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I would love to hear from you - click here to send Door Key a written message! John Adams was the second President of the United States. This episode is an overview of his life - from his childhood, to his role in the American Revolution, to his Vice Presidency to George Washington, to his Presidency, to his life after his Presidency. This episode was edited by Stephanie Fuccio of Coffeelike Media. You can find her here: Coffeelike Media Support the show Subscribe to the Door Key Substack newsletter FREE and paid options: https://doorkey.substack.com/ Follow Door Key on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1040108179952433https://instagram.com/doorkeypodhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/doorkeypod Support Door Key: https://doorkey.substack.com/https://www.buymeacoffee.com/doorkeypodhttps://paypal.me/Doorkeypod?country.x=US&locale.x=en_USour Buzzsprout affiliate link

I would love to hear from you - click here to send Door Key a written message! This episode talks about the shooting of seven members of a Chicago bootlegging gang of mobsters. This event, which happened on February 14, 1929, is known as The Saint Valentine's Day Massacre. This episode was edited by Stephanie Fuccio of Coffeelike Media. You can find her here: Coffeelike Media Support the show Subscribe to the Door Key Substack newsletter FREE and paid options: https://doorkey.substack.com/ Follow Door Key on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1040108179952433https://instagram.com/doorkeypodhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/doorkeypod Support Door Key: https://doorkey.substack.com/https://www.buymeacoffee.com/doorkeypodhttps://paypal.me/Doorkeypod?country.x=US&locale.x=en_USour Buzzsprout affiliate link

I would love to hear from you - click here to send Door Key a written message! Julia Child was an American chef, cooking teacher, author, television personality - and so much more! This episode was edited by Stephanie Fuccio of Coffeelike Media. You can find her here: Coffeelike Media Support the show Subscribe to the Door Key Substack newsletter FREE and paid options: https://doorkey.substack.com/ Follow Door Key on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1040108179952433https://instagram.com/doorkeypodhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/doorkeypod Support Door Key: https://doorkey.substack.com/https://www.buymeacoffee.com/doorkeypodhttps://paypal.me/Doorkeypod?country.x=US&locale.x=en_USour Buzzsprout affiliate link

I would love to hear from you - click here to send Door Key a written message! March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month, so this episode goes into the history of this disease - discussing its past, its present, and its future. Here's a link to the MS Society’s website: https://secure.nationalmssociety.org/site/Donation2 This episode was edited by Stephanie Fuccio of Coffeelike Media. You can find her here: Coffeelike Media Support the show Subscribe to the Door Key Substack newsletter FREE and paid options: https://doorkey.substack.com/ Follow Door Key on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1040108179952433https://instagram.com/doorkeypodhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/doorkeypod Support Door Key: https://doorkey.substack.com/https://www.buymeacoffee.com/doorkeypodhttps://paypal.me/Doorkeypod?country.x=US&locale.x=en_USour Buzzsprout affiliate link

I would love to hear from you - click here to send Door Key a written message! Alice Roosevelt was the daughter of the 26th President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt, but it was her outgoing personality and public antics that made her an icon. This episode takes a look at Alice's life, and why Americans were so captivated by her that they nicknamed her 'America's Princess'. Support the show Subscribe to the Door Key Substack newsletter FREE and paid options: https://doorkey.substack.com/ Follow Door Key on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1040108179952433https://instagram.com/doorkeypodhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/doorkeypod Support Door Key: https://doorkey.substack.com/https://www.buymeacoffee.com/doorkeypodhttps://paypal.me/Doorkeypod?country.x=US&locale.x=en_USour Buzzsprout affiliate link

I would love to hear from you - click here to send Door Key a written message! This episode is about Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, or as I call him throughout the episode, Amadeus. This episode discusses his early life as a child prodigy, his travels through Europe during the late 1700s, his early death at 35, and how the life of one of that era's rockstars echos rockstars of our time's lives. Support the show Subscribe to the Door Key Substack newsletter FREE and paid options: https://doorkey.substack.com/ Follow Door Key on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1040108179952433https://instagram.com/doorkeypodhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/doorkeypod Support Door Key: https://doorkey.substack.com/https://www.buymeacoffee.com/doorkeypodhttps://paypal.me/Doorkeypod?country.x=US&locale.x=en_USour Buzzsprout affiliate link

I would love to hear from you - click here to send Door Key a written message! This episode is all about Studio 54, the New York disco that was just as famous for being extremely selective about who they let in as it was for all the shenanigans that went on inside. Support the show Subscribe to the Door Key Substack newsletter FREE and paid options: https://doorkey.substack.com/ Follow Door Key on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1040108179952433https://instagram.com/doorkeypodhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/doorkeypod Support Door Key: https://doorkey.substack.com/https://www.buymeacoffee.com/doorkeypodhttps://paypal.me/Doorkeypod?country.x=US&locale.x=en_USour Buzzsprout affiliate link

