Bite Out of History

Bite Out of History

United States history is the greatest story ever told, and it grows every day. We all learned the highlights in school, but what about the bites in between? "Bite Out of History" gives a 60 second synopsis of a crazy, humorous, shocking, and/or little unknown facts of our nations history. "Bite Out of History" is that hook that grabs you so you can research and learn our History deeper for yourself.

Episodes

June 2, 2026 1 min
He was considered one of the greatest to ever play the game of baseball.  His legacy lives on in the game today.  Learn about Babe Ruth. 
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Thomas Jefferson and John Adams helped to build this country, largely together.  A political fallout ends a partnership, but a simple letter starts the healing.
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June 2, 2026 1 min
First it was Lindbergh, and it was also Earhart.  Take a look at early transatlantic flight from the US. 
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June 2, 2026 1 min
He was a deeply religious man who knew war, knew how to fight it, and knew how to win.  Robert E. Lee saw him as his workhorse.  Learn about Jeb Stuart in this Bite Out of History. 
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June 2, 2026 1 min
A tragedy on the river that could have been avoided causes more heartache in an already broken nation. 
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June 2, 2026 1 min
It's April 19th, 1775.  The American Revolution is about to be written into the history books as the Continental Army takes on the mighty British. 
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June 2, 2026 1 min
After years of political turmoil the Southern states make a dramactic decision.  The first shots of the American Civil War are fired in South Carolina. 
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June 2, 2026 1 min
He was a titan of industry, aviation, and even the playboy lifestyle until he wasn't.  Learn the life and times of Howard Hughes. 
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March 19, 2026 1 min
Basketball was created in the 1890's and it wasn't long till the ladies got in on the game!
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March 19, 2026 1 min
As the debate over slavery heats up in the US, a new political party is born. 
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March 19, 2026 1 min
Was it after Appomatox?  When did the Civil War officially end? 
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March 19, 2026 1 min
We know it as the National Anthem, but is it official?  And how many ties to England does the song have? 
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March 19, 2026 1 min
Mr. Abraham Lincoln makes the trek from Illiniois to his new home of Washington DC to become President.  The trip doesn't go exactly as planned. 
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February 5, 2026 1 min
We celebrate "Groundhog Day" every February 2nd...but what's the history behind the holiday? 
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February 5, 2026 1 min
A mad man attempts to assasinate President Jackson...he fights back. 
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February 5, 2026 1 min
President Jimmy Carter decides to help heal the country after the Vietname War.  Find out how...
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December 30, 2025 1 min
A look at baseball player and humanitarian Roberto Clemente. 
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December 30, 2025 1 min
The fiery history of the Library of Congress. 
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December 30, 2025 1 min
A quick biography on our first President, George Washington. 
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December 30, 2025 1 min
A decisive battle to try and win Canada during the American Revolution.
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