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History with Mark Bielski

Jul 27, 2018

Some cursory and analytical looks at a few key July historical events. We discuss WWII, including the Einsatzgruppen SS mission in the Soviet Union, as well as the Civil War battle of First Manassas (Bull Run). We also take a look on the lighter side—how Louisiana took an innovation from the 1930’s and raised it to...


Jul 19, 2018

Nic Clark of Civil War Tours New Orleans, feels that he gives guests a “great way to see the city.” He discusses the intriguing people and places that he includes in guiding tours about the Civil War. From the French Quarter to the famous cemeteries, we see how guests can experience history in New Orleans.


Jul 13, 2018

An interview with Ian Densford, artist, and animator, who has just published his graphic novel, Trench Dogs. A book that draws its inspiration from a collection of first-hand accounts from WW1.


Jul 5, 2018

A quick look at the two major Civil War events that took place in early July 155 years ago and some characters who played key roles. The man who initiated the battle of Gettysburg, one of the most controversial generals who took part in it and the General who could have saved Vicksburg for the Confederacy.