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Today we’re talking about a town that's history takes us to a time where innovation of new ideas was flourishing. Post City wasn’t just any old town—it was named after Charles William Post, or C.W. Post for short. Does his name sound familiar? That’s because he’s the guy behind the famous cereal company, Post! Yep, the same company that makes Fruity Pebbles and Honeycomb Cereal. 

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References

Wikipedia contributors. (2025, January 10). Post Consumer Brands. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 16:47, January 11, 2025, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Post_Consumer_Brands&oldid=1268647771

William M. Pearce, “Post, Charles William,” Handbook of Texas Online, accessed January 11, 2025, https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/post-charles-william. Published by the Texas State Historical Association.

Wikipedia contributors. (2024, November 11). Post, Texas. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 17:23, January 11, 2025, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Post,_Texas&oldid=1256848549

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Today, we’re plunging into the depths of the Earth to explore one of Texas’ most incredible natural wonders: the Natural Bridge Caverns. Are you ready to journey underground? Grab your flashlight—we’re heading into the unknown!


References

Salinas, A. Z. (2020, June 19). Sixty years after discovery by St. Mary’s University students, Natural Bridge Caverns still unfurling mysteries. St. Mary's University, (Spring 2020). https://www.stmarytx.edu/2020/natural-bridge-caverns-discovery/

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What if I told you that a single railroad could change the entire future of a state? Imagine crossing dry deserts, climbing rough mountains, and braving wild rivers to build a path that connects an entire nation. In the 1870s, that’s exactly what happened in Texas and beyond. 

References
George C. Werner, “Texas and Pacific Railway,” Handbook of Texas Online, accessed December 18, 2024, https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/texas-and-pacific-railway.

Published by the Texas State Historical Association.

Burns, A. . Texas and Pacific Railway. American Rails. Retrieved  December 18, 2024, from https://www.american-rails.com/tp.html

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Today, I'm touring one of the most famous landmarks in Texas—a window that’s more than just a piece of art: La Ventana de Rosa or translated to English: Rose Window, and it’s at Mission San Jose in San Antonio. But what makes it so special?

The Rose Window of San Jose. (n.d.). Texas State Society Daughters of the American Colonists. Retrieved 12 18, 2024, from https://txssdac.org/the-rose-window-of-san-jose.html

National Park Service. (2024, 04 05). Mission San José Fascade. Retrieved 12 18, 2024, from https://www.nps.gov/saan/learn/historyculture/san-jos%C3%A9-fascade.htm

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Today we’re traveling back thousands of years to explore one of the most mysterious places on Earth: Stonehenge and it's Lone Star Twin. 

References 

Parker, M. (2024, November 27). Stonehenge | History, Location, Map, Meaning, & Facts. Britannica. Retrieved December 13, 2024, from https://www.britannica.com/topic/Stonehenge

(2010, June 1). Stonehenge ‑ Location, Definition & Age | HISTORY. Retrieved December 13, 2024, from https://www.history.com/topics/european-history/stonehenge

Hessong, A. (2017, 09 18). Stonehenge II: A Modern Art Project Replicating an Ancient Site. Texas Hill Country. Retrieved 12 13, 2024, from Stonehenge II: A Modern Art Project Replicating an Ancient Site

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While Spanish weapons and battle strategies were important in the victory, most of the destruction came from deadly diseases brought by the Europeans, which the Aztec people had never encountered before.

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References:
Gunderman, Richard. “How smallpox devastated the Aztecs – and helped Spain conquer an American civilization 500 years ago.” PBS, 23 February 2019, https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/how-smallpox-devastated-the-aztecs-and-helped-spain-conquer-an-american-civilization-500-years-ago. Accessed 24 October 2024.

Signs and Symptoms of Smallpox, CDC, 22 10 2024, https://www.cdc.gov/smallpox/signs-symptoms/index.html. Accessed 22 10 2024.

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Imagine stepping onto a train, not knowing where you’re going or who will be waiting for you when you get there. For tens of thousands of children in the years between 1854 and 1929. This wasn’t just a thought experiment—it was their reality.

References: 
History – National Orphan Train Complex.” National Orphan Train Complex, https://orphantraindepot.org/history/. Accessed 27 November 2024.

Rice, L. (2018, July 3). 'Riders Of The Orphan Train' Preserves The Unforgettable Stories Of Unwanted Children. Texas Standard. Retrieved November 28, 2024, from https://www.texasstandard.org/stories/riders-of-the-orphan-train-preserves-the-unforgettable-stories-of-unwanted-children/

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Learn how Dr Pepper started in Waco, Texas, and became a national sensation with unique slogans, bold lawsuits, and a history that's in its name. 

 

 References
https://drpeppermuseum.com/history/

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Today, we’re taking a trip to a lively town in Central Texas that’s known for its unique German heritage and a celebration that’s the wurst—I mean, the best—let’s talk about Wurstfest!

References

Brandy Schnautz and Laurie E. Jasinski, “Wurstfest,” Handbook of Texas Online, accessed November 15, 2024, https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/wurstfest.

Published by the Texas State Historical Association.

https://wurstfest.com/

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