Do you know the history of Memorial Day? Historian, Ken Davis, joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the origins of Memorial Day, informal and formal, and why it's okay to celebrate and be happy on this day that is dedicated to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in defence of our country.
During the first half of the 19th century, America was still an experiment, and Ken Davis joins Jim Blasingame to talk about some of the events and people that made the early 1800s such an important part of America's history.
There are many moving parts to the modern Christmas holiday. Historian, Ken Davis joins Jim Blasingame to talk about what is true and what is myth, and what we should all do more of.
What is the truth about Thanksgiving? Ken Davis is back to talk to Jim Blasingame about the people, traditions, facts and fiction about one of the great American holidays, Thanksgiving.
Reporting on the history of Halloween, Ken Davis joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the origins of Halloween and how it became what it is in modern times.
How have books fared as a component of free speech? Ken Davis joins Jim Blasingame during Banned Book Week, to review the history of banned books and the future of free speech in print.
What were the original issues that gave rise to Labor Day and are those still relevant in modern times? Jim Blasingame welcomes Ken Davis back to discuss the history of Labor Day and whether it still means as much as it once did.
As America celebrates the anniversary of its independence day, Ken Davis joins Jim Blasingame to give us some facts about our Founding Fathers, the founding of this great nation and what this has meant to the world.
Celebrating the significant impact women have had on history and the marketplace, Ken Davis joins Jim Blasingame to talk about women who helped shape American, including the significant growth in women-owned small businesses.
What do you really know about Christmas? Ken Davis joins Jim Blasingame to explain where Christmas traditions began and to dispel some myths about the holiday. They also cover Hanukkah, too.
