This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thetidesofhistory.com/2021/06/20/the-naval-vessel-vs-the-lighthouse-urban-legend/

This often-told story is about a naval ship nearly crashing into a lighthouse. A cliched sea story that's become very overused.

Getting Covid, getting the flu, playing games, and getting a large-capacity hard drive.

Discussing the value of history and why we shouldn't be dismissive of it.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thetidesofhistory.com/2019/12/15/dont-cheapen-history/

Dump truck bumper stickers, a 5th grade teacher with a "kill list," and the joys of substitute teaching in high school.

Discussing part 4 (final part) of my time teaching middle school and the final decisions I've made this (school) year.

Discussing part 3 of the lessons I've learned from a year of teaching middle school.

Discussing the development and usage of the line of battle (AKA battle line) naval tactic.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thetidesofhistory.com/2021/06/06/the-line-of-battle/

Discussing changing tastes in video games and part 2 of the lessons I've learned from a year of teaching middle school.

Learn about the time the State of Oregon solved the problem of a dead whale on a beach by using high explosives.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thetidesofhistory.com/2020/10/18/that-time-oregon-blew-up-a-whale/

Discussing what differentiates a navy from an army or an air force. Also, how the environment of the ocean contributes to a navy's characteristics.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thetidesofhistory.com/2020/04/05/what-are-the-attributes-of-a-navy/