Episodes

Feb. 1, 2026

Lottie H. Hargrove's Texas History in Rhyme

This episode contains Lottie H. Hargrove's Texas History in Rhyme, complete and unabridged. The book was originally published in 1910. Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Texas History Lessons Substack ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for bonus material an...

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Jan. 25, 2026

Era of the State Part 2

This episode continues our look at Lottie H. Hargrove's Era of the State. Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Texas History Lessons Substack ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for bonus material and help support the show. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you are enjoying Texas...

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Jan. 18, 2026

Era of the State Part 1

This episode covers the Sixth Era of Lottie H. Hargrove's Texas History in Rhyme, the Era of the State. It is part one for that era and covers the history of Texas from the time it became a state in the Union to 1870. Subscri...

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Jan. 11, 2026

The Era of the Republic Part 2

This episode concludes Lottie H. Hargrove's Era of the Republic. Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Texas History Lessons Substack ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for bonus material and help support the show. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you are enjoying Texas History Lesson...

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Jan. 4, 2026

The Era of the Republic Part 1

This episode shares the first part of Lottie H. Hargrove's Era of the Republic. Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Texas History Lessons Substack ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for bonus material and help support the show. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you are enjoying Texas...

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Jan. 2, 2026

Time never folds his unwearied wing

Happy New Years wishes with a little bit about history and a little bit about the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Jan. 1, 2026

The Era of Revolution

This episode continues our look at Lottie H. Hargrove's Texas History in Rhyme and her attempt to set the Era of Revolution down in verse. Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Texas History Lessons Substack ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for bonus material and ...

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Dec. 22, 2025

The Cowboy's Christmas Ball

This episode investigates what ties The Killers, Michael Martin Murphey, and the Poet Ranchman of Texas together. Here's a spoiler --its a poem titled The Cowboy's Christmas Ball. There's a few bonuses at the end as well. Sub...

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Dec. 14, 2025

The Cowboy's Road To Ruin

This episode looks again at the work of John Avery Lomax and the shift of the American cowboy from rustic hired hand to Texas and American icons. Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Texas History Lessons Substack ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for bonus material a...

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Dec. 7, 2025

Lottie H. Hargrove's Era of Colonization

This episode begins with a look at the woman that inspired and influence Lottie H. Hargrove to set the history of Texas as poetry, Anna Pennybacker and then shares the Era of Colonization. Stick around after the end because ...

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Nov. 30, 2025

The Era of the Filibusters

In this episode we continue our journey through Lottie H. Hargrove's poetic adaptation of Pennybacker's History of Texas. It is a fascinating part of our history that deserves more attention. Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠Texas History...

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Nov. 25, 2025

Happy Thanksgiving

This special episode is a Thanksgiving bonus--filled with Texas Thanksgiving treasures from years ago. Thanks for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Nov. 23, 2025

The Dying Cowboy and Other Goodbyes

In this episode we take a look at the "The Dying Cowboy," the first song in John Lomax's 1910 book Cowboy Songs and Other Frontier Ballads. We will look at its history, lyrics, and follow it to where it leads us, including th...

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June 29, 2025

Who Was Lottie H. Hargrove?

Who was Lottie H. Hargrove, the author of Texas History in Rhyme? There's not a lot of information but I was able to dig up some interesting material. Be sure to check out Texas History Lessons on Substack as well. Visit the ...

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June 22, 2025

Lottie H. Hargrove's Era of Discovery and Missions

This episode shares the first section of Lottie H. Hargrove's 1910 book, Texas History in Rhyme . Visit and subscribe to the ⁠Texas History Lessons Substack ⁠ . You can follow along with the text, get bonus content and help s...

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June 15, 2025

The Road To Ruin: The Music of the American Cowboy

This episode continues an exploration into the myth and music of the cowboy, specifically focusing on the work of John A. Lomax and J. Frank Dobie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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June 7, 2025

Cowboy Life in West Texas by John A. Lomax

One of the people that inspired J. Frank Dobie to devote his career to writing about Texas and preserving the stories and folk ways of the Southwest was John Avery Lomax. Lomax lived from 1867 to 1948 and during those years ...

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March 9, 2025

A Texan's Guide to Life -- J. Frank Dobie

This episode evaluates the life and work of J. Frank Dobie. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting it on Patreon . And a s...

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March 6, 2025

Bride Neill Taylor's Beginnings of the Texas State Historical Associa…

This episode shares a little bit more about the remarkable Bride Neill Taylor and presents her memories on the establishment of the TSHA in its entirety. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of ...

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Feb. 20, 2025

Bride Neill Taylor and the Foundation of the Texas State Historical A…

This episode concludes Bride Neill Taylor's historical sketch on the Texas State Historical Association. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History ...

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Feb. 12, 2025

Bride Neill Taylor and the Foundation of the Texas State Historical A…

This episode considers the significance of the establishment of the Texas Historical Association with the first hand account of Bride Neill Taylor, one of its pioneer members. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consid...

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Feb. 4, 2025

Blood Touching Blood by Derrick G. Jeter

Blood Touching Blood is a superb literary western written by Derrick G. Jeter. It follows the trials and tribulations of Colonel Pendleton and his cavalry command in west Texas. You can get a copy at Amazon or by visiting der...

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Dec. 16, 2024

The Founding Fathers at San Jacinto?

Episode 132 of the Texas History Lessons Podcast explores the influences of the Founding Era and the Founding Fathers. How many George Washington's fought for Texas? More than I expected. If you are enjoying Texas History Les...

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Dec. 4, 2024

1836 - An Adventure in Time Part 2

In Part 2 of 1836 - An Adventure in time we look at some key events and people of 1836 that helped create the modern world. It is an ongoing experiment in context and perspective and highlights some obvious and not so obvious...

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