Wise About Texas

Recent Episodes

Ep. 26: Texas Takes Flight

Posted October 9, 2016 • 00:46:15

The first man to fly a powered aircraft was a Texan named Jacob Brodbeck. History credits the Wright brothers but it's time to correct the record!...

Ep 25: The Texas Camel Corps

Posted September 25, 2016 • 00:50:55

One hump or two? Camels came to Texas in the 1850's and the ships of the desert proved themselves great Texans! There might even be one or two still...

Ep. 24: The Great Storm of 1900 Part 2: Resilience and Recovery

Posted September 12, 2016 • 01:02:35

When faced with the most destructive hurricane to date, the city of Galveston faced an unspeakable tragedy with extraordinary resilience. As the city...

BONUS EPISODE: The Great Storm of 1900–A Night of Horror

Posted September 4, 2016 • 00:42:17

On September 8, 1900 a monster hurricane slammed into Galveston Island, resulting in the largest natural disaster in American history. In this bonus...

Ep. 23: The Great Storm of 1900, Part 1: A Storm Brewing

Posted August 28, 2016 • 00:32:33

The worst natural disaster in American history occurred on September 8, 1900 when a massive hurricane hit Galveston, Texas. At the time, Galveston...