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Three history educators from different parts of the country tackle historical topics and their modern-day impacts. Sometimes educational and sometimes odd, the History Bros are always entertaining. Connect with us at https://historybros.com Visit us on

The History Bros


    • Aug 22, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 21m AVG DURATION
    • 103 EPISODES


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    Episode 101: Williamsburg & The White House: Our Travels This Summer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 29:44


    The Bros discuss the teacher institutes we went to this summer. Please visit https://www.historybros.com/. The History Bros Podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros The History Bros YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxB9iJN6Uj6MrIoSfUQ07Nw Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss out on podcasts or videos from The History Bros! History is everywhere. Go out and find it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros/support

    Episode 100: Surratt Boarding House/Wok & Roll - What Happens to Historical Buildings?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 25:51


    The Bros discuss what happens to buildings AFTER history occurs there? Also, where is the best Chinese food in DC? Please visit https://www.historybros.com/. The History Bros Podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros The History Bros YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxB9iJN6Uj6MrIoSfUQ07Nw Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss out on podcasts or videos from The History Bros! History is everywhere. Go out and find it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros/support

    Episode 99: Dealey Plaza & the JFK Assassination

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 29:50


    The Bros discuss the assassination of JFK and Rude's visit to Dealey Plaza and the Sixth Floor Museum. For more info: The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza | The Sixth Floor MuseumThe Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza | The Sixth Floor Museum (jfk.org) Please visit https://www.historybros.com/. The History Bros Podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros The History Bros YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxB9iJN6Uj6MrIoSfUQ07Nw Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss out on podcasts or videos from The History Bros! History is everywhere. Go out and find it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros/support

    Episode 98: Oklahoma City Memorial & Museum - How do we memorialize tragedies?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 29:35


    The Bros discuss the Stories From the Road video related to the OKC museum and Memorial that was bombed by a domestic terrorist in 1995. We talk about how we remember and memorialize these places and events. For More Info: Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum (memorialmuseum.com) Please visit https://www.historybros.com/. The History Bros Podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros The History Bros YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxB9iJN6Uj6MrIoSfUQ07Nw Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss out on podcasts or videos from The History Bros! History is everywhere. Go out and find it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros/support

    Episode 97: John Deere, Tractors, and the Technology that Changed America

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 26:47


    The Bros have a winding conversation that centers on how technology drives growth in societies and economies. Please visit https://www.historybros.com/. The History Bros Podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros The History Bros YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxB9iJN6Uj6MrIoSfUQ07Nw Please consider supporting us through Patreon. We would appreciate your support. https://www.patreon.com/thehistorybros Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss out on podcasts or videos from The History Bros! History is everywhere. Go out and find it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros/support

    Episode 96: The French in the Americas

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 22:54


    The Bros discuss the influence of the French on Colonial North America. Please visit https://www.historybros.com/. The History Bros Podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros The History Bros YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxB9iJN6Uj6MrIoSfUQ07Nw Please consider supporting us through Patreon. We would appreciate your support. https://www.patreon.com/thehistorybros Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss out on podcasts or videos from The History Bros! History is everywhere. Go out and find it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros/support

    Episode 95: Kennedy Space Center, The Space Shuttle, Mars & the Moon

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 20:20


    The bros have a conversation about space exploration and the shuttle program. They remember the Challenger and Columbia, as well as talk about the successes of NASA. Please visit https://www.historybros.com/. The History Bros Podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros The History Bros YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxB9iJN6Uj6MrIoSfUQ07Nw Please consider supporting us through Patreon. We would appreciate your support. https://www.patreon.com/thehistorybros Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss out on podcasts or videos from The History Bros! History is everywhere. Go out and find it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros/support

    Episode 94: Huck Finn, Tom Sawyer, Mark Twain, and Hannibal Missouri

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 23:20


    The Bros discuss Hannibal Missouri, Mark Twain, and his hometown. Please visit https://www.historybros.com/. The History Bros Podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros The History Bros YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxB9iJN6Uj6MrIoSfUQ07Nw Please consider supporting us through Patreon. We would appreciate your support. https://www.patreon.com/thehistorybros Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss out on podcasts or videos from The History Bros! History is everywhere. Go out and find it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros/support

    Episode 93: Museum to the U.S. Air Force

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 19:39


    The Bros share a conversation about their favorite military planes and speak about the U.S. Air Force Museum. Please visit https://www.historybros.com/. The History Bros Podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros The History Bros YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxB9iJN6Uj6MrIoSfUQ07Nw Please consider supporting us through Patreon. We would appreciate your support. https://www.patreon.com/thehistorybros Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss out on podcasts or videos from The History Bros! History is everywhere. Go out and find it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros/support

    Episode 92: A Huge Middle Finger from 2021 - We Wanted to Keep Betty White & John Madden Around for a While

