The History Book

In the summer of 1971, Wilmington, North Carolina, became the center of a struggle over race, education, and justice. What began as student protests against segregation and unequal treatment would soon erupt into violence, arrests, and one of the most controversial trials in modern North Carolina history. At the center of the story were ten Black activists, students, and community leaders who beca...

What happens when one woman dares to challenge the religious and social expectations of her time? In the Puritan world of seventeenth-century New England, Anne Hutchinson was a devoted believer, a mother, and a woman willing to speak openly about her understanding of faith. But her ideas and growing influence soon placed her at odds with the religious and political leaders of Massachusetts Bay. He...

Join Jacob as he sits down to discuss the advent of Professional Wrestling and its Carnival origins! Enjoy!

Join Jacob as he sits down to discuss the famous Tootsie Roll Drop to the Chosen Few and the Legend that was created during the Korean War! Enjoy!

Join your host Jacob as he sits down to discuss the hurricane that destroyed Galveston, TX and the horrible aftermath of the storm! Enjoy!

Join Jacob as he sits down with Dan Welch at Gettysburg National Military Park to discuss everything leading up to the battle and even some family history of Jacob's as well! Enjoy!

Join Jacob as he sits down with Chris Young to discuss the Battle of Chickamauga and the Battles surrounding Chattanooga! Enjoy!

Join Jacob as he sits down to talk about the Gettysburg Address, Lincoln's writing of it, and its legacy. Enjoy!

Join host Jacob as he sits down to discuss the Holocaust and United States reaction to it. Today’s episode will also include a discussion on the War Refugee Board, anti-semitism, and World War 2. Enjoy!

Join Jacob as he sits down to discuss the history of several flags in America! Enjoy!

Join host Jacob as he sits down with Education Coordinator Lloyd to discuss the West Virginia Mine Wars. Today's episode will also include discussions on Baldwin-Felts, Sid Hatfield, and Mother Jones as well as women and their role in the Wars! Enjoy!

Join Jacob as he talks about Thomas Paine. Today's episode will also discuss Valley Forge, the French Revolution, and The Rights of Man. Enjoy!

Join Jacob as he discuss The Battle of Guilford Courthouse. This episode also includes discussion on the Regulator Movement, General Nathaniel Greene, and the Battle of Yorktown! Enjoy!

Join Jacob as he discuss the life and some of the important court cases of Chief Justice John Marshall. Today's episode also includes a discussion on the XYZ Affair, Aaron Burr, and the National Banks. Enjoy!

Join host Jacob as he discusses the life of Brigham Young! Today's episode will also discuss Joseph Smith, the Mormon Church, and the Utah War! Enjoy!

Join host Jacob as he discusses the life of Abigail Adams! Todays episode will also discuss slavery, women's rights, and the White House! Enjoy! 

Join host Jacob as he discusses the murder of Emmett Till. Also included in today's episode is a talk on the Great Migration, sharecropping, and trials. Enjoy! 

Join host Jacob as he sits down with author Alexander Rose to talk about his writing process, having a book turn into a TV Show, and his new work THE LION AND THE FOX: TWO RIVAL SPIES AND THE SECRET PLOT TO BUILD A CONFEDERATE NAVY. Enjoy!  If you are interested you can join Alex's substack at https://alexanderrose.substack.com/ 

Join Jacob as he sits down with Christopher Everett, Director of Wilmington On Fire, a documentary on the Wilmington Massacre of 1898. We will discuss the documentary, reparations, and what Chris has coming up next! Enjoy! 

Join Jacob as he sits down with Ray Flowers from Fort Fisher to talk about blockade running, the capture of the Fort, and what's new at the site! Enjoy! 

Join Jacob as he is joined by Maggie from Harpers Ferry National Park to talk about all things John Brown Raid as well as a bunch of other fun history things! Enjoy!

Join Jacob as he discusses the Winter of 1609 in the Jamestown Colony, better known as The Starving Times. Also included in today's episode is a talk on John Rolfe, Pocahontas, and tobacco. Enjoy! 

Join Jacob as he discuss the Kent State Massacre. Also included in today's episode Is a talk on Vietnam, President Nixon, and music. Enjoy!

Join Jacob as he continues Civil War History Month with another episode on a Civil War Prison Camp, Andersonville! Todays episode will also discuss the Raiders, Henry Wirz, and War Crimes. Enjoy!

Join Jacob as he kicks off Civil War History Month with a discussion on Elmira Prison Camp! Today's episode also includes discussion of Prison breaks, Train Wrecks, and Life inside the Camp. Enjoy!