Ferguson Features

Guy Ferguson
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A 30-minute podcast looking at significant events that occurred on each day in history.  We will discuss historical battles, significant events in society, important discoveries, as well as go over birthdays of famous historical figures.

Episodes

  1. 11/23/2023

    November 23rd - Thanksgiving Day

    Welcome to Ferguson Features!  A podcast where we take a look at the calendar day and dive back into time to discover and review significant battles, historical figures, and important socioeconomic events.  Please enjoy, rate, and review.  If you enjoy the podcast, please spread the word because it truly helps the growth of this podcast. 01:08 -  Thanksgiving Day References: Silverman, D. J. (2023, November 22). Thanksgiving Day. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Thanksgiving-Day Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2022, September 21). Wampanoag. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Wampanoag Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2023, October 5). Algonquian languages. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Algonquian-languages Warren, J. W. (2023, October 18). King Philip’s War. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/event/King-Philips-War Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2023, January 1). Massasoit. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Massasoit Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2023, August 8). Metacom. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Metacom

    25 min

  2. 11/22/2023

    November 22nd - The Assassination of John F. Kennedy

    Welcome to Ferguson Features!  A podcast where we take a look at the calendar day and dive back into time to discover and review significant battles, historical figures, and important socioeconomic events.  Please enjoy, rate, and review.  If you enjoy the podcast, please spread the word because it truly helps the growth of this podcast. 01:11 -  The Assassination of JFK References: Wallenfeldt, J. (2023, November 22). assassination of John F. Kennedy. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/event/assassination-of-John-F-Kennedy Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2023, November 20). Lee Harvey Oswald. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Lee-Harvey-Oswald Tikkanen, A. (2023, September 18). Jack Ruby. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jack-Ruby Chambre, H. and McLellan, . David T. (2023, November 11). Marxism. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Marxism Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2023, October 17). Bay of Pigs invasion. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/event/Bay-of-Pigs-invasion

    59 min

  3. 11/21/2023

    November 21st - The Mayflower Compact

    Welcome to Ferguson Features!  A podcast where we take a look at the calendar day and dive back into time to discover and review significant battles, historical figures, and important socioeconomic events.  Please enjoy, rate, and review.  If you enjoy the podcast, please spread the word because it truly helps the growth of this podcast. 02:43 -  The Mayflower Compact References: Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2023, October 17). Mayflower Compact. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Mayflower-Compact Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2023, October 13). Mayflower. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Mayflower-ship Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2021, April 5). Virginia Company. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Virginia-Company Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2016, February 3). Separatist. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Separatists Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2023, June 21). Puritanism. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Puritanism Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2023, May 5). William Bradford. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/biography/William-Bradford-Plymouth-colony-governor Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2023, April 11). John Carver. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/biography/John-Carver Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2023, October 31). Massachusetts Bay Colony. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/place/Massachusetts-Bay-Colony

    33 min

  4. 11/05/2023

    November 5th - Guy Fawkes Day

    Welcome to Ferguson Features!  A podcast where we take a look at the calendar day and dive back into time to discover and review significant battles, historical figures, and important socioeconomic events.  Please enjoy, rate, and review.  If you enjoy the podcast, please spread the word because it truly helps the growth of this podcast. 03:03 -  Guy Fawkes Day and Gunpowder Plot References: Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2023, October 9). Gunpowder Plot. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/event/Gunpowder-Plot Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2023, November 2). Guy Fawkes. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Guy-Fawkes Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2022, February 12). Penal Laws. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/event/Penal-Laws

    32 min

  5. 11/02/2023

    November 2nd - Marie-Antoinette

    Welcome to Ferguson Features!  A podcast where we take a look at the calendar day and dive back into time to discover and review significant battles, historical figures, and important socioeconomic events.  Please enjoy, rate, and review.  If you enjoy the podcast, please spread the word because it truly helps the growth of this podcast. 02:14 -  Marie-Antoinette References: Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2023, October 29). Marie-Antoinette. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Marie-Antoinette-queen-of-France Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2023, August 1). ancien régime. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/event/ancien-regime Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2023, October 10). Seven Years’ War. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/event/Seven-Years-War Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2023, June 2). Affair of the Diamond Necklace. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/event/Affair-of-the-Diamond-Necklace Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2023, October 17). Reign of Terror. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/event/Reign-of-Terror Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2019, October 25). dauphin. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/dauphin-French-political-history Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2019, August 9). émigré. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/emigre Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2017, June 9). Club of the Feuillants. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Club-of-the-Feuillants

    45 min

  6. 10/31/2023

    October 31st - Halloween Special

    Happy Halloween everybody and welcome to Ferguson Features!  A podcast where we take a look at the calendar day and dive back into time to discover and review significant battles, historical figures, and important socioeconomic events.  Please enjoy, rate, and review.  If you enjoy the podcast, please spread the word because it truly helps the growth of this podcast.  The episode really has two main topics today which are Halloween and the Jack-O'-Lantern. 02:26 -  Halloween 14:46 - Jack-O'-Lantern References: Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2023, October 30). Halloween. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Halloween Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2023, September 7). All Saints’ Day. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/All-Saints-Day Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2023, September 7). All Souls’ Day. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/All-Souls-Day-Christianity Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2023, October 27). Samhain. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Samhain Merriam-Webster. (n.d.). The History of “Jack-O’-Lantern.” Merriam-Webster. https://www.merriam-webster.com/wordplay/the-history-of-jack-o-lantern

    25 min
  • 6 Episodes

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A 30-minute podcast looking at significant events that occurred on each day in history.  We will discuss historical battles, significant events in society, important discoveries, as well as go over birthdays of famous historical figures.

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  • Creator
    Guy Ferguson
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    6
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