The History Bros

The Bros describe their thoughts and feelings about 9/11, how they address it in class, and what it means for the future.

After nearly two years the Bros finally get to the topic of Gettysburg. Kevin Bryant joins us to discuss the events of the battle, to share some stories of the field, and to put into context what this battle is all about.

Rude teaches us a bit about air shows, why they are awesome, and why the Blue Angels are so fun to watch!

The Bros take on the topic of teaching in the pandemic, as well as a Memorial Day Remembrance

The Bros bring in Callie Hawkins from Lincoln's Summer Cottage joins us to talk Abe, Mary, and the rest of the Lincolns and their time at the cottage. For more info, check out www.lincolncottage.org

The Bros take on the topic of the great big purchase of land in 1803

The Bros take on the issues of The Chinese Exclusion Act and Japanese Internment in a very deep discussion about what motives someone to fight for a country when they are trying to hold you back.

The Bros take a journey into the Appalachian Mountains with film maker and writer Neal Hutcheson. We talk about Appalachian culture, and take a trip into the Moonshiners' world.

The Bros have a conversation about some of the best....and worst...lessons they have ever taught.

You may not have heard of Carter Woodson, but I'm telling you, he's worth knowing. The man that helped to create what would become Black History Month.

The Bros deal with seeing reach other on camera for the first time in a while... it got ugly

The Bros talk about their influences that created their interest in history.

Hatfield wants to talk about it more...so we did

The Bros take another bite out of the 1776 Commission Report. Rude and Geldmacher make their points, Hatfield referees the debate, while also tossing in his thoughts. It's a thought provoking battle royale that's sure to annoy someone!

The Bros start to tackle the topic of the 1776 Commission Report

The Bros talk more about the events at the Capitol.

The Bros try to put some context around the events of 1-6-2021....and the rest of the crap that happened this week

The Bros tackle the tough topic of Andrew Jackson and his legacy.

The Bros tackle the tough topic of the Boston Tea Party.

The Bros have Jen Epstein as a guest on the podcast to share her experiences on the National Mall as a U.S. Park Ranger. You're gonna love it! We did!!!!!

The Bros talk about the things we teach and why we do it. How do they differ by region?

The Bros share their thoughts on what the Pilgrims and Wampanoag should have done....because we're judgey like that.

The Bros take a chance to talk about the historical events that they would most like to go back in time to see.

The History Bros tackle their favorite movies that they hate to admit they like.

The Bros talk about their favorite Connery moments

Every 4 years we elect a President.  Sometimes its a new one, sometimes its the same old, same old. The Bros talk about some of the whackier elections in our country's past.

The Bros tackle The Rock...and not the wresting "actor" one.

The Bros welcome back Kevin Bryant to the podcast to take on some more Frederick Douglass topics that we never quite covered last time he joined us. You're gonna love it!