready to challenge everything you thought you knew about one of California's most notorious outlaws...Joaquin Murrieta, the infamous figure known as the 'Robin Hood of the El Dorado.' Join me and delve deep into the dusty archives of history, to uncover the truth behind Murrieta's notorious exploits and separate fact from fiction. This episode will challenge long-standing myths and unearth the real story behind one of California's most enigmatic outlaws. Black Bart episode - https://youtu.be/KedZnnTP5Mg Free research paper I read in my research - https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/2055/ Another good article - https://www.cocohistory.org/essays/joaquin-murrieta-literary-fiction-or-historical-fact ---- This video is sponsored by The Hawaiian State book series by Joseph Chamberlain. This historical fiction series is an easy read and if you ever had any kind of curiosity on how Hawaii dealt with all the different coups to take it over then you'll love it. Order on Amazon, and when you are done reading please write a review and mention you heard about these books from me, Ricky Hawaiian state - Book 1 https://shorturl.at/lR247 Hawaiian Legacy - Book 2 https://shorturl.at/djkX4 Hawaiian Legend - Book 3 https://shorturl.at/gnyI8 [SOCIAL MEDIA] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/busy_ricky/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RickysHistoricaltidbits Comment the code word: Unmasked! JOIN THE GROUP I created a Facebook Group for you all to share your own historical tidbits. Totally free to join, just a way to build community on here which social media has lost in recent years. https://www.facebook.com/groups/3685641761703532/ SIGN UP FOR MY EMAILS https://rickymortensen.substack.com/ My website https://www.rickyshistoricaltidbits.com/ Chapters 00:00 The question 00:43 Let me tell you a story 10:18 The Unmasking

Do you ever think about how animals are relocated? I'm sure you've seen a horse in on of those trailers on the road or put your dog on a plane but I'm talking about wild animals. Like Beavers. Idaho has quite the story about relocating a bunch of beavers after World War Two and I will tell you that story --- This video is sponsored by The Hawaiian State book series by Joseph Chamberlain. This historical fiction series is an easy read and if you ever had any kind of curiosity on how Hawaii dealt with all the different coups to take it over then you'll love it. Order on Amazon, and when you are done reading please write a review and mention you heard about these books from me, Ricky Hawaiian state - Book 1 https://shorturl.at/lR247 Hawaiian Legacy - Book 2 https://shorturl.at/djkX4 Hawaiian Legend - Book 3 https://shorturl.at/gnyI8 ---- [SOCIAL MEDIA] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RickysHistoricaltidbits JOIN THE GROUP I created a Facebook Group for you all to share your own historical tidbits. Totally free to join, just a way to build community on here which social media has lost in recent years. https://www.facebook.com/groups/3685641761703532/ SIGN UP FOR MY EMAILS https://rickymortensen.substack.com/ My website https://www.rickyshistoricaltidbits.com/

Living on the west coast in the United States you might think that to see Civil War artifacts, you gotta head on down to the South where it was fought or go to a museum. What if I told you there are some Civil War Cannons in plain sight in Northern California? My website https://www.rickyshistoricaltidbits.com/ This video is sponsored by The Hawaiian State book series by Joseph Chamberlain. This historical fiction series is an easy read and if you ever had any kind of curiosity on how Hawaii dealt with all the different coups to take it over then you'll love it. Order on Amazon, and when you are done reading please write a review and mention you heard about these books from me, Ricky Hawaiian state - Book 1 https://shorturl.at/lR247 Hawaiian Legacy - Book 2 https://shorturl.at/djkX4 Hawaiian Legend - Book 3 https://shorturl.at/gnyI8 [SOCIAL MEDIA] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RickysHistoricaltidbits JOIN THE GROUP I created a Facebook Group for you all to share your own historical tidbits. Totally free to join, just a way to build community on here which social media has lost in recent years. https://www.facebook.com/groups/3685641761703532/ SIGN UP FOR MY EMAILS https://rickymortensen.substack.com/

Out on a photography trip at Mt. Rainer with my Grandpa I came across something that most would simply pass by without a second thought but as a history lover I took some pictures and got online later to investigate and while the cabin itself is not all too special it does point us to an interesting story. This video is sponsored by The Hawaiian State book series by Joseph Chamberlain. This historical fiction series is an easy read and if you ever had any kind of curiosity on how Hawaii dealt with all the different coups to take it over then you'll love it. Order on Amazon, and when you are done reading please write a review and mention you heard about these books from me, Ricky Hawaiian state - Book 1 https://shorturl.at/lR247 Hawaiian Legacy - Book 2 https://shorturl.at/djkX4 Hawaiian Legend - Book 3 https://shorturl.at/gnyI8 My Grandpa's Photography website https://www.timmsphotography.com/ My website https://www.rickyshistoricaltidbits.com/ [SOCIAL MEDIA] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RickysHistoricaltidbits

