Kenosha Public Library

Cruising Through History

History EN ↓ 67 episodes

Join us for Cruising Through History where we will explore the highways and byways of historical events both little known and well known to our listeners. Have questions or suggestions? Contact us at historycruise@mykpl.info

Author

Kenosha Public Library

Episodes

The Election of 1876 07.06.2022 29:53

What makes the election of 1876 special? Why think about the election of 1876 at all? Scott gives us the details about why this election was a lot more dramatic than history makes it seem.  Like the show? Feel free to like, subscribe, or follow. Want to give us a suggestion? Email us at historycruise@mykpl.info

The Nazi Expedition to Tibet That Actually Happened 24.05.2022 31:37

As much as we see in comics and tv Nazi expeditions for magical artifacts, the Nazi's did actually explore around the world to try and give themselves credibility. Scott Delves into one of these expeditions. Like the show? Feel free to like, subscribe, or follow. Want to give us a suggestion? Email us at historycruise@mykpl.info

The War of the Worlds Radio Show 10.05.2022 32:12

In 1938, Orson Wells performed a radio adaptation of H.G. Wells' The War of the Worlds . Chaos ensued. Like the show? Feel free to like, subscribe, or follow. Want to give us a suggestion? Email us at historycruise@mykpl.info

The Ill Fated Search for the Arc of the Covenant 26.04.2022 30:09

In 1909 there was an actual expedition to find the Lost Arc! Indiana Jones wasn't event involved.  Like the show? Feel free to like, subscribe, or follow. Want to give us a suggestion? Email us at historycruise@mykpl.info

The Integration of Football - A precursor to the Integration of Baseball 12.04.2022 29:48

Did you know: professional American football was integrated before professional baseball? And yet somehow Jackie Robinson is still involved. Like the show? Feel free to like, subscribe, or follow. Want to give us a suggestion? Email us at historycruise@mykpl.info

The Black Plague 29.03.2022 30:45

We know the Black Plague swept through the world and still continues to inspire our darkest imaginations, but what else is part of the history of the world's greatest plague? Like the show? Feel free to like, subscribe, or follow. Want to give us a suggestion? Email us at historycruise@mykpl.info

Who Gets To Vote? 22.03.2022 31:45

In this special episode, Scott and Zander go through the history of voting and highlight who got to vote and when voting rights changed in the United States.

Operation Mincemeat 15.03.2022 32:10

Sometimes reality works much like a James Bond movie or a Sherlock mystery: absolutely perfect. Like the show? Feel free to like, subscribe, or follow. Want to give us a suggestion? Email us at historycruise@mykpl.info

World War 1 and the Modern Horror Film 01.03.2022 30:12

How did the horrors of war influence the horror of the screen? Lets cruise through and find out. Like the show? Feel free to like, subscribe, or follow. Want to give us a suggestion? Email us at historycruise@mykpl.info

The Harlem Renaissance 15.02.2022 29:37

What happened during the Harlem Renaissance and what caused it? We discuss what lead to it and how it still influences us today.  Like the show? Feel free to like, subscribe, or follow. Want to give us a suggestion? Email us at historycruise@mykpl.info

A Short Lived Presidency 01.02.2022 30:53

James Garfield only had six months and 15 days as president. His assassination wasn't just a bullet wound to the chest. There's a lot more to the story that by today's medical standards, will be shocking.  Like the show? Feel free to like, subscribe, or follow. Want to give us a suggestion? Email us at historycruise@mykpl.info

The Shakespeare Riots 18.01.2022 28:30

What's a better combination than Shakespeare and riots? Scott discusses how two men's rivalry led to raucous theater riots Like the show? Feel free to like, subscribe, or follow. Want to give us a suggestion? Email us at historycruise@mykpl.info

Around the World in 80 days (72 to be exact) 04.01.2022 28:39

Stunt girl journalist, Nellie Bly, goes around the world in 72 days, setting a new world record. Like the show? Feel free to like, subscribe, or follow. Want to give us a suggestion? Email us at historycruise@mykpl.info

Stealing the Mona Lisa 20.12.2021 28:06

The most famous painting in the world was not always so famous. Scott discusses how the Mona Lisa became famous and the two year search that led to finding the painting.  Like the show? Feel free to like, subscribe, or follow. Want to give us a suggestion? Email us at historycruise@mykpl.info

The Revolutionary War Submarine 07.12.2021 27:34

Submarines have a long war history, but this one dates back to the Revolutionary War. Really. Thought it might not be what you expect.  Like the show? Feel free to like, subscribe, or follow. Want to give us a suggestion? Email us at historycruise@mykpl.info

Mustard Gas leading to Chemotherapy 23.11.2021 29:30

Mustard Gas, a devastating chemical weapon commonly used in World War 1 somehow helped create breakthroughs leading to Chemotherapy cancer treatments. Scott delves into how this happened.  Like the show? Feel free to like, subscribe, or follow. Want to give us a suggestion? Email us at historycruise@mykpl.info

Lincoln The Wrestler 09.11.2021 30:42

In this episode learn about Abraham Lincoln's history as a wrestlerand how it may have affected his presidential campaign Like the show? Feel free to like, subscribe, or follow. Want to give us a suggestion? Email us at historycruise@mykpl.info