history

The story of the historic Kentucky-bred colt Never Say Die

Stuart Holman — Fri, 24 May 2013 05:32:20 +0000

If you don’t know the story of a Kentucky-bred colt that upset the racing world in 1954, then you are going to want to hear about Never Say Die at the famed Epsom Derby in England. Author James Nicholson weaves a fascinating story of this international upset and how it impacted the thoroughbred racing industry in the Bluegrass State.

Journey into lost Ohio

Brian O'Donnell — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 05:32:25 +0000

Despite all you may know about the history and towns of Ohio, local author Randy McNutt is sure to surprise you with facts about long-forgotten battlefields, stagecoach inns and more in his new book, Finding Utopia: Another Journey into Lost Ohio. This is the third in his series of fascinating Ohio books, and he’s in the studio with Brian O’Donnell to talk about his newest.

"The Perils of Pearl Bryan"

Lee Hay — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 05:32:10 +0000

Back in the 1890’s, Pearl Bryan was brutally murdered in one of the more grisly, yet fascinating, crimes in Kentucky history. That story is now recounted by author James McDonald in his book The Perils of Pearl Bryan, and he’s on the phone Lee Hay to discuss this story.

Fascinating Hamilton County Cemeteries

Lee Hay — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 05:32:05 +0000

Mary Remler is an expert on the various cemeteries in Hamilton County, and she joins Lee Hay to talk about some of the fascinating stories regarding Dunham Cemetery (aka Price Hill Potter's Field), Spring Grove and even Washington Park.

Hymns with Cincinnati Connections

Roberta Schultz — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 05:32:15 +0000

Our Roberta Schultz provides a commentary about famous hymns with Cincinnati connections. This is based on information found in the book The History of Hymn Singing As Told Through 101 Famous Hymns by Charles Johnson.