Texas History Lessons

Mar 09 2025 137 ep. 41 mins 165

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Texas History Lessons is a slow walk through Texas history. It takes the time to learn about the many exciting and important people, places and events in Texas history, with a focus on some that are sometimes overlooked. So join in and time travel back to visit the amazing people and events that helped shape modern Texas and the world.

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A Texan's Guide to Life -- J. Frank Dobie

Mar 09 2025 58 mins

This episode evaluates the life and work of J. Frank Dobie and I pick a fight with Larry McMurtry. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting it on Patreon. And a special thanks to everyone that already does. Website: texashistorylessons.com email: [email protected] Learn

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

Mar 06 2025 52 mins

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. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting it on Patreon. And a special thanks to everyone that already does. Website: texashistory

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

Feb 20 2025 39 mins

This episode concludes Bride Neill Taylor's historical sketch on the Texas State Historical Association. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting it on Patreon. And a special thanks to everyone that already does. Website: texashistorylessons.com email: [email protected]

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

Feb 12 2025 43 mins

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. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting it on Patreon. And a special thanks to everyone that already does.

Blood Touching Blood by Derrick G. Jeter

Feb 04 2025 35 mins

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. You can get a copy at Amazon or by visiting derrickjeter.com. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting it

The Founding Fathers at San Jacinto?

Dec 15 2024 48 mins

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. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting it on Patreon. And a special thanks to everyone that a

1836 - An Adventure in Time Part 2

Dec 03 2024 50 mins

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 obvious and not so obvious people and events. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporti

1836 - An Adventure in Time Part 1

Nov 26 2024 50 mins

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 obvious events. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting it on Patreon. And a speci

Texas History Lessons Update!

Nov 19 2024 34 mins

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 come and a test of new equipment. Thanks for listening. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by

The Battle of San Jacinto Part 6

Sep 01 2024 56 mins

This is the final episode in a series on the Battle of San Jacinto and its immediate aftermath. The United States has been said to be a nation made by war and Texas, as a part of that nation, has been the scene of much warfare and its people have been significant participants in that violent history. The Battle of San Jacinto was a step towards much of it. Be forewarned that it con