As automobiles became more affordable train and river travel became less popular. As cars became more common, better roads were needed. Highways became a priority. U.S government stepped in to help bulild roads. Highways helped shape this country.

Before highways and railroads, rivers served as major transportation hubs. The Missouri and Mississippi were major waterways during these times. People relied on the rivers for transportation and supplies. Riverboats became big money for people. River travel became a way of life.

Time is something we often take for granted.
The calendar we use was not always the one Americans used.Time is something we often take for granted.
The calendar we use was not always the one Americans lived by

Join me as I discuss why the Gregorian calendar was adopted in the United States, and how traditions like Oktoberfest and St. Patrick’s Day made their way to America.

New Year's traditions take many different forms. They comefrom many Different places. Some are more well known than others. Join me as I discuss the origin of New Year's traditions.

Among the greatest of all Christmas traditions is the watching of Christmas movies. we all have our favorites and they have been around for centuries. Christmas movies really began to take hold during the 1940s and many of the films made are still Classics to this day. Christmas movies have earned a rightful place in history. From It's a Wonderful Life to A Christmas Story, Christmas movies have a place in many hearts.scources:

https://www.networkisa.org/screenwriting_articles/view/a-look-inside-the-christmas-movie

https://heycinemasugar.com/posts/how-did-christmas-movies-become-a-thing

https://decider.com/2020/12/23/how-christmas-movies-explain-hollywood-history/https://www.tcm.com/articles/372710/the-big-idea-miracle-on-34th-street

https://www.tcm.com/articles/372711/behind-the-camera-miracle-on-34th-street

Every Christmas , specials are shown on television. Whether it's Charlie Brown or Rudolph, there's something for everyone. Join me as I discuss the history of Christmas specials

In part 2 of my 2 part interview with Rankin/Bass biographer Rick Goldschmidt, we discuss some of the other Rankin/Bass features and some of the most famous specials. I find the answer to a question I have had for quite and we discuss some of the best music in the Rankin/Bass specials.

Of all the time honored Christmas traditons, few are more beloved than the watching of the Rankin/Bass stop motion specials. There was something about these magical figures that fascinated me and hundreds more. In part 1 of a 2 part series, I interview the official historian of Rankin/Bass poductions, Rick Goldschmidt. We discuss what Rankin/Bass so iconic and the history of the company.