Captivate Podcast Archives

We built History or Drive — a simple map with almost 1,400 historic sites tied to videos and podcasts so you stop driving past the good stuff. You open it in any browser, tap a pin, and get one-click directions. But why? How is there 1,400 locations with videos at almost all of them? AContinue reading “History or Drive: Our Road Trip App for Historic Sites”

How did Los Alamos become the site where Manhattan Project scientists changed the course of WWII…and the world?? In this episode, a historian explains how this secret city became one of America’s most important military history destinations—and why you should add it to your next road trip. We’ll explore what visitors can see today, theContinue reading “Visiting Los Alamos, New Mexico: The Manhattan Project Road Trip”

Today, we’re diving into some seriously eye-opening history with Dr. Susan O’Donovan and her new book, “Moving Toward the Political Education of Enslaved Americans.” How did enslaved americans know the Civil War was starting? Or what the political environment was like leading up to the Civil War? Dr. O’Donovan takes us on a wild rideContinue reading “What They Didn’t Teach You in History Class! From Slavery to Political Education with Dr. Susan O’Donovan”

Ever wondered what stories Route 66 carries beyond historic diners and neon road trip signs? Discover the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City—a historic road trip treasure overlooked by most travelers. Scott and Jenn explore authentic frontier artifacts, frontier military history, and the real stories behind the American West, plus insider tipsContinue reading “National Cowboy Museum on Route 66: Historic Travel & Western History”

Why did westward expansion and Route 66 both point to St. Louis? What’s it like to ride the cramped tram pods to the top of the Gateway Arch? Scott and Jenn start their historic road trip exploring how the 1803 Louisiana Purchase doubled the U.S. They cover St. Louis’s French trading-post origins, key museum highlightsContinue reading “St. Louis Road Trip: Gateway Arch History & Historic Route 66 Stops”

What really happened in Deadwood when Wild Bill Hickok was killed, and why is his death tied to a place that wasn’t even U.S. state territory? Wild Bill Hickok’s death in Deadwood remains one of the Old West’s most disputed stories—but visiting the Black Hills gold-rush boomtown reveals the truth. In this historic road tripContinue reading “Deadwood: The True Story of Wild Bill Hickok | Historic Travel Guide”

Join Scott and Jenn as they unpack JD’s epic 28-day road trip along the Lincoln Highway—a historic travels journey that delivered daily video drops and unforgettable stops. Discover the planning strategies, historic landmarks, and insider tips that turned this road trip into a success story. Perfect for history lovers and adventurous travelers ready to planContinue reading “Road Trip Like a Pro: Lincoln Highway Historic Travel Strategy with History Underground”

Did you ever wonder what it would be like to walk through the Titanic? Jenn got to visit the Traveling Titanic Exhibition—a one-of-a-kind immersive experience that recreates the ship’s iconic spaces including the grand staircase, bridge, and dining rooms. Inside, original artifacts sit alongside Hollywood treasures like Kate Winslet’s life vest. From a Navy pilot’sContinue reading “We Go Inside the Titanic: History, Artifacts & Traveling Exhibit Experience”

Commodore John Paul Jones—Revolutionary War naval hero and “I have not yet begun to fight”—went missing for over a century. Join Scott and Jenn as they recount Jones’s rise from Scottish sailor to Continental Navy legend, the legendary 1779 Bonhomme Richard battle with HMS Serapis, and the incredible 1905–1906 detective work that recovered his graveContinue reading “John Paul Jones: The Lost Grave of America’s Revolutionary War Hero | Annapolis”

For our 200th episode…we inerview Professor Greg Jackson—host of the podcast History That Doesn’t Suck! He talks about his upcoming book ‘Been There, Done That: How Our History Shows What We Can Overcome’. Greg argues today’s hyper-partisan media, gridlock, and political violence have clear precedents in U.S. history…and we talk all about them. 😁 You’reContinue reading “History That Doesn’t Suck: Political Division & America’s Road Trip Through Precedent | 200th Episode”