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California Frontier

Damian Bacich, Ph.D.

Prof. Damian Bacich shares the history you didn"t learn in school. Each episode is a deep dive into the fascinating early history of California and the West. Listen to stories and interviews with scholars, experts, and people who are passionate about a time when California was the frontier of empire and imagination.

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25:54

Alta California in 1834 Part 2: Song and Dance

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2024/09/03

In this episode, we continue exploring the memoirs of Carlos N. Híjar, who came to Alta California as a young boy in 1834. The episode focuses on daily life in Alta California during the Spanish and Mexican eras, particularly in Santa Barbara. Key points include:1. Description of popular dances and songs, including details on how they were performed and celebrated.2. Insights into Catholic feast days and their importance in social life.3. Discussion of cattle roundups and rodeos at missions, ...

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24:34

Alta California in 1834 Part 1: Bear and Bull Fights

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2024/08/29

The episode focuses on the recollections of Carlos N. Híjar, who arrived in Alta California in 1834 as a child. Híjar's memoir provides insights into daily life, customs, and entertainment in 1830s California.Key points covered include:Description of Californios' appearance, including long braided hair and distinctive hats.Details about clothing, horse riding, and gender roles.Observations on food. Description of the patron saint celebration in Santa Barbara, featuring bullfights and bea...

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34:04

The Mexican-American War

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2024/08/22

This episode explores the complex history of the Mexican-American War and its lasting impact on North America. In it, we cover:Spanish presence in North America and the formation of the United StatesThe Louisiana Purchase and its significanceTexas independence and annexation by the U.S.Tensions leading to war between the U.S. and MexicoKey battles and military campaigns, including: The capture of MonterreyThe Bear Flag Revolt in CaliforniaThe fall of Mexico CityThe Treaty of Guadalupe Hi...

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27:10

The Chumash Uprising Part 2: Interview with Dr. John...

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2024/08/08

In the second part of our interview, Dr. John Johnson, former Curator of Anthropology at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, delves deeper into the legacy and aftermath of the 1824 Chumash Uprising in California:- The long-term impacts of the uprising on California's history- Why most Chumash people returned to the missions after the revolt- The complex relationships between Native Americans, missionaries, and the Mexican government- Comparisons with other California mission uprising...

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40:38

The Chumash Uprising Part 1: Interview with Dr. John...

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2024/08/01

In Part 1 of this fascinating interview, Dr. John Johnson, former Curator of Anthropology at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, provides an in-depth look at the Chumash Uprising of 1824 - the most important indigenous uprising in California history.Dr. Johnson, an expert on California's Native peoples, especially the Chumash Indians, shares his extensive research on this pivotal uprising that occurred exactly 200 years ago. He discusses:The historical context and conditions leading ...

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55:50

Californios and Ethnicity with Archaeologist Jennifer...

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2024/07/25

In today's interview, I am talking with archaeologist Jennifer Lucido.Jennifer has worked at several important historical sites in the Monterey area and has recently traced the genealogies of some of California's early poblador families. Her fascinating work has shed light on how their ethnic identities shifted as they arrived in a new territory.In our conversation, we discuss the complex ethnic classifications of New Spain, how the frontier simplified them and how today's categories of natio...

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14:32

An update from the California Frontier Show

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2024/07/18

It is summer and time for a short update on the show.Support the Show.Give a one-time donationLearn more about the California Frontier Project: Website YouTube Instagram Facebook Contact:damian@californiafrontier.net

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20:08

California's Insurgency: The Bear Flag Revolt

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2024/07/04

The Bear Flag Revolt is one of the central episodes in the events leading to the U.S. annexation of California. In June of 1846, a group of Americans took over the Mexican Pueblo of Sonoma and declared a new “California Republic.” This is the story of their uprising.Episode transcript: https://www.californiafrontier.net/bear-flag-revolt/Recommended Reading:Book: Neal Harlow, California Conquered: The Annexation of a Mexican Province, 1846-1850Book: Alan Rosenus, General Vallejo and ...

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38:41

Native American Ranchos in Alta California

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2024/06/27

Support the Show.Give a one-time donationLearn more about the California Frontier Project: Website YouTube Instagram Facebook Contact:damian@californiafrontier.net

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24:24

The Californios: Early California's Settlers

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2024/06/13

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50:19

Secrets of Mission Architecture (Part 2): Dr. Rubén...

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2024/06/06

In part 2 of this interview, we delve further into the hidden astronomical alignments of many California mission churches. The orientations allowed sunlight to illuminate altars, tabernacles, and statues of saints on specific liturgical dates like the solstices, equinoxes, and religious feasts. Dr. Rubén G. Mendoza explains the advanced knowledge of astronomy, calendars, and celestial mechanics that the Franciscan missionaries brought and applied in the architectural design of the missio...

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41:00

Secrets of Mission Architecture: Dr. Rubén Mendoza...

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2024/05/30

In Part 1 of this interview, I talk with trailblazing archaeologist Dr. Rubén Mendoza.Recounting his unexpected path from a curious young boy to a renowned scholar, Mendoza shares his pioneering work decoding the California missions' architectural secrets.His discoveries point to an incredible cosmic architecture. The missions were constructed with startling precision to capture rays of sunlight during solstices, equinoxes, and sacred feast days.This strategic solar geometry suggests a profou...

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12:03

A Warrior's Journey: The Legend of Chief Solano

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2024/05/23

Towering over people at 6'7", the imposing figure of Chief Francisco Solano loomed large in early 19th-century California.Born a Suisun native named Sina, he received the name Francisco Solano at his Mission Dolores baptism in 1810. Solano rose to become a formidable military leader, commanding thousands of indigenous warriors for the Mexican authorities.His skill in battle and diplomacy was invaluable to General Mariano Vallejo in establishing control over Native groups in Northern Californi...

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15:36

General of the Northern Frontier: Mariano Guadalupe...

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2024/05/16

This episode is dedicated the remarkable life of Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo, a central figure in the pivotal era of California's origins. Born into a military family in 1808 Monterey, Vallejo's thirst for knowledge and quick wit allowed him to receive a prestigious education from the governor himself. Vallejo rapidly ascended the military ranks, becoming the powerful commander who established a pueblo and presidio in Sonoma - the northernmost reaches of the territory. Vallejo's exploits i...

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19:28

The Enigmatic Explorer Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo

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2024/05/09

Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo is best known for being the first European to successfully navigate the Pacific coast of what is today California to points north of the San Francisco Bay. During the voyage, he and his men disembarked at several points and made direct contact with the Native American inhabitants of the coast and Channel Islands. His and his men's account of their voyage was also the first written description of the West Coast of North America and its peoples. Episode web page: https:/...

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16:21

An Inside Look at the California Missions Conference

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2024/05/02

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37:09

Kevin Starr's Vision: Interview with Jason Sexton, Pt. 2

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2024/04/25

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36:38

History and California's Redemption: Interview with...

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2024/04/17

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12:25

How We Almost Lost El Camino Real (and the Women Who...

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2024/04/06

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15:24

How did the California Missions End?

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2024/03/26

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