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.

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Episodes

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 27, 2023•41 min

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 nearly 16,000 men and produced nine recipients of the Victoria Cross. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 04, 2023•44 min

Episode 11: The Christmas Truce of 1914

The podcast explores the remarkable 1914 Christmas Truce, a spontaneous cessation of hostilities across the Western Front. Host Chris Mowry details soldier accounts of meeting in No Man's Land, trading souvenirs, and even playing football. Despite official disapproval, these moments highlighted the common soldier's reluctance to kill and their preference for peace, offering a poignant glimpse into humanity during the "War to End All Wars" and its lasting historical significance.

Dec 14, 2022•31 min

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 09, 2022•32 min

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 29, 2022•40 min

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 outside of their role as President. In this episode, we look at the tragic stories in the lives of Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, and John Tyler. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Sep 03, 2022•34 min

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 outside of their role as President. In this episode, we look at the tragic stories in the life of Andrew Jackson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 18, 2022•36 min

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 place before it even started, and it was made by a 37-year-old cavalry officer from Kentucky. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 06, 2022•26 min

Episode 5: The Tragic Lives of U.S. Presidents (Part Two)

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 outside of their role as President. In this episode, we look at the tragic family lives of James Madison, James Monroe, and John Quincy Adams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 26, 2022•38 min

Episode 4: The Tragic Lives of U.S. Presidents (Part One)

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 outside of their role as President. In this episode, we look at the tragic family lives of our first three Presidents - George Washington, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 27, 2022•34 min

Episode 3 - The Lost Battalion

In October, 1918, nine companies of American soldiers were trapped behind enemy lines in the Argonne Forest. Led by a lawyer from Harvard, they survived furious German attacks and devastating friendly artillery fire. A week later, less than 200 men were left. This is their story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 18, 2022•48 min

Episode 2 - Alvin York: An American Legend

In 1941, Gary Cooper won an Academy Award for his title role in the film Sergeant York. Who was Alvin York? What happened in his early life to prepare him for that legendary moment in the Argonne Forest in the final weeks of the Great War? How did one man take on an entire German Battalion and win? What happened after that day? In today’s episode, we look at the story of the man behind the legend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 15, 2022•47 min

Episode 1 - Horror at the Somme: The Accrington Pals

July 1, 1916 is generally considered the deadliest day in the history of the British military. That day, over 19,000 men were killed along a 20-mile front at the Somme, most of them in only a few hours. More than a dozen divisions went over the top that morning, but few suffered as horribly as the 31st Division in their attack on the fortress town of Serre. In today’s episode, we look at the story of the Accrington Pals (11th Btln, East Lancashire Regiment), a battalion that was all but wiped ou...

Jun 13, 2022•36 min

VTH Podcast Prologue

Welcome to the Vlogging Through History Podcast. This episode will let you know more about this show, what you can expect from future episodes and the sort of topics that will be covered from here on out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 07, 2022•4 min

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