In this episode, we cover our recent trip to Germany and all of the content that will be coming soon to Chasing History!
In this episode, we look at the different species and their tools of upright walking tool-making hominids that once existed but are now extinct. It's hard for most people to understand that there were once different species of human beings that once existed on this planet... & that we are all that is left. It is interesting to look at this fascinating era of the past.
In this episode, we discuss how photography has affected our perception of the past. For the first time in human history, we are able to capture the past for the future to see. It's an incredible concept that is still affecting our lives today
In this episode, we look at an artifact that has quite a story to tell about the very beginning of WW2 in France and the fear that gripped its citizenry.
In this episode, we look at what we know about Native American Tribes in pre-recorded history. Have they always been where they were at contact? Or, did native groups move, overrun, and take over lands belonging to other native peoples? We discuss the limited evidence available that shows massive tribal movement across the landscape.
In this episode, we look into the history behind a very rare type of shipwreck artifact: contraband gold ingots! This particular artifact was discovered on the wreck of the most famous shipwreck in American waters the Spanish treasure Galleon Atocha, discovered by Mel Fisher.
In this episode, we look at the Pagan, Roman, Medieval, and Victorian origins of the Christmas Holiday!
In this episode, we discuss the in's and out's of hunting fossils in the First Era of the Dinosaurs.
In this episode, we discuss how you don't have to travel to some far-flung dig site to discover the past. History is literally everywhere. It just takes a little research to see what can be found in your area and a little door-knocking to get permission. The Best history you will find is right in your own backyard.
In this episode, we talk about a type of artifact called "Battlefield pickups." These are items, related to a specific battle, that were discarded by the participants, collected by the locals, and repurposed into some other tool or use by the locals scouring the aftermath of the battle for things they could use. This is a pretty rare genre of artifact, but we have several examples we have and will discuss.
In this episode, we look at the importance and story of transportation, and how it has affected our species throughout history.
This episode is a little closer to our hearts since it is about the secret city of World War II: Oak Ridge Tennessee. During the Manhattan Project this entire city was constructed, in secret, in the rural mountains of East Tennessee to develop the most devastating weapon humanity has ever constructed. That construction led to the creation of a mineral which we will discuss in this episode. Happy 80th anniversary Oak Ridge National Laboratory!
In this episode, we discuss all of the great and wonderful things that were gathered at the Denver Fossil and Mineral Show, the 2nd largest show of its kind anywhere in the world.
In this episode, we are looking at NASA's new Artemis Mission: humanity's journey back to the moon. It's been over 50 years since the final moon mission, and we dive deep into humanity's journey.
In this episode, we cover the stuff that slams into Earth every day: Meteorites! how are they found? Why do they happen? And, exactly what is going on with all this stuff hitting Earth?
In this episode, we look at an unusual triceratops fossil that has volcanic debris adhered to it, this leads us down the geologic trail to one of the World's Deadliest Volcanos.
In this episode, we tell the story of a WW2 Pearl Harbor Survivors collection we just picked up and the sad condition it was in. We were able to save and stabilize a lot of the papers and documents, but we should have never had to in the first place. Here are some ways and ideas that you can use to protect the history that you have to ensure its safe travel through history.
In this episode, we cover what was found in this year's digging season & all of the Great history heading back to the Smoky Mountain Relic Room.
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