Way Back When

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.

The Road We Took - Four Days in Germany 1933

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday Books & Authors show with Books Forward features debut author Cathy A. Lewis. Hear about her historical fiction novel “The Road We Took: Four Days in Germany 1933” that looks into Hitler’s deadly plans nine years before the start of World War II and the Holocaust. The book comes out 0n Feb 15, 2022. https://www.cathyalewis.com.More about Books Forward: https://booksforward.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Guardia - President Eisenhower’s Military Career

Focusing on military career and presidential legacy of Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Military Monday" Show features award-winning military historian and author Mike Guardia. Along with many other books such as "American Armor in the Pacific," 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. More at https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/mike-guardia/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Glynn Burrows - Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Glynn Burrows discusses the life and legacy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the various changes the world has experienced during her 70-year tenure. Read Glynn's article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/her-majesty-queen-elizabeth-ii/Glynn Burrows is a family history expert and owner of Norfolk Tours in England. He appears on Big Blend Radio every 4th Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Guardia - World War Two to Afghanistan

Focusing on World War II and warfare in Afghanistan, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Military Monday" Show features award-winning military historian and author Mike Guardia. Along with many other books such as "American Armor in the Pacific" and "Foxbat Tales," 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. More at https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/mike-guardia/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.