I would love to hear from you - click here to send Door Key a written message! This episode discusses the life, death, and the eventual discovery of the tomb of Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun, or, as he's most commonly known, King Tut. Support the show Subscribe to the Door Key Substack newsletter FREE and paid options: https://doorkey.substack.com/ Follow Door Key on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1040108179952433https://instagram.com/doorkeypodhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/doorkeypod Support Door Key: https://doorkey.substack.com/https://www.buymeacoffee.com/doorkeypodhttps://paypal.me/Doorkeypod?country.x=US&locale.x=en_USour Buzzsprout affiliate link

I would love to hear from you - click here to send Door Key a written message! The final episode of the 2024 Spooktacular talks about the life of Harry Houdini. Houdini would rise from a challenging childhood to becoming a world-renowned escape artist and magician. This episode talks about his iconic acts, his marriage to Bess, and his role in debunking fraudulent mediums during the Spiritualism movement. This episode also talks about his rivalry with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Houdini’s death on Halloween in 1926, and the annual séances that are held in his memory. ☕️ Production and Marketing assistance provided by Coffeelike Media, https://www.coffeelikemedia.com/ 🕷️Weirdsdale, hosted by Melissa and Stefanie, https://open.spotify.com/show/4J1VXOMvFXrZKV3wkvALnZ?si=a228e310baf245d8 Support the show Subscribe to the Door Key Substack newsletter FREE and paid options: https://doorkey.substack.com/ Follow Door Key on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1040108179952433https://instagram.com/doorkeypodhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/doorkeypod Support Door Key: https://doorkey.substack.com/https://www.buymeacoffee.com/doorkeypodhttps://paypal.me/Doorkeypod?country.x=US&locale.x=en_USour Buzzsprout affiliate link

I would love to hear from you - click here to send Door Key a written message! The fourth episode of The Spooktacular looks at listed causes of death in 1632! It's a fascinating look into 1632, highlighting the main health issues and social conditions of the time. This list also shows the vulnerabilities and challenges faced by people and communities. By looking at these causes of death, we gain valuable insights into the daily struggles, medical practices, and cultural attitudes towards mortality, deepening our understanding of people in the 17th century. ☕️ Production and Marketing assistance provided by Coffeelike Media 🐰Rainy Day Rabbit Holes, hosted by Shea & Jody, https://www.rainydayrabbitholes.com Support the show Subscribe to the Door Key Substack newsletter FREE and paid options: https://doorkey.substack.com/ Follow Door Key on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1040108179952433https://instagram.com/doorkeypodhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/doorkeypod Support Door Key: https://doorkey.substack.com/https://www.buymeacoffee.com/doorkeypodhttps://paypal.me/Doorkeypod?country.x=US&locale.x=en_USour Buzzsprout affiliate link

I would love to hear from you - click here to send Door Key a written message! The third episode of the Spooktacuar is about The Donner Party! This was a group of American pioneers who left for California in 1846. They took a shortcut known as the Hastings Cutoff, which turned out to be much longer and more treacherous than expected. The group would then get delayed by harsh weather and become trapped by snow in the Sierra Nevada mountains during the winter. As their supplies dwindled, they were forced to make desperate choices to survive, including cannibalism. Only a fraction of the group would survive. ☕️ Production and Marketing assistance provided by Coffeelike Media 👻 Haunted Moonlight Podcast, hosted by Michelle https://open.spotify.com/show/4fSkNL9TapF6fzZtvBS6Ry Support the show Subscribe to the Door Key Substack newsletter FREE and paid options: https://doorkey.substack.com/ Follow Door Key on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1040108179952433https://instagram.com/doorkeypodhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/doorkeypod Support Door Key: https://doorkey.substack.com/https://www.buymeacoffee.com/doorkeypodhttps://paypal.me/Doorkeypod?country.x=US&locale.x=en_USour Buzzsprout affiliate link

I would love to hear from you - click here to send Door Key a written message! This episode of the Spooktacular is about The Sweating Sickness! This mysterious and deadly disease swept through England and Europe in the late 15th and 16th centuries. Beginning in 1485, this contagious illness caused sudden onset symptoms, and would often lead to death within hours. This episode explores the chaotic historical context of outbreaks of The Sweating Sickness, including its impact on society and the theories surrounding its unknown cause. Drawing on accounts from people who were living through it, this episode also discusses the fear and superstition that gripped the population during these epidemics. The Sweating Sickness remains a frightening mystery in medical history, which is why it’s a great subject for the Spooktacular! ☕️ Production and Marketing assistance provided by Coffeelike Media ⚰️ The D.E.A.D. Podcast, hosted by Desi https://open.spotify.com/show/210H96uUVr1aRV7qpVaHfK?si=IPTNZFicSoW_E1Sohc7FQw Support the show Subscribe to the Door Key Substack newsletter FREE and paid options: https://doorkey.substack.com/ Follow Door Key on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1040108179952433https://instagram.com/doorkeypodhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/doorkeypod Support Door Key: https://doorkey.substack.com/https://www.buymeacoffee.com/doorkeypodhttps://paypal.me/Doorkeypod?country.x=US&locale.x=en_USour Buzzsprout affiliate link

