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Big Blend Radio Network

A Big Blend Radio History Podcast Channel featuring expert interviews and conversations focusing on History, Heritage, Culture, Travel, and The Arts.

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47:35

The Petroglyphs of Pony Hills in Southwest New Mexico

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2025/01/19

It's all about the historic Petroglyphs of Pony Hills in remote Southwest New Mexico on this episode of Big Blend Radio's WORLD OF ART Podcast with artist Victoria Chick. Read Victoria's article about Pony Hills, here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/petroglyphs-of-pony-hills/ Along with a great discussion about the potential meanings and symbolism behind the petroglyphs, we also chat about the Southwest Regional Museum of Art & Art Center project that she has spearheaded in local

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39:39

Medieval Castle Acre In England

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2024/12/29

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "English Connection" show with Glynn Burrows focuses on Medieval Castle Acre. This historic destination is a true Medieval Masterpiece, with Priory, Castle, earthworks, Church and other buildings, and it is a place to wonder at the skills of the workers and see how the Norman invasion of 1066 started a new way of life in England.You can read Glynn's article about Castle Acre, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/castle-acre-a-medieval-masterpiece/ Glynn

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38:19

The Jefferson Highway Travel Guide is Starting...

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2024/12/27

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Historic Jefferson Highway" Show focuses on the new digital Jefferson Highway Travel Guide being produced in partnership between Big Blend Magazines and the Jefferson Highway Association. Featured guests are Roger Bell - President of the Jefferson Highway Association, and Nancy Reid & Lisa Smith, the mother-daughter travel team who have owned and run Big Blend Magazines since 1997. Learn more about this exciting project and be part of the effort, here:

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38:55

History Comes Alive in Lexington and Concord,...

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2024/12/25

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures with Debbie Stone" Podcast is all about her experiences in historic Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts. These connected communities are known for their roles in the American Revolution and Civil War, and the different groups of people who lived there including indigenous people, women, African Americans, authors, and more, all who left their indelible marks on the fabric of society. READ DEBBIE'S ARTICLES: - Part 1: Lexington:

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45:07

The Prehistoric Art of Petroglyphs

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2024/12/22

It's all about Petroglyphs on this episode of Big Blend Radio's WORLD OF ART Podcast with artist Victoria Chick. There is hardly a country in the world where petroglyphs do not exist. The United States is rich in petroglyph art, especially within National Park or National Monument boundaries or within National Forests and public lands where they are protected. Read Victoria's article about Petroglyphs, here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/petroglyphs-prehistoric-rock-art/ Also see her

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17:08

Boomer Generation Novels for Holiday Gifts

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2024/12/02

In celebration of the Holiday Shopping Season, award-winning and best selling author Mike Nemeth discusses his two Boomer Generation novels that revolve around the main character Eddie Kovacs. What a wonderful set of books for those from the boomer era and younger. More at: https://mikenemethauthor.com/

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09:57

A Holiday Gift for Women's History Enthusiasts

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2024/12/02

In celebration of the Holiday Shopping Season, this episode of Big Blend Radio features author Kimberly Hess who gives an overview of her book, "A Lesser Mortal: The Unexpected Life of Sarah B. Cochran." A fantastic gift for women's history enthusiasts, Pennsylvania history buffs, and philanthropists, this groundbreaking biography covers the extraordinary life of Sarah. B. Cochran “The Coal Queen.” More: https://unexpectedlifeofsarahbcochran.com/

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27:52

Genealogy Gifts for Family History Research

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2024/12/02

Kick start your holiday shopping this Cyber Monday with Aryn Youngless on Big Blend Radio! Aryn is a writer, author, and geneaologist. Check out her genealogy gifts, books & journals, and family history research services here https://www.genealogybyaryn.com. You can also visit her Etsy shop here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SpringHeeledJackM

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51:31

Military Vehicle Preservation Association’s Convoy on...

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2024/11/30

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Historic Jefferson Highway" Show focuses on the Military Vehicle Preservation Association's recent convoy on the historic Jefferson Highway. Held October 1-31, 2024, the convoy will traveled from Minnesota to Louisiana. Learn more: https://www.mvpa.org/convoys Featured guests are Roger Bell - President of the Jefferson Highway Association, MVPA Convoy Commander Dan McCluske, and Oklahoma organizer Adeline Whisenhunt. The Jefferson Highway Association originally

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51:33

Ron and Terri Guthie - Top Gun Fighter Pilot Insider

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2024/11/26

In celebration of November being National Aviation History Month, this is Part Two of Two Episodes focusing on the history of flight, and features husband-wife Ron and Terri Guthrie. Hear about Ron's career as a pilot and three of their favorite aviation museums including Palm Springs Historic Air Museum, Ronald Regan Presidential Library, and the WWII Museum in New Orleans. Ron Guthrie grew up in Mississippi and graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi (where he and Terri met.) After

