Backyard History

Author: Andrew MacLean

Forgotten Stories From Atlantic Canadas Past From the popular column in 20 newspapers, Backyard History combines The Maritimes' classic storytelling traditions with meticulous archival research and features more than a dozen voice actors to immerse you in the rich past of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI and Newfoundland. Produced by Jordan Lauzier. Buy the FOUR Backyard History books at backyardhistory.ca
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Bogged Down in Cape Breton - Beryl Markham's Historic Flight - Part 1
Episode 109
Thursday, 12 February, 2026

The incredible story of Beryl Markham's legendary Atlantic crossing, an implausible story involving everything from royal affairs to Kenyan lions, which unceremoniously ended up in a Cape Breton bog. Part one of two! This is the cover story of the book 'Backyard History: Rebellious Women in the Maritimes,' available at backyardhistory.ca/books