
Join Don Wildman twice a week for your hit of American history, as he explores the past to help us understand the United States of today.
We’ll hear how codebreakers uncovered secret Japanese plans for the Battle of Midway, visit Chief Powhatan as he prepares for war with the British, see Walt Disney accuse his former colleagues of being communists, and uncover the dark history that lies beneath... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 369 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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The Origins of Slavery in America, from its early colonial history to its expansion after the Revolutionary war, is the darkest chapter of American history. In this episode, we'll explore how European colonists first brought enslaved Africans to the ... more
Roughstock, roping and risk - the sport and spectacle of rodeo has become one of the most iconic American pastimes over the last couple of centuries. But where did it begin and how has it changed over time?
Don is joined by Dr Tracey Hanshew, Assist... more
On May 4 1970, four students were shot dead by the Ohio National Guard during a protest. What were they protesting? Why were the National Guard brought in? And what chain of events led them to shoot?
Don is joined by historian Brian VanDeMark, forme... more
A two-hundred-year-old presidential speech has shaped how the United States sees its role in the world ever since. At the time, it sounded like a modest declaration from a young and uncertain nation. What would come to be known as the Monroe Doctrine... more
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I just listened to the Quaker episode and really enjoyed it. There were the personal ties with Don’s own Faith, but this was also the history of the American PEOPLE - not just the government. Please do more episodes on the dawn of various Faiths in America, including the Bahá’ís and Abdu’lbaha’s visit in 1912. Thank you.
Love how it’s just history! Very little bias to any political party; just history. Very enjoyable to listen and learn as I go about my daily tasks.
Excellent stories and insightful
You lost me. I love history, I love to listen to the podcasts to learn more about the long history of the world. Instead once again I have to get a lecture about how bad white people are, stolen land, slavery. The earth is 4.6 billion years old, epoch’s, species, ages, come and gone, but all the wrong begins and ends with white people. You lost me when she made her claim that white people decided that God said black soil needed to be tended to by black people. I was looking forward to reading he... more
Listened to several episodes, thought they were good. Listened to one on a topic I know about, and it was full of errors and slanted analysis. Makes me doubt the rest.
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Focused on the exploration of American history, the content offers a comprehensive look at pivotal moments from pre-colonial times through modern events. Episodes feature detailed discussions on various topics, including the impacts of steamboats on trade, cultural movements among Native Americans, the implications of espionage during World War II, and significant legal battles like the Dred Scott case. The podcast stands out for intertwining narratives of historical events with cultural implications, often highlighting lesser-known perspectives and socio-political dynamics. Notably, it aims to connect America's past to its current societal issues, making it appealing to history buffs and those interested in contemporary relevance.
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