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California Frontier
Prof. Damian Bacich shares the history you didn't learn in school. Each episode takes you on a journey into the fascinating early history of California and the West. Listen to stories and interviews with scholars, experts and people passionate about a time when California was the frontier of empire and imagination.
Podcasting since 2017 • 69 episodes
California Frontier
Latest Episodes
How the Civil War Transformed California | Author James Tejani
In Part 2 of my conversation with author James Tejani, we delve into the Civil War's role in shaping California's economic and political landscape. The discussion highlights the transformation of California from the Gold Rush period to an indus...
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Remaking Southern California with author James Tejani
In Part 1, we sit down with author James Tejani to discuss his book, A Machine to Move Ocean and Earth: The Making of the Port of Los Angeles and America. The conversation delves into the historical context of the Gold Rush, demogr...
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Episode 49
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Thank You!
A quick message of thanks at the end of 2024 from the California Frontier Project.
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Tales of Mexican California Pt. 1
In the first episode of this series, we explore the memoirs of Antonio Franco Coronel, a significant figure in Southern California's Mexican past. Coronel takes us through his reminiscences of the struggles the controversial Híjar...
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Season 3
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Episode 48
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A Franciscan in Troubled Times Part 3
In this episode, we conclude the story of Fr. José María del Real. We cover the U.S. annexation and occupation of California and the tensions between new American settlers and the local population. We delve into Father Real's efforts to accommo...
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Episode 47
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