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01:21:00

Aviation History - USA to UK and Europe

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2024/11/26

In celebration of November being National Aviation History Month, this is Part One of Two Episodes focusing on the history of flight, from America to England, and across to Europe. Hear about famous pilots, the creation of gliders and airplanes, and about aviation related museums and destinations you can visit. FEATURED GUESTS: - DEBBIE STONE, travel writer, talks about her visit to the Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. Read her story:

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32:03

Early Pottery of the Southwest

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2024/11/17

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's WORLD OF ART Podcast with artist Victoria Chick focuses on early pottery of the southwest including Arizona, New Mexico, West Texas, Southern Colorado, Southern Utah, and Northern Mexico. Read Victoria's article about it here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/early-pottery-of-the-southwest/ Victoria Chick is a contemporary figurative artist and early 19th/20th century print collector based in Silver City, New

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30:44

Author Simon Parkin - The Forbidden Garden

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2024/11/12

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, award-winning author and journalist Simon Parkin discusses his new book, "The Forbidden Garden: The Botanists of Besieged Leningrad and Their Impossible Choice." The first book to chart the history of the world’s largest collection of seeds, "The Forbidden Garden" shares the story of the Siege of Leningrad and how from 1941 to 1944, the scientists in the seed bank had to face an impossible choice each day: eat the collection to prevent starvation, or protect

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37:37

Author Joanne Howard - Sleeping in the Sun

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2024/10/31

Celebrate the end of National Book Month and Family History with this episode of Big Blend Radio featuring debut novelist Joanne Howard. Hear about her historical fiction debut "Sleeping in the Sun" that was inspired by her family history and shares the story of how unlikely friends uncover the cruel reality of British-led India. Out now through She Writes Press, "Sleeping in the Sun" transports readers to the past where a young American and his Indian servant must face the reality behind a

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55:21

Witchy Women Throughout History

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2024/10/23

From Germany and Poland, to England, New Orleans, Salem, Connecticut, Virginia, and South Carolina, this shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Women Making History" Podcast focuses on Women Who were Shunned as Witches Throughout in History.FEATURED GUESTS - MATT COST, award-winning author of history and mysteries, discusses the life and legacy of Marie Laveau, known as the "Voodoo Queen of New Orleans." More about Matt's books: https://www.mattcost.net/ - KATHLEEN WALLS, travel writer &

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01:22:29

Genealogy Journeys - Celebrating Family History Research

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2024/10/10

Celebrate National Family History Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Way Back When" History Show that features a panel discussion with avid family history researchers who share some of their genealogy journeys. FEATURED GUESTS: - GLYNN BURROWS - Family history expert and owner of Norfolk Tours in England. See: https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/ - JO CLARK – Travel writer and photographer. See: https://www.haveglasswilltravel.com/ and https://recipestravelculture.com/ - LISA EVANS – Travel

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39:58

Science Author Lisa M. Baril - The Age of Melt

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2024/09/27

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Podcast features science journalist and author Lisa M. Baril, author of "The Age of Melt: What Glaciers, Ice Mummies, and Ancient Artifacts Teach Us about Climate, Culture, and a Future without Ice."Around the world, ice has preserved some of history’s most fascinating artifacts, such as the skeleton of an Iron Age horse, wooden arrows with bird-feather fletching, and even a baby mammoth. Yet, these incredible pieces of history were only

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40:59

Women Who Have and Do Save Lives

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2024/09/25

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Women Making History" Podcast focuses on women who have and do save lives. FEATURED GUESTS - GLYNN BURROWS, historian and owner of Norfolk Tours UK talks about nurses Florence Nightingale Edith Cavell, and author and animal advocate Anna Sewell. Read his article about these historic and noteworthy English ladies, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/historic-english-women-who-saved-lives/ - SHARON K. KURTZ, travel writer and photographer, talks about Harriet

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42:44

Author Francine Falk-Allen - A Wolff in the Family

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2024/09/23

Happy National Family Day! This episode of Big Blend Radio features award-winning author Francine Falk-Allen. A fan of genealogy research, Francine enjoyed uncovering her family’s history, and traced both her maternal and paternal ancestors back to the 1600s. She never imagined that one day she’d discover a jaw-dropping family secret. Based on a true story, Falk-Allen’s “A Wolff in the Family” (She Writes Press, Oct. 1, 2024) is a riveting saga of prejudice, passion, and revenge. What mysterious

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40:41

The Historical, Cultural and Traditional Roots of...

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2024/09/17

Discover the Historical, Cultural, and Traditional Roots of Louisiana's Oldest City on this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Go to Natchitoches” Podcast with K. Nicole Connell of the Natchitoches Convention and Visitors Bureau. Hear about the historic sites, movie locations, and fun fall festivals, events, and activities the whole family can enjoy! Founded in 1714, Natchitoches is the original French Colony and oldest settlement in Louisiana. Celebrating a vibrant blend of French, Spanish, African,

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