Who Is History's Most Underrated Figure? (Parthenon Roundtable)
The history of the world is full of unsung heroes and misunderstood figures who have shaped our lives in profound ways. Their contributions to history are, simply put, underrated. Recently, four of th...
17 Des 202247min
The Alamo (1960)
In this episode, Sean and James discuss the classic 1960 movie The Alamo, directed by and starring John Wayne.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14 Des 20221h 5min
The Legacy of the Texas Revolution
The Texas Revolution cast a long shadow not just over Texas history, but over United States history. In this final episode of Key Battles of the Texas Revolution, Sean and James discuss the short- and...
7 Des 20221h 1min
Goliad, the Runaway Scrape, and San Jacinto
Two weeks after the fall of the Alamo, the Texian garrison at Goliad surrendered to another Mexican force, and a week after that, the garrison was executed on the orders of Santa Anna. Santa Anna and ...
30 Nov 202255min
Bonus Episode - Eyewitness History - Feed Drop
In this episode of the Eyewitness History Podcast, Host Josh Cohen speaks with the former principal of Columbine High School, Frank DeAngelis. Frank and Josh discuss the events of the tragic shooting,...
26 Nov 202212min
The Alamo and Independence
In early 1836, Santa Anna personally led an army into Texas to put down the rebellion. His first target was San Antonio, particularly the fortified mission called the Alamo, in which nearly 200 Texian...
23 Nov 202249min
Bonus Episode - The New Mexico Campaign in the Civil War
In early 1862, a Confederate force consisting mainly of Texans launched an invasion of the New Mexico territory. After a quick and largely unopposed march, they ran into a Union force defending the te...
19 Nov 202225min
The Revolution Begins
Further restrictive measures passed by Santa Anna’s government motivated many Texians to mount a full-scale rebellion in October 1835 at the town of Gonzales. For some, the goal was statehood for Texa...
16 Nov 202242min
