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Local historian Scott Washington joins 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck to look back at notable events and significant figures from this week in history, ranging from pioneers to writers to inventors to civ... more
FAQs about History Matters (This Morning with Aaron Keck):How many episodes does History Matters (This Morning with Aaron Keck) have?The podcast currently has 278 episodes available.
February 13, 2020Weights and MeasuresAn early American attempt to adopt the metric system literally blows off course. Also: Nelson Mandela is released from prison. (And today is World Radio Day!)...more15minPlay
February 07, 2020White Water SteamboatingScott discusses the time when steamboats traveled on the French Broad. Also, significant moments in African-American history, from Frederick Douglass to the Wilmington 10....more16minPlay
January 31, 2020The More Things Change…In which moments from American political history remind us that (for better or worse) the craziness we’re seeing today isn’t really anything new....more16minPlay
January 23, 2020Lafayette!This week (like most weeks), everything is connected – especially when it comes to the Marquis de Lafayette for some reason....more16minPlay
January 16, 2020Flying HighThis week in history is marked by human achievements – particularly when it comes to air and space travel. (Including old-timey UFOs!)...more13minPlay
January 10, 2020Energetic Inventors and Speed ReadersScott Washington discusses some fantastic inventors with special guest host, 97.9 The Hill’s AJ!...more18minPlay
January 02, 2020To Make Tomorrow BetterWhile looking back on history, Scott challenges us to think about what we can do today to make tomorrow better....more19minPlay
December 26, 2019Accidents Of HistoryNORAD starts tracking Santa Claus, Columbus sinks the Santa Maria, and other accidents of history. (Or “accidents,” if you believe Aaron’s skepticism.)...more20minPlay
December 19, 2019Impeachment Then, Then, and NowDonald Trump isn’t the only major figure to get impeached this week in history. Also, Scott and Aaron discuss the Bill of Rights (America’s and North Carolina’s)....more16minPlay
December 12, 2019Bill Of Rights Day!It’s that time of year again: Bill of Rights Day is December 15! Scott celebrates by organizing an annual bell ringing in downtown Hillsborough....more15minPlay
FAQs about History Matters (This Morning with Aaron Keck):How many episodes does History Matters (This Morning with Aaron Keck) have?The podcast currently has 278 episodes available.