I would love to hear from you - click here to send Door Key a written message! This first episode of 2024’s Spooktacular explores the history of Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in the Americas, established in 1607. The settlers faced a series of catastrophic challenges: a severe drought, poor relations with the indigenous tribes of the surrounding area, and not enough food. These challenges would lead to a year infamously known as ‘The Starving Time’. This episode gets into some real historical horror! ☕️ Production and Marketing assistance provided by Coffeelike Media 👻Audibly Haunted, hosted by Ani Khajad0urian: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2241631 Support the show Subscribe to the Door Key Substack newsletter FREE and paid options: https://doorkey.substack.com/ Follow Door Key on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1040108179952433https://instagram.com/doorkeypodhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/doorkeypod Support Door Key: https://doorkey.substack.com/https://www.buymeacoffee.com/doorkeypodhttps://paypal.me/Doorkeypod?country.x=US&locale.x=en_USour Buzzsprout affiliate link

I would love to hear from you - click here to send Door Key a written message! This episode looks into the infamous Hatfield-McCoy feud. This was a bitter and violent rivalry between two American families along the West Virginia-Kentucky border from 1863 to 1891. This episode discusses how the feud started with wartime grievances, and then escalated with personal vendettas, a notorious pig dispute, and eventually brutal violence. This episode also discusses how the feud's legacy has evolved in modern-day, with reconciliations and even a truce between the families and celebrations like the Hatfield-McCoy Reunion Festival. Production and Marketing assistance provided by Coffeelike Media. It's a History Podcast, hosted by Madison Schmidt: https://open.spotify.com/show/0awLJdLo3ZzAnOP8O8owV8 Support the show Subscribe to the Door Key Substack newsletter FREE and paid options: https://doorkey.substack.com/ Follow Door Key on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1040108179952433https://instagram.com/doorkeypodhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/doorkeypod Support Door Key: https://doorkey.substack.com/https://www.buymeacoffee.com/doorkeypodhttps://paypal.me/Doorkeypod?country.x=US&locale.x=en_USour Buzzsprout affiliate link

I would love to hear from you - click here to send Door Key a written message! This episode discusses the Princes in the Tower mystery! After the death of King Edward IV, his sons princes Edward and Richard went into the Tower of London to await Edward’s coronation. Their uncle Richard, who was regent, seized the throne and was crowned King Richard III. The two princes were never seen again, and the mystery of what happened to them has fueled questions and theories for hundreds of years. This episode gets into the rapid sequence of events leading to the disappearance of the two princes, and various theories about who might have been responsible for it. ☕️ Production and Marketing assistance provided by Coffeelike Media Support the show Subscribe to the Door Key Substack newsletter FREE and paid options: https://doorkey.substack.com/ Follow Door Key on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1040108179952433https://instagram.com/doorkeypodhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/doorkeypod Support Door Key: https://doorkey.substack.com/https://www.buymeacoffee.com/doorkeypodhttps://paypal.me/Doorkeypod?country.x=US&locale.x=en_USour Buzzsprout affiliate link

I would love to hear from you - click here to send Door Key a written message! This episode discusses Marie Curie, who was born in Warsaw in 1867. She eventually moved to Paris, where she conducted groundbreaking scientific research with her husband Pierre Curie. Marie was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. Marie and Pierre discovered the elements polonium and radium, and also coined the term ‘radioactivity’. During the First World War, Marie would support the war effort, and invent mobile X-ray units. Marie Curie lived a very full, inspiring life, and has had a continued impact on science and medicine. ☕️ Production & marketing assistance: Coffeelike Media, https://www.coffeelikemedia.com/ 🦉The (Not Boring) Boring Small Business Bookkeeping and Accounting Podcast, htp://www.buzzsprout.com/2188873 Support the show Subscribe to the Door Key Substack newsletter FREE and paid options: https://doorkey.substack.com/ Follow Door Key on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1040108179952433https://instagram.com/doorkeypodhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/doorkeypod Support Door Key: https://doorkey.substack.com/https://www.buymeacoffee.com/doorkeypodhttps://paypal.me/Doorkeypod?country.x=US&locale.x=en_USour Buzzsprout affiliate link

