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 Des 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 Des 202014min
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 Jul 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 Jul 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 Jul 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 Jun 202029min
John Muir
From Dunbar to Daggett, John Muir changed the conversation about conservation. Numerous natural wonders, preservation societies, and protected lands serve as commemorative thank yous to the work he ac...
29 Jun 202049min
