EPISODE 4: THE CONQUEST OF CALIFORNIA: CONSUMMATION (2/2) SUMMARY: The Navy sailed into Monterey harbor and raised the Stars and Stripes on July 7, 1846, formally claiming California for the United States and absorbing the rebellious Bear Flaggers. U.S. forces quickly subdued the rest of northern California, and then southern California, without firing a shot. But provoked by heavy-handed U.S. rule, Californios drove American troops out of the south. The U....
28 May 2026
The Conquest of California: Anticipation (1/2)
SUMMARY: Spain and Mexico each in turn “controlled” the territory of Alta California, but struggled to govern and defend the remote region. The U.S. declared war on Mexico in May 1846, with one goal being the take-over of long-coveted Alta California. American immigrants had begun arriving in relative droves in the 1840’s, provoking tensions with Californios and Mexican authorities, which in June 1846 led to the Bear Flag Revolt and assertions of independence. These ev...
6 Jun 2025
Stopping the Slickens: The Rise and Fall of Hydraulic Mining in California
This episode explores hydraulic mining's emergence during the California Gold Rush, detailing its environmental impact and eventual legal challenges.
17 Feb 2024
The Quest for Nova Albion, Francis Drake's West Coast Landfall
SUMMARY: After scouting the West Coast of North America in 1579, Francis Drake desperately needed to find a sheltered bay to repair the Golden Hind before he started across the Pacific Ocean back to England. Though the fact of his landfall on the West Coast – often cited as Nova Albion – is well established, the exact location of his landing is not so clearly documented. Listen for a review of current research and conflicting opinions, and a description of artifacts that may – or may not – point to Nova Albion.
TIME AND PLACE: June-July 1579, West Coast of North America
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