What&#39;s the point of history? History is not something to be learned, but something to learn from. Come to the edge with us and join the conversation as we unpack various parts of history from people, to places, to events, to wars and everything in between. There is always a story to be told and something we can learn from. Let&#39;s get to the Edge of History! Music: Voyage Of Discovery by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

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There is much fact and myth surrounding George Washington, but what was he like before he became General Washington and later President Washington? Did he always make the right decisions? Did he learn from his mistakes?Let&#39;s go to the edge! If you have a question or want to suggest a topic for the show, email us at thepoint@theedgeofhistory.com.Music: Voyage Of Discovery by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

3: George Washington

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What is Memorial Day? Where did it get started? In today&#39;s episode we&#39;ll tell the story of Memorial Day (It&#39;s not quite what you think) and why it&#39;s important that we pause to remember. Happy Memorial Day and Thank you to all who gave their live in the service of this country! Music: Voyage Of Discovery by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

2: Memorial Day

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Some say baseball is boring, but not when you look at the history of baseball. Join us at the stadium as we learn from one of the greatest players and less known, Satchel Paige. Let&#39;s go to the edge! If you have a question or want to suggest a topic for the show, email us at thepoint@theedgeofhistory.com. Music: Voyage Of Discovery by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

1: Baseball and History

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Love History? Get stuck in the details? Wonder why even study history? History is just waiting to be told and there&#39;s point to every story in history. This week we&#39;ll introduce the podcast and talk about the history of the podcast. Music: Voyage Of Discovery by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

0: Introduction

Where we get to the point.

What's the point of history? Come to the edge and join the conversation as we unpack various parts of history from people, to place, to events, to wars and everything in between. There is always story that is to be told and something we can learn from. Come the edge with us and enjoy history and its story!

Music: Voyage Of Discovery by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com