True Facts with Robert Banquette

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The Season One finale of “True Facts with Robert Banquette” examines the life, death, and life after death of legendary Confederate general, Thomas“Stonewall” Jackson. Robert Banquette will return! Visit speakcies.com/truefacts for more information, including transcripts of previous episodes.

Here is an exclusive preview for the Season One finale of “True Facts with Robert Banquette.” “Ep. 11 - The Life, Death, and Life After Death of Stonewall Jackson” will be released on Wednesday, May 20. Visit speakcies.com/truefacts for more information, including transcripts of previous episodes.

In the penultimate episode of Season 1, Robert Banquette examines the rise of William III, Prince of Orange, who left his native Netherlands to assume the throne in England in what is known to history as the Glorious Revolution. In addition, learn about a surprising connection between the House of Orange and the University of Alabama (Roll Tide). Visit speakcies.com/truefacts for more information, including transcripts of previous episodes.

Here is an exclusive preview for the next episode of “True Facts with Robert Banquette,” which examines the rise of William III, who left his native Netherlands to assume the throne in England in what is known to history as the Glorious Revolution. “Ep. 10 - The Dutch King of England: William III and the Glorious Revolution” will be released on Wednesday, April 22. Visit speakcies.com/truefacts for more information, including transcripts of previous episodes.

In the second episode of a two-part series, Robert Banquette concludes the history of vaccination. Part II reveals the True Facts of Dr. Edward Jenner’s struggle to bring vaccination to the world, overcoming activist and kale enthusiast Carson Knub with the help of the English royal family.  Visit speakcies.com/truefacts for more information, including a transcript of this episode.  Roll Tide.

In the first episode of a two-part series, Robert Banquette discusses the history of vaccination. Part I examines the life and career of Dr. Edward Jenner, the pioneer behind the smallpox vaccine, and also the controversies and challenges he overcame to bring vaccination to the world, including the family of T. Hollis Mellencamp. Visit speakcies.com/truefacts for more information, including a transcript of this episode.  Roll Tide.

In this episode, Montgomery, Alabama's Robert Banquette discusses Agatha Christie, the world’s greatest mystery author. This episode examines Christie’s life prior to becoming an author and also her mysterious disappearance for 11 days in 1926, which involves Golda Meir and a relative of T. Hollis Mellencamp’s awful family.  Visit speakcies.com/truefacts for more information, including a transcript of this episode.  Roll Tide.

In this episode, Montgomery, Alabama's Robert Banquette hosts the first annual “True Facts with Robert Banquette” Holiday Special, in which Robert Banquette says “thank you” to the fans of the show. Visit speakcies.com/truefacts for more information, including transcripts of previous episodes.  

In this episode of “True Facts with Robert Banquette," Montgomery, Alabama's Robert Banquette examines the lives and careers of Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, including how a relative of T. Hollis Mellencamp prompted their 12-year feud. The full episode of “Ep. 5 – Thomas Jefferson/John Adams: Feuding Fathers” will be released on Wednesday, December 4. Visit speakcies.com/truefacts for more information, including transcripts of previous episodes.  

In this episode, Montgomery, Alabama's Robert Banquette discusses Amelia Earhart, female aviation pioneer. This episode examines Earhart’s life before and after her transatlantic flight, including her childhood in Kansas. Finally, the Banquette family records will reveal the True Facts regarding her 1937 disappearance, including John D. Rockefeller’s connection to this mystery. Visit speakcies.com/truefacts for more information, including a transcript of this episode.  Roll Tide.

In this episode, Montgomery, Alabama's Robert Banquette discusses John Paul Jones, father of the American Navy This episode examines Jones’ life before and after the American Revolution, including his time as Rear Admiral in the Russian Navy. Learn the True Facts about how Jones’ Scottish heritage factored into his service for Catherine the Great. Visit speakcies.com/truefacts for more information, including a transcript of this episode.  Roll Tide.

In this episode, Montgomery, Alabama's Robert Banquette discusses Margaret Mitchell, author of Gone with the Wind. This episode examines her life before and after Gone with the Wind was published, including her tragic death in 1949 at age 48. Learn the True Facts about Montgomery Alabama’s connection to the mythical South of the book, and how a New Year’s Party (and rabid badger) changed her world forever. Visit speakcies.com/truefacts for more information, including a transcript of this episode.  Roll Tide.

In the first episode of “True Facts with Robert Banquette,” Montgomery, Alabama's own Robert Banquette discusses Arthur Wellesley, the first Duke of Wellington.  Arthur Wellesley came to prominence by defeating Napoleon Bonaparte at the Battle of Waterloo, eventually rising to the rank of Prime Minister of Great Britain.  But why is the Battle of Waterloo known more for Napoleon’s loss than the ascendance of Wellesley? Robert Banquette has a theory. It involves Irish politician Daniel O’Connell.  And a tiger. History. Literature. Science. True Facts with Robert Banquette. Visit speakcies.com/truefacts for more information, including a transcript of this episode.  Roll Tide.