Episode 21: Unknown Battles of World War II

03/04/19 • 11 min

Do you remember the Battle of Los Angeles? No? What about the Battle of Crete? Still no? There are often a lot of decisive battles left out of history books because wars, especially ones as large as World War II, were full of battles. But a lot of these unknown battles heavily influenced the results of the war or, in the case of the Battle of Los Angeles, emphasize just how high tensions about a potential invasion went.

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Episode 20: Los Angeles, California Part 2

Last week we discovered the beginnings of Los Angeles, California up to the turn of the 20th Century. This week, we step into the 1900s with a look at the media, film, music, and transportation history of the city including William Randolph Hearst, the beginnings of film and Hollywood, music's entry into LA with the Hollywood Bowl, Capitol Records, and Whisky A Go Go, plus Amelia Earhart, Charles Lindbergh, LAX, and US Highway 66.

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Episode 22: Laura de Force Gordon

March is Women’s History Month and there are SO many incredible women in history to highlight! Today we’re looking at Laura de Force Gordon, an American lawyer, suffragist, newspaper publisher, and a passionate advocate for women’s rights.