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Helping you explore historic locations to personally connect with the past. 🔎 Uncover the stories behind history's most fascinating places! 🗺️ 🧳 Travel with Scott (the host) and Jenn (a historian and former Navy pilot) as they give you the inside scoop on exciting journeys to iconic battlefields, hidden historical landmarks, renowned museums, and more. ️ ➡️ 📝 Plan your next history adventure. ➡️➡️ 📖 Brush up on history before your next trip! ➡️➡️➡️ 🎧 Learn fascinating stories from experts and fellow travelers. 📍 Save what you want. Our episode show notes are packed with map links, video resources, and helpful information. If you made it here - you chose wisely. 🌎 Subscribe now! ✓

  1. 2D AGO

    Gettysburg 1863: A Civilian View of the Battle | Bo Brinkman & Samuel Roukin Interview

    ➡️ Help history. 2 minutes for 7 questions 🫡 At the Gettysburg Film Festival, Scott and Jenn interview director Bo Brinkman (Gettysburg, 1993; upcoming Gettysburg 1863) and actor Samuel Roukin (Turn: Washington’s Spies) about portraying the Battle of Gettysburg through the experiences of civilians—especially women and children—rather than traditional battlefield spectacle. Brinkman explains choosing a 9-year-old lead to heighten the emotional impact of war, slavery discussions, and a home invasion, and describes the film’s visual idea of the house as a “witness,” often framed through windows and the passage of time across all of 1863, including aftermath. Roukin shares how visiting the cemetery and walking the vast battlefield deepened his sense of the human cost, echoed by accounts of visible blood evidence at local sites. 00:00 Gettysburg 01:18 Film Festival Intro 03:05 Trailer Reactions 03:37 Why a Nine Year Old as a Lead Actress? 05:46 Acting as a Father 07:34 History with Waffles asks Why Gettysburg Calls 10:56 History Was Earned 11:26 Salvaging History asks about Researching Characters 13:09 Bloodstains and Forensics 14:28 Ghost Stories on Set 15:48 Scripting Fact vs Fiction 18:30 Salvaging History asks about The "Window Witness" 19:27 Final Reflections and Thanks 🎥 Video version of this podcast ------------------------------------------------------- ⬇️ Help us keep the show going and explore history with us! ⬇️ TheHistoryRoadTrip.com 🧳 Plus...get free travel resources in your inbox. ------------------------------------------------------- 📧 contact: talkwithhistory@gmail.com Talk with History is a global Top 40 History podcast on Feedspot!

    22 min

  2. APR 13

    Gettysburg Film Festival: Behind the Scenes Where History Meets Hollywood

    ➡️ Help history. 2 minutes for 7 questions 🫡 Scott and historian Jenn recap their Easter weekend 2026 trip to the Gettysburg Film Festival, describing Gettysburg’s high-energy atmosphere, panels, and meetups with the history community. They organized a Thursday-night gathering of 10–15 content creators at The Gettys Burger, then attended a “Turn” panel about Washington’s Culper Spy Ring with actors including Samuel Roukin (Captain Simcoe). They covered a panel on the upcoming film “Gettysburg 1863,” directed by Bo Brinkman and starring Roukin, highlighting its town-centered perspective and production details, and recorded a small-group interview with the director and actor. As media, they photographed major events including a George Washington panel with Ken Burns, Chris Jackson, and Rick Atkinson, and a sold-out Hamilton panel with Chris Jackson, Phillipa Soo, and Okieriete “Oak” Onaodowan. They also toured the battlefield with Addressing Gettysburg’s Matt Callery, captured sunrise photos at Little Round Top, and share local food and coffee recommendations. 00:00 Festival Weekend 01:37 Show Intro and Hosts 03:02 Creator Meetup at GettysBurger 05:14 Friday Morning 05:38 Turn Cast Spy Ring Panel 08:51 Revolution Theme and Reenactors 10:26 Gettysburg 1863 Movie Panel 14:30 Surprise One on One Interview 15:47 George Washington Panel Setup 17:17 Media Pass Behind Scenes 20:22 Sunrise Little Round Top 21:49 Hamilton Panel Surprise Rap 25:00 Battlefield Drive With Addressing Gettysburg 27:10 Gettysburg Tips Food Spots 29:24 Festival Farewell 30:23 Closing Reflection 📍 Google Maps to Gettysburg 🎥 Video version of this podcast ------------------------------------------------------- ⬇️ Help us keep the show going and explore history with us! ⬇️ TheHistoryRoadTrip.com 🧳 Plus...get free travel resources in your inbox. ------------------------------------------------------- 📧 contact: talkwithhistory@gmail.com Talk with History is a global Top 40 History podcast on Feedspot!

