Encore Houston
Encore Houston, Episode 91: Bach Society Houston
Posted on · The Bach Society Houston recreates a Mass from 1817, with music by Bach, Schicht, and Righini.
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Houston Matters
‘We Remember Mates:’ A Pearl Harbor Survivor Looks Back
Posted on · The son of a Pearl Harbor survivor tells his father’s story.
News
Biographer Gave Unprecedented Account Of ‘The American Odyssey Of George H.W. Bush’
Posted on · Jon Meacham explored how George H.W. Bush conducted himself throughout his life using extensive interviews with the former president, his family, friends, and colleagues.
In-Depth
Non-Toxic Time Travel: Why The Texas Renaissance Festival Is Safer Than The Real Thing
Posted on · Few would confuse the mock Renaissance village with a genuine slice of sixteenth century Europe. There’s running water, the food is safe, and there’s no danger of the plague.
Houston Matters
Historian Michael Beschloss Examines Lessons Learned From ‘Presidents Of War’
Posted on · 'Presidents of War' examines the difficulties of being a wartime leader and how over our 200-year-plus history executive war decisions have evolved.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Texas Children In Poverty, And Lessons From American Presidents At War (Nov. 15, 2018)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: A new study says one in five Texas children lives in poverty. Historian Michael Beschloss discusses his book, Presidents of War. We answer your winter gardening questions. And performers tell us about their show, Midtown Live.
Houston Matters
How Postcards From WWI Made Their Way From A Battlefield To Houston
Posted on · Dr. Irene Guenther discusses her book, a collection of postcards hand-painted by artist Otto Schubert while fighting The Great War.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Post-Election Analysis, And Houston’s Best Vegetarian And Vegan Food (Nov. 7, 2018)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: Our political analysts break down the results from Election Day. Then, Ben Reiter discusses his book, Astroball. Plus, local food writers talk about their favorite places to get vegetarian and vegan cuisine. And we learn about some postcards from a soldier fighting World War I and their connection to Houston.
Houston Matters
Egyptologist Chronicles A Time ‘When Women Ruled The World’
Posted on · While many countries have yet to elect women leaders, noted Egyptologist Dr. Kara Cooney takes us back to a time when plenty of women led their nations.
Houston Matters
100 Things Rockets Fans Should Know and Do Before They Die
Posted on · A new book compiles essential and obscure stories every fan should know.
Houston Matters
From Buff Stadium to The World Series: A Look Back at Houston’s Baseball History
Posted on · Houston Matters looks back at the history of baseball in the Bayou City with the help of historian Mike Vance.
Houston Matters
Author Discusses New Reagan Biography
Posted on · Bob Spitz spent more than five years conducting hundreds of interviews for his biography, Reagan: An American Journey.
News
Conference Focuses on Influential Women from Houston’s History
Posted on · From Charlotte Allen, to Mary Levy, and from Phyllis Frye to Annise Parker, Houston History Alliance tells the stories of influential and unsung women from the city’s past.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Kavanaugh Vote and the Election, and Women In Houston History (Oct. 5, 2018)
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: We discuss what possible impact Brett Kavanaugh's nomination could have on the November election. We learn about influential women in Houston history. We break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news. And we learn about a book chronicling Houston’s rap scene.
Houston Matters
Come And Take It: The Skirmish That Inspired A Texas Mantra
Posted on · History professor Eddie Weller recounts the Battle of Gonzales and its legacy today.