Navigating History
by Compass Rose History ExperiencesNavigating History takes you on adventures through the archives as hosts, Mimi Cirbusova and Andrea Knies of Compass Rose History Experiences sail the high seas of historic research.
Episodes
American Lore: Hard History
35m · PublishedIn this episode, Mimi and Andrea look at common American lore that reveals some of our hard history. Andrea discusses Espera Oscar de Corti (who presented himself as Iron Eyes Cody) and Mimi shares the legend of John Henry.
https://virginiahistory.org/learn/historical-media/steel-drivin-man-john-henry-untold-story-american-legend
Fuzzy Wuzzy Propaganda: Smokey and McGruff
31m · PublishedFrom advertisments to legends to cartoons, Mimi and Andrea are exploring all kinds of fictitious characters in American history. In this episode, they chat about the histories of Smokey Bear and McGruff the Crime Dog.
American Mythology: Paul, Pecos, and Davy
30m · PublishedAs Mimi and Andrea continue exploring characters in American history, Mimi shares the myths of Paul Bunyon and Pecos Bill and Andrea talks about the man who became a myth, Davy Crockett.
Advertising America: Sam and Rosie
35m · PublishedMimi and Andrea fall into a new history rabbit hole and begin exploring fictitious characters in history! In this episode, Andrea shares what she has discovered about Uncle Sam and Mimi talks about her findings on Rosie the Riveter.
A Dedicated Seamstress
20m · PublishedA Dedicated Seamstress OR A Badass Entrepreneur
Andrea shares some awesome facts about Betsy Ross that are not taught in history class.
The Skies Have No Ceiling
17m · PublishedMimi shares her incredible research on Bessie Coleman, the first Black woman aviatrix.
Golden Coffee
16m · PublishedGolden Coffee Or A Cup of Joe
In this episode, Andrea introduces Mimi to Madame Joe and her coffee that received a gold coin from President Hayes.
Sarasota's Leslie Knope
14m · PublishedSarasota's Leslie Knope
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A Postcard for Carrie
Mimi shares her love for Sarasota's first postmistress Carrie Abbe.
Vigilance: A Story of Sheriff Watson, By Andrea Knies
The Mysterious Millie
23m · PublishedThe Mysterious Mille
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Dumbing Down Drew
Andrea shares with Mimi an intersting discovery from a used book store.
A First for Florida
21m · PublishedA First for Florida
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The Tireless Teacher
Mimi and Andrea explore the impressive life of Blanche Armwood the first Black woman from Florida to graduate from an accrediated law school.
Navigating History has 64 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 23:30:17. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 25th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 31st, 2024 06:42.