History with Mark Bielski
History with Mark Bielski
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Sultana Disaster: Part II
History with Mark Bielski
04/12/18 • 30 min
Author Sally M. Walker joins Mark to discuss the tragic disaster of the explosion and sinking of the Sultana in 1865. It was America's greatest maritime disaster that occurred on the Mississippi River at the end of the Civil War—but so few people know about it. Her book , Sinking the Sultana tells the intriguing story.
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The Lincoln Assassination and the Sultana Disaster
History with Mark Bielski
04/04/18 • 23 min
Professor Gerry Prokopowicz wraps up the Lincoln discussion with some points about the assassination in April 1865. Mark gives background and the basic story of the Sultana tragedy, America's greatest maritime disaster that occurred that same month.
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Civil War and Abraham Lincoln: Part I
History with Mark Bielski
03/28/18 • 41 min
Mark discusses the Civil War and Abraham Lincoln with historian Gerry Prokopowicz.
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Wartime Christmas
History with Mark Bielski
12/12/19 • 29 min
Mark looks at some examples of how Christmas was observed during wartime over the last three centuries. From merciful nurses making wounded and sick soldiers more comfortable with what limited means they had, to ersatz reindeer in the Civil War, and how a grant for leave could be the greatest Christmas gift a soldier could hope to receive.
Introduction
History with Mark Bielski
06/28/16 • 3 min
Mark discusses his new podcast, history with Mark Bielski, which will cover history from ancient to modern times with experts in their fields of study, with special attention to the Civil War and WWII.
The Cold War in Europe with Steve Bourque
History with Mark Bielski
09/05/19 • 26 min
In continuing the Cold War Series, Steve Bourque joins Mark to discuss his experiences in the U.S. Army during those years. We get the perspectives of a young enlisted man stationed in western Europe during the Cold War. We also get to look at the situation from another vantage point—when he returned later as an intelligence officer. The tactical approach to keeping Europe safe and how American and NATO forces counter a threat from the Soviet Union during those uncertain times come to light in the discussion.
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FAQ
How many episodes does History with Mark Bielski have?
History with Mark Bielski currently has 97 episodes available.
What topics does History with Mark Bielski cover?
The podcast is about History, Wwii and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on History with Mark Bielski?
The episode title 'U.S. Grant's Civil War Spy Network' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on History with Mark Bielski?
The average episode length on History with Mark Bielski is 29 minutes.
How often are episodes of History with Mark Bielski released?
Episodes of History with Mark Bielski are typically released every 7 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of History with Mark Bielski?
The first episode of History with Mark Bielski was released on Jun 28, 2016.
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