From 1845 to 1865, America operated under the concept of Manifest Destiny as put forth by John L O’Sullivan when in 1845, he wrote, “…the fulfillment of our manifest destiny to overspread the continent allotted by Providence for the free development of … Continue reading →
As 2024 comes to an end, I’ve been fascinated by how dysfunctional our society has become. As a historian, I tend to view the world through a lens that has been formed both by my studies of our past and … Continue reading →
In any discussion of Texas history, we have to understand how and why Texas Argued for Secession. So, it’s about time to talk about the one subject that is almost guaranteed to make someone, somewhere angry. Somone will absolutely tell … Continue reading →
As someone who has spent his career working in technology I have to wonder if social media is dying. In the beginning social media appeared to be a blessing. It was a universe filled with butterflies and unicorns. Academics authored … Continue reading →
This is Episode 54 – Antebellum Texas – Ready to Secede. – the state and stage is set for secession. We are getting closer to Civil War. In the previous episode I discussed how important slaves and slavery was to … Continue reading →
Episode 53 – Antebellum Texas – Headed To Civil War Part 1 We call it the antebellum period in American History, but exactly what is that? The Antebellum Period in American history refers to the time leading up to the … Continue reading →
This is episode 52 of the Hidden History of Texas – The Compromise of 1850 and some Texans are already angry and ready to leave the union This is episode 52 of the Hidden History of Texas – The Compromise … Continue reading →
This is Episode 51 – Texas Politics as we start the 1850s Texas politics is a contact sport, and Texas Politics as we start the 1850s was almost a blood sport and today’s Texas politics and politicians often seem like … Continue reading →
This is Episode 50 – Slaves and Slavery in Texas Part 3 Treatment of Slaves and Slave Insurrections In this episode I’m going to continue my discussion about a topic that often makes some folks a tad uncomfortable and that’s … Continue reading →
Slaves and Slavery in Texas Part 2 – After the Anglos Arrive This is Episode 49 – Slaves and Slavery in Texas Part 2 – After the Anglos Arrive. I’m your host and guide Hank Wilson. And as always, brought … Continue reading →