Marathon of History

Mat Johnson

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Short local history stories from Ontario

08/13/2025

Slow down summer!

As we approach fall Mat discusses the tradition of fall fairs and the importance of the season to early inhabitants of the Grey Bruce area. Additionally, themes surrounding Canadian historian Tim Cook's new book 'The Good Allies' are discussed. Visit marathonofhistory.ca to learn more about what Marathon of History offers to the public and private sectors in Canada.

33 min
07/17/2025

West Grey Virtual Museum Podcast - episode 2

Join host Mat Johnson for the second episode of the West Grey Virtual Museum Podcast. On this episode Mat takes a look at: - The continued development of the West Grey Virtual Museum; the Durham Conservation Area's controversial fence; the West Grey Durham Lions Club heritage display at the Durham Community Centre; First World War trench mortar restoration. To learn more visit: westgreymuseum.ca

29 min
07/08/2025

Happy Canada Day!

Explore local history with Grey County-based historian Mat Johnson. Mat's 15 years as a professional historian and life-long obsession with Canadian history comes through in the Marathon of History Podcast, companion to the OMA award-winning Marathon of History Magazine. In this episode we discuss Canada Day, a bad day for Newfoundland in 1916 and upcoming Liberation Tours.

30 min
05/26/2025

West Grey Virtual Museum Podcast - episode 1

A brief description of the exciting West Grey Virtual Museum project! For more information, or to visit the museum, see westgreymuseum.ca

18 min
05/25/2025

The Netherlands 2025 - 80th anniversary of freedom

Join me, Marathon of History owner and podcast host Mat Johnson, as I discuss the absurdity of flying offensive political flags. But more importantly, I discuss the wonderful time I had working for Liberation Tours as a guide for two weeks in The Netherlands. Historian Steve Clifford and I had the privilege of leading a group of 31 incredible Canadian tourists (this includes three American tourists with ties to Canada) to some of the most hallowed ground in Canadian military history. For more information about Marathon of History visit: marathonofhistory.ca For more information about Liberation Tours visit: liberationtours.ca For more on Steve Clifford visit: militaryandfamilyhistory.blog For more on Queen Street Gardens visit: queenstreetgardens.ca

34 min
11/08/2023

What is Marathon of History? Historian Mat Johnson interviewed on Bluewater Radio

On this episode of the Marathon of History Podcast, professional historian Mat Johnson is interviewed by Christine Robinson from 91.3 Bluewater Radio in Hanover, Ontario. Mat gives some insight into the creation of Marathon of History Magazine, and just what exactly a history professional does. Mat also apologizes for publishing an interview with himself. Enjoy!

18 min
10/27/2023

They got the wrong guy! The tragic story of Cook Teets

Join host Mat Johnson as he chats with Stephanie McMullen, community historian at Grey Roots Museum & Archives, about the tragic story of Cook Teets, a man wrongfully accused for the murder of his wife. Read more spooky tales from Grey Bruce in the fall 2023 issue of Marathon of History Magazine! Available to read free at marathonofhistory.ca Marathon of History:https://marathonofhistory.ca Grey Roots Museum: https://greyroots.com

26 min
10/15/2023

What is in Grandma's Attic? Museum Strathroy-Caradoc

A fun chat with Michelle and Crystal from the Strathroy Museum about their upcoming exhibitions and twilight walking tour of the Strathroy Cemetery! The twilight tour is a really neat addition to the already impressive Strathroy walking tours. The Museum Strathroy-Caradoc is located in Strathroy Ontario, roughly 30 minutes south-west of London. To learn more about this great museum visit: https://www.strathroymuseum.ca/en/index.aspx To check out their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/museumstrathroycaradoc The show sponsor today is Liberation Tours. To learn more about their incredible European battlefield tours please see: https://www.liberationtours.ca/ To learn more about Marathon of History visit: https://marathonofhistory.ca/ Marathon of History on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077124442375

25 min

Short local history stories from Ontario

Creator

Mat Johnson
Years Active

2023 - 2025
Episodes

18
Rating

Clean
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