Friendly Neighborhood Historian

Bill Petro

Just enough history to inform, intrigue, and entertain. Short podcasts on the backstory of holidays, historical individuals, and historic anniversaries to learn enough to dazzle your friends and impress your family. Host: Bill Petro #History #Holidays

  1. American Revolution: Reason and Religion

    26. Juni

    American Revolution: Reason and Religion

    What part did the Enlightenment and the revival of the Great Awakening play in the American Revolution? Blog: https://billpetro.com/american-revolution-reason-and-religion #America-250 #AmericanRevolution #Independence #USA

    11 Min.
  2. History of America: 250 Years

    25. Juni

    History of America: 250 Years

    Why do the 250 years of America represent a unique nation in world history? Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-of-america-250-years #America-250 #UnitedStates #USA

    14 Min.
  3. History of St. John the Baptist Day: Midsummer

    23. Juni

    History of St. John the Baptist Day: Midsummer

    Who was this prophet, what was his history, and how has his life been celebrated around the world throughout history? How is it related to Midsummer? https://billpetro.com/st-john-the-baptist #StJohnTheBaptistDay #Midsummer

    13 Min.
  4. History of John Witherspoon: the Ordained Founding Father

    3. Feb.

    History of John Witherspoon: the Ordained Founding Father

    How a Scottish immigrant preacher became the sole clergyman to sign the Declaration of Independence. Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-of-john-witherspoon #JohnWitherspoon #FoundingFather #AmericanRevolution

    10 Min.
  5. Interview on BBC: What's the History Behind New Years Eve?

    14. Jan.

    Interview on BBC: What's the History Behind New Years Eve?

    BBC Radio 5 Live interview to discuss the traditions of an American New Year's Eve celebration. Blog: https://billpetro.com/interview-history-behind-new-years-eve #BBC #NewYearsEve

    15 Min.
  6. History of the Feast of St. John: Which St John?

    26.12.2025

    History of the Feast of St. John: Which St John?

    Who was St. John the Apostle, and what was his role in the history of Christianity and the Bible? Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-of-feast-of-st-john #StJohn #FeastOfStJohn

    6 Min.
  7. History of Christmas Magi: Who were the Wise Men?

    19.12.2025

    History of Christmas Magi: Who were the Wise Men?

    Who were they, where were they from, why did they come, what is their part in the Christmas narrative? Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-of-the-wise-men #WiseMen #Magi #Christmas

    5 Min.
  8. History of Caesar Augustus: What Did He Have To Do With Christmas?

    17.12.2025

    History of Caesar Augustus: What Did He Have To Do With Christmas?

    What did the most powerful individual in the world have to do with the humble Nativity? Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-of-christmas-caesar-augustus #CaesarAugustus #Nativity #Bethlehem

    8 Min.
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Just enough history to inform, intrigue, and entertain. Short podcasts on the backstory of holidays, historical individuals, and historic anniversaries to learn enough to dazzle your friends and impress your family. Host: Bill Petro #History #Holidays

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