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Just enough history to inform, intrigue, and entertain. Short podcasts on the backstory of holidays, historical individuals, and historic anniversaries to learn enough to dazzle your friends and impre... more
FAQs about Friendly Neighborhood Historian:How many episodes does Friendly Neighborhood Historian have?The podcast currently has 87 episodes available.
February 05, 2025History of the Super Bowl: A Humorous Look at the Religious HolidayIs it Just Another Religious Holiday? A humorous look at the ancient history, rites, rituals, foods, and impact of this annual observance. Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-of-super-bowl #SuperBowl #TaylorSwift...more12minPlay
February 05, 2025History of the Avocado: The Super Bowl FoodWhy are avocados, especially guacamole dip, a required food for Super Bowl Parties? What’s the background? Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-of-the-avocado #Avocado #SuperBowl...more6minPlay
February 04, 2025History of Peter Pan: the Story Behind the Disney Classic, 72 Years AgoThe story of the boy who never grew up, a favorite of Walt Disney and children of all ages around the world. Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-peter-pan-disney-classic #PeterPan #WaltDisney...more14minPlay
February 03, 2025History of The Day The Music DiedWhat's the history behind Don McLean's popular ballad "American Pie," who was involved, and when did it happened? Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-of-day-the-music-died #AmericanPie #DonMcLean...more7minPlay
February 01, 2025History of Groundhog DayWhat pagan, Christian, and secular roots have made Groundhog Day a popular holiday? Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-of-groundhog-day #GroundhogDay #Candlemas #StBridget's Day #History...more7minPlay
January 31, 2025History of FebruaryThe month we love to misspell or at least mispronounce. What is the history and significance? Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-of-february #February...more5minPlay
January 27, 2025History of Chinese New Year: Lunar New YearWhat are the customs, practices, traditions, popularity, and festivities in Asia, the US, and worldwide for the largest human migration on the planet? Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-chinese-new-year #ChineseNewYear #SpringFestival #China...more14minPlay
January 24, 2025History of Macintosh: a 41-Year Love AffairThe history of Apple's iconic personal computer that changed how we think about computing. Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-macintosh #Macintosh #Apple #TechTrends...more13minPlay
January 20, 2025History of Presidential Inaugurations: Why on January 20?How have Presidential Inaugurations changed throughout American history, what’s the official oath of office, where is it done, and what have been some novel Presidential Inaugurations? Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-of-presidential-inaugurations #Presidents #Inaugurations...more11minPlay
January 17, 2025History of Martin Luther King, Jr.: His Life, Dream, and LegacyHow a Baptist minister changed the course of the civil rights movement. His life, his dream, his legacy. Blog: https://billpetro.com/history-martin-luther-king-jr #MartinLutherKingJr #MartinLutherKing...more7minPlay
FAQs about Friendly Neighborhood Historian:How many episodes does Friendly Neighborhood Historian have?The podcast currently has 87 episodes available.