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 27:23


    The Bros talk about the passing of pop culture icons. Please visit https://www.historybros.com/. The History Bros Podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros The History Bros YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxB9iJN6Uj6MrIoSfUQ07Nw Please consider supporting us through Patreon. We would appreciate your support. https://www.patreon.com/thehistorybros Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss out on podcasts or videos from The History Bros! History is everywhere. Go out and find it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros/support

    Episode 91: Norman Borlaug, the Green Revolution, and GMO (Stories From the Road)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 23:09


    The Bros discuss Norman Borlaug and the impact that he had on the world. Sit back and we save some lives! Check out the accompanying video on our Youtube Channel: https://youtu.be/6eYVZblGjsI Please visit https://www.historybros.com/. The History Bros Podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros The History Bros YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxB9iJN6Uj6MrIoSfUQ07Nw Please consider supporting us through Patreon. We would appreciate your support. https://www.patreon.com/thehistorybros Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss out on podcasts or videos from The History Bros! History is everywhere. Go out and find it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros/support

    Episode 90: Lewis & Clark Boathouse (Stories From the Road)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 21:43


    The Bros discuss the Lewis and Clark expedition, and especially the sheer volume of supplies that are needed. And catch the YouTube episode of Stories From the Road here: https://youtu.be/CXkELLhabm4 Please visit https://www.historybros.com/. The History Bros Podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros The History Bros YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxB9iJN6Uj6MrIoSfUQ07Nw Please consider supporting us through Patreon. We would appreciate your support. https://www.patreon.com/thehistorybros Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss out on podcasts or videos from The History Bros! History is everywhere. Go out and find it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros/support

    Episode 89: Devon & Matewan (Hatfield History)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 24:44


    We talk more about the history of Valentine Hatfield and the locations of Jason Hatfield's past. You can watch the newest episode of Hatfield History by clicking here: https://youtu.be/2ioaHTCXJBo --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros/support

    Episode 88: Field of Dreams (Stories From the Road)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 26:21


    In this episode, the History Bros have a conversation about the Field of Dreams movie site, the movie, and the game that was played there in 2021. The field is located in Dyersville, Iowa. Click the link to see the video: https://youtu.be/UEn_GKGgxes History is everywhere. Go out and find it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros/support

    Episode 87: Hatfield Family Cemetery (Hatfield History)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 40:52


    In support of Hatfield History, the Bros have a conversation about the cemetery where many of Jason Hatfield's ancestors are buried. Watch the episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/NZ6N4kuBNW4 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros/support

    Episode 86: 9/11, Remembered

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 26:43


    The Bros describe their thoughts and feelings about 9/11, how they address it in class, and what it means for the future. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros/support

    Episode 85: Valley Forge, Savannah, South Dakota (Stories From the Road)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 74:18


    The History Bros share stories from their travels that included historical ties. We also make a big announcement about new content. You can check it out here: The History Bros - YouTube --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros/support

    Episode 84: Gettysburg (WITH KEVIN BRYANT!!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 123:50


    After nearly two years the Bros finally get to the topic of Gettysburg. Kevin Bryant joins us to discuss the events of the battle, to share some stories of the field, and to put into context what this battle is all about. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros/support

    Short Stories Ep. 3 - Oral Histories with Scott Hennis (Episode 83)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 67:33


    One of the two things you're NEVER supposed to discuss in polite company, Scott and Jason do. And we do it well, showing that we all seem to have more in common than we do in difference. #religion #Crosswinds #HistoryBrosPod #Debate #OralHistories --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros/support

    Short Stories Ep. 2 - The Blue Angels (Episode 82)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 18:07


    Rude teaches us a bit about air shows, why they are awesome, and why the Blue Angels are so fun to watch! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros/support

    Short Stories Ep. 1 - Thomas Meehan & a Conversation with Will (Episode 81)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 21:19


    Since the Bros are taking June off from full-scale shows, they are sitting down and recording quick episodes focused on a single story. This week, Brian is sitting down with his 14-year-old to talk about Thomas Meehan and D-Day. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros/support

    Episode 80: Teaching in the Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2021 81:29


    The Bros take on the topic of teaching in the pandemic, as well as a Memorial Day Remembrance --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros/support

    Episode 79: The Lincolns and the Summer Cottage

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 61:58


    The Bros bring in Callie Hawkins from Lincoln's Summer Cottage joins us to talk Abe, Mary, and the rest of the Lincolns and their time at the cottage. For more info, check out www.lincolncottage.org --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros/support

    Episode 78: The Louisiana Purchase

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 81:10


    The Bros take on the topic of the great big purchase of land in 1803 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros/support

    Episode 77: The Chinese Exclusion Act & Japanese Internment During WW2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 85:11


    The Bros take on the issues of The Chinese Exclusion Act and Japanese Internment in a very deep discussion about what motives someone to fight for a country when they are trying to hold you back. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros/support

    Episode 76: Rick Beyer Joins Us to Talk About the Ghost Army of World War 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 98:10


