Episodes

  • Elfego Baca

    Elfego Baca
    Jul 22 2025
    He had the usual characteristics of gunmen, and didn’t mind shooting people. However, he became a self-appointed lawman. He survived a siege by eighty cowboys for thirty-six hours. He became a peace officer, lawyer, mayor, county clerk, school superintendent, and district attorney. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    14 mins
  • Bear River Tom Smith

    Bear River Tom Smith
    Jul 15 2025
    Few gunmen were interested in using their fists. Smith was the exception, he was as handy with his fists as his six-shooters. Abilene hired Smith as their marshal, but required they pass an ordinance requiring cowboys surrender their weapons before entering town. Smith maintained peace in Abilene for several years until tragedy struck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    10 mins
  • The Shooters

    The Shooters
    Jul 8 2025
    The gunfighter portrayed by Hollywood is a myth. There were shootouts, people died, but the gunfighter only shot when the odds were in his favor. The fast draw did not exist. Murder was far down the list of crimes, most were drunkenness, assault, larceny, thievery, vagrancy, gambling and burglary. The gunfighter influenced literature, was a romantic figure and is the stuff of legends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    12 mins
  • 4th of July - Request to My Listeners

    4th of July - Request to My Listeners
    Jul 1 2025
    Today is the 4th of July, we honor our founding fathers and those who fought and died for our freedom. Also, a request to you my listeners regarding the continuing of the Dr History Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    7 mins
  • Native American Medicine - Part Three

    Native American Medicine - Part Three
    Jun 24 2025
    Over hundreds of years, tribes discovered the use of food and herbs to promote health and healing. They were skilled at treating bullet and arrow wounds. They set and immobilized fractures. They had little difficulty with childbirth. The introduction of European diseases killed millions as they had no immunity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    21 mins
  • Native American Medicine - Part Two

    Native American Medicine - Part Two
    Jun 17 2025
    The medicine man or Shaman was honored and respected second only to the chief, and sometimes was the chief. Some women were allowed to become shamans. It took seven years to become a shaman in the Blackfeet tribe. Herbs played a huge part for the shaman. There were at least 138 species of plants used for medicine and food. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    13 mins
  • Native American Medicine

    Native American Medicine
    Jun 10 2025
    Thousands of years of trial and error, humans found ways to treat wounds and illnesses. The Indians had some methods better than the Europeans. They performed amputations, treated fractures and snakebites, removed arrows, used herbs and sweat lodges. Each family had a medicine bundle with special objects needed for a healthy survival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • The Country Doctor

    The Country Doctor
    Jun 3 2025
    They practiced with little help and resources. No hospital, a laboratory or X-ray equipment, only the strongest and most courageous could endure the long nights, bad weather, home visit for little or no pay. He carried all his equipment in a bag including what limited medication was available in those days. "May the family doctor never be completely eliminated" (Montana Medical Association) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    23 mins