Crowd into the virtual bar with Chris Anderson and Rick Beyer to plumb intoxicating history topics and kibbitz over juicy tidbits. Each week, Chris and Rick invite a guest author to share cocktails and talk history. Like who? Like Andrew Roberts, Joe Balkoski, Chris Wallace, Lynne Olson, and Hampton Sides, for example. You never know who'll stop by. History Happy Hour, where history is always on tap. Brought to you by Stephen Ambrose Historical Tours – and our loyal Patreon patrons.
History Happy Hour
Claim This Podcastby Rick Beyer and Christopher Anderson
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179 episodes
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Crowd into the virtual bar with Chris Anderson and Rick Beyer to plumb intoxicating history topics and kibbitz over juicy tidbits. Each week, Chris and Rick invite a guest author to share cocktails and talk history. Like who? Like Andrew Roberts, Joe Balkoski, Chris Wallace, Lynne Olson, and Hampton Sides, for example. You never know who'll stop by. History Happy Hour, where history is always on tap. Brought to you by Stephen Ambrose Historical Tours – and our loyal Patreon patrons.
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Recent Episodes
May 24, 2026
In the Days of Billy the Kid with author James B Mills: Encore Episode 303
<p><strong>This week on History Happy Hour:</strong> Chris and Rick are in Berchtesgaden to present an encore episode about The Hispanos of frontier New Mexico after the war with Mexico in 1848. Make sense? Probably not, but that’s the way it goes!</p><p> </p><p>We’ll present our conversation with James Mills, author of <a href="https://amzn.to/49guwPP" target="_blank" rel="noopener">In the Days of Billy the Kid</a>. Mills dives into the lives of four men little known to history, who played a big part in the events of those days.</p><p> </p><p>Join us Sunday at 4PM ET on History Happy Hour, where history is always on tap.</p><p> </p><p>As an Amazon Associate, HHH earns from qualifying purchases.</p><p> </p><p> </p><strong><strong><span style="font-family: 'Georgia',serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"> JAMES B. MILLS </span></span></strong></strong><span style="font-family: 'Georgia',serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">is an HHH alum, having appeared in 2023 to discuss his first book, Billy the Kid. He has studied the American frontier and numerous other areas of history since childhood. He has published numerous articles for True West and Wild West magazines. He enjoys living a quiet life with his cat Bernard and dog Dennis.</span></span><p style="margin: 0in; font-stretch: normal;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-stretch: normal;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-stretch: normal;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-stretch: normal;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-stretch: normal;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-stretch: normal;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-stretch: normal;"> </p>
May 17, 2026
The Navigator's Letter: The Story of Two WWII Airmen, a Doomed Mission, and the Woman who Bound Them Together with author Jan Cress Dondi: Episode 302
<p><strong>This week on History Happy Hour:</strong> Chris and Rick explore the story of two B-24 navigators from the same Illinois town, who find themselves in a famous bombing raid over Ploesti - and the woman who connects them. </p><p> </p><p>Our guest is Jan Cress Dondi, author of <a href="https://amzn.to/4tQR0yP" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Navigator’s Letter: The Story of Two WWII Airmen, a Doomed Mission, and the Woman who Bound Them Together</a>. Drawing on family letters and firsthand accounts, the book combines military history with and a story of courage, loss, and survival.</p><p> </p><p>Join us Sunday at 4PM ET on History Happy Hour, where history is always on tap.</p><p> </p><p>As an Amazon Associate, HHH earns from qualifying purchases.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><strong><strong><span style="font-family: 'Georgia',serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"> Jan Cress Dondi </span></span></strong></strong><span style="font-family: 'Georgia',serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">graduated from the University of Georgia. She has spoken about her father’s POW experience at the US Embassy in Bucharest, recounted her uncle’s mission experience in Washington DC and flown in one of the only B-24 Liberators still operating. This is her first book.</span></span><p style="margin: 0in; font-stretch: normal;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-stretch: normal;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-stretch: normal;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-stretch: normal;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-stretch: normal;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-stretch: normal;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-stretch: normal;"> </p>
May 10, 2026
Remember Us: American Sacrifice, Dutch Freedom, and a Forever Promise Forged in World War II with author Robert Edsel: Episode 301
<p><strong>This week on History Happy Hour:</strong> Chris and Rick welcome Robert Edsel, author of the book “Monuments Men,” to talk about his latest book<a href="https://amzn.to/4cwNgMJ" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> “Remember Us: American Sacrifice, Dutch Freedom, and a Forever Promise Forged in World War II.” </a></p><p> </p><p>We’ll talk about the occupation and liberation of the Netherlands, as well as the extraordinary, 80-year commitment of Dutch citizens to adopt and maintain the graves of American soldiers.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><strong><strong><span style="font-family: 'Georgia',serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"> Robert M. Edsel </span></span></strong></strong><span style="font-family: 'Georgia',serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of four non-fiction books including Rescuing da Vinci, Saving Italy, and The Monuments Men, which served as the basis for Academy Award recipient George Clooney’s 2014 film of the same title. He is also Founder and Chairman of the nonprofit Monuments Men and Women Foundation.</span></span><p style="margin: 0in; font-stretch: normal;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-stretch: normal;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-stretch: normal;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-stretch: normal;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-stretch: normal;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-stretch: normal;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-stretch: normal;"> </p>
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