Dr. History's Tales of the Old West
Dr. Ken Turner
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Lt. Col. William Barret Travis
Dr. History's Tales of the Old West
09/17/24 • 23 min
Col. James Bowie was too sick to command the troops at the Alamo, so Col. Travis took over. Historians have debated how he died. Some say he died by suicide, others that he died fighting a Mexican officer, or that he was captured and killed. Some say he was shot while on the rampart. Joe, the only survivor, said Travis fired his double-barreled shotgun and immediately fell to enemy fire.
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The Shortcut
Dr. History's Tales of the Old West
08/27/24 • 25 min
Stephen Meek convinced a wagon train to let him guide them on a short cut across Oregon to the Dalles. Within days it went bad. Feed and water were scarce. Hard sharp rocks cut the animals feet. The immigrants soon realized Meek was lost. A typhus outbreak began to take lives. Abandoned and starving, it fell to Mose Harris to lead a rescue party.
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Uncle Nick
Dr. History's Tales of the Old West
07/02/24 • 22 min
His book, "The White Indian Boy," relates his experience of running away to live with Shoshone Chief Washakie. He witnessed a battle between the Shoshone and Crow tribes with many killed. He nearly had his leg amputated by the medicine man. He was a pony express rider, blacksmith, carpenter, rancher, prison guard, prison inmate, trader, trapper and "frontier doctor."
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The Mussel Slough Massacre
Dr. History's Tales of the Old West
04/30/24 • 22 min
The Southern Pacific encouraged settlers to farm and improve on their land grants with the understanding they would be able to buy it for from $2.50 to $5 per acre. When the railroad raised that price to $25 and $35 an acre, the farmers revolted. They were being evicted from the land they had worked for years. In the end the railroad won.
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Beyond the Grave: Unsinkable Molly Brown
Dr. History's Tales of the Old West
05/20/24 • 14 min
Molly Brown visits us from beyond the grave for a person-to-person interview. The Lady from Leadville, married Johnny Brown, became amazingly wealthy and traveled the world. She tells us of her experience on the Titanic. She always was there to help those in need.
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Entrepreneurs in California
Dr. History's Tales of the Old West
04/22/25 • 22 min
Some miners found the work too hard. They found other ways to riches. Alexander Todd began the first mail service. Daniel Dancer used 150 mules to haul all the goods needed in the mining camps. James Burch started with an old ranch wagon to haul passengers over roads that were nothing more than trails, eventually buying fine coaches and horses.
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Dishonest Miners - Part 2
Dr. History's Tales of the Old West
06/18/24 • 16 min
"High grading" was the practice of workers stealing a few pounds of high-grade ore to sell to crooked assayers. Professional gamblers rushed to each new strike to relieve the workers of the hard-earned money. Women were scarce on the mining frontier, but when they showed up, they were treated with extreme respect.
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George Washington Bush
Dr. History's Tales of the Old West
12/17/24 • 22 min
His parents were freed slaves so George could travel anywhere. He worked for the Hudson's Bay Company in the Rocky Mountains. He tried farming but was drawn to Oregon, sold his farm and joined a wagon train. Upon arriving, he found that blacks were not allowed to settle in Oregon. He moved to the Puget Sound where he helped other settlers. He played a big role in securing the territory for the United States.
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Lucille Mulhall
Dr. History's Tales of the Old West
07/30/24 • 23 min
America's first cowgirl. There wasn't a horse she couldn't ride. She performed at age 13 in her father's wild west show, but she wanted to compete in steer roping. She competed against men, including Will Rogers. She drew large crowds wherever she performed her riding and roping skills, including steer roping which she often won. She was inducted into the National Cowboy Hall of Fame.
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Fox Hastings
Dr. History's Tales of the Old West
08/06/24 • 25 min
Cowboys have been killed bulldogging, but that didn’t stop 138 pound Eloise "Fox" Hastings from competing against men. She traveled with Wild West shows throughout the country riding and roping. She suffered concussions, broken legs, crushed ribs and fractured arms, but said, "I like the thrill when I match my 135 pounds against a half ton of brute force."
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FAQ
How many episodes does Dr. History's Tales of the Old West have?
Dr. History's Tales of the Old West currently has 566 episodes available.
What topics does Dr. History's Tales of the Old West cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Podcasts and Education.
What is the most popular episode on Dr. History's Tales of the Old West?
The episode title 'The Mussel Slough Massacre' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Dr. History's Tales of the Old West?
The average episode length on Dr. History's Tales of the Old West is 24 minutes.
How often are episodes of Dr. History's Tales of the Old West released?
Episodes of Dr. History's Tales of the Old West are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Dr. History's Tales of the Old West?
The first episode of Dr. History's Tales of the Old West was released on Nov 12, 2013.
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