Lone Star Lore

Welcome to Lone Star Lore — hosted by filmmaker Matthew Thornton, and written by historian Joleene Maddox Snider, the series pairs thoughtful narration with expert guests who help us ask better questions: What happens when a place this vast and mythologized is shaped by centuries of movement? Who gets counted as a settler, an immigrant, a citizen, an outsider, or a Texan? And how does the history...

Welcome to Lone Star Lore — hosted by filmmaker Matthew Thornton, and written by historian Joleene Maddox Snider, the series pairs immersive narration and cinematic sound with expert guests who help us ask better questions: What happens when a place this vast and mythologized tries to agree on one story? Who owns Texas history? And how do the stories we inherit still shape who we are today? Robert...

Welcome to Lone Star Lore — hosted by filmmaker Matthew Thornton, and written by historian Joleene Maddox Snider, the series pairs immersive narration and cinematic sound with expert guests who help us ask better questions: What happens when a place this vast and mythologized tries to agree on one story? Who owns Texas history? And how do the stories we inherit still shape who we are today? The Ga...

Welcome to Lone Star Lore — hosted by filmmaker Matthew Thornton, and written by historian Joleene Maddox Snider, the series pairs immersive narration and cinematic sound with expert guests who help us ask better questions: What happens when a place this vast and mythologized tries to agree on one story? Who owns Texas history? And how do the stories we inherit still shape who we are today? The Ga...

Welcome to Lone Star Lore - hosted by filmmaker Matthew Thornton, and written by historian Joleene Maddox Snider , the series pairs immersive narration and cinematic sound with expert guests who help us ask better questions: What happens when a place this vast and mythologized tries to agree on one story? Who owns Texas history? And how do the stories we inherit still shape who we are today? How H...

Welcome to Lone Star Lore - hosted by filmmaker Matthew Thornton, and written by historian Joleene Maddox Snider , the series pairs immersive narration and cinematic sound with expert guests who help us ask better questions: What happens when a place this vast and mythologized tries to agree on one story? Who owns Texas history? And how do the stories we inherit still shape who we are today? How H...

Welcome to Lone Star Lore - hosted by filmmaker Matthew Thornton, and written by historian Joleene Maddox Snider , the series pairs immersive narration and cinematic sound with expert guests who help us ask better questions: * What happens when a place this vast and mythologized tries to agree on one story? * Who owns Texas history? * And how do the stories we inherit still shape who we are today?...

Welcome to Lone Star Lore - hosted by filmmaker Matthew Thornton, and written by historian Joleene Maddox Snider , the series pairs immersive narration and cinematic sound with expert guests who help us ask better questions: What happens when a place this vast and mythologized tries to agree on one story? Who owns Texas history? And how do the stories we inherit still shape who we are today? Ep. 0...

About the Show Lone Star Lore uncovers the myths, truths, and untold stories of Texas—not to rewrite the past, but to widen the lens. Hosted by filmmaker Matthew Thornton and written by historian Joleene Maddox Snider , the series pairs immersive narration and expert voices to explore what happens when a place this vast and mythologized tries to agree on one story. Each episode blends cinematic so...

Welcome to Lone Star Lore - hosted by filmmaker Matthew Thornton, and written by historian Joleene Maddox Snider , the series pairs immersive narration and cinematic sound with expert guests who help us ask better questions: What happens when a place this vast and mythologized tries to agree on one story? Who owns Texas history? And how do the stories we inherit still shape who we are today? Ep. 0...