I would love to hear from you - click here to send Door Key a written message! This episode discusses the life of Helen Keller. Born in 1880, Helen was left blind and deaf from an illness at 19 months old. She overcame great challenges with the help of her devoted teacher, Anne Sullivan. From groundbreaking achievements like becoming the first blind-deaf person to earn a BA degree to her impactful advocacy work, Helen's legacy is both inspiring and enduring. Helen Keller was a remarkable person who made significant contributions to society, and her story is truly inspiring! ☕️ Production & marketing assistance: Coffeelike Media, https://www.coffeelikemedia.com/ Support the show Subscribe to the Door Key Substack newsletter FREE and paid options: https://doorkey.substack.com/ Follow Door Key on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1040108179952433https://instagram.com/doorkeypodhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/doorkeypod Support Door Key: https://doorkey.substack.com/https://www.buymeacoffee.com/doorkeypodhttps://paypal.me/Doorkeypod?country.x=US&locale.x=en_USour Buzzsprout affiliate link

I would love to hear from you - click here to send Door Key a written message! Door Key has reached the milestone of five thousand downloads! This is a bonus episode to say thank you - going over some of my favorite moments throughout Door Key’s episodes. Thank you so very much for listening to Door Key - here’s to the next five thousand downloads! Here are links to each of the episodes that were mentioned in this episode: Aaron Burr, after Alexander Hamilton: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2008007/10857968 F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2008007/11095286 Julia Child: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2008007/11278146 Edgar Alan Poe: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2008007/11429727 Studio 54: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2008007/12107927 John Adams: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2008007/12569858 Oscar Wilde: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2008007/13137213 Exploring the graffiti of Pompeii: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2008007/13416320 Alice Roosevelt: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2008007/13571298 The Salem Witch Trials: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2008007/13696267 Amelia Earhart: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2008007/14752939 Clara Bow: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2008007/14845013 Rasputin: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2008007/14899563 Sally Ride: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2008007/15169364 Zheng Yi Sao: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2008007/15422059 ☕️ Production & marketing assistance: Coffeelike Media, https://www.coffeelikemedia.com/ Support the show Subscribe to the Door Key Substack newsletter FREE and paid options: https://doorkey.substack.com/ Follow Door Key on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1040108179952433https://instagram.com/doorkeypodhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/doorkeypod Support Door Key: https://doorkey.substack.com/https://www.buymeacoffee.com/doorkeypodhttps://paypal.me/Doorkeypod?country.x=US&locale.x=en_USour Buzzsprout affiliate link

I would love to hear from you - click here to send Door Key a written message! Door Key is talking about Zheng Yi Sao, the Pirate Queen this episode! Zheng Yi Sao lived in China during the late 1700s and early 1800s, and from humble beginnings ended up becoming not only history's most successful female pirate, but one of the most successful pirates in history, period. Zheng Yi Sao is the epitome of the phrase ‘Well-behaved women seldom make history’, and her story is fascinating! ☕️ Production & marketing assistance: Coffeelike Media, https://www.coffeelikemedia.com/ The picture I used for the episode: 'A fanciful depiction from History of Pirates of all Nations published in 1836' - Public Domain. Support the show Subscribe to the Door Key Substack newsletter FREE and paid options: https://doorkey.substack.com/ Follow Door Key on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1040108179952433https://instagram.com/doorkeypodhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/doorkeypod Support Door Key: https://doorkey.substack.com/https://www.buymeacoffee.com/doorkeypodhttps://paypal.me/Doorkeypod?country.x=US&locale.x=en_USour Buzzsprout affiliate link

I would love to hear from you - click here to send Door Key a written message! My friend historian, political scientist, and author Jackson van Uden and I had a conversation about totalitarian regimes and the movie ‘The Death of Stalin’. The movie is a satire, so we were able to talk about this dark subject from a different lens than usual. Jackson’s info: https://historywithjackson.co.uk/https://historywithjackson.co.uk/podcasthttps://www.facebook.com/HistorywithJackson/https://www.instagram.com/historywithjackson/https://www.linkedin.com/company/history-with-jacksonhttps://www.tiktok.com/@historywithjackson?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pchttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxXh8pNeS7gdE377kgrNOIwThe Crystallisation of TotalitarianismDictatorshttps://historywithjackson.co.uk/books☕️ Production & marketing assistance: Coffeelike Media, https://www.coffeelikemedia.com/ Sound effects from Freesound.org Support the show Subscribe to the Door Key Substack newsletter FREE and paid options: https://doorkey.substack.com/ Follow Door Key on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1040108179952433https://instagram.com/doorkeypodhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/doorkeypod Support Door Key: https://doorkey.substack.com/https://www.buymeacoffee.com/doorkeypodhttps://paypal.me/Doorkeypod?country.x=US&locale.x=en_USour Buzzsprout affiliate link