The 2 Best California Frontier - A History Podcast Episodes
1) How did California Get its Name? You Might be Surprised
What do a warrior queen, north African pirates and the city of San Francisco have in common? They are all connected to the origin of the name “California.”
2) Early Exploration of California (Part 1 of 2)
European interest in California stretches back over 400 years. Spanish mariners began exploring the Pacific coast of North America in the early 16th century.
3) 085: A Gold Rush Family Saga with author Craig S. Harwood
Today, I'm honored to speak with Craig S. Harwood, author of Bridget's Gambit, a captivating saga of family enterprise during the California Gold Rush. This really interesting book, coming out soon, t...Show More
4) 084: San Diego's Lost City with Author Richard Carrico Part 2
In Part 2 of my interview with archaeologist Richard Carrico, our conversation delves into the significant archaeological findings at the Presidio, revealing insights into its history, architecture, a...Show More
5) 083: San Diego's Lost City with Author Richard Carrico Part 1
In this conversation, I interview archaeologist Richard Carrico, an expert on the Presidio of San Diego, discussing its historical significance, the need for accessible literature on the subject, and ...Show More
6) 082: California's Forgotten Soldiers: The Californio Lancers Part 2
In this episode, we delve into the second half of an interview with Tom Prezelski, author of Californio Lancers: The First Battalion of Native Cavalry in the Far West. The discussion covers the perio...Show More
7) 081: California's Forgotten Soldiers: The Californio Lancers Part 1
In this episode, I talk with author Tom Prezelski about his book The Californio Lancers: The 1st Battalion of Native Cavalry in the Far West, 1863–1866. Together, we explore the fascinating and often...Show More
8) 080: Soldiers' Wives on the California Frontier Part 2 | April Farnham, Ethnohistorian
Join us as we conclude our interview with ethnohistorian April Farnham, delving into the lives and contributions of mixed Spanish and indigenous families in Northern California during the late 18th an...Show More
9) 079: Soldiers' Wives in Early California Part 1 | April Farnham, Ethnohistorian
In this episode, I interview April Farham, who shares her fascinating work on the lives of early California settlers, specifically indigenous and Mestiza women. April discusses her personal journey in...Show More
10) 078: True Visual History of California Part 3 | David W. Rickman, Illustrator and Historian
Exploring Historical Illustrations and California's Cultural Heritage with David W. Rickman Watch to the full YouTube video In the final installment of this interview series, historian and illustrato...Show More