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Aug 2023
26m 43s

Reflecting on History

The HISTORY® Channel | Back Pocket Studios
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August 14, 2023. The HTW team is ready to talk. In a special episode that wraps up Season 4, Sally asks the people behind the scenes about lessons they've learned from telling hundreds of true stories about the past. It’s a great conversation you’re not going to want to miss.  And when you’re finished, please fill out our listener survey: bit.ly/htw2023.Host ... Show More
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