In this episode, I share 5 stories about men who made some kind of impact on the Western US. I focus on stories, not dates and names. Each story is a separate video so you can share your favorite one. 1. John Sutter https://www.rickyshistoricaltidbits.com/articles/you-dont-know-sutter 2. Sam Brannan https://www.rickyshistoricaltidbits.com/articles/sam-brannanthe-paul-revere-of-the-gold-rush 3. Sam Barlow https://www.rickyshistoricaltidbits.com/articles/barlows-mountainous-adventure 4. James Savage https://www.rickyshistoricaltidbits.com/articles/the-blonde-king 5. Doc Maynard https://www.rickyshistoricaltidbits.com/articles/the-doc-will-seattle-you-now

I recently went to Fort Worden, which was built to be one of the three forts in what was called "The Triangle of Fire" to protect the USA from an invasion from The Pacific NorthWest. I threw this video together from some shots I took while I was there. Enjoy.

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An old man is laying in a bed, he's not really all that old in his late seventies. He would like nothing more than to not be stuck in his bed, weak and slowly dying. trapped in his thoughts knowing his time is near and drawing closer every minute. This man is extremely wealthy, has very few real friends, and many posers. His whole life has been that of being the weird outcast. From the beginning until now he has lived his life to prove himself worthy. To silence the naysayers and to gloat about his superiority when others scoffed at his insignificance. Thinking to himself on what to do with his riches this old man immediately thinks to create a giant statue of himself. But then he is reminded of a man whose ideas have shaped his beliefs. Thomas Paine. You could say this old man had a bracelet on his wrist that had the letters W W P D ? What Would Paine Do? Well? What would the Great Thomas Paine do with all this wealth if he knows that the grim reaper has his name on a list? With that, this old man began to think... In this episode of Ricky's Historical Tidbits. I will tell you the story of James Lick. My website https://www.rickyshistoricaltidbits.com/ Substack - https://rickymortensen.substack.com/subscribe (Subscribe for free, don't pay unless you really want to) [SOCIAL MEDIA] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/busy_ricky/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RickysHistoricaltidbits Twitter - https://twitter.com/busy_ricky Interested in financially supporting Ricky’s Historical Tidbits? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RickyMortensen https://cash.app/$RickyMortensen https://venmo.com/u/Ricky-Mortensen Merch - https://rickys-historical-merch.myspreadshop.com/

Three unique and short Tidbits in about 10 minutes The book - https://www.loc.gov/item/48041094/?fbclid=IwAR26RmlY_OmgR79FCq59k_YTHpqfth8Ej8wxyFORw5Sm4bZRWL0T2FlsmOc Substack - https://rickymortensen.substack.com/subscribe (Subscribe for free, don't pay unless you really want to) My website https://www.rickyshistoricaltidbits.com/ [SOCIAL MEDIA] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/busy_ricky/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RickysHistoricaltidbits Twitter - https://twitter.com/busy_ricky

Have you ever heard of the Orson Welles Controversy concerning the War of the Worlds Broadcast he did one day? Well if you haven't or even if you have but haven't heard the full broadcast for yourself, you are in luck. My website https://www.rickyshistoricaltidbits.com/ [SOCIAL MEDIA] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/busy_ricky/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RickysHistoricaltidbits Twitter - https://twitter.com/busy_ricky Interested in financially supporting Ricky’s Historical Tidbits? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RickyMortensen Merch - https://rickys-historical-merch.myspreadshop.com/

"Regal? Overrated? Captain of men? Friend and benefactor? Bellicose firebrand? Robert Stockton was many things to many people, but in two things he was constant: he was unwavering in his dedication to his state and to his country, and he never failed to strive for glory. Regardless of what history makes of his achievements, and there were inarguably many, and of his mistakes and blunders, which were also numerous, he ought always to be remembered as a man of position and principle, ever ready to throw down the gauntlet in the passionate defense of what he believed." - R. John Brockman My website https://www.rickyshistoricaltidbits.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RickysHistoricaltidbits Interested in financially supporting Ricky’s Historical Tidbits? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RickyMortensen Merch - https://rickys-historical-merch.myspreadshop.com/

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In this episode of Ricky's Historical Tidbits, I share with you the story of my favorite criminal, Charley Boles also known as Black Bart. He robbed 28 stagecoaches in his bandit career and was eventually caught and sent to San Quentin, upon release he disappeared. In this video, I will give my case as to what I believe his calling card "Po8" meant. Most say it is "poet" I disagree, watch the video to find out what I believe is the true reason. In the video, I mention the case of Summerfield, you can read it here, https://www.rickyshistoricaltidbits.com/summerfield My website https://www.rickyshistoricaltidbits.com/ Interested in financially supporting Ricky’s Historical Tidbits? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RickyMortensen Merch - https://rickys-historical-merch.myspreadshop.com/ [SOCIAL MEDIA] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/busy_ricky/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RickysHistoricaltidbits Twitter - https://twitter.com/busy_ricky

