In this episode of ‘Talk With History’, hosts Scott and Jenn engage in a captivating conversation with author Michael B Zucker about his book, ‘The Middle Generation: A Novel of John Quincy Adams and the Monroe Doctrine’. Zucker shares his research experience, his decision to write the book in the first person, and details aboutContinue reading “Podcast Episode 87: A Political Thriller from the view of John Quincy Adams with Author Michael B Zucker”
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Podcast Episode 86: Visiting Loretta Lynn’s Butcher Holler Home Origins
Full video from Butcher Holler Embark on a musical pilgrimage with [Your Name] as we journey through the heartland of country music and explore the remarkable life and legacy of the legendary Loretta Lynn. In this episode of Talk with History, our host takes you on a first-person adventure, sharing the awe-inspiring moments of discoveringContinue reading “Podcast Episode 86: Visiting Loretta Lynn’s Butcher Holler Home Origins”
Podcast Episode 85: Discovering the National D Day Memorial and the Story of Bedford Boys
We welcome you to an episode dedicated to the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia, and the inspiring story of the ‘Bedford Boys’ who served in World War II. The 34 Virginia National Guard soldiers from Company A, 116th Infantry Regiment, 29th Infantry Division, based in the rural town of Bedford, suffered a tremendous lossContinue reading “Podcast Episode 85: Discovering the National D Day Memorial and the Story of Bedford Boys”
Podcast Episode 84: Visiting John Wayne’s birthplace and exploring his life outside of cinema
John Wayne, also known as “The Duke,” was an iconic figure in American cinema. He was born in Winterset, Iowa, and later moved to California where he pursued a career in movies. Throughout his life, John Wayne was known for being a family man and had three marriages and seven children. The themes that embodiedContinue reading “Podcast Episode 84: Visiting John Wayne’s birthplace and exploring his life outside of cinema”
Podcast Episode 83: John Wayne Hometown Museum
We visited the John Wayne Hometown Museum in Winterset, Iowa! We will talk about the highlights of John Wayne’s iconic career, particularly in Western and military movies, and discuss his impact on American film history. We reflect on the museum’s extensive collection of artifacts, including movie posters, costumes, and personal items, which provide an immersiveContinue reading “Podcast Episode 83: John Wayne Hometown Museum”
Podcast Episode 82: Top Tips for Visiting Lincoln’s home in Springfield, Illinois
We visit the last home of President Abraham Lincoln in Springfield, Illinois…as well as his tomb not far away. Podcast: Top Tips for Visiting Colonial Williamsburg Video: Your Colonial Williamsburg Tour Transcript Episode 82 – Lincoln’s Springfield Home [00:00:00] Scott: Dave did you say Abe Lincoln? some reason that always pops in hilarious I don’t know whatContinue reading “Podcast Episode 82: Top Tips for Visiting Lincoln’s home in Springfield, Illinois”
Podcast Episode 81: Lincoln Presidential Museum – An Immersive Experience
Full video: President Lincoln Museum Like Never Before Podcast: Visiting Fort Monroe, Virginia – 400 Years of American History Video: Exploring the rich history of Fort Monroe: From Colonial Defense to Civil War stronghold Podcast: Lincoln Assassination Facts You Never Knew Video: A Walking Tour of the Lincoln Assassination Sites Step into a world whereContinue reading “Podcast Episode 81: Lincoln Presidential Museum – An Immersive Experience”
Podcast Episode 80: The U.S. Home of Heroes and its Medal of Honor recipients
Full video: WWII Home of Heroes William J. Crawford was a janitor at the US Air Force Academy in the 1980s…little did the cadets know his amazing history. Master Sergeant Crawford had been awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during World War II…but because he was a POW and thought dead, he neverContinue reading “Podcast Episode 80: The U.S. Home of Heroes and its Medal of Honor recipients”
Podcast Episode 79: Visiting the Oregon Trail 200 years later
Video: Oregon Trail spots you can see today You can see the almost 200-year-old wagon ruts in Wyoming right now…and not far away is Register Cliff, where travelers would carve their names into the soft rock to let others know they had made it that far. Both sites are an incredible timestamp on history thatContinue reading “Podcast Episode 79: Visiting the Oregon Trail 200 years later”
Podcast Episode 78: History and Myths of Devils Tower
Devils Tower, a geological marvel in Wyoming, formed around 50 million years ago and was designated as the first U.S. national monument in 1906. However, its significance extends beyond geology, as it holds profound cultural and spiritual importance for Native American tribes such as the Lakota Sioux, Cheyenne, and Kiowa. Known as “Mato Tipila” toContinue reading “Podcast Episode 78: History and Myths of Devils Tower”