History of California Vol 1, Ch 1, Pt 1
In this episode we start Chapter 1, staying firmly within the 1500s. Bancroft summarizes the imperial politics of the pre-Mexico conquistadors and offers a play-by-play account of the missions and est...
30 Joulu 202026min
History of California Vol 1, Preface
From the public domain, we’re bringing Hubert Howe Bancroft’s great work to the 21st century.
21 Joulu 202014min
Eusebio Kino
Though just a wee bit of time in California, this man quite literally paved the way for the mission system by developing routes, maps, and relationships among native groups throughout the Pimería and ...
8 Heinä 202020min
Alta California
Enjoy this brief summary of the political structure of the first “unification” of California. Take careful notes! Because we’ll be exploring (pun intended) a lot of themes, names, and history mentione...
7 Heinä 202017min
Early European Explorers
In this episode we’ll read from the wiki pages of the first European explorers, and dare I say... PIRATES?!...of California That’s right, ye ol scalliwags. We are walking the plank right into some of...
4 Heinä 202053min
🚨Disclaimer🚨
Quick disclaimer and acknowledgment of racial bias in the story of early California, the curator’s background, and therefore this podcast. It feels right to address this before we jump into some heavy...
3 Heinä 20202min
Sierra Nevada
The geology, ecology, hydrology, and—of course—history of the one and only Range of Light. The Sierra’s full Wikipedia profile transcribed specially for your ears.
30 Kesä 202029min
