Exploring History

Ray Notgrass

Exploring History with Ray Notgrass offers background on what you hear in the news, shares stories from history that will enlighten and inspire you, and provides encouragement about homeschooling, family life, and your walk with God.

  1. 8月5日

    The American Revolution in Books

    America celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026. On today's Exploring History podcast, Ray Notgrass tells about five books that your family would enjoy reading to enhance your understanding of the American Revolution. Homeschool curriculum and resources for all ages: https://notgrass.com/ Supplemental videos, field trips, and other resources: https://homeschoolhistory.com/ Encouragement for homeschool moms: https://charlenenotgrass.com/

    12 分钟

  2. 7月1日

    Hero of Two Worlds: The Marquis de Lafayette

    Most people know the Marquis de Lafayette as an aide to General George Washington during the American Revolutionary War. On the latest Exploring History podcast, Ray Notgrass tells how Lafayette lived an entire life of service to the United States and France, often at great sacrifice to himself. Homeschool curriculum and resources for all ages: https://notgrass.com/ Supplemental videos, field trips, and other resources: https://homeschoolhistory.com/ Encouragement for homeschool moms: https://charlenenotgrass.com/

    23 分钟

  3. 3月25日

    Secret Soviet Documents Revealed!

    The former Soviet Union had a project to map the entire world. They produced over one million distinct maps of places around the world. On his latest Exploring History podcast, Ray Notgrass discusses this amazing project and the amazing detail work that went into it. Read the transcript and find more resources: https://shop.notgrass.com/blog/exploring-history-podcast-9/secret-soviet-documents-revealed-313 Homeschool curriculum and resources for all ages: https://notgrass.com/ Supplemental videos, field trips, and other resources: https://homeschoolhistory.com/ Encouragement for homeschool moms: https://charlenenotgrass.com/

    10 分钟

  4. 3月11日

    The Letters of Julia Sand

    One woman's letters to a president may have changed his thinking and may have helped bring about needed reforms in our country. On the next Exploring History podcast, Ray Notgrass tells how the letters of one woman might have affected the presidency of Chester Arthur. Read the transcript and find more resources: https://shop.notgrass.com/blog/exploring-history-podcast-9/the-letters-of-julia-sand-312 Homeschool curriculum and resources for all ages: https://notgrass.com/ Supplemental videos, field trips, and other resources: https://homeschoolhistory.com/ Encouragement for homeschool moms: https://charlenenotgrass.com/

    18 分钟

  5. 2月25日

    When Riding a Streetcar Turned Into a Battle

    A little known incident in 1854 was part of the struggle for equal rights for all Americans. It reminds us today of our need to be done with prejudice and scapegoating. In the latest Exploring History podcast, Ray Notgrass tells how a standoff on a New York City streetcar furthered the cause of civil rights. Read the transcript and find more resources: https://shop.notgrass.com/blog/exploring-history-podcast-9/when-riding-a-streetcar-turned-into-a-battle-311 Homeschool curriculum and resources for all ages: https://notgrass.com/ Supplemental videos, field trips, and other resources: https://homeschoolhistory.com/ Encouragement for homeschool moms: https://charlenenotgrass.com/

    9 分钟

  6. 2月12日

    Fighting Two Wars at Once: The Tuskegee Airmen

    During World War II, the American military and American society were marked by segregation and prejudice. Many Americans believed that black persons were not capable of flying airplanes. But a training program at Tuskegee Institute showed that black persons were fully capable of flying airplanes and performing skillfully and courageously in battle. In his latest podcast, Ray Notgrass tells the story of the Tuskegee Airmen. Read the transcript and find more resources: https://shop.notgrass.com/blog/exploring-history-podcast-9/fighting-two-wars-at-once-the-tuskegee-airmen-309 Homeschool curriculum and resources for all ages: https://notgrass.com/ Supplemental videos, field trips, and other resources: https://homeschoolhistory.com/ Encouragement for homeschool moms: https://charlenenotgrass.com/

    10 分钟

  7. 1月30日

    The Hiss Case

    Seventy-five years ago, Whittaker Chambers accused highly respected U.S. government official Alger Hiss of being a Communist. Hiss denied the accusation. Who was telling the truth? In his latest podcast, Ray Notgrass examines the controversy, the court trial that resulted, and the impact that the controversy had on American politics. Read the transcript and find more resources: https://shop.notgrass.com/blog/exploring-history-podcast-9/the-hiss-case-308 Homeschool curriculum and resources for all ages: https://notgrass.com/ Supplemental videos, field trips, and other resources: https://homeschoolhistory.com/ Encouragement for homeschool moms: https://charlenenotgrass.com/

    12 分钟

  8. 1月14日

    The Overcomer: The Story of Mabel Fairbanks

    Mabel Fairbanks was an African American ice skater who overcame poverty, prejudice, and a host of other hardships to become an international skating star. In his latest podcast, Ray Notgrass tells Mabel's story to inspire us all to overcome the hardships we all endure to make a contribution to the world in which we live. Visit our website for a transcript and links to additional resources: https://shop.notgrass.com/blog/exploring-history-podcast-9/the-overcomer-307 Homeschool curriculum and resources for all ages: https://notgrass.com/ Supplemental videos, field trips, and other resources: https://homeschoolhistory.com/ Encouragement for homeschool moms: https://charlenenotgrass.com/

    6 分钟
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Exploring History with Ray Notgrass offers background on what you hear in the news, shares stories from history that will enlighten and inspire you, and provides encouragement about homeschooling, family life, and your walk with God.

信息

  • 创作者
    Ray Notgrass
  • 活跃年份
    2021年 - 2025年
  • 单集
    79
  • 分级
    儿童适宜
  • 版权
    © 2025 Notgrass History
  • 节目网站
    Exploring History

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