Podcast Episodes

Cowboy Life in West Texas by John A. Lomax

One of the people that inspired J. Frank Dobie to devote his career to writing about Texas and preserving the stories and folk ways of the Southwest was John Avery Lomax.  Lomax lived from 1867 to 19…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

A Texan's Guide to Life

Episode 137

This episode evaluates the life and work of J. Frank Dobie and I pick a fight with Larry McMurtry.

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Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago

Bride Neill Taylor's Beginnings of the Texas State Historical Association complete

Episode 136

This episode shares a little bit more about the remarkable Bride Neill Taylor and presents her memories on the establishment of the TSHA in its entirety.

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Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago

Bride Neill Taylor and the Foundation of the Texas State Historical Association Part 2

Episode 135

This episode concludes Bride Neill Taylor's historical sketch on the Texas State Historical Association.

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Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

Bride Neill Taylor and the Foundation of the Texas State Historical Association

Episode 134

This episode considers the significance of the establishment of the Texas Historical Association with the first hand account of Bride Neill Taylor, one of its pioneer members.

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Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago

Blood Touching Blood by Derrick G. Jeter

Episode 133

Blood Touching Blood is a superb literary western written by Derrick G. Jeter. It follows the trials and tribulations of Colonel Pendleton and his cavalry command in west Texas.

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Published on 10 months, 4 weeks ago

The Founding Fathers at San Jacinto?

Episode 132

Episode 132 of the Texas History Lessons Podcast explores the influences of the Founding Era and the Founding Fathers. How many George Washington's fought for Texas? More than I expected.

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Published on 1 year ago

1836 - An Adventure in Time Part 2

Episode 131

In Part 2 of 1836 - An Adventure in time we look at some key events and people of 1836 that helped create the modern world. It is an ongoing experiment in context and perspective and highlights some …

Published on 1 year ago

1836 - An Adventure in Time Part 1

Episode 130

In Part 1 of 1836 - An Adventure in time we look at some key events that helped create the world of 1836. It is an ongoing experiment in context and perspective and highlights some obvious and not so…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Texas History Lessons Update!

Episode 129

Due to some unanticipated circumstances, Texas History Lessons has been on a lengthy hiatus. Fortunately, reading, researching and writing have not stopped. This episode is a an update on what's to c…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago