Way Back When

Jared R. Hardesty - Mutiny on the Rising Sun

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Way Back When" Show features Jared R. Hardesty, who discusses his latest book, “Mutiny on the Rising Sun: A Tragic Tale of Slavery, Smuggling, and Chocolate” (NYU Press).On the night of June 1, 1743, terror struck the schooner Rising Sun. After completing a routine smuggling voyage where the crew sold enslaved Africans in exchange for chocolate, sugar, and coffee in the Dutch colony of Suriname, the ship traveled eastward along the South American coast. Believing there was an opportunity to steal the lucrative cargo and make a new life for themselves, three sailors snuck below deck, murdered four people, and seized control of the vessel. "Mutiny on the Rising Sun" recounts the origins, events, and eventual fate of the Rising Sun’s final smuggling voyage in vivid detail.Jared R. Hardesty is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at Western Washington University and author of "Unfreedom: Slavery and Dependence in Eighteenth-Century Boston" and "Black Lives, Native Lands, White Worlds: A History of Slavery in New England."Special thank you to Norfolk Tours in England - https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author Dr. Jess Wright - A Stream to Follow

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Writer's Wednesday" Show with Books Forward, internationally recognized psychiatrist Dr. Jess Wright discusses his WWII-era novel "A Stream to Follow" that tells the story of a battlefront surgeon’s path to recovering from war-related trauma. Plunging deep into the crucible of trauma, it’s an uplifting tale of valor, resilience, and the search for enduring love. This thrilling and heartwarming book releases on April 19, 2022 through SparkPress. More: https://jesswrightmd.com/ More about Books Forward at https://booksforward.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author Mike Guardia - The Combat Diaries

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Military Monday" Show features award-winning military historian and author Mike Guardia, who discusses his new book, “The Combat Diaries: True Stories from the Frontlines of World War II.” This book features a collection of eighteen true stories from veterans who served on the frontlines in World War II...on land, on sea, and in the air. More at https://mikeguardia.com/ Mike Guardia appears on Big Blend Radio's military history shows every 1st Monday.Featured music on this episode is "Beneath a Somber Sky" by The Gunboat Diplomats. https://gunboatdiplomats.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charles Oldham - Author of Ship of Blood

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Way Back When" History Show features Charles Oldham, attorney and award-winning author of "The Senator's Son." Hear about his new book "Ship of Blood" that shares the true crime story that focuses on an October night in 1905, when a horrifying scene was found on a wooden vessel off the coast of Cape Fear, North Carolina. More: https://beachglassbooks.com/books/shipofblood Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thomas Paine - From England to America and Back

Focusing on Thomas Paine's history between England and America, this episode of Big Blend Radio's Way Back When History Show features Glynn Burrows, family history expert and owner Norfolk Tours. Thomas Paine was an English-born American political activist, philosopher, political theorist, and revolutionary. Read Glynn's article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/thomas-paine-from-england-to-america-and-back/Glynn appears on Big Blend Radio, every fourth Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arlene Gould and Kelli West - Louisiana’s No Man’s Land

Founded in 1714, Natchitoches is the original French Colony and oldest city in Louisiana. Natchitoches is also part of what is know as the "No Man's Land" (the Neutral Strip) region from the area’s brief stint as an official buffer zone between Spain and the United States following the Louisiana Purchase. Featuring Arlene Gould and Kelli West of the Natchitoches Convention and Visitors Bureau, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 3rd Tuesday "Go to Natchitoches" Show covers the cultural history, historic sites, events and activities you can experience in Louisiana's No Man's Land. More a https://www.visitnomansland.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Guardia - Prisoner of War Camps

Focusing on the history of Prisoner-of-War (POW) Camps during WWII and Vietnam, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Military Monday" Show features award-winning military historian and author Mike Guardia.Along with many other military history books, Mike is the author of the widely-acclaimed biography “Hal Moore: A Soldier Once…and Always,” that chronicles the life of LTG Harold G. Moore, whose battlefield leadership was popularized by the film “We Were Soldiers,” starring Mel Gibson. His latest book is "Danger Forward: The Forgotten Wars of General Paul F. Gorman." More at https://mikeguardia.com/Mike Guardia appears on Big Blend Radio's military history shows every 1st Monday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author Julia Brewer Daily - No Names To Be Given

This episode of Big Blend Radio features debut author Julia Brewer Daily who discuss her award-winning novel, "No Names To Be Given," that delves into the shocking history of a mid-1900s maternity home.Would you be able to give up your first-born to strangers? Told from the perspective of three different women in the 1960s, "No Names To Be Given," delves into the lives of three young women forced to do just that. The heartbreaking but uplifting debut novel is a story that chronicles the desperate push and pull between family and redemption. More: https://www.juliadaily.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.