The Spaniard Show

Today, we learn more about the shooting/horseback prowess of the Comanches and the evolution of arms that came in the form of the Colt pistol. For more w/ The Spaniard: Subscribe to The Spaniard Sho...

20 Jan 20207min

Today, we (re)learn about two important pieces of history in the US: Manifest Destiny and the CA Gold Rush. For more w/ The Spaniard: Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's email list: https://charliespa...

17 Jan 20208min

Today, we learn about the "White Squaw" and her decision to live "a life of unwashed savagery", as well as the "agent of destruction" of a huge percentage of Native Americans in North America (and it ...

16 Jan 20207min

The quick way to summarize this episode is: Dread and Spanny's relationship is changing, but it's also not changing. This is the latest glimpse of the development of The Spaniard business. The guys ta...

16 Jan 202054min

We embark on a new series (of which I plan to read more!) called Ordinary People Change the World by Brad Meltzer). Today, we talk about Abraham Lincoln and focus on his character and desire to help t...

15 Jan 202012min

What a cool piece of history we learn about today - the Texas Rangers. Not the baseball team. And not the Chuck Norris TV show, either. The real Texas Rangers who fought the Comanches in the 1800's. ...

15 Jan 20208min

Let's take a look at the concept of Indian trackers/scouts, the origins of what Texas is today (my thoughts on the perception of TX) and the dissolution of Comanche culture. For more w/ The Spaniard: ...

14 Jan 20208min

Today, we learn more about the customs, norms and culture of the Comanches. If you enjoyed the movie Sparta, you'll enjoy this. For more w/ The Spaniard: Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's email list:...

13 Jan 20207min