Robert E. Lee Defeat Was Only the Beginning (Visual History Podcast)
What happens when a defeated general steps into a nation struggling to define its future? The aftermath of Robert E. Lee's civil war surrender at Appomattox Court House marked a profound military tran...
31 Dec 20258min
Jimmy Stewart’s PTSD in It's a Wonderful Life (Visual History Podcast)
🎬 It’s a Wonderful Life is remembered as one of Hollywood’s most uplifting classics — but behind the scenes, its star Jimmy Stewart was grappling with invisible wounds from World War II. This documen...
24 Dec 20257min
Did the Civil War Really Create Santa Claus? (Visual History Podcast)
Discover how Thomas Nast, the “Father of American Cartoons,” shaped the modern image of Santa Claus during the Civil War. This documentary podcast episode explores Nast’s powerful illustrations in Har...
17 Dec 20257min
Gridiron Glory: The Epic Showdown of Army and Navy
In this episode of "The Point of the Spear," host Robert Child explores the rich history and enduring traditions of the Army-Navy football game. Listeners relive a dramatic Navy victory, learn about t...
10 Dec 20258min
Pearl Harbor: Missed Signals, Lessons Learned in WWII
History often whispers before it shouts. On December 7th, 1941, those whispers were present — faint signals, overlooked warnings, subtle cues that might have changed the course of a day. Yet they were...
3 Dec 20258min
Most Underrated Union Generals in the Civil War
The American Civil War was a conflict that tore a nation apart and pitted brother against brother. While history remembers names such as Grant, Sherman, and Lee, there were unsung heroes who played pi...
26 Nov 20256min
Civil War Treasures and Scandals
In the decades following the Civil War, an era of relic hunting swept across the United States. Enthusiasts, amateur historians, and even opportunists scoured battlefields and historic sites, unearthi...
19 Nov 20257min
Ghost Carrier | Episode Fifteen
Visit our Online Store for Books and More.Picture this: America loses the Pacific War, and the Stars and Stripes no longer fly over California, Oregon, and Washington. Instead, the Japanese ...
3 Juni 202524min
