Flower in the River: A Family Tale Finally Told
"Flower in the River" podcast, inspired by my book of the same name, explores the 1915 Eastland Disaster in Chicago and its enduring impact, particularly on my family's history. We'll explore the intertwining narratives of others impacted by this tragedy as well, and we'll dive into writing and genealogy and uncover the surprising supernatural elements that surface in family history research. Come along with me on this journey of discovery.
Podcasting since 2023 • 115 episodes
Flower in the River: A Family Tale Finally Told
Latest Episodes
A Jeweler, a Woman Diver, a Candy Butcher: Eastland’s Unlikely Trio
The untold stories of the 1915 Eastland disaster continue to surface over a century later through forgotten newspaper accounts and overlooked connections. These rediscovered narratives reveal how this Chicago tragedy touched lives across Americ...
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A Tsar, A Serial Killer (??), and a Cabinetmaker from Myjava
In today's episode, I take you on a journey through my unexpected DNA discoveries and how they've connected me to both famous and infamous historical figures. This discovery some new (but very old) Hungarian connections inspired me to research ...
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Season 3
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Episode 114
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43:26
Santa Fe Railway's Eastland Victims
A cemetery caretaker's steady act of tending graves becomes a powerful lesson in historical preservation and honoring forgotten lives. I'll share how this unassuming influence shaped my approach to uncovering and preserving stories of the peopl...
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Good-Bye, Everybody: A City, A Ship, A Song
🛳️🎶 “Goodbye, Everybody…” That was the jaunty tune Benton Harbor residents remembered the Eastland playing from its calliope — long before the disaster.🎙️ In Episode 112 of Flower in the River, we travel t...
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Season 3
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Episode 112
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40:25
From Valhalla Halls to River Graves — The Danish Heartbreak of 1915
Grief knows no borders. When Chicago's SS Eastland capsized in 1915, the tragedy didn't just devastate local families—it sent shockwaves all the way to Denmark, where anxious relatives waited for news that would forever change their lives.<...
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Season 3
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Episode 111
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