Most people think the American Civil War ended in the courthouse in Appomattox, Virginia…and most people are mistaken. Join us as we talk about where the surrender took place and the name of the city where Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee carried out this historic event. Transcript Visiting Appomattox Courthouse and the SurrenderContinue reading “Podcast Episode 63: Visiting Appomattox Courthouse”
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The history of True Grit: 1969 vs 2010
In our first ever “Watch with History”, we compare the 1969 and 2010 versions of the movie “True Grit.” While the 2010 version has better cinematography, we prefer the characters and humor in the 1969 version. Both versions follow the story of a young girl seeking revenge for her father’s murder in the American OldContinue reading “The history of True Grit: 1969 vs 2010”
Podcast Ep62 – The History of True Grit: John Wayne versus Jeff Bridges
Our first ever “Watch with History” segment compares the 1969 and 2010 versions of the movie “True Grit.” While the 2010 version has better cinematography, we prefer the characters and humor in the 1969 version. Both versions follow the story of a young girl seeking revenge for her father’s murder in the American Old West.Continue reading “Podcast Ep62 – The History of True Grit: John Wayne versus Jeff Bridges”
Podcast Episode 61 – The strange history of Stonewall Jackson’s left arm
Yes…Stonewall Jackson’s left arm is buried in a different spot than his body. Join us as we visit this historic and quirky site. Video from the Virginia burial site ——————————————————- đŸ“£ Interested in a shoutout or just want to support the Talk with History team? Head over to the Walk With History Gift Shop toContinue reading “Podcast Episode 61 – The strange history of Stonewall Jackson’s left arm”
Podcast Episode 60 – History of the Martin Luther King Assassination
Living in Memphis, Tennessee for 3 years taught us more than we expected about Civil Rights history. On April 4, 1968, Martin Luther King Jr., an American civil rights leader, was assassinated while standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. The assassination of King was a shock to the nation andContinue reading “Podcast Episode 60 – History of the Martin Luther King Assassination”
Podcast Episode 59 – History of the Reagan Assassination Attempt
On March 30, 1981, President Ronald Reagan was shot and wounded in an assassination attempt by John Hinckley Jr. outside the Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C. Reagan had just finished giving a speech when Hinckley fired six shots, hitting Reagan and three other people. Reagan was rushed to the hospital and underwent surgery to removeContinue reading “Podcast Episode 59 – History of the Reagan Assassination Attempt”
Podcast Episode 58 – The Lost Colony at Roanoke Island
The Lost Colony of Roanoke Island was an early attempt by English settlers to establish a permanent colony in North America and was established in 1587 on Roanoke Island, off the coast of what is now North Carolina, by Governor John White and around 120 settlers. Shortly after arriving, Governor White returned to England toContinue reading “Podcast Episode 58 – The Lost Colony at Roanoke Island”
Podcast Episode 57 – The Women of Bull Run
At the beginning of the Civil War, the battle of Bull Run at Manassas was the bloodiest battle in America to that point in time. Men and women were affected…and both men and women fought and served. Join us as we talk about the women at the Battle of Bull Run. Transcript The Women atContinue reading “Podcast Episode 57 – The Women of Bull Run”
Podcast Episode 56: Rose Greenhow – Infamous Civil War Confederate Spy
Rose Greenhow was a socialite and a well-known political hostess in Washington D.C. during the 1850s. Due to her southern ties she eventually, became a Confederate spy and used her social connections to gather information and pass it on to Confederate generals. Her intelligence-gathering skills were valuable to the Confederacy, and she became one ofContinue reading “Podcast Episode 56: Rose Greenhow – Infamous Civil War Confederate Spy”
Podcast Episode 55: History Unlimited talks about the best History Movies, Napoleon, and social media restrictions
Eddie is the brains behind the very popular Instagram account History Unlimited. He also runs accounts on Facebook and TikTok, and is a military historian and firefighter with degrees in both History and Fire Science. A fellow Navy veteran Eddie is also a current Navy parent…and as of recording, Eddie had around 140,000 followers onContinue reading “Podcast Episode 55: History Unlimited talks about the best History Movies, Napoleon, and social media restrictions”