Most history books are filled with people, places, and events that sit on lofty pedestals, but there’s a whole other side of American history that’s been forgotten and pushed into the shadows.

But while those stories might be a bit darker than the ones we heard about in school, they are no less valuable. American Shadows explores the lesser-known tales relegated to the dusty corners of US history, one journey at a time, in our signature Grim & Mild style.

American Shadows is an ongoing show, and new episodes are released every two weeks, on Thursdays.

American Shadows is available right now on Apple Podcasts, the iHeartRadio app, Spotify, or everywhere you listen to podcasts.