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History with Mark Bielski

History with Mark Bielski

History with Mark Bielski

Tune in for a more conversational discussion of history with historian Mark Bielski and his guests. We all know there was a war and who was president, but what about the spies, the intrigues, the deceptions and the backstories? What about learning about the occasional farcical or comedic decisions made by serious figures and their sometime tragic results? By telling the untold tales of our past, Mark Bielski is committed to making history come alive for future generations.

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History with Mark Bielski - Sultana Disaster: Part II

Sultana Disaster: Part II

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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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History with Mark Bielski - U.S. Grant's Civil War Spy Network

U.S. Grant's Civil War Spy Network

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04/30/20 • 26 min

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History with Mark Bielski - The Lincoln Assassination and the Sultana Disaster
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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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History with Mark Bielski - Civil War and Abraham Lincoln: Part I

Civil War and Abraham Lincoln: Part I

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03/28/18 • 41 min

Mark discusses the Civil War and Abraham Lincoln with historian Gerry Prokopowicz.

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History with Mark Bielski - Women in the Civil War: Gen. Jack Mountcastle
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02/12/20 • 40 min

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History with Mark Bielski - Kate Tietzen: Struggles in the Middle East
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02/26/20 • 32 min

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History with Mark Bielski - Wartime Christmas

Wartime Christmas

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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.

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History with Mark Bielski - Vince Dooley: The South Carolina Liberty Trail
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02/06/20 • 37 min

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History with Mark Bielski - Introduction

Introduction

History with Mark Bielski

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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.

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History with Mark Bielski - The Cold War in Europe with Steve Bourque
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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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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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