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Hosted by Alan Foulds · history · EN · 56 episodes
This podcast takes a look at forgotten or partially hidden pieces of our past – those that didn’t make the headlines or historybooks but help to tell a complete story. You might never have heard of them, even though they’re in your own backyard. They are important links to the past that become lost in the shadows of the major events of our region. Despite their obscurity, these tales & tidbits from the archives are meaningful, can be downright interesting, and are also history.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThis podcast takes a look at forgotten or partially hidden pieces of our past, those that didn’t make the headlines or historybooks but help to tell a complete story. You might never have heard of them, even though they’re in your own backyard.
It’s Also History: Tales & Tidbits from Alan's Archives is hosted by Alan Foulds. The show has published 56 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Episode 55 - Whatever Happened to the Liberty Tree?" (2 September 2026, 10 minutes), "Episode 53 - Archibald Campbell and the last Battle in Boston" (16 April 2026, 13 minutes), and "Episode 52 - One Small Step at Aunt Effie's Farm" (20 March 2026, 9 minutes).
It’s Also History: Tales & Tidbits from Alan's Archives publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 11 minutes across 56 episodes.
Booking probability for It’s Also History: Tales & Tidbits from Alan's Archives is 40%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. It’s Also History: Tales & Tidbits from Alan's Archives requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. It’s Also History: Tales & Tidbits from Alan's Archives's contact route on record: public web form.
Alan Foulds hosts It’s Also History: Tales & Tidbits from Alan's Archives, a history show with 56 episodes published.
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Episode #55
In 1972, a north-of-Boston Mall, slated to be named Northland Plaza, obtained a piece of modern art called The Liberty Tree, built for the New York World's Fair, and later, placed on Boston Common. It renamed the retail...
Episode #53
The British troops left Boston on March 17, 1776, almost a year after the Revolution began. That wasn't quite the end of the story, however. There was one more brief skirmish and the handling of POWs to deal with. The...
It’s Also History: Tales & Tidbits from Alan's Archives
On March 16, 1926, a century ago, Robert Goddard gave birth to the Space Age as he launched the world's first liquid fuel rocket from a relative's farm in Auburn, MA. It took another 30 years before the space race began...
It’s Also History: Tales & Tidbits from Alan's Archives
Alexander Graham Bell's name is a household word around the world. He is indelibly linked with the invention of the telephone. What is less known is that he uttered his famous first words on his invention in a tiny...
Episode #50
The old Boston Arena, birthplace to the Bruins and Celtics, pre-dated Boston Garden by 18 years and outlived it by 30. It is now slated to be replaced. Hear how a Boston sports jewel - older than Fenway - survived deep...
Episode #49
In 1881, leaders of a private school in Northfield, MA mandated that all students run a 4-mile course around the campus before leaving for Thanksgiving break. It was extremely unpopular until Mrs. Forslund offered pies...
Episode #48
In 1925, the United States had a major soccer league that was second only to baseball in newspaper coverage. Soccer also had - and still has - an open tournament for the national title. It's open to all teams...
Episode #47
There was a time when Benedict Arnold was considered one of the best soldiers for the American Cause. Hear about how he led an expedition across New England on his way to capture Quebec for the Americans.
Episode #46
Hidden in the shadows of the more famous battles of Lexington & Concord and Bunker Hill is a little-known, but important step on the way to independence. The battle of May 27, 1775, took place along the shores of...
Episode #45
very school child knows of Paul Revere, and the history buffs can add the names of Dawes and Prescott to the account, but, in reality, there existed a whole network of express riders who spread the alarm of Lexington...
Episode #44
Before Lexington and Concord, before Leslie's in Salem there was the Worcester Revolt although little known it affectively separated Worcester County from British control.
Episode #43
Everyone knows the names Lexington & Concord, but the American Revolution nearly started two months earlier in Salem. Listen to how it was prevented as cooler heads prevailed on that February day 250 years ago. Instead...
It’s Also History: Tales & Tidbits from Alan's Archives
The downtown area of a western Massachusetts town at Christmas time was once featured in an iconic painting . Now, every year, the scene is recreated in real life. Learn about how an image from another era transformed a...
Episode #41
The history or politics aficionado has heard of the famous Resolute Desk, the president's desk in the Oval Office. Learn about its connections to New England.
Episode #40
Boston may not have hosted the Olympics this year, but there once was a time that a small piece of the games - complete with the lighting of the Olympic cauldron - was staged within the city limits. Hear how and why...
Episode #39
Was he a genius or was he just the luckiest businessman? Hear how Timothy Dexter, self-styled Lord of Newburyport, beat them all in everything he did.
Episode #38
Comic book character Archie Andrews lived in the fictional, but idyllic, town of Riverdale, but one Massachusetts community has a solid claim to be the city it was based on. Listen to hear how Archie, Jughead, Betty...
Episode #37
In 1776, when America officially broke from Great Britain, slavery was legal in all 13 states. Four years later, Massachusetts adopted its state constitution which appeared to outlaw the practice for the first time...
Episode #36
Before serving, elected presidents must first take the oath of office. Since the beginning of our nation, six communities have played host to the ritual - five large cities and one very small New England town. Listen to...
Episode #35
Jingle Bells is one of the most famous songs of all time, but its composer and origin are barely known today. Listen to hear about its connections to New England
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