The 1919 Molasses Flood was a tragic and significant event in the history of Boston’s North End, reflecting the challenges of a rapidly changing city after World War I. In this episode, Jake Sconyers from the HUB History podcast delves into the disaster, examining the working-class Italian immigrant community it affected, the lasting impact on the neighborhood, and how the Great Molasses Flood has become a piece of Boston’s enduring mythology. BIO: Jake Sconyers is the founder and cohost of HUB History, a weekly podcast where we share our favorite stories from Boston’s history. Before starting ..read more

First ever monologue discussing how I got into antiques, and the adventure along the way. From digging bottles, a 1964 garage sale, to my dad auctioning for the first time by replacing a drunken auctioneer. Let’s not forget a $300k rug fragment that came from the box lot of things that could not sell at a yard sale. This fragment was from the same home that we were all excited about the Paul Revere silver spoon & and lastly  a story that could have inspMrs Doubtfire! Email: auctionpodcast@me.com   ..read more

Robert K. Wittman had a remarkable career as an FBI agent for 20 years, from 1988 to 2008. Specializing in art theft and cultural property crime, Robert became the FBI’s go-to expert for these types of cases. His impressive work undercover led to the recovery of over $300 billion worth of stolen art and property across 20 different countries. His extensive undercover operations are detailed in his book, Priceless: How I Went Undercover to Rescue the World’s Stolen Treasures. He has fascinating stories. https://www.robertwittmaninc.com/ In 2008, after 20 years with the FBI, Robert Wittman retir ..read more

2010 interview with HARDCORE HISTORY’S Dan Carlin, a fascinating guest who’s podcast still holds up after 11 years. Dan talks about prep for his shows, the predictable things that happen when you reflect on history and much more ..read more

Michael Lauck discusses the history of magicians, including women in the field, Houdini, collecting ephemera, posters props and more. A fascinating interview by a specialist that really knows his topic. Check out a blog Michael wrote for the forum and also: iTricks.com ..read more

27 year-old Dylan Shub in Jerusalem of The Gryphon’s Nest explains the antique business there as well as what it was like starting as a toddler in the business. He later discusses the social media aspect of the antiques dealing and where that is headed with the “Virtual Generation ..read more

Martin talks to Dan Meader at John McInnis Auctions about the past record breaking David Powers Auction of JFK’s affects and the monumental upcoming Legends Auction, JFK, Peter Lawford, Ernest Hemingway, Marilyn Monroe and more. Listen to Dan’s enthusiasm as he explains behind the scenes and the contents of the auction that will shake the world of collectors! View auction supplement here ..read more

Join curator Daniel Finamore, PhD, Russell W. Knight Curator of Maritime Art and History as he discusses the “Impressionists on the Water” exhibition at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts that runs from November 9th through February 17th, 2014 For Images, Click Here   ..read more

A lecture by Martin Willis in Amesbury, MA discussing behind the scenes of the auction of the signer of the Declaration, Josiah Bartlett which was a career highlight held in 1989. Check out the news story video ..read more

A great interview with Maureen Stanton, author of: Killer Stuff and Tons of Money, listen in for the behind the scenes look, the way it really is in the world of the antiques marketplace. This podcast host recommends this book for anyone that wants to know what it is really like out there ..read more