The Hidden History of Texas
Here is were you will find The Hidden History Of Texas podcast. The episodes cover Texas history from the earliest days of Indigenous peoples to Spanish exploration, control by Mexico, the Anglo’s take over, Texas becomes part of the U.S., the confederates move in, and back to the U.S. The audio files are accurate and try to tell the story as best as they can from all sides of the issues. The hidden history of Texas is a history replete with heroes and villains of all sorts. There were good and bad people throughout Texas history, just as there were throughout world history.
Episodes
April 7, 2024 • 11 mins
War With Mexico
Welcome to the Hidden History of Texas. This is Episode 44 – War With Mexico - As always, brought to you by Ashby Navis and Tennyson Media Publishers, producers of high quality games, productivity, mental health apps, and a comprehensive catalog of audiobooks. Visit AshbyNavis.com for more information.
The 1846-1848 conflict known in the United States as the Mexican-American War was called the U.S. Inv...
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March 23, 2024 • 12 mins
This is Episode 43 – Texas finally becomes a state - I’m you host and guide Hank Wilson.
There is a major misconception among people today about exactly what Texas and Texans wanted when they rebelled against Mexico. Some of today’s Texas citizens believe the reason was the settlers wanted to be an independent country. That’s not true, while wanting to be free of Mexico, the vast majority of those who were living in Texas at t...
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March 18, 2024 • 13 mins
Episode 42 – Texas becomes a Nation – well sort of and not a very successful one.
As soon as the provisional government heard about the victory at San Jacinto, government officials headed to the battlefield. Once there they began negotiating with Santa Anna to end the war. May 14 at Velasco, Santa Anna signed two treaties, one for public consumption and the other one was signed and kept secret.
The public treaty official...
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March 13, 2024 • 8 mins
Los Diablos Tejanos - The Texas Rangers
Welcome to the Hidden History of Texas. this is Episode 41 – Los Diablos Tejanos - The Texas Rangers
The Rangers actually came into existence in 1823, when Stephen F. Austin hired ten experienced frontiersmen, that he wanted to send on an expedition to punish a band of Indians. However, it took another 12 years, in 1835, for Texas lawmakers to create the Texas Rangers actually offic...
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February 19, 2024 • 7 mins
Episode 40 - The Cherokee - the "Principal People" Conclusion
Welcome to Episode 40 of the Hidden History of Texas, this episode concludes my discussion of the Cherokee. Before I get started, just a quick reminder that I have 3 audiobooks based on this series. You can find information about them at my website https://arctx.org. On the menu, under Digital Products -> Audiobooks. Check them out, thanks,
Now back to the Cheroke...
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January 21, 2024 • 11 mins
Welcome to the Hidden History of Texas. this is Episode 39 – The Cherokee – The "Principal People”
Forced out of their ancestral homes in what is now the American Southeast by pressure from Anglo Europeans, the Cherokee, or as they call themselves the Ani-Yunwiya, or the principal people, came to settle in what is now East Texas.
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Their ancestral lands included a large percenta...
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January 12, 2024 • 13 mins
Episode 38 – The Kiowa – Nomadic Warriors of the Plains
(Not a Complete Transcript) According to their traditions, the Kiowas originally lived at the mouths of the Yellowstone and Missouri rivers in present day Montana. As it is now, then it could have very cold winters and the ground covered by a deep layer of snow. As hunter-gatherers, they primarily used a bow and arrow along with their only domesticated animal the dog, whic...
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December 31, 2023 • 17 mins
Episode 37 – The Apache warriors of the Southwest
Who were the Apaches? As I’ve talked about in the past, if your idea of the indigenous peoples of the Americas is based upon movies and television then it’s most likely not accurate. If you do a quick google search on movies about the Apaches, you’ll find at least 24. Shoot, there have been numerous white actors who have portrayed Apaches such as Burt Lancaster in the movie “Apac...
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December 19, 2023 • 12 mins
Episode 36 – The Comanche - strong warriors with fine horses.
Welcome to the Hidden History of Texas. I’m your host Hank Wilson and this is Episode 36 – The Comanche - strong warriors with fine horses
Before I get started, I want to introduce y’all to a set of books called ‘the Music is Murder saga’. These novels by Heather O’Brien, follow the lives and loves of the O’Conners, the Grants, and the Lockhardts. Something—or some...
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December 10, 2023 • 10 mins
Episode 35 – The Republic and Relations With The Tribes
Before I get started, I want to introduce y’all to a set of books called ‘the Music is Murder saga’. These novels by Heather O’Brien, follow the lives and loves of the O’Conners, the Grants, and the Lockhardts. Something—or someone—ties these three families together and you’ll be caught up in the drama of their situations. The books are set in the world of Rock ‘n’ roll...
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