Flash Past

Do to scheduling and time conflicts, the Flash Past podcast is going to be retired unless we locate new co-hosts.  It has been a great journey looking at events of the past with this show.  If you, or anyone you know of would like to co-host Flash Past, please contact us at contact us.

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A thirteen day battle. A pivotal event in the Texas Revolution. Only two survivors of the Texan army. Outnumbered 10+ to 1. An epic and historical battle. A battle of supremacy. This description can only fit one event – The Battle of The Alamo.

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The myth and legend of The Alamo continues to capture the minds and spirits of the American people. A testament to this is the nearly 3 million visitors to The Alamo on an annual basis. Originally named Mission San Antonio de Valero, the Alamo served as home to missionaries and their Indian converts for nearly seventy years. The siege and final battle of the Alamo in 1836 constitutes the most celebrated military engagement in Texas history. The thing that makes The Alamo so distinct in American history is that we are celebrating a defeat, something that we as a nation and people do not typically do. The story of The Alamo centers around national pride, legacy, redemption, beliefs, values, and defense. Follow Steve and Dave as they look back into the history of The Alamo, touching on the defenders, the enemies, the battles, and the way of life.

The Battle
Background Informatio od the Alamo
More detailed Alamo information

Last weeks Question:
Q: What nickname was given by William Clark to Sacajawea’s first born?
A: Pomp or Pompey, which means first born.

This Week’s Question:
Q: What rank did David Crockett enlist and die as at the Alamo?

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We travel to a time where pioneers, explorers, and frontiersmen discovered and explored the vast regions of the west.

They were the first! This week, we travel to a time where pioneers, explorers, and frontiersmen discovered and explored the vast regions of the west. The West had rarely been explored, a land known only to the Indians. These brave men and women left civilization behind, traveled wherever the rivers, streams, and mountains took them. Skills such as buffalo hunting, fur trapping, scouting, and navigation were critical for survival and discovery. In this episode, we spotlight a few of these men and women – Bonneville, Carson, Bowie, Calamity, and Sacajawea. From Missouri to Louisiana and from New Mexico to Texas, the life and times of the frontier are well worth remembering. Join us as we tell the story of how so many great frontiersman and frontierswoman helped pave the way for others seeking opportunity of a new life, a new start, and a new frontier.

• Benjamin Bonneville
• Christopher ‘Kit’ Carson
• James ‘Jim’ Bowie
• Martha ‘Calamity Jane’ Canary
• Sacajawea, Lewis & Clark
• Quick Bios of Frontier Individuals

Last weeks Question:
Q: The surname of Kissinger was adopted by Henry’s great-grandfather. In what year was it adopted and what is it’s origin?
A: 1817, from the City of Bad Kissingen.

This Week’s Question:
Q: What nickname was given by William Clark to Sacajawea’s first born?

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