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Journey back to the time of the California Gold Rush with Henry Vizetelly, penning under the pseudonym J. Tyrwhitt Brooks, as he shares his adventures from 1847-1848. Originally intending to join the US Army as a surgeon during the Mexican war, he instead found himself part of a band of hopeful gold prospectors when the war ended before his enlistment. His medical background offers a unique lens through which we experience the trials, triumphs, and characters of this bold new frontier. Despite his medical prowess, he is helpless against the rampant gold fever that has turned towns into ghostly...

One of Library Journal’s 10 Best Books of 2015 Following his acclaimed Atlantic and The Men Who United the States, New York Times bestselling author Simon Winchester offers an enthralling biography of the Pacific Ocean and its role in the modern world, exploring our relationship with this...

Join a group of friends as they embark on an unforgettable summer camping adventure in a stunning Southern California canyon. Experience the thrill of camping, the beauty of breathtaking landscapes, and delve into captivating state history and local legends. Its a journey filled with laughter, camaraderie, and the spirit of exploration. - Summary by LikeManyWaters

Nick Neely chronicles his 650-mile trek on foot from San Diego to San Francisco, following the route of the first overland Spanish expedition into what was soon called Alta California. Led by Gaspar de Portolá in 1769, the expedition sketched a route that would become, in part, the famous El Camino Real. It laid the foundation for the Golden State we know today, a place that remains as mythical and captivating as any in the world.

Journey back to 1911 with the adventurous Englishman, J. Smeaton Chase, as he travels the length of California on horseback, years before the creation of the iconic Highway 1. This enthralling podcast brings to life his 2000-mile trek from Mexico to Oregon, filled with quiet adventures, encounters at secluded ranches, and awe-inspiring coastal views. Originally from Islington, London, Chase spent most of his life in the Californian desert, capturing the spirit of early California in his travelog. Join us as we traverse through major landmarks, from El Monte to Laguna Beach, San Diego to San ...

Delve into the fascinating legacy of Alfred Louis Kroeber (1876-1960), an influential American cultural anthropologist who not only established the anthropology department at the University of California, Berkeley but also directed its Museum of Anthropology from 1909 to 1947. Kroeber and his students played a crucial role in documenting the cultural heritage of western Native American tribes and pioneered significant concepts such as culture area, cultural configuration, and cultural fatigue. Explore Types of Indian Culture In California, an early monograph from the University of California, ...

In this captivating LibriVox recording, explore three chapters from the Memoirs of American Civil War General William Tecumseh Sherman, focusing on his experiences in California during the years 1846-1848. While many of his contemporaries engaged in the Mexican-American War, Sherman found himself in administrative roles within the newly acquired territory of California. Joined by fellow Lieutenants Henry Halleck and Edward Ord, Sherman embarked on a remarkable 198-day voyage from New York to California aboard the converted sloop USS Lexington. The close quarters of the ship fostered deep ...

The California Migration Museum tells immersive stories about how immigrants and refugees have shaped California, from the first Gold Rush to the latest Tech Wave. This fall, join us for Melting Spots — a bite-sized journey across San Francisco’s food scene. Our interactive food map and storytelling project explores how immigrants have shaped the city and fed its residents since 1849. More at calmigration.org/meltingspots

Join Louise Amelia Knapp Smith Clappe, who journeyed from Massachusetts to California during the exhilarating Gold Rush of the mid-1800s. Embracing her adventurous spirit, Louise adopted the pen name Shirley and began chronicling her experiences for The Herald. Over the course of 1851 and 1852, she penned a remarkable series of 23 letters to her sister Mary Jane, affectionately known as Molly. These Shirley Letters offer a captivating glimpse into life within two bustling gold mining camps along the Feather River. Louises vivid storytelling captures the breathtaking landscapes and the vibrant ...

Loretta hosts California Dreaming - the podcast that is half California-related, an eighth dreams, a quarter random facts, and a splash of whatever else I want to talk about. No subject is off limits. MONDAYS AT 6:30PM Pacific Time (Los Angeles, CA). Email: themoodyredhead@yahoo.com Instagram: @themoodyredhead TikTok: @themoodyredhead Goodreads: Loretta, theMoodyRedhead Sources, contact info, and episode outline are in the show notes Deuces to your cabooses!

It reads like a movie script. The year? 2003. The mission? Defeat hundreds of challengers to save the state of California and become its leader. But this wasn't a movie... it was a real-life election for governor that featured adult film stars, sumo wrestlers, comedians, and ended with the election of action star Arnold Schwarzenegger. In Total Recall: California’s Political Circus, CNN’s Chief Political Correspondent Dana Bash will unpack the scandal, partisanship, and celebrity of the Golden State’s 2003 recall election – and explore what it might have forecasted about politics ...

In the year 1860, imagine a young woman in her twenties, raised in the leisurely lifestyle of a typical Southern girl, unversed in household chores like cooking. She is married to a professional who is equally unskilled in manual labor. Mother to a young son and expecting their second child, their lives take an unexpected turn when they face financial ruin due to poor investments. Their solution? Purchase a wagon and three yoke of untrained oxen and embark on a perilous journey to California. Lavinia Honeyman Porter, the woman in this story, narrates her own incredible tale of their daring ...

A true crime podcast taking you through different stories and locations all around California.

Host Alice Daniel takes you to places that aren’t typically what people imagine when they think about the Golden State — small rural towns in the San Joaquin Valley, rich with stories and unique histories. Places that play a role in shaping not only The Other California, but the entire state. Produced by KVPR in Fresno. More at KVPR.org.

Explore the Golden State like never before with Hidden California, the podcast that uncovers the fascinating stories, forgotten places, and hidden gems of the great state of California. From abandoned towns to natural wonders, mysterious landmarks, and rich cultural history, each episode dives deep into a side of California that most people never see. Whether you’re a local, a traveler, or a history buff, this podcast will ignite your curiosity and leave you eager to discover more of the secrets that make California truly unique. Hosted by Logan Stover, an educator, historian, and ...

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.

California is a state, a dream, a life, and cannot be simply defined or explained due to its rich culture, vibrant lifestyle, incredible sights, and its position in our nation. This podcast aims to bring you the vivid history of California and its monuments, landmarks, attractions and much more in an immersive audio experience.

Zzyzx is an unincorporated place in California, but how'd it get its name? Likewise, have you ever wonder how Los Angeles, Bakersfield, Redding or Weed California got their name? Or, how about places like Truckee, Burney, Rough and Ready and Chowchilla? Naming California is fun and casual origin and etymology podcast of California places. Join California native Aaron Robbins from the Robbins Travels podcast for a quick, entertaining and interesting look at California places.

The 2003 recall of California's governor, and his replacement with Arnold Schwarzenegger, was more than just history. For Americans, the recall previewed how our politics would grow louder, more populist, more direct. For Californians, Schwarzenegger's election started a new wave of action-oriented, people-driven governance, with major advances for children, environmental protection, and democratic reform. The California Recall: Its First 20 Years shows that while the recall may be two decades old, it still isn't over. Written by Joe Mathews Read by Edoardo Ballerini

The Oxford English Dictionary defines a dream as “a cherished aspiration, ambition, or ideal”. What is the California dream? And how does it compare and contrast to the American dream, or – as many now understand it – the American nightmare? Can California aspire to reach her dreams within an undemocratic and dysfunctional American system? Or should California chart her own course and determine her own destiny? Hi, my name is Darin Brown, and these are just some of the questions we’ll be asking in our new podcast The California Dream. Let me tell you about some of what we have ...