A story of unlikely friendship and forgiveness between a former police officer and an innocent man he wronged, who both found redemption through their faith and a journey of reconciliation. [... more]

The House of David baseball team, a group of long-haired, whiskered men from Benton Harbor, Michigan, made a massive impact on the country outside of their hometown by mastering baseball across the country, laying the foundations of equality for black baseball teams, and challenging social norms through their unique style and talent. [... more]

In 1927, the leader of the House of David, a religious colony in Benton Harbor, Michigan, died after contracting tuberculosis. The colony preserved his body in a hermetically sealed glass coffin, inspired by the Soviet Union's treatment of Vladimir Lenin. However, the coffin became a target for thieves, who broke in and stole valuable items, including a 22-karat diamond ring and a giant medallion. The story of the robbery and the cult leader's eccentricities is a fascinating and bizarre tale. [... more]

The House of David, a religious colony in Michigan, formed a baseball team that took America by storm, playing against semi-pro and major league teams while promoting equality for black baseball teams years before they were allowed to play in the MLB. [... more]

In 1927, the leader of the House of David, a religious colony in Benton Harbor, Michigan, died and was preserved in a glass coffin. Years later, a group of kids broke into the colony's mansion, stealing valuable items and even removing a 22-karat diamond ring from the leader's finger. The story of this local legend is one of intrigue and deception. [... more]

A former police officer and a man he wrongfully imprisoned form an unlikely friendship through a journey of forgiveness, reconciliation, and redemption, ultimately leading to a deeper understanding of racial reconciliation and the power of faith. [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Chris Siriano tells the story of a baseball team formed out of a religious commune in Benton Harbor MI The long-haired men played anywhere and with anybody-including those who had been excluded from major league venues because of the color of their skin Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Benjamin Purnell, the leader of the House of David, a religious colony in Benton Harbor, Michigan, was embalmed and placed in a hermetically sealed glass coffin after his death in 1927. The story of his tomb and the subsequent robbery of the House of David Diamond House is a local legend in Michigan, filled with intrigue and mystery. [... more]

Benjamin Purnell, the leader of the House of David, a religious colony in Benton Harbor, Michigan, died in 1927 and was embalmed in a hermetically sealed glass coffin. The colony believed he would rise again, but his body remained in the coffin for 60 years. In 1988, a group of teenagers broke into the Diamond House, where Purnell's coffin was kept, and stole valuable items, including a 22-carat diamond ring and a giant medallion. The story of the robbery and the cult's history is a fascinating and bizarre tale. [... more]

In 1927, the leader of the House of David, Benjamin Purnell, died, and his followers preserved his body in a hermetically sealed glass coffin. Years later, a group of teenagers broke into the Diamond House, where Purnell's body was kept, and stole valuable items, including a 22-carat diamond ring. The story of the theft and the cult that surrounded Purnell is a fascinating and bizarre tale of obsession and greed. [... more]

The House of David, a religious colony in Michigan, formed a baseball team that took America by storm in the early 20th century. Despite being rejected by the major leagues due to their unconventional appearance, they became a sensation, known for their talent, humor, and ability to bring people together. Their story is a testament to the power of sports to promote equality and challenge social norms. [... more]

A former police officer and an innocent man, wrongly convicted and imprisoned, share their remarkable journey of forgiveness and reconciliation, highlighting the power of faith and the importance of coming together despite racial differences. [... more]

Benjamin Purnell, the leader of the House of David, a religious colony in Benton Harbor, Michigan, was placed in a hermetically sealed glass coffin after his death in 1927. The colony believed he would rise again, but 60 years later, a group of teenagers broke into the diamond house, stole valuable items, and even removed Purnell's 22-karat diamond ring and a ruby-filled medallion from his coffin. [... more]

A crooked cop and an innocent man form an unlikely friendship after the man is wrongly convicted and later exonerated. Their story is one of forgiveness, reconciliation, and redemption, highlighting the power of faith and personal growth. [... more]