The Franco-Prussian War, Where it Started
In this episode I look at the Franco-Prussian War and the role it played in the antagonistic relationship between France and Germany. I try to explain...
Jess In Time
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Jess talking about various topics in history. I am a historian who also teaches. I have studied history for over 45 years, but only taught about it for 15. Once I retire from teaching I will still be studying it. History is the story of people, so I hope you enjoy as I share some of the interesting stories with you.
Heaven or Hell?
How should we look at societies and civilizations through the lens of history? Are there civilizations that are heaven or hell? Or are they all somewh...
Understanding Memorial Day - Some Gave All
As we approach the Memorial Day weekend, I wanted to share with you the history of the holiday. I also wanted to talk for a few minutes about how I fe...
Neither a Saint nor Sinner Be
Why is it important to be honest about the people we look at in history? There is a tendency to look at people throughout history as either a saint or...
History 101 From Jess
Every class starts with going over the syllabus and what the class expectations are. I do the same thing with this episode. I delve into what I want t...