August 10, 2016 • 88 mins
In this episode, we are going to share some history about Alcatraz Island. Do you know how the island got its name? Do you know it was once a military base? Did you know this island housed the first lighthouse on the west coast on the United States? Did you know the island was occupied by Native Americans after the prison closed in the late 60s? Find out about all of these little tidbits, plus information about the prison, some of the famous inmates, and those who tried to escape and failed. OR DID THEY? Sit back and tune in.
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