Gone Fishin'
In this episode, Mimi and Andrea go fishing - and microfiching - to reel in some stories about hurricanes and beauty queens.
Feb 01, 2024•23 min
Navigating History
Navigating History takes you on adventures through the archives as hosts, Mimi Cirbusova and Andrea Knies of Compass Rose History Experiences sail the high seas of historic research.
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Episodes
They Call it Booze
On this episode, Mimi and Andrea's exploration of historic stories about alcohol lead to a whiskey barrel, some dead fish, and a very unique house.
Jan 25, 2024•22 min
Ghost Stories
On this episode, Mimi and Andrea share some of their favorite local ghost stories - from a historical point of view, of course!
Jan 18, 2024•20 min
Medicine and Quirky Cures
In this episode, Mimi and Andrea search - as many humans have before them - for a magical cure-all for everything that ails you!
Jan 11, 2024•22 min
Radio Stations
While exploring their local radio station history, Mimi and Andrea uncover someone who helped make all of their research possible.
Jan 04, 2024•23 min
Agriculture
From a young farmer from Illinois to a famous Chicago socialite, Mimi and Andrea share stories about local agricultural history.
Dec 28, 2023•25 min
Weird Publicity
Mimi and Andrea share stories of an automobile race, a great big baked potato, and the human fly in this episode about weird publicity.
Dec 21, 2023•26 min
Nature
This episode is inspired by nature as Mimi and Andrea share the stories of Marie Selby and May Mann Jennings.
Dec 14, 2023•29 min
Water Transportation
On this episode, Mimi and Andrea take a historic journey with water transportation from Cypress Gardens to the Titanic.
Dec 07, 2023•21 min
Magical Tourism
Join Mimi and Andrea as they share the history of their favorite magical tourism spots from Spook Hill to Cassadaga.
Nov 30, 2023•27 min
American Lore: Hard History
In this episode, Mimi and Andrea look at common American lore that reveals some of our hard history. Andrea discusses Espera Oscar de Corti (who presented himself as Iron Eyes Cody) and Mimi shares the legend of John Henry. https://virginiahistory.org/learn/historical-media/steel-drivin-man-john-henry-untold-story-american-legend
Jan 12, 2023•35 min
Fuzzy Wuzzy Propaganda: Smokey and McGruff
From advertisments to legends to cartoons, Mimi and Andrea are exploring all kinds of fictitious characters in American history. In this episode, they chat about the histories of Smokey Bear and McGruff the Crime Dog.
Jan 05, 2023•31 min
American Mythology: Paul, Pecos, and Davy
As Mimi and Andrea continue exploring characters in American history, Mimi shares the myths of Paul Bunyon and Pecos Bill and Andrea talks about the man who became a myth, Davy Crockett.
Dec 29, 2022•31 min
Advertising America: Sam and Rosie
Mimi and Andrea fall into a new history rabbit hole and begin exploring fictitious characters in history! In this episode, Andrea shares what she has discovered about Uncle Sam and Mimi talks about her findings on Rosie the Riveter.
Dec 22, 2022•35 min
A Dedicated Seamstress
A Dedicated Seamstress OR A Badass Entrepreneur Andrea shares some awesome facts about Betsy Ross that are not taught in history class.
Oct 27, 2022•20 min•Season 3Ep. 27
The Skies Have No Ceiling
Mimi shares her incredible research on Bessie Coleman, the first Black woman aviatrix.
Oct 20, 2022•18 min•Season 3Ep. 26
Golden Coffee
Golden Coffee Or A Cup of Joe In this episode, Andrea introduces Mimi to Madame Joe and her coffee that received a gold coin from President Hayes.
Oct 13, 2022•17 min•Season 3Ep. 25
Sarasota's Leslie Knope
Sarasota's Leslie Knope OR A Postcard for Carrie Mimi shares her love for Sarasota's first postmistress Carrie Abbe. Vigilance: A Story of Sheriff Watson, By Andrea Knies
Oct 06, 2022•15 min•Season 3Ep. 24
The Mysterious Millie
The Mysterious Mille OR Dumbing Down Drew Andrea shares with Mimi an intersting discovery from a used book store.
Sep 29, 2022•24 min•Season 3Ep. 23
A First for Florida
A First for Florida OR The Tireless Teacher Mimi and Andrea explore the impressive life of Blanche Armwood the first Black woman from Florida to graduate from an accrediated law school.
Sep 22, 2022•22 min•Season 3Ep. 22
Women's Stories on Navigating History
Mimi and Andrea share what to expect on the next episodes of Navigating History.
Sep 22, 2022•6 min•Season 3Ep. 21
Civic Art
Civic Art or I Stop for Kress Buildings Andrea and Mimi discuss both the beautiful and the ugly histories of Kress Store Buildings. Kress Sarasota courtesy of Florida Memory Hollywood Kress
Jun 09, 2022•25 min•Season 3Ep. 20
The Carnegie Library Legacy
The Carnegie Library Legacy or Give Me All of the Books! Mimi and Andrea unravel why a steel tycoon built libraries. The Bradenton Carengie Library courtesy of Florida Memory
Jun 02, 2022•21 min•Season 3Ep. 19
The Kenilworth Lodge Adventure
The Kenilworth Lodge Adventure or Sugar + Caffeine + Panic Andrea shares with Mimi her discovery of the Kenilworth Lodge in Sebring, FL. Link to Tampa Tribune Article Kenilworth Lodge Postcard courtesy of Florida Memory
May 26, 2022•30 min•Season 3Ep. 18
An Astounding Proposition
An Astounding Proposition or The Truth is Better Than Fiction Mimi rounds out this three part history mystery by discovering an incredible first hand account from Katherine McClellen.
May 19, 2022•21 min•Season 3Ep. 17
The Raid on Harpers Ferry
The Raid on Harpers Ferry or She was Born the Same Year! Mimi continues to share information about the Raid on Harper's Ferry and how that is connected to Katherine McClellen. Saranac Lake Adirondack Daily Enterprise, March 5, 1955
May 12, 2022•14 min•Season 3Ep. 16
She Built a Neighborhood
She Built a Neighborhood or Dead Bodies at Her Doorstep Mimi shares how she discovered that Katherine McClellen, a woman that developed a Sarasota neighborhood, also had a truck of bodies delivered to her doorstep! Sarasota Times, Jan 6, 1916 Part 1 Sarasota Times, Jan 6, 1916 Part 2 McClellen Park Tuberculosis Patients at Saranac Lake...
May 05, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 15
This Old House
This Old House or Because Bob Vila is Expensive In this episode Andrea and Mimi chat with Jonathan Torkos, Historical Resources Librarian, about how to research your historic home. Manatee County Historical Resources Florida Memory US Department of Land Management FL State Land Grants...
Mar 10, 2022•21 min•Season 3Ep. 14
The Girl from Sunday School
The Girl from Sunday School or A Rebel Without a Cause Mimi and Andrea trace Clifford Watson and Mae Prior to New Jersey as the mysery of the Sheriff's son thickens. Trenton Evening Times Clifford Watson Mug Shot from Eastern State Penitntiary Archives
Mar 03, 2022•24 min•Season 3Ep. 13
The Mystery of the Sheriff's Son
The Mystery of the Sheriff's Son or He's Somewhere in the North Mimi and Andrea unravel what hapened to Sheriff Watson's son Clifford. Image of young Cliff (courtesy of Manatee Libraries Digital Archives) Sheriff Watson's Obituary Bristol Bucks County Gazette...
Feb 24, 2022•22 min•Season 3Ep. 12
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