Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast
Episode 153: The U.S. And Mexico At War - Part 1

Shortly after Texas joined the United States, the U.S. and Mexico went to war: a two-year military conflict, decades in the making, with repercussions that are still felt today.
 
We reveal the two rivers in the crosshairs of a border dispute, why war broke out, and how a Mexican figure so central to the Alamo story once again takes up arms over Texas. Featuring the Alamo's former curator Dr. Bruce Winders and Dr. Don Frazier from the Texas Center.

Watch E Pluribus Texas video on run-up to war: https://youtu.be/vpM09XqsAYs?si=WXsJC0BJCYc7knvT
Watch E Pluribus Texas video on Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma: https://youtu.be/tlh4sISp8IA?si=Q22gy0Kh0I-_ORq8
Watch E Pluribus Texas video on Texans in the war: https://youtu.be/h-S3wAS-Wys?si=UVKWffOhsI8pSQKA
Dr. Winders' book "Crisis In The Southwest" - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0842028013?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback

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Episode 152: The Republic Of Texas At Odds With Mexico

Texas won its independence from Mexico in 1836, but the strife between the two sides did not end on the bloody battlefield in San Jacinto.

We’re embarking on a three-part series exploring how the issue of Texas, and who it belonged to, took more than a decade to be truly settled.

We reveal how the Republic of Texas remained at odds with Mexico, the skirmishes involving the Texas Navy, and how the path to statehood once again brought Texas to the brink of war. Featuring the Alamo's former curator Dr. Bruce Winders and independent author and historian James Bevill.

Read more about the Santa Fe Expedition: https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/texan-santa-fe-expedition
Read more about Mexican invasions of 1842: https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/mexican-invasions-of-1842
Read more about the Mier Expedition: https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/mier-expedition
Watch video about the Black Bean Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9mZcHuYjhg&t=167s
Archive podcast episode - The Republic Of Texas Navy: https://youtu.be/kESh8zcadyI?si=N85EUCYsVYdAqZqk

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Episode 151: Displaying Archaeological Artifacts
 
As we turn the calendar to October, we are marking Texas Archaeology Month. The Alamo is one of a small number of historic sites where visitors can watch active archaeological digs.
 
We reveal the staggering number of artifacts unearthed as the Alamo Plan takes shape, the plans underway to put them on public display, and a sneak peek at the hands-on experience that will bring archaeology to life. Featuring the Alamo's Director of Archaeology Dr. Tiffany Lindley, Alamo Staff Archaeologist and Material Culture Specialist Kat Jenkins, and the Alamo's Director of Curation Nathan Jones.

Watch video on the Alamo's recent archaeological finds: https://youtu.be/vf-f7gb8zYo?si=nxXl4ot6XVNa5DRz

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Episode 150: The Six Flags Over Texas

The phrase Six Flags Over Texas is so well known in our society, it’s protected by both trademark and copyright. But those words truly are rooted in history – representing the people and cultures who made Texas what it is now.
 
We reveal what those six flags were, the lesser-known seventh flag that flew for a time, and how each flag impacted the Texan and Alamo stories. Featuring the Alamo's Senior Curator & Historian Ernesto Rodriguez.

See the flags: https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/flags-of-texas
Learn more about the Republic of the Rio Grande: https://www.republicoftheriogrande.org

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Episode 149: Making The Most Of Your Alamo Visit

The Alamo historic site is growing every single day, with new exhibits and even new buildings ready for guests to experience. With so much to see, how do you make the most of your visit?
 
We reveal the new guided tour giving families a hands-on view of the past, the free demonstrations you might want to plan your time here around, and insider tips from the people who walk in the footsteps of history for a living. Featuring Alamo tour guide Kristen Kimble and Tony Villanueva; Alamo living historians Christian Flanders and Sara Torrentera; and Alamo Guest Experience associates Sandra Johnson, Malcom Stokes, Catherine Castillo, Patricia Holm, and Paul Gescheidle.

