Distant Echoes: A History Podcast

By Michael Narum

A show that delves into different history related topics. From the history of individual countries or regions, to the history of specific topics. Episodes are uploaded every other Saturday.

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How many episodes does Distant Echoes: A History Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 46 episodes available.

Distant Echoes: A History Podcast episodes:

January 17, 2026 New Mexico 38: More Problems
Continuing the discussion on issues in New Mexico, specifically issues with the churches and the military situation.
Transcript.
Music:
NeoWestern Incompetech, Kevin McLeod CC-3: incompetech.com
Filmusic.io
Music: Desperados by Frank Schroeter
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6567-desperados
Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
The show's website where resources are located.
Questions and comments can be submitted here.
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18min
January 03, 2026 New Mexico 37: With a whimper.
Discussing the situation in New Mexico immediately after Mexican Independence.
Transcript.
Music:
NeoWestern Incompetech, Kevin McLeod CC-3: incompetech.com
Filmusic.io
Music: Desperados by Frank Schroeter
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6567-desperados
Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
The show's website where resources are located.
Questions and comments can be submitted here.
...more
14min
December 20, 2025 New Mexico 36: Late Colonial Summary
Setting the stage for the coming Mexican period and looking at the changes that occured in New Mexico over the second half of the Spanish Colonial Period.
Transcript.
Music:
NeoWestern Incompetech, Kevin McLeod CC-3: incompetech.com
Filmusic.io
Music: Desperados by Frank Schroeter
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6567-desperados
Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
The show's website where resources are located.
Questions and comments can be submitted here.
...more
11min
December 06, 2025 New Mexico 35: Tying Up Loose Ends
Finishing up loose ends on the late colonial period in New Mexico. Specifically American expeditions west, New Mexican expeditions to Spain, and changes in marriage habits among New Mexicans.
Transcript.
Music:
NeoWestern Incompetech, Kevin McLeod CC-3: incompetech.com
Filmusic.io
Music: Desperados by Frank Schroeter
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6567-desperados
Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
The show's website where resources are located.
Questions and comments can be submitted here.
...more
33min
September 13, 2025 New Mexico 34: Economic Development in Late Colonial New Mexico
Discussing the changes that would be occurring to the economy in New Mexico at the tail end of the colonial period.
Transcript.
Music:
NeoWestern Incompetech, Kevin McLeod CC-3: incompetech.com
Filmusic.io
Music: Desperados by Frank Schroeter
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6567-desperados
Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
The show's website where resources are located.
Questions and comments can be submitted here.
...more
20min
August 30, 2025 New Mexico 33: Beyond New Mexico
An episode discussing one of the many trade routes to and from New Mexico and its pre-independence origins.
Transcript.
Music:
NeoWestern Incompetech, Kevin McLeod CC-3: incompetech.com
Filmusic.io
Music: Desperados by Frank Schroeter
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6567-desperados
Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
The show's website where resources are located.
Questions and comments can be submitted here.
...more
25min
August 16, 2025 New Mexico 32: The King's Governor
The second half of the episodes looking at Juan Bautista de Anza, focusing on the Comanche Peace and how his reforms fit into the greater Bourbon reforms.
Transcript.
Music:
NeoWestern Incompetech, Kevin McLeod CC-3: incompetech.com
Filmusic.io
Music: Desperados by Frank Schroeter
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6567-desperados
Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
The show's website where resources are located.
Questions and comments can be submitted here.
...more
32min
August 02, 2025 New Mexico 31: Juan Bautista de Anza
A look at the early life of New Mexican Governor Juan Bautista de Anza and how he fits in to the greater Bourbon Reforms in New mexico.
Transcript.
Music:
NeoWestern Incompetech, Kevin McLeod CC-3: incompetech.com
Filmusic.io
Music: Desperados by Frank Schroeter
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6567-desperados
Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
The show's website where resources are located.
Questions and comments can be submitted here.
...more
20min
July 19, 2025 New Mexico 30: Spanish Government in New Mexico
A look at the various changes that would be implemented to the colonial system in New Mexico during the late Colonial Period.
Transcript.
Music:
NeoWestern Incompetech, Kevin McLeod CC-3: incompetech.com
Filmusic.io
Music: Desperados by Frank Schroeter
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6567-desperados
Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
The show's website where resources are located.
Questions and comments can be submitted here.
...more
17min
July 05, 2025 New Mexico 29: The Marquis de Rubi and the Bourbon Reforms
The first episode looking at the Bourbon Reforms in New Mexico and their effects. Specifically the creation of the Provincias Internas and the Commandant General.
Transcript.
Music:
NeoWestern Incompetech, Kevin McLeod CC-3: incompetech.com
Filmusic.io
Music: Desperados by Frank Schroeter
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6567-desperados
Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
The show's website where resources are located.
Questions and comments can be submitted here.
...more
17min

FAQs about Distant Echoes: A History Podcast:

How many episodes does Distant Echoes: A History Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 46 episodes available.