Escaping the Confederacy
During the American Civil War, both the Union and Confederate armies operated prisoner-of-war camps to detain enemy combatants. But did you know that while most of those held within the prison walls w...
25 Juni 20248min
Bad Day for a Picnic
Following the secession of southern states after Abraham Lincoln's election into office in 1860, the American people were not quite ready for the carnage that was soon to follow. For many, the taste o...
24 Juni 20248min
Wright Brothers (Where are they now?)
Who has not heard of Orville and Wilbur Wright and their famous feat at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, on December 17, 1903? The Wright Brothers, one-time bicycle manufacturers, were THE American aviatio...
22 Juni 202410min
Conversations: How much did the U.S. help win WWI, w/Matt Seelinger
In this episode, I am honored to discuss the U.S. role in World War I with Mr. Matt Seelinger, the Chief Historian at the U.S. Army Historical Foundation of the National Museum of the United States Ar...
21 Juni 202413min
Annie Oakley Shoots the Kaiser?
Annie Oakley was a legendary figure in the world of sharpshooting and entertainment during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. But did you know that "The Little Sure Shot" not only used her popula...
20 Juni 20248min
WWI German Internment
The story of the Japanese Internment Camps in the United States during the Second World War has slowly been brought to mainstream American history. But did you know the U.S. had a similar internment p...
19 Juni 20248min
The Black Chamber
You probably know about the Central Intelligence Agency, commonly known as the CIA. And you might have even heard of its WWII predecessor, the Office of Strategic Services, or the OSS. But did you kno...
18 Juni 20249min
Zeppelins Over London
Those who study World War II history have undoubtedly heard about the Blitz, the horrific German bombing of London throughout the conflict. But did you know that this was not the first time in history...
17 Juni 20248min