Plan your visit to the Alamo: https://www.thealamo.org/plan-your-visit/
Watch video about the Young Texans Tour: https://youtu.be/Hx-aiJu8Yow?si=Jel5maXIBk4dQRs2
Watch video about the musket firing demonstrations: https://youtu.be/wmYkTgKW5JE?si=WxofrYTprjidOikd
Watch video about the living history encampment: https://youtu.be/9HTQAw8XHzs?si=Z2NefF1P-LNnpvkd
See photos of the acequia demonstrations: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialAlamo/posts/pfbid0ZawfgVpVkxUrhhdkkVGFgafn8amrgUMnuwL89CZgSjRW9LJSTR9gbWqnCfjCSZ5dl
Learn about "Surrounded! The Alamo Augmented Experience:" https://www.thealamo.org/visit/tours-and-experiences/surrounded-the-alamo-augmented-experience

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Episode 148: San Antonio As The Queen Of The West
 
How did a place with one remote Spanish mission become one of the largest cities in the United States? From battle-scarred to bustling: that’s the story of San Antonio.
 
We reveal the eyewitness accounts of this journey, the natural and made-made resources that fueled growth, and what makes San Antonio the Queen of the West. Featuring the Alamo's former curator Dr. Bruce Winders.

More on Dr Winders' book "Queen of the West:" https://www.tamupress.com/book/9781649670038/queen-of-the-west/

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Episode 147: "Sons Of '76: The Alamo In The Age Of Revolutions" Exhibit

"Sons of ’76: The Alamo in the Age of Revolutions" is a new exhibit opening September 4 at the Alamo to celebrate the intertwined story of America and the Alamo.
 
We reveal how the Alamo played a role in the American Revolution, why one independence movement sparked another, and what guests will take away from these kindred fights for freedom. Featuring the Alamo's Director of Curation Nathan Jones.

Plan your visit to see the exhibit: https://www.thealamo.org/visit/sons-of-76
Join the Friends of the Alamo Member Night: https://www.thealamo.org/visit/sons-of-76-member-night

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Episode 146: Architecture Of The Alamo Church

It’s a worldwide symbol of courage, sacrifice, and the fight for freedom. But the people who built the Alamo Church as a humble house of worship could have never imagined its future fame.
 
We reveal how the Alamo Church was designed, the features that symbolize its religious roots, and how its architecture evolved into the Shrine of Texas Liberty we know today. Featuring the Alamo's Senior Curator & Historian Ernesto Rodriguez and the Alamo's Head Conservator Pam Jary Rosser

Take a virtual tour of the Alamo Church: https://www.thealamo.org/church-virtual-tour

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Episode 145: Tracing Travis - An Author’s Journey
 
William Barret Travis is best known for three words: “Victory or Death.” But who is the man behind those words?
 
We reveal how an upcoming biography aims to show the man behind the myth, what the author has learned from poring through Travis’ handwritten documents, and the mission to help Alamo researchers of the future. Featuring author and lawyer Edith Pollitz.

Archive episode - "The Real William Barret Travis" - https://youtu.be/-ulBWhbOOyU?si=IzC5XXlfTx4wyMU1
Video of The Travis Letter on display at the Alamo in 2024: https://youtu.be/JRyJkcboY9w?si=K4xcqtElirmoy_9f

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Episode 144: The Summer Of 1835

The story goes, the Texas Revolution began with a single shot in October of 1835. And while that’s true, the seeds of revolution were being planted for many years before that fateful day in Gonzales.
 
We reveal the critical months of the Summer of 1835, what caused simmering tensions to boil, and how the diplomatic hopes at the start of summer heated up into a full-scale military mission. Featuring the Alamo's former curator Dr. Bruce Winders and Alamo Podcaster For A Day, 11-year-old Everly Garcia from San Antonio.

Texas Revolution Timeline: https://www.thealamo.org/remember/battle-and-revolution/revolution-timeline

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