Episodes
Jose Canales and the Texas Rangers Investigation of 1919
In this special episode the hosts of Texas History Lessons and the Wild West Extravaganza switch podcasts for one episode. Each h…
This Month In Texas History - June
On this episode of This Month In Texas History we change things up a little bit. We still take a look at many events in the many …
Lesson 14: An Introduction to Spanish Texas
With this episode we launch Part 2 of Texas History Lessons: Spanish Texas. This episode looks at the legacy of Spain in Texas an…
Remembering Larry McMurtry
In this episode we take a look at the life and work of Texas author Larry McMurtry. Over the course of his life he wrote over thi…
Texas Music History and Spotlight Artist Jerrod Flusche
In this episode Texas History Lessons gives a quick overview about the legacy of Texas music and takes a look at the first Texas …
This Month in Texas History - May
This month we investigate many events that happened over the centuries in May, from the foundation of Mission San Antonio de Vale…
The Texas City Disaster of April 16, 1947
This episode focuses on the rise of Texas City and the horrible disaster that almost destroyed it on April 16, 1947. Learn more a…
This Month In Texas History - April
From Coronado to jazz legend Red Garland, from the Payayas to the Texas City Disaster, This Month In Texas History looks at many …
THL Conversations-The March 18, 1937 New London School Explosion with…
In this episode Texas History Lessons is proud to have Dean Vinson join to discuss the New London School Explosion of March 18, 1…
This Month in Texas History - March
This Month in Texas History focuses on many of the colorful and important events that happened in Texas over the centuries. We lo…
The First Dogs!
Several thousand years ago, man’s best friend crossed over from Asia with the intrepid hunters that peopled the Americas at their…
This Month in Texas History - February
February might be the shortest month of the year but it is packed with important events in Texas history. Also we announce a new …
Lesson 13: Texas and America in 1491
In this episode we end Season 1 with a look at life in Texas and North America before European contact. Visit Panther City Air fo…
This Month In Texas History - January
A new monthly episode from Texas History Lessons-This Month in Texas History! Mark these days on your calendar or in your dateboo…
Lesson 12: The Caddos of East Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana
This episode explores the early history of the Caddo Confederacies and their fascinating connection to the Mississippian Culture.…
The Atakapa Ishak of East Texas and Southwest Louisiana's Gulf Coast
This episode looks at the lifestyle and livelihood of the Atakapa Ishak, a coastal indigenous people living in Texas and Louisian…
Bonus Episode: Confederate Statues - Should They Stay or Should They …
This episode is on the controversial subject of Confederate Statue removal. The episode takes a deep look into the historical con…
Lesson 10: The Tonkawas of Central Texas
The Tonkawas of Central Texas are the focus of this lesson, a tribe that created itself from many different small, autonomous ban…