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Season 2 Episode 8
Join us as we sit down with the remarkable Fred Allison, a West Texas native and Marine Corps veteran. From his formative years on a cotton farm to …
2 years, 3 months ago
The Gift of Texas History Book Ideas, Part II
Season 2 Episode 8
It's the beginning of a New Year! In this episode, we continue our journey through the rich tapestry of Texas history, guided by our book recommenda…
2 years, 3 months ago
The Gift of Texas History Book Ideas, Part I
Season 2 Episode 7
It's the holiday season, and nothing makes a better gift for the Texas History lover than a good book! In the spirit of holiday gift-giving, we shar…
2 years, 4 months ago
Planning a Texas History Course, Pt 2
Season 2 Episode 6
Gene and Scott continue their discussion about planning their university/college level Texas history courses. They break down their unique methodolog…
2 years, 4 months ago
Planning a Texas History Course, Pt 1
Season 2 Episode 5
In this episode, we pull back the curtain on teaching a college-level Texas history course. Texas history is more than what happened between the Red …
2 years, 5 months ago
Untangling Critical Race Theory
Season 2 Episode 4
Critical Race Theory has been the topic of debates and political tirades among Texas - and national - politicians and school boards, but what exactl…
2 years, 6 months ago
Celebrating Bastrop's History
Season 2 Episode 3
Join us for a captivating journey into the heart of Texas history with none other than Ken Kesselus, local historian, former mayor, and minister. Wit…
2 years, 6 months ago
Journeys in Chicano Activism, Past and Present
Season 2 Episode 2
Hear the captivating journey of Ray Valdez as he talks with us about the era of Mexican-American activism and the Chicano Movement. Ray discusses ef…
2 years, 7 months ago
From Textbooks to TikTok
Season 2 Episode 1
We're kicking off a new season of Talking Texas History with a bang! Our first guest is the impressive Rachel Gunter. In this digital age, the use o…
2 years, 8 months ago
Talking San Felipe with Bryan McAuley
Season 1 Episode 28
Join us as we journey to Stephen F. Austin's colonial headquarters with Texas Historical Commission site manager for the San Felipe de Austin Histori…
2 years, 8 months ago