Vlogging Through History

Vlogging Through History
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Many people learn about history as a collection of names, dates, and places. History is so much more interesting than that. It is the stories of the men and women who made those places and events matter. It is the story of the private soldier as much as it is the story of the great general. It is the story of the farmer in the field as much as it is the story of the man in the Oval office. Join me, Chris from the Youtube Channel Vlogging Through History, as we dive deeper into the forgotten stories of our past, and into the details of the stories we thought we already knew.

  1. 02/27/2023

    Episode 13: 1776 - The year America was born (and nearly died)

    Americans remember 1776 with feelings of patriotism, fireworks, and celebration. Few know how desperately close the Continental Army came to losing the war in the months after the Declaration of Independence.

    41 min

  2. 02/04/2023

    Episode 12: I Died in Hell - They Called it Passchendaele

    In the summer and fall of 1917, one of the most horrifying battles in human history took place on the slopes of Passchendaele Ridge northeast of Ypres, Belgium. The final assault on the village over a two week period cost four Canadian divisions...

    44 min
  3. Episode 11: The Christmas Truce of 1914

    12/14/2022

    Episode 11: The Christmas Truce of 1914

    In December 1914, as the "War to End All Wars" raged across Europe, men spontaneously laid down their arms and shook hands with men they'd been trying to kill a few hours earlier. This is the real story of the Christmas Truce.

    31 min
  4. Episode 10: Shot at Dawn - Military Executions during the Great War

    11/09/2022

    Episode 10: Shot at Dawn - Military Executions during the Great War

    Over 300 men were executed by the British Army for desertion and cowardice during the first World War. In today's podcast, we explore the process for executions and the stories of the men involved.

    32 min
  5. Episode 9: The History of the Medal of Honor

    09/29/2022

    Episode 9: The History of the Medal of Honor

    The most prestigious decoration for acts of valor under fire in the United States Military is the Medal of Honor. Created during the American Civil War, the medal has a long and sometimes complicated history. Join me as we explore that history.

    40 min
  6. Episode 8: The Tragic Lives of U.S. Presidents (Part Four)

    09/03/2022

    Episode 8: The Tragic Lives of U.S. Presidents (Part Four)

    In the United States, there are few who are idolized, mythologized, or even demonized quite like those who have held the office of President of the United States. It is easy to forget these men were husbands and fathers, and had lives that existed...

    34 min
  7. Episode 7: The Tragic Lives of U.S. Presidents (Part Three)

    08/18/2022

    Episode 7: The Tragic Lives of U.S. Presidents (Part Three)

    In the United States, there are few who are idolized, mythologized, or even demonized quite like those who have held the office of President of the United States. It is easy to forget these men were husbands and fathers, and had lives that existed...

    36 min
  8. Episode 6: John Buford, the Real Hero of Gettysburg

    08/06/2022

    Episode 6: John Buford, the Real Hero of Gettysburg

    The Battle of Gettysburg is often described as the turning point of the American Civil War. From July 1-3, 1863, there were a number of key decisions that led to the decisive Union victory. The decision that may have won the battle, however, took...

    26 min
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    Many people learn about history as a collection of names, dates, and places. History is so much more interesting than that. It is the stories of the men and women who made those places and events matter. It is the story of the private soldier as much as it is the story of the great general. It is the story of the farmer in the field as much as it is the story of the man in the Oval office. Join me, Chris from the Youtube Channel Vlogging Through History, as we dive deeper into the forgotten stories of our past, and into the details of the stories we thought we already knew.

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