HistoricCal Podcast
1) History of California Vol 1, Ch 1, Pt 1
In this episode we start Chapter 1, staying firmly within the 1500s. Bancroft summarizes the imperial politics of the pre-Mexico conquistadors and offers a play-by-play account of the missions and est...Show More
2) History of California Vol 1, Preface
From the public domain, we’re bringing Hubert Howe Bancroft’s great work to the 21st century. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
3) Eusebio Kino
Though just a wee bit of time in California, this man quite literally paved the way for the mission system by developing routes, maps, and relationships among native groups throughout the PimerĂa and ...Show More
4) Alta California
Enjoy this brief summary of the political structure of the first “unification” of California. Take careful notes! Because we’ll be exploring (pun intended) a lot of themes, names, and history mentione...Show More
5) Early European Explorers
In this episode we’ll read from the wiki pages of the first European explorers, and dare I say... PIRATES?!...of California That’s right, ye ol scalliwags. We are walking the plank right into some of...Show More
6) 🚨Disclaimer🚨
Quick disclaimer and acknowledgment of racial bias in the story of early California, the curator’s background, and therefore this podcast. It feels right to address this before we jump into some heavy...Show More
7) Sierra Nevada
The geology, ecology, hydrology, and—of course—history of the one and only Range of Light. The Sierra’s full Wikipedia profile transcribed specially for your ears. --- This episode is sponsored by...Show More
8) John Muir
From Dunbar to Daggett, John Muir changed the conversation about conservation. Numerous natural wonders, preservation societies, and protected lands serve as commemorative thank yous to the work he ac...Show More
9) Buffalo Soldiers
Bob Marley knew there was a story to tell with these intrepid soldiers who help shaped the landscape of not just our nation’s military history, but our national parks as well. Enjoy! --- This episo...Show More
10) Yosemite National Park
What’s not to love about Yosemite? Well, maybe the Mariposa Wars, the damming of Hetch Hetchy, and the eviction of the native people from the Valley in the 1960s... Other than that, enjoy! --- This...Show More