“One of the best detectives on the Pacific Coast; prompt, vigilant, and firm; always sober, reticent in his business affairs; knew no fear of danger; confided into the fullest extent of his employers, and generally esteemed by all who have the pleasure of his acquaintance.” That is a description of a man known today as the Sherlock Holmes of the Wild West that man was James Hume. My website https://www.rickyshistoricaltidbits.com/ Interested in financially supporting Ricky’s Historical Tidbits? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RickyMortensen Merch - https://rickys-historical-merch.myspreadshop.com/ [SOCIAL MEDIA] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/busy_ricky/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RickysHistoricaltidbits Twitter - https://twitter.com/busy_ricky

The story I will share with you today is that of opportunity, about a man that came for gold but was given the grunt job of building wheelbarrows. He didn’t just do his job, he made sure he was the best at that job than anyone else. He saved up money and invested in a business with his family which was extremely successful and even though he became extremely wealthy he was humble and never forgot his old friends in the little old town of Placerville. In this episode, I will share with you the life of Placerville's Wheelbarrow Johnny, John Studebaker. My website https://www.rickyshistoricaltidbits.com/ Interested in financially supporting Ricky’s Historical Tidbits? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RickyMortensen Merch - https://rickys-historical-merch.myspreadshop.com/ [SOCIAL MEDIA] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/busy_ricky/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RickysHistoricaltidbits Twitter - https://twitter.com/busy_ricky

In this episode of Ricky's Historical Tidbits, I share with you the story of a man who made his mark everywhere he went. Whether it was mining for gold, building a telegraph line across the country, constructing railroads, potentially inventing the pony express, and most notably Consul for the Chinese people in the United States. His name? Frederick A. Bee. link to the diary http://www.frederickbee.com/albertbeediary.pdf My website https://www.rickyshistoricaltidbits.com/ Interested in financially supporting Ricky’s Historical Tidbits? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RickyMortensen Merch - https://rickys-historical-merch.myspreadshop.com/ [SOCIAL MEDIA] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/busy_ricky/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RickysHistoricaltidbits Twitter - https://twitter.com/busy_ricky

I tell you a brief explanation of 4 kinds of gold and then the stories of 3 gold nuggets My website https://www.rickyshistoricaltidbits.com/ Interested in financially supporting Ricky’s Historical Tidbits? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RickyMortensen Merch - https://rickys-historical-merch.myspreadshop.com/ [SOCIAL MEDIA] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/busy_ricky/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RickysHistoricaltidbits Twitter - https://twitter.com/busy_ricky

In this episode of Ricky's Historical Tidbits, I share with you the story of a lady named Lucy Ann Stoddard Wakefield Batterman, who was known to most for her pies but there’s something else she’s known for. My website https://www.rickyshistoricaltidbits.com/ Interested in financially supporting Ricky’s Historical Tidbits? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RickyMortensen Merch - https://rickys-historical-merch.myspreadshop.com/ [SOCIAL MEDIA] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/busy_ricky/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RickysHistoricaltidbits Twitter - https://twitter.com/busy_ricky

Oftentimes when working on telling the stories of the common man in history there simply isn't much to say and much you wished you could find. Which is why some episodes are much shorter than others. The story of Eliza McKinstry has the least information. I searched burial records, birth records obituaries, and newspapers and only found a tidbit of information. My website https://www.rickyshistoricaltidbits.com/ Interested in financially supporting Ricky’s Historical Tidbits? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RickyMortensen Merch - https://rickys-historical-merch.myspreadshop.com/ [SOCIAL MEDIA] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/busy_ricky/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RickysHistoricaltidbits Twitter - https://twitter.com/busy_ricky

George Granville Blanchard is his name. A man who, like many in history lived a great and important life but has been lost and forgotten in the history books. One of the many reasons I created this show was to resurface and highlight the great men and women who made a difference whether it be big or small. All too often History is only told about big men and women. Big ideas and big wars. Not enough is told about the common man, the regular guy. The link to this episodes blog version to read the newspaper article. https://www.rickyshistoricaltidbits.com/podcast/george-g-blanchard My website https://www.rickyshistoricaltidbits.com/ Interested in financially supporting Ricky’s Historical Tidbits? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RickyMortensen Merch - https://rickys-historical-merch.myspreadshop.com/ [SOCIAL MEDIA] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/busy_ricky/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RickysHistoricaltidbits Twitter - https://twitter.com/busy_ricky