    33 min

  3. APR 6

    Inside the mind of Hamilton’s George Washington: A Chat with Chris Jackson! (a revisit)

    ➡️ Help history. 2 minutes for 7 questions 🫡 We just got back from the Gettysburg Film Festival, where Chris was one of the featured guests, and we couldn’t resist revisiting our past chat with him. We're diving into a juicy convo with Chris Jackson, the original George Washington from Hamilton! 🎭 This episode is all about how Chris connected with history and what it was like to step into the shoes of such a pivotal figure. He shares personal insights that really bring the character of Washington to life.  Let us know if you learn something new! 00:00 Welcome 00:53 Gettysburg Festival Recap 02:43 Why Revisit Chris Jackson 06:17 Introducing the 100th Episode Guest 07:47 Fort Necessity Connection 10:41 Cast as George Washington 13:20 Humanizing the Founders 16:39 Learning History in Illinois 18:58 Family Roots and Civil Rights 22:15 Ancestry and Great Migration 26:04 Researching Washington Deeply 29:22 Mount Vernon and Valley Forge Visits 31:39 Valley Forge Close Quarters 32:01 Rangers Bring History Alive 32:27 Planning Fort Necessity Trip 32:58 Childhood Wake Up Moments 34:25 Challenger Disaster Memories 35:50 Washington Slavery Truths 38:54 Mount Vernon New Awareness 40:31 Art Provokes Hard Questions 44:39 Learning Names Behind Legends 50:39 Hidden History In Hometowns 53:55 Projects And What Next 55:34 Listener Takeaways And Wrap 🎥 Video version of this podcast ------------------------------------------------------- ⬇️ Help us keep the show going and explore history with us! ⬇️ TheHistoryRoadTrip.com 🧳 Plus...get free travel resources in your inbox. ------------------------------------------------------- 📧 contact: talkwithhistory@gmail.com Talk with History is a global Top 40 History podcast on Feedspot!

    58 min

  4. MAR 30

    A Civil War "Band of Brothers"? | The Trumbull County Boys book with Vlogging Through History

    ➡️ Help history. 2 minutes for 7 questions 🫡 We host Chris Mowery of YouTube’s Vlogging Through History on Talk With History, discussing his path from history major to youth ministry, then pivoting during COVID to popular reaction videos and full-time content creation. Chris shares how his genealogy background led to a 500-page book, Trumbull County Boys, focused on Company H of the 20th Ohio and his ancestor Sam Hughes, using extensive primary sources like letters, newspapers, journals, sketches, and National Archives records. 📖 Buy the book 🎥 Vlogging Through History on YouTube 00:00 Meet Chris Mowery 01:19 From Ministry to YouTube 03:12 Writing the Company H Book 04:54 Hidden Stories in Records 06:14 Finding Sam Hughes 08:11 Shiloh Burials and Disease 10:51 Scout Stories and Lore 15:40 Civil War Journals Sketches and Letters 20:08 Last Minute Discoveries 21:43 What Research Changed 22:46 Wagoner Ammo Run 24:53 Archives Research 28:20 Pension Files Stories 29:44 Battlefield Travel Insights 33:12 Duval Family Letter 37:12 Book Title and Release Date 🎥 Video version of this podcast ------------------------------------------------------- ⬇️ Help us keep the show going and explore history with us! ⬇️ TheHistoryRoadTrip.com 🧳 Plus...get free travel resources in your inbox. ------------------------------------------------------- 📧 contact: talkwithhistory@gmail.com Talk with History is a global Top 40 History podcast on Feedspot!

    43 min

  5. MAR 23

    Meet the Miracle Worker: Annie Sullivan's Role in Helen Keller's Life

    ➡️ Help history. 2 minutes for 7 questions 🫡 Scott and Jenn dive into the inspiring story of Annie Sullivan, the woman who opened up the world for Helen Keller. Imagine living in complete silence and darkness—yikes, right? But then, bam! Annie shows up and changes everything with her teaching magic. We chat about our visit to Ivy Green in Tuscumbia, Alabama, where that moment at the water pump went down. It’s a tale of grit, determination, and the incredible bond between a teacher and her student, proving that miracles can happen when someone refuses to give up. Buckle up for a heartwarming journey through history! 📍 Google Maps to Hellen Keller birthplace 🎥 Video version of this podcast ------------------------------------------------------- ⬇️ Help us keep the show going and explore history with us! ⬇️ TheHistoryRoadTrip.com 🧳 Plus...get free travel resources in your inbox. ------------------------------------------------------- 📧 contact: talkwithhistory@gmail.com Talk with History is a global Top 40 History podcast on Feedspot!

