097: Bastion by the Bay with author Dr. John Langelier
This is the second interview in a series marking the 250th anniversary of the Presidio of San Francisco. Damian Bacich sits down with histor...
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20 of 98 episodes096: San Francisco Presidio with Archaeologist Kari Jones and Historian Rob Thomson Part 2
The story of the Presidio didn't end with Spain or Mexico—it was only beginning. In the second half of my conversation with Rob Thomson, Fed...
095: San Francisco Presidio with Archaeologist Kari Jones and Historian Rob Thomson Part 1
How did a lonely Spanish outpost become one of America's most remarkable historic places? In this episode, I sit down with Rob Thomson, Fede...
094: The Wine Tasting That Put California on the Map with Kevin Ferguson, Part 2.
In Part 2 of this conversation, Damian Bacich talks with wine historian Kevin Ferguson, descendant of the Gemello Winery family, about the d...
093: The Wine Tasting That Put California on the Map with Kevin Ferguson, Part 1.
In the first part of my conversation with author Kevin Ferguson, we explore the rich history of California wine, tracing its roots from Ital...
092: Black Pioneers of Spanish California with Dr. Cameron Jones Part 2
In part 2 of our interview, we explore the transformative period of US occupation and the subsequent transition to statehood, focusing on th...
091: Black Pioneers of Spanish California with Dr. Cameron Jones Part 1
Historian Cameron Jones joins Damian Bacich for a fascinating conversation about the overlooked African presence in early California. Drawin...
090: The Mission Walker Part 2 with author Edie Littlefield Sundby
In the second half of this interview with Edie Littlefield Sundby ( The Mission Walker ), she explains why she extended the California Missi...
089: The Mission Walker with author Edie Littlefield Sundby Part 1
Today's guest is Edie Littlefield Sundby , author of the memoir The Mission Walker , about becoming the first person to walk the full C...
088: The Portolá Expedition and the Discovery of the San Francisco Bay
In 1769, Spain feared it was about to lose the Pacific coast. Russian traders were moving south from Alaska, British naval power was rising,...
087: Exploring Baja California with Author David Kier Part 2
In part two of this interview, Damian Bacich continues his conversation with David Kier, who shares stories from his travels to the Baja Cal...
086: The Missions of Baja California with Author David Kier Part 1
In this episode, host Damian Bacich talks with David Kier about his lifelong interest in Baja California and its missions. Kier explains how...
085: A Gold Rush Family Saga with author Craig S. Harwood
Today, I'm honored to speak with Craig S. Harwood, author of Bridget's Gambit , a captivating saga of family enterprise during the...
084: San Diego's Lost City with Author Richard Carrico Part 2
In Part 2 of my interview with archaeologist Richard Carrico , our conversation delves into the significant archaeological findings at the P...
083: San Diego's Lost City with Author Richard Carrico Part 1
In this conversation, I interview archaeologist Richard Carrico , an expert on the Presidio of San Diego, discussing its historical signific...
082: California's Forgotten Soldiers: The Californio Lancers Part 2
In this episode, we delve into the second half of an interview with Tom Prezelski, author of Californio Lancers: The First Battalion of Nati...
081: California's Forgotten Soldiers: The Californio Lancers Part 1
In this episode, I talk with author Tom Prezelski about his book The Californio Lancers: The 1st Battalion of Native Cavalry in the Far West...
080: Soldiers' Wives on the California Frontier Part 2 | April Farnham, Ethnohistorian
Join us as we conclude our interview with ethnohistorian April Farnham, delving into the lives and contributions of mixed Spanish and indige...
079: Soldiers' Wives in Early California Part 1 | April Farnham, Ethnohistorian
In this episode, I interview April Farham, who shares her fascinating work on the lives of early California settlers, specifically indigenou...
078: True Visual History of California Part 3 | David W. Rickman, Illustrator and Historian
Exploring Historical Illustrations and California's Cultural Heritage with David W. Rickman Watch to the full YouTube video In the fina...