A podcast about our history inspired travels, YouTube channel journey, and examining history through conversations with the curious, the explorers, and the history lovers out there.
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Podcast Episode 63: Visiting Appomattox Courthouse
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 Surrender…
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 Old…
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.…
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 ——————————————————- 📣 Interested in a shoutout or just want to support the Talk with History team? Head over to the Walk With History Gift Shop to…
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 and…
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 remove…
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