Tales of American History – Episode 120: Bell I. Wiley at Perryville Battlefield, 1961: “Johnny Reb” & “Billy Yank”
Civil War historian Bell Irvin Wiley discusses the lives of common soldiers during the American Civil War at Perryville Battlefield in 1961, offering insights into their daily experiences in this historical speech.
20 Sept 2022
Tales of American History-Episode 119- Cameron Sauers-F. Scott Fitzgerald and the Civil War
Kent Masterson Brown interviews Cameron Sauers, a doctoral candidate, about F. Scott Fitzgerald's exploration of American memory and the Civil War in his literary works.
24 Mar 2022
Tales of American History Episode 118 – Weather and Climate in the Civil War with Dr. Kenneth Noe
Kent Masterson Brown interviews Dr. Kenneth Noe, who examines how weather and climate acted as unpredictable agents during Civil War battles, influencing outcomes.
7 Mar 2022
Tales of American History, Episode 117: The Remarkable Life of President Zachary Taylor
Kent Masterson Brown recounts Zachary Taylor's extraordinary life, highlighting his military service and ascent to become the 12th President of the United States in this historical overview.
11 Dec 2021
Tales of American History Podcast Episode 116: Author Sam Hood discusses “Patriots Twice”
Author Sam Hood discusses his book "Patriots Twice" in an interview, exploring historical perspectives.
10 Apr 2021
Podcast 115: “Into the Bluegrass” with Mel Hankla
Mel Hankla discusses his book, *Into the Bluegrass*, with Kent Masterson Brown, exploring Kentucky's early cultural fabric through its art and artifacts in this interview.
18 Mar 2021
PODCAST 114: “The Coming of the American Revolution”
Historian Kent Masterson Brown discusses the events leading up to the American Revolution in an interview, focusing on the period up to 1775.
26 Feb 2021
PODCAST 113: “Growing up with Lincoln”
Historian Jon Park describes his childhood in Abraham Lincoln's hometown to Kent Masterson Brown, revealing how historical awareness enriches one's life; this is an interview.
17 Feb 2021
PODCAST 112 – Kent Masterson Brown Interviews Acting Chief of Interpretation, Steve Phan, Camp Nelson, Kentucky
Kent Masterson Brown interviews Steve Phan about Camp Nelson in Kentucky, highlighting the ongoing work and historical significance of the site.
4 Feb 2021
PODCAST 111: The Union Army of the Potomac Before Gettysburg
Historian Kent Masterson Brown examines the Union Army's struggles in the twenty-one months leading up to Gettysburg, previewing themes from his upcoming book in this interview.
29 Jan 2020
Podcast 110: EMBATTLED FREEDOM: JOURNEYS THROUGH THE CIVIL WAR’S SLAVE REFUGEE CAMPS. Interview with Dr. Amy Taylor.
Historian Amy Murrell Taylor speaks with Kent Masterson Brown about legal ambiguities for slaves during the Civil War, focusing on Union-occupied Central Kentucky, in this interview.
20 Dec 2019
Interview with Dr. Christopher Phillips
Dr. Christopher Phillips, a Civil War historian, discusses his research on slavery, emancipation, and the Civil War in the South and West in an interview.
20 Dec 2019
Interview with Wayne Motts, CEO of the National Civil War Museum
Wayne Motts, CEO of the National Civil War Museum, discusses the museum's extensive collection of Civil War artifacts with Kent, offering insights into this pivotal period in American history in this interview.
2 Oct 2019
Kent talks with Ron Maxwell about his lifelong interest in American history.
Kent Masterson Brown interviews Ronald F. Maxwell, a film writer and director, about his enduring fascination with American history and its influence on his cinematic work.
19 Apr 2019
History of the Kentucky Civil War Roundtable
Kent Masterson Brown recounts the history of the Kentucky Civil War Roundtable, highlighting its significance as a prominent organization, and includes excerpts from William H. Townsend's speech in this interview episode.
20 Mar 2019
Abraham Lincoln in Illinois
Kent Masterson Brown discusses Abraham Lincoln's life and career in Illinois from 1830 to 1860, highlighting his impact on equality, in this interview.
20 Mar 2019
Inglorious Passages
Historian Brian Steel Wills discusses his book, *Inglorious Passages*, with Kent Masterson Brown, revealing the significant impact of non-combat deaths during the American Civil War in this interview.
19 Mar 2019
“A Campaign of Giants: The Battle for Petersburg”
Historian A. Wilson Greene discusses his book, *A Campaign of Giants: The Battle for Petersburg*, with Kent Masterson Brown, providing insights into this pivotal Civil War campaign in this interview.
16 Mar 2019
The Story of a Colonel and His Lady
This episode recounts the story of Confederate Colonel Eugene Erwin and his wife Josephine Russell, who became a pioneering horse breeder after the Civil War.
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Bell Irvin Wiley
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Sam Hood
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