Podcast Episodes

Lesson 14: An Introduction to Spanish Texas

Episode 28

With this episode we launch Part 2 of Texas History Lessons: Spanish Texas. This episode looks at the legacy of New Spain in Texas and lays out what to expect from future episodes.

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Published on 4 years, 7 months ago

Remembering Larry McMurtry

Episode 27

In this episode we take a look at the life and work of Texas author Larry McMurtry. Over the course of his life he wrote over thirty novels, over a dozen works of non-fiction, and dozens of screenpla…

Published on 4 years, 7 months ago

Texas Music History and Spotlight Artist Jerrod Flusche

Episode 26

In this episode Texas History Lessons gives a quick overview about the legacy of Texas music and takes a look at the first Texas History Lessons Spotlight Artist - Jerrod Fusche.

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Published on 4 years, 7 months ago

This Month in Texas History - May

Episode 25

This month we investigate many events that happened over the centuries in May, from the foundation of Mission San Antonio de Valero and the birth of San Antonio to the creation of the Dallas Maverick…

Published on 4 years, 8 months ago

The Texas City Disaster of April 16, 1947

Episode 24

This episode focuses on the rise of Texas City and the horrible disaster that almost destroyed it on April 16, 1947.

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Published on 4 years, 8 months ago

This Month In Texas History - April

Episode 23

From Coronado to jazz legend Red Garland, from the Payayas to the Texas City Disaster, This Month In Texas History looks at many important April events in Texas!

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Published on 4 years, 9 months ago

THL Conversations-The March 18, 1937 New London School Explosion with Dean Vinson

Episode 22

In this episode Texas History Lessons is proud to have Dean Vinson join to discuss the New London School Explosion of March 18, 1937, the third worst disaster in regards to death in Texas history and…

Published on 4 years, 9 months ago

This Month in Texas History - March

Episode 21

This Month in Texas History focuses on many of the colorful and important events that happened in Texas over the centuries during a specific month and this month we focus on March in Texas history.. …

Published on 4 years, 9 months ago

The First Dogs!

Episode 20

Several thousand years ago, man’s best friend crossed over from Asia with the intrepid hunters that peopled the Americas at their sides.  They were important helpers and companions for the First Peop…

Published on 4 years, 10 months ago

This Month in Texas History - February

February might be the shortest month of the year but it is packed with important events in Texas history. Also we announce a new feature - The THL Music Spotlight Artist of the Month.

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Published on 4 years, 11 months ago