This is the third and final installment exploring the recollections of Carlos N. Hjar, who came to Alta California from Mexico in 1834 at age eight. Key points include: Detailed description of wine and brandy production methods at the missions.Explanatio

In this episode, we continue exploring the memoirs of Carlos N. Hjar, who came to Alta California as a young boy in 1834. The episode focuses on daily life in Alta California during the Spanish and Mexican eras, particularly in Santa Barbara. Key points

The episode focuses on the recollections of Carlos N. Hjar, who arrived in Alta California in 1834 as a child. Hjar's memoir provides insights into daily life, customs, and entertainment in 1830s California.Key points covered include:Description of Cali

This episode explores the complex history of the Mexican-American War and its lasting impact on North America. In it, we cover:Spanish presence in North America and the formation of the United StatesThe Louisiana Purchase and its significanceTexas indepen

In the second part of our interview, Dr. John Johnson, former Curator of Anthropology at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, delves deeper into the legacy and aftermath of the 1824 Chumash Uprising in California:- The long-term impacts of the upr

In Part 1 of this fascinating interview, Dr. John Johnson, former Curator of Anthropology at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, provides an in-depth look at the Chumash Uprising of 1824 - the most important indigenous uprising in California hist

In today's interview, I am talking with archaeologist Jennifer Lucido.Jennifer has worked at several important historical sites in the Monterey area and has recently traced the genealogies of some of California's early poblador families. Her fascinating w

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The Bear Flag Revolt is one of the central episodes in the events leading to the U.S. annexation of California. In June of 1846, a group of Americans took over the Mexican Pueblo of Sonoma and declared a new “California Republic.” This is the story of the

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