Dust off the shelf: Stories from the past that relate to the present

BJ Dooley

History, when told properly, can be the greatest teacher, and the purpose of this podcast is to bring that to fruition. In each episode, I will share a story, or a topic, from history that can be related to current issues or problems that we face today.

Episodes

  1. 11/08/2024

    With Malice Towards None

    In this episode, I highlight the historic second Inaugural address of President Abraham Lincoln and how its words can still relate to us today.

  2. 12/11/2023

    Noel

    Stories and thoughts about the true meaning of Christmas from the perspective of me and others.

  3. 10/30/2023

    Angel of the ghettos

    The remarkable story of Irina Sendler and the miracles she accomplished in Warsaw during the German occupation of World War 2

  4. 09/29/2023

    Because I Love you

    Part 3 of the father figures series, Highlighting one of my personal trials and the father figure that helped me through it.

  5. 09/09/2023

    Unity Through Hardship

    The story of September 11, 2001 and the effect this had on United States

  6. 09/02/2023

    Change will come

    Part 2 of the father figures series, highlighting the bravery of my Father during a 14 month military deployment to Afghanistan.

  7. 08/03/2023

    We Shall Never Surrender

    Part 1 of the father figures series: Highlighting the leadership of Winston Churchill in England during the spring of 1940

  8. 07/19/2023

    Keep That Flag Flying

    The story behind our National Anthem and the man who wrote it, Francis Scott Key.

  • 8 Episodes

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History, when told properly, can be the greatest teacher, and the purpose of this podcast is to bring that to fruition. In each episode, I will share a story, or a topic, from history that can be related to current issues or problems that we face today.

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