Exploring History
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At Just the Right Time
Exploring History
12/20/22 • 17 min
Galatians 4:4-5 says that Jesus was born "in the fullness of time." Several streams of history came together when Jesus was born in a stable in Bethlehem. The latest Exploring History podcast explains how Jesus came "in the fullness of time."
Find resources for further study at Homeschool History:
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Homeschool curriculum and resources for all ages: https://notgrass.com/
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Encouragement for homeschool moms: https://charlenenotgrass.com/
A Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
Exploring History
09/27/22 • 18 min
Queen Elizabeth II was the longest reigning monarch in British history. In this episode, Ray Notgrass discusses her life and reign and shares his personal connections with Her Majesty's Britain.
Find links to more resources about Queen Elizabeth II at Homeschool History: https://app.homeschoolhistory.com/resource/tribute-to-queen-elizabeth-ii
Homeschool curriculum and resources for all ages: https://notgrass.com/
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Encouragement for homeschool moms: https://charlenenotgrass.com/
July 4 and America
Exploring History
06/28/22 • 18 min
The Declaration of Independence and the American revolutionary movement began a story that is still being written. It’s a work in progress and likely always will be, just as we all are. Even so, the United States is unlike any other country in the history of the world.
This country has enabled greater political, personal, economic, and religious freedom and opportunity than any other country ever has. It has given people hope when they had none. It’s where millions of immigrants have wanted to come and where they have had successful new starts for themselves and their families.
July 4th, 2022, is the 246th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Let's look at the meaning of that document and the meaning of our great nation.
Find additional resources about the 4th of July at Homeschool History:
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Homeschool curriculum and resources for all ages: https://notgrass.com/
Supplemental videos, field trips, and other resources: https://homeschoolhistory.com/
Encouragement for homeschool moms: https://charlenenotgrass.com/
The Power of the Book
Exploring History
09/12/23 • 17 min
Of all the books you might read and study, the Bible is the most important. Ray Notgrass shares perspectives on the inspiration and authority of the Bible and why it is the most powerful book you can ever read.
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Homeschool curriculum and resources for all ages: https://notgrass.com/
Supplemental videos, field trips, and other resources: https://homeschoolhistory.com/
Encouragement for homeschool moms: https://charlenenotgrass.com/
Tragedy in Ukraine
Exploring History
03/08/22 • 17 min
The world is watching a war take place in the Eastern European country of Ukraine. It is the largest invasion of a country in Europe since World War II. The roots of this conflict go back hundreds of years, and the immediate sources of conflict span the 20th century. Let’s unravel this complex and heart-wrenching scenario.
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Homeschool curriculum and resources for all ages: https://notgrass.com/
Supplemental videos, field trips, and other resources: https://homeschoolhistory.com/
Encouragement for homeschool moms: https://charlenenotgrass.com/
The Great War and Its Greatest Hero
Exploring History
10/22/24 • 23 min
World War I brought unprecedented loss of life and destruction. But it also provided stories of amazing heroism. In the latest Exploring History podcast, Ray Notgrass examines the causes of the war, how the war progressed to a bitter end, and tells stories of American heroes in the war.
Read the transcript, see photos, and explore additional resources:
https://shop.notgrass.com/blog/exploring-history-podcast-9/the-great-war-and-its-greatest-hero-299
Homeschool curriculum and resources for all ages: https://notgrass.com/
Supplemental videos, field trips, and other resources: https://homeschoolhistory.com/
Encouragement for homeschool moms: https://charlenenotgrass.com/
What Can You Learn from History?
Exploring History
10/08/24 • 12 min
Why should anyone, especially our students, bother to learn history? In his latest Exploring History podcast, Ray Notgrass offers six specific things we can gain from a study of history that can enrich our lives and help us make a positive contribution to the world around us.
Read a transcript and find additional resources:
https://shop.notgrass.com/blog/exploring-history-podcast-9/what-can-you-learn-from-history-298
Homeschool curriculum and resources for all ages: https://notgrass.com/
Supplemental videos, field trips, and other resources: https://homeschoolhistory.com/
Encouragement for homeschool moms: https://charlenenotgrass.com/
An Interview with Ray and Charlene Notgrass: How Their Childhoods Influenced How They Homeschooled
Exploring History
08/08/23 • 23 min
Every parent is strongly influenced by his or her own childhood. In this episode, producer Titus Anderson interviews Ray and Charlene Notgrass about how their childhoods in the 1950s and 1960s influenced how they homeschooled their children in the 1990s.
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Homeschool curriculum and resources for all ages: https://notgrass.com/
Supplemental videos, field trips, and other resources: https://homeschoolhistory.com/
Encouragement for homeschool moms: https://charlenenotgrass.com/
An Interview with Another Child of the 1950s and 1960s
Exploring History
07/25/23 • 49 min
Life in the United States in the 1950s and 1960s had its share of blessings and challenges. On the next Exploring History podcast, Ray Notgrass interviews his wife, Charlene Notgrass, about her experience growing up in the 1950s and 1960s.
Homeschool curriculum and resources for all ages: https://notgrass.com/
Supplemental videos, field trips, and other resources: https://homeschoolhistory.com/
Encouragement for homeschool moms: https://charlenenotgrass.com/
What My History Teacher Taught Me
Exploring History
06/13/23 • 10 min
Jerry Locke was the high school history teacher who had a major influence on Ray Notgrass. Mr. Locke recently passed away. On today's Exploring History podcast, Ray offers a tribute to the man who taught him how to teach history.
Homeschool curriculum and resources for all ages: https://notgrass.com/
Supplemental videos, field trips, and other resources: https://homeschoolhistory.com/
Encouragement for homeschool moms: https://charlenenotgrass.com/
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FAQ
How many episodes does Exploring History have?
Exploring History currently has 72 episodes available.
What topics does Exploring History cover?
The podcast is about Learning, Christianity, Homeschooling, History, Podcasts, Education, Geography and Government.
What is the most popular episode on Exploring History?
The episode title 'An Interview with Another Child of the 1950s and 1960s' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Exploring History?
The average episode length on Exploring History is 20 minutes.
How often are episodes of Exploring History released?
Episodes of Exploring History are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of Exploring History?
The first episode of Exploring History was released on Dec 22, 2021.
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