# Blaine Harden
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blaine harden (born 1952) is an American journalist and author. His 2012 book Escape from Camp 14 is an official biography of North Korean defector Shin Dong-hyuk.
== Journalism ==
Harden worked for 28 years for The Washington Post as a correspondent in Africa, Eastern Europe and Asia, as well as in New York and Seattle.
249: The Whitman Massacre w/ Blaine Harden - A True Crime History Podcast
In 1835 Marcus and Narcissa Whitman arrived to the Pacific Northwest, building a mission on Cayuse land near the present day Washington/Oregon border with hopes of converting members of the Cayuse tribe to Christianity. However when a deadly measles outbreak devastated the area, it disproportionall…
#156 - Camp 14: Documentary vs Book vs Defector
In this episode of the podcast, we look into what really happened at Camp 14 in North Korea to prisoner Shin Dong-Hyuk. Camp 14 is the hermit nation's most notorious concentration camp. We have a documentary (Camp 14: Total Control Zone by Marc Wiese) and a book (Escape from Camp 14 by Blaine Harde…
28. Narcissa and Marcus Whitman
Our first couple! How sweet! Marcus and Narcissa travel from New York to The Pacific Northwest on a mission to turn the indigenous peoples there convert to Christianity! What could possibly go wrong?
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Murder at the Mission: A Frontier Killing, Its Legacy of Lies, and the Taking of the …
49. Avoiding pitfalls when writing cross-genre w/ Kellie McIntyre
Do you have a story idea that doesn’t fit neatly into one genre? If you’ve ever considered writing cross-genre, then stick around and learn how one author managed to successfully combine travel writing, memoir, and young adult into a single book. You’ll also know the key benefits of researching you…
HILF 75 - How to Steal a Fighter Jet with Andy Rider
Dawn's guest is comedian, Andy Rider, whose hit comedy album The Get Together has topped itunes and earned him increasing acclaim. Together they discuss the history of North Korea, the incredible story of No Kum Sok, and so much more!
Learn more about HILF's new podcast family, The Big Comedy Netwo…
HILF 80 - The King of Spies with Blaine Harden
It’s the wild, true story of Donald Nichols, a seventh-grade drop-out who rises from Army Mechanic to Black Ops Phenomenon during the Korean War. Hear the whole twisted tale - from his unlikely rise, to his fall, to the weeks of electroshock therapy - and from Blaine Harden, the world’s leading exp…
How the Whitman Murders Redefined the American West
May 30, 1855. Five thousand Native Americans come to Walla Walla to negotiate a treaty. However, it’s not exactly a fair negotiation – the territorial governor basically tells these tribes that they have no choice but to live on reservations in order to maintain peace.
This moment comes in the wak…
Audiobook. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West
Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West
This is an encore presentation from our ACU archives.
This excerpt serves as an introduction to this fine book. Purchase the book from Amazon or your favorite bookseller.
“If you have a soul, you will …
From HISTORY This Week: How the Whitman Murders Redefined the American West
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May 30, 1855. Five thousand Native Americans come to Walla Walla to negotiate a treaty. However, it’s not exactly a fair negotiation—the territorial governor basically tells these tribes that they have no choice but to live on reservations in order …
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