History Matters

About History Matters

Local historian Scott Washington joins 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck to look back at notable events and significant figures from this week in history, ranging from pioneers to writers to inventors to civil rights champions and more.

Publisher

97.9 The Hill (WCHL)

Category

comedy · education · history

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Jun 2023

Latest episode

8 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

162 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Oct 2026

   History Matters: I’ve Got the High Ground

   This week on History Matters: a North Carolina Founding Father, a hero who overcame racism to save lives, and praise for the present day. The post History Matters: I’ve Got the High Ground (https://chapelboro.com/the-aaron-keck-show/history-matters/ive-got-the-high-ground) appeared first on Chapelboro.com (https://chapelboro.com).

2. 

   1 Oct 2026

   History Matters: Every Holiday Is All About Shopping

   This week, Scott and Aaron look back on the origin of Thanksgiving in America - not in November, surprisingly. The post History Matters: Every Holiday Is All About Shopping (https://chapelboro.com/the-aaron-keck-show/history-matters/every-holiday-is-all-about-shopping) appeared first on Chapelboro.com (https://chapelboro.com).

3. 

   24 Sept 2026

   History Matters: North Carolina Takes A (Cold) Stand

   This week, Scott and Aaron look back at North Carolina's summer weather - which was apparently much cooler in the 18th century. The post History Matters: North Carolina Takes A (Cold) Stand (https://chapelboro.com/the-aaron-keck-show/history-matters/history-matters-north-carolina-takes-a-cold-stand) appeared first on Chapelboro.com (https://chapelboro.com).

Who has been a guest on History Matters

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
• a woman who stood up to the Nazis
• Dian Fossey
• the woman who wrote ‘King Kong’

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 60 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

90

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

76

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Books guests

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