Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast
"Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast" is the official podcast of the Alamo. Located in the heart of San Antonio, the Alamo stands as the Shrine of Texas Liberty. More than 1.6 million visitors travel to the site each year, making it the #1 most visited destination in the State of Texas. The 300-year history of the Alamo is world-renowned and represents the core of Texas’ identity today. It's a U.S. National Historic Landmark and part of the Lone Star State's only UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit TheAlamo.org.
Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast
The Power Of The Printing Press
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Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast
Episode 126: The Power Of The Printing Press
With the course of history running at an especially fast pace, during the Texas Revolution, news traveled slowly - sometimes excruciatingly so. Handwritten letters were given to couriers who rode on horseback for hours and hours, sometimes days, to share messages.
We reveal the power of the printing press to make these messages public, the newspapermen who worked day and night to keep Texans informed, and how their work served as a megaphone for the Revolution. Featuring Bryan McAuley from the Texas Historical Commission.
Visit San Felipe de Austin State Historical Site: https