History Matters
History Matters: Women’s Rights on Wheels
This week, Scott recounts the story of Annie Londonderry, who biked around the world to prove that women could.
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History Matters: Crosswords and Chocolate Chips
This week, Scott and Aaron celebrate Juneteenth – and a local historical event, Regulator Remembrance Day, coincidentally also June 19.
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History Matters: Kites and Constitutions
This week, Scott and Aaron celebrate Ben Franklin’s kite, several big Supreme Court rulings, and the invention of the ballpoint pen.
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History Matters: Decision Day, Maybe
This week, Scott and Aaron mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day – though what the “D” actually stands for is still a bit of a mystery.
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History Matters: Pedestrians and Walkers
This week: a famous pedestrian walks 1000 miles in 1000 hours, and a vivid dream inspires the Battle Hymn of the Republic.
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History Matters: She Sells Seashells (And That’s Only The Beginning)
Scott and Aaron discuss great women in history, from pilots to photographers to archaeologists and even librarians.
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History Matters: Oh, Brave New World
This week, Scott and Aaron discuss transportation pioneers – including the Jamestown settlers and a pair of trailblazing women pilots.
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History Matters: The C Stands For Constitution
This week, Scott and Aaron discuss the story behind the Constitution’s 27th amendment – including an unfairly-maligned college professor.
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History Matters: The Real McCoy
This week, Scott and Aaron discuss a pioneering 19th-century Black engineer whose success gave rise to the phrase “the real McCoy.”
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History Matters: The World’s Worst Travel Agent
This week, Scott and Aaron celebrate the 150th birthday of radio pioneer Guglielmo Marconi – great at technology, bad at planning trips.
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