Month: November 2016

Ep. 29: The Greer County Land Grab(?)

November 28, 2016 Ken Wise 33:17 Comments Off

An 1818 map was used to negotiate a boundary treaty between the United States and Spain, then Mexico, then the Republic of Texas, then the State of Texas. The only problem was, the map was wrong! Learn about a boundary dispute between Texas and Oklahoma that made it to the U.S. Supreme Court and beyond!

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: Email | RSS

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: Email | RSS

EP 28: Professional Texas History

November 7, 2016 Ken Wise 52:07 6 Comments

In honor of the one-year anniversary of Wise About Texas, I take the show professional. I conducted an interview with professional historian Dr. Jody Edward Ginn, PhD. Dr. Ginn discusses his varied career in museums, books and even movies. His insights into why Texas history is important will educate and inspire your love of Texas…

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: Email | RSS

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: Email | RSS

Bonus Episode: Happy 1 Year Anniversary!

November 2, 2016 Ken Wise 4:53 Comments Off

Happy 1 year anniversary to Wise About Texas! This episode thanks you for listening and previews the next year(s). Thanks for listening!

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: Email | RSS

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: Email | RSS