Tales of American History

Tales of American History


Latest Episodes

Tales of American History-Episode 119- Cameron Sauers-F. Scott Fitzgerald and the Civil War
September 20, 2022

Listen in while Kent Masterson Brown interviews Cameron Sauers, University of Kentucky doctoral candidate, on his research concerning F. Scott Fitzgerald's literary themes about American memory and th

Tales of American History Episode 118 – Weather and Climate in the Civil War with Dr. Kenneth Noe
March 24, 2022

Listen while Dr. Noe, Emeritus Professor of History at Auburn, discusses with Kent Masterson Brown Noe's fascinating study of weather and climate as agents alongside armies in battle in the Civil War,

Tales Of American History, Episode 118: Weather, Climate, and the Civil War with Dr. Kenneth Noe
March 23, 2022

Listen to this interview with Dr. Kenneth Noe, who explains to us how weather and climate have agency alongside the armies during American Civil War battles.  Enjoy this fascinating discussion!

Tales of American History, Episode 117: The Remarkable Life of President Zachary Taylor
March 07, 2022

Listen while Kent Masterson Brown describes the life of Zachary Taylor, a Kentuckian through and through. General Taylor was known as "Old Rough & Ready" by his men in the military; in his remarkable

Podcast 115: “Into the Bluegrass” with Mel Hankla
April 10, 2021

Listen while Mel Hankla joins Kent Masterson Brown to discuss his book, "Into the Bluegrass: Art and Artistry of Kentucky's Historic Icons," an incredible publication about the cultural fabric of Early Kentucky as shown in its art and artifacts,

Podcast 115: “Into the Bluegrass” with Mel Hankla
April 10, 2021

Listen while Mel Hankla joins Kent Masterson Brown to discuss his book, "Into the Bluegrass: Art and Artistry of Kentucky's Historic Icons," an incredible publication about the cultural fabric of Early Kentucky as shown in its art and artifacts,