Let's Learn Some MooreHistory

Random Acts of History: Ray Caldwell

Pitcher Ray Caldwell would give electrifying performances on the mound and he had the potential to be one of the best pitchers of all time, however, could he subdue his inner demons and reach his full potential? Not only did Caldwell have to battle alcoholism, but he would also survive a freak accident that occurred during a baseball game.  Show Notes:   The Meme https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/caldwra02.shtml https://www.chautauquasportshalloffame.org/raycaldwell.php https://www.mlb.com/news/ray-caldwell-struck-by-lightning-while-pitching https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/32061845/the-incredible-story-mlb-pitcher-survived-lightning-strike-finish-game

Random Acts of History: Animals on Trial

During the Middle Ages, executions were common place. However, some of these executions were animals who were guilty of a crime!  Show Notes:  https://daily.jstor.org/when-societies-put-animals-on-trial/ [https://daily.jstor.org/when-societies-put-animals-on-trial/] The Trial of Animals and Insects. A Little Known Chapter of Mediæval Jurisprudence Chronological List of the Prosecution of Animals from the Ninth to the Twentieth Century

Battle of Hastings

Throughout history, the Battle of Hastings was considered the most important battle in English history. After the death of King Edward, also known as Edward the Confessor, three men think they should be the next King of England. Battles and broken loyalties ensue and the Battle of Hastings occurs. Let's learn some MooreHistory!

Let's Learn Some MooreHistory

In the first episode, I briefly explain the goals that I have for this podcast and the content that I plan to cover! Let's learn some MooreHistory!