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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 Dec 202026min

From the public domain, we’re bringing Hubert Howe Bancroft’s great work to the 21st century.

21 Dec 202014min

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 Juli 202020min

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 Juli 202017min

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 Juli 202053min

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 Juni 202029min

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 Juni 202049min