    30 min

  6. MAR 16

    Elvis Unplugged: Reviewing the new Elvis Documentary

    ➡️ Help history. 2 minutes for 7 questions 🫡 We're diving into the electric vibes of 1970 Vegas, where the King himself, Elvis Presley, is shaking things up on stage. Picture this: a smoky showroom, a captivated crowd, and a spotlight that cuts through the darkness to reveal the man in a dazzling jumpsuit. For a solid hour, the world fades away, and all that matters is Elvis, pouring his heart out through soulful growls and karate kicks. Today, we're asking the big question—can that lightning be bottled? Join Jenn and me as we chat about Baz Luhrmann’s epic new documentary that digs into never-before-seen footage and uncovers the real Elvis, and whether it captures the soul of the legend or just leaves us with a ghostly glimpse. Buckle up, because this is gonna be a fun ride through the history of rock and roll! ***********Fact Checks and Corrections*********** - The lost footage was NOT from 1969...it was footage from 1970 and 1972 with some other previously lost Elivs interview audio. ***********Fact Checks and Corrections*********** 🎥 Video version of this podcast ------------------------------------------------------- ⬇️ Help us keep the show going and explore history with us! ⬇️ TheHistoryRoadTrip.com 🧳 Plus...get free travel resources in your inbox. ------------------------------------------------------- 📧 contact: talkwithhistory@gmail.com Talk with History is a global Top 40 History podcast on Feedspot!

    33 min

  7. MAR 9

    JFK & Jackie’s Newport Wedding: St. Mary’s Church and the Birth of Camelot

    ➡️ Help history. 2 minutes for 7 questions 🫡 Scott and Jenn revisit St. Mary’s Church in Newport, Rhode Island, where Senator John F. Kennedy married Jacqueline Bouvier on September 12, 1953, in a spectacle likened to America’s “Camelot” moment. 🎥 Video from the church 📍 Google Maps to St Mary's 🎥 Video version of this podcast ------------------------------------------------------- ⬇️ Help us keep the show going and explore history with us! ⬇️ TheHistoryRoadTrip.com 🧳 Plus...get free travel resources in your inbox. ------------------------------------------------------- 📧 contact: talkwithhistory@gmail.com Talk with History is a global Top 40 History podcast on Feedspot!

    24 min

  8. MAR 2

    Secrets of the Mississippi: The Revolt That History Forgot

    ➡️ Help history. 2 minutes for 7 questions 🫡 We’re diving into a wild, untold story about the 1811 slave revolt along the Mississippi River. This wasn’t just any uprising; it was the largest in American history, and it’s time we shine a light on it! Picture this: it’s a steamy January night in Louisiana, and while the plantation owners are off partying for Mardi Gras, a group of brave souls, led by Charles Dalandis, decides it’s go time for freedom. They hit the ground running, but things get intense fast, and the aftermath is something the powers that be tried to sweep under the rug for over 200 years. So, join us as we stroll through the historic Destrehan plantation, explore why this epic revolt got the silent treatment in history books, and discover the echoes of resistance that still resonate today! 🎥 Video from Destrehan Plantation 🎥 Video from Oak Alley 🎥 Video from Nat Turner Rebellion location 📍 Google Maps to Destrehan Plantation 🎥 Video version of this podcast ------------------------------------------------------- ⬇️ Help us keep the show going and explore history with us! ⬇️ TheHistoryRoadTrip.com 🧳 Plus...get free travel resources in your inbox. ------------------------------------------------------- 📧 contact: talkwithhistory@gmail.com Talk with History is a global Top 40 History podcast on Feedspot!

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Helping you explore historic locations to personally connect with the past. 🔎 Uncover the stories behind history's most fascinating places! 🗺️ 🧳 Travel with Scott (the host) and Jenn (a historian and former Navy pilot) as they give you the inside scoop on exciting journeys to iconic battlefields, hidden historical landmarks, renowned museums, and more. ️ ➡️ 📝 Plan your next history adventure. ➡️➡️ 📖 Brush up on history before your next trip! ➡️➡️➡️ 🎧 Learn fascinating stories from experts and fellow travelers. 📍 Save what you want. Our episode show notes are packed with map links, video resources, and helpful information. If you made it here - you chose wisely. 🌎 Subscribe now! ✓

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