A Historian and Navy Veteran talk about traveling to historic locations
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A Wounded Warrior on Route 66: The Incredible Story of Aaron Moon
In our latest Talk With History episode, I had the privilege of interviewing Aaron Moon, a former British Royal Marine Commando who survived a catastrophic IED explosion in Afghanistan and is now set to cycle the entirety of Route 66 in 22 days, all on one leg. Aaron’s journey is driven by a powerful purpose:ā¦
Unveiling the Titanic: From Tragedy to Immersive Experience
ScottĀ andĀ JennĀ visitĀ theĀ TravelingĀ TitanicĀ Exhibition,Ā anĀ immersiveĀ experienceĀ thatĀ recreatesĀ spacesĀ likeĀ theĀ grandĀ staircase,Ā bridge,Ā diningĀ rooms,Ā andĀ poolĀ whileĀ displayingĀ artifactsĀ fromĀ theĀ shipĀ andĀ itemsĀ connectedĀ toĀ theĀ film,Ā includingĀ aĀ lifeĀ vestĀ wornĀ byĀ KateĀ WinsletĀ andĀ oneĀ ofĀ onlyĀ sevenĀ survivingĀ full-sizeĀ deckchairs. š Visit this exhibit near you š„ Video from inside
John Paul Jones: From āI Have Not Yet Begun to Fightā to a Lost Grave and Homecoming at Annapolis
Scott and Jenn recount Commodore John Paul Jonesās rise from a Scottish sailor who began at sea at 13 to a celebrated Continental Navy officer known for taking the fight to Britain, including the 1779 Bonhomme Richard battle with HMS Serapis that produced his famous refusal to surrender.They follow the 1905ā1906 detective effort to locateā¦
Arlington National Cemetery: Honoring General James Doolittle and the Sullivan Brothers
Jenn visited Arlington National Cemetery to honor two World War II legacies: General James Doolittle and the five Sullivan brothers. š Visit Arlington
Gettysburg 1863: A Civilian View of the Battle | Bo Brinkman & Samuel Rogan Interview
At the Gettysburg Film Festival, Scott and Jenn interview director Bo Brinkman (Gettysburg, 1993; upcoming Gettysburg 1863) and actor Samuel Roukin (Turn: Washingtonās Spies) about portraying the Battle of Gettysburg through the experiences of civiliansāespecially women and childrenārather than traditional battlefield spectacle.
Gettysburg Film Festival: Behind the Scenes Where History Meets Hollywood
Scott and historian Jenn recap their Easter weekend 2026 trip to the Gettysburg Film Festival, describing Gettysburgās high-energy atmosphere, panels, and meetups with the history community. They organized a Thursday-night gathering of 10ā15 content creators at The Gettys Burger, then attended a āTurnā panel about Washingtonās Culper Spy Ring with actors including Samuel Roukin (Captainā¦
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