    Film maker and author Rick Beyer joins us to have a conversation about the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops, known as The Ghost Army, to talk about their actions in deceiving the German Army during World War 2. More info can be found at www.rickbeyer.net as well as these locations: http://www.ghostarmylegacyproject.org/overview.html https://stephenambrosetours.com/about-stephen-ambrose-historical-tours/history-happy-hour/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros/support

    Episode 75: Popcorn Sutton, Moonshiner, Appalachian, Character with Neal Hutcheson (stronger language episode)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 94:26


    The Bros take a journey into the Appalachian Mountains with film maker and writer Neal Hutcheson. We talk about Appalachian culture, and take a trip into the Moonshiners' world. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros/support

    Episode 74: What's So Hard About Teaching A Lesson?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 85:37


    The Bros have a conversation about some of the best....and worst...lessons they have ever taught. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros/support

    Episode 73: Listener Query - Controversial School Names

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 38:30


    We had a listener reach out with a great question about school mascot names. We cover it to the best of our abilities! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros/support

    Episode 72: Mythology, History Bros Style. Paul Revere, Jamestown, and ... Japan

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 93:02


    The Bros tackle the topic of mythology, and in typical Bros fashion, they end up talking Jamestown. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros/support

    Episode 71: Kevin Bryant Rejoins Us to Speak on Carter Woodson & His Impact on the First Black History Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 90:25


    You may not have heard of Carter Woodson, but I'm telling you, he's worth knowing. The man that helped to create what would become Black History Month. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros/support

    Episode 70: Why Would They Let Us Have Cameras?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 80:41


    The Bros deal with seeing reach other on camera for the first time in a while... it got ugly --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros/support

    Episode 69: The Influences That Made Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 85:30


    The Bros talk about their influences that created their interest in history. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros/support

    Episode 68: Hatfield Recites the 1776 Commission Report...again

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 126:10


    Hatfield wants to talk about it more...so we did --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros/support

    Episode 67: A Conversation on the 1776 Commission Report...with Hatfield as the Referee

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 99:27


    The Bros take another bite out of the 1776 Commission Report. Rude and Geldmacher make their points, Hatfield referees the debate, while also tossing in his thoughts. It's a thought provoking battle royale that's sure to annoy someone! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros/support

    Episode 66: A story of 1776...Commission

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2021 99:06


    The Bros start to tackle the topic of the 1776 Commission Report --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros/support

    Episode 65: A Little Civil Discourse For Ya

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 75:08


    The Bros talk more about the events at the Capitol. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros/support

    Episode 64: This Week IS History

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 48:34


    The Bros try to put some context around the events of 1-6-2021....and the rest of the crap that happened this week --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros/support

    Episode 63: Andrew Jackson- Not the Presidential Bargain You May Have Thought He Was

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 92:43


    The Bros tackle the tough topic of Andrew Jackson and his legacy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros/support

    Episode 62: You've Heard of the Boston Tea Party

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 86:56


    The Bros tackle the tough topic of the Boston Tea Party. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros/support

    Episode 61: Ranger Jen Has Really Cool Experiences!!!!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 105:47


    The Bros have Jen Epstein as a guest on the podcast to share her experiences on the National Mall as a U.S. Park Ranger. You're gonna love it! We did!!!!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros/support

    Episode 60: Topics We Teach-The Difference a Region Makes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 103:56


    The Bros talk about the things we teach and why we do it. How do they differ by region? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros/support

    Episode 59: The Thanksgiving Special!!!! Part Deux

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 83:32


    The Bros share their thoughts on what the Pilgrims and Wampanoag should have done....because we're judgey like that. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros/support

    Episode 58: If I Were a Fly On the Wall

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2020 84:47


    The Bros take a chance to talk about the historical events that they would most like to go back in time to see. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros/support

    Episode 57: Movies You Hate to Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 101:36


    The History Bros tackle their favorite movies that they hate to admit they like. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros/support

    Episode 56: Sean Connery....Gone but not Forgotten

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 71:24


    The Bros talk about their favorite Connery moments --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros/support

    Episode 55: That Election Thing

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 85:01


    Every 4 years we elect a President. Sometimes its a new one, sometimes its the same old, same old. The Bros talk about some of the whackier elections in our country's past. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros/support

    The Real Episode 54: The Rock

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 91:58


    The Bros made a mistake the first time around! This is the real version of The Rock! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros/support

    Episode 54: The Rock

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 120:11


    The Bros tackle The Rock...and not the wresting "actor" one. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros/support

    Episode 53: Welcome Back Kevin Bryant. We have more Frederick Douglass to Speak On

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 135:53


    The Bros welcome back Kevin Bryant to the podcast to take on some more Frederick Douglass topics that we never quite covered last time he joined us. You're gonna love it! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros/support

    Episode 52: Critical Thinking - Give It Some Thought

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 118:06


    The Bros tackle the topic of Columbus. We try to approach controversy using primary sources...the way it should be. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/history-bros/support

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