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American History

Discovering America’s Lost Stories (Secrets of the Forgotten Past)

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American History

By: Matt Clayton
Narrated by: Jason Saffir
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Untold American History: Discover the Stories You Never Knew

Get ready to explore the forgotten stories of America’s past. Untold American History brings to life strange, exciting, and true tales that many people have never heard before. Imagine a flood of sticky molasses sweeping through the streets of Boston. It sounds like something out of a movie, but it actually happened in 1919.

This is just one of the many surprising events you’ll learn about. You’ll also meet Norton, a man who called himself the “Emperor of the United States” and became a local legend. You’ll dive into the mystery of the lost colony of Roanoke, a settlement that seemingly vanished without a trace. Discover secret societies that worked behind closed doors, learn about the Ghost Army that fooled the enemy in World War II, and hear the stories of brave women in the Wild West who took on incredible challenges. Each story will help you see America’s history in a whole new way.

Here’s just a taste of what’s inside:

  • The spooky meetings of the Hellfire Club
  • The sad and powerful story of Igbo Landing
  • The rise and disappearance of the Roanoke Colony
  • How Jermain Loguen helped enslaved people escape to freedom
  • The funny and strange rules made by Emperor Norton
  • How Native American warriors defeated General Custer’s soldiers
  • The Greenwood district, where African Americans built a strong and successful community before tragedy struck

These stories will take you back in time and help you understand just how rich and interesting America’s history really is. Untold American History is the perfect audiobook for anyone who wants to discover the amazing stories that don’t always make it into the history books.

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My mom and I listened to this audiobook on a recent road trip because she’s a total history buff and I wanted something we’d both enjoy. We were hooked! The stories are fascinating and full of surprises. As someone who grew up in the DMV, I couldn’t believe I’d never heard some of these tales before. The one about the lost colony in Roanoke especially blew my mind. Such a fun and interesting listen!

A Perfect Road Trip Listen

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I didn’t expect to enjoy this as much as I did, but each chapter uncovered a part of American history I’d somehow never come across before. The molasses flood and “Emperor Norton” were especially wild—both tragic and oddly charming in their own ways. It kept surprising me with how many stories felt both forgotten and deeply relevant. If you’re even a little curious about what got left out of textbooks, this really opens your eyes.

Stories I Never Learned in School

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I’ve always liked history, but this book brought up stories I had never heard before. It made me realize how much gets left out of what we’re usually taught. I read a few chapters at a time and found myself bringing it up in random conversations—it stuck with me. It gave me a broader view of how things really unfolded and who got left out. Definitely worth reading if you like digging a little deeper.

Stuff I never learned in school

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This audiobook was really interesting. It shared stories from American history that I had never heard before. I liked how the stories were easy to listen and kept my attention. It felt like I was discovering secrets from the past. I learned things I didn't know before, and it made history feel more real.

Surprising Stories from the Past

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Honestly, history lessons usually made my eyes glaze over back in school, you know? Just dates and battles that felt a million miles away. But listening to Matt Clayton's Untold American History was like discovering a secret, way more interesting version of the past. Learning about stuff like a literal flood of molasses in Boston or a guy who just declared himself Emperor of the United States – Emperor Norton, what a character! – completely shifted things for me; it felt less like homework and more like tuning into some unbelievable stories you'd swap with friends. Jason Saffir's narration is top-notch; he really brings these forgotten moments and people to life without overdoing it. If you enjoy digging up odd bits of the past or just want history that surprises you, you should definitely give this a listen.

The History Class I Actually Wish I'd Had

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