Exploring History

Laura Ingalls Wilder and the Declaration of Independence

In this episode, John Notgrass offers a presentation on the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder, plays several songs enjoyed by the Ingalls family, and makes connections between Laura's story and the story of America. VIDEO VERSION: https://shop.notgrass.com/blog/exploring-history-podcast-9/laura-ingalls-wilder-and-the-declaration-of-independence-337 Homeschool curriculum and resources for all ages: https://notgrass.com/ [https://notgrass.com/] Supplemental videos, field trips, and other resources: https://homeschoolhistory.com/ [https://homeschoolhistory.com/] Encouragement for homeschool moms: https://charlenenotgrass.com/ [https://charlenenotgrass.com/]

1776: The Road to Independence

Exploring History returns with a conversation between Ray and John Notgrass about the events surrounding the signing of the Declaration of Independence in July of 1776. Homeschool curriculum and resources for all ages: https://notgrass.com/ [https://notgrass.com/] Supplemental videos, field trips, and other resources: https://homeschoolhistory.com/ [https://homeschoolhistory.com/] Encouragement for homeschool moms: https://charlenenotgrass.com/ [https://charlenenotgrass.com/]

The American Revolution in Books

America celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026. On today's Exploring History podcast, Ray Notgrass tells about five books that your family would enjoy reading to enhance your understanding of the American Revolution. Homeschool curriculum and resources for all ages: https://notgrass.com/ [https://notgrass.com/] Supplemental videos, field trips, and other resources: https://homeschoolhistory.com/ [https://homeschoolhistory.com/] Encouragement for homeschool moms: https://charlenenotgrass.com/ [https://charlenenotgrass.com/]

Hero of Two Worlds: The Marquis de Lafayette

Most people know the Marquis de Lafayette as an aide to General George Washington during the American Revolutionary War. On the latest Exploring History podcast, Ray Notgrass tells how Lafayette lived an entire life of service to the United States and France, often at great sacrifice to himself. Homeschool curriculum and resources for all ages: https://notgrass.com/ [https://notgrass.com/] Supplemental videos, field trips, and other resources: https://homeschoolhistory.com/ [https://homeschoolhistory.com/] Encouragement for homeschool moms: https://charlenenotgrass.com/ [https://charlenenotgrass.com/]

Secret Soviet Documents Revealed!

The former Soviet Union had a project to map the entire world. They produced over one million distinct maps of places around the world. On his latest Exploring History podcast, Ray Notgrass discusses this amazing project and the amazing detail work that went into it. Read the transcript and find more resources: https://shop.notgrass.com/blog/exploring-history-podcast-9/secret-soviet-documents-revealed-313 [https://shop.notgrass.com/blog/exploring-history-podcast-9/secret-soviet-documents-revealed-313] Homeschool curriculum and resources for all ages: https://notgrass.com/ [https://notgrass.com/] Supplemental videos, field trips, and other resources: https://homeschoolhistory.com/ [https://homeschoolhistory.com/] Encouragement for homeschool moms: https://charlenenotgrass.com/ [https://charlenenotgrass.com/]