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Tracks Through Time

Focusing on telling engaging stories throughout the history of freight and transportation that shaped the industry we know today

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The Supply Chain of Bathtub Gin and Bootlegging

The Supply Chain of Bathtub Gin and Bootlegging

Prohibition might have made the production and sale of alcohol in the United States illegal, but that doesn't mean Ameri... Read more

10 Aug 2023

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The Suez Canal Crisis Of 1956: A Pivotal Moment In Shipping History

The Suez Canal Crisis Of 1956: A Pivotal Moment In Shipping History

A crisis over the Suez Canal put Egypt at odds against France, Britain and Israel. The story has surprising twists and u... Read more

27 Jul 2023

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How 1 Girl Stopped A Railroad Disaster And Saved 200 Lives

How 1 Girl Stopped A Railroad Disaster And Saved 200 Lives

Kate Shelley became a hero at 17 years old when she went through extreme measures to save a passenger train from certain... Read more

13 Jul 2023

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Mysterious ship appears in middle of the ocean without crew

Mysterious ship appears in middle of the ocean without crew

The Mary Celeste was a ghost ship found adrift in the Atlantic Ocean in 1872. Since then there has been speculation arou... Read more

29 Jun 2023

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Deadliest bridge US collapse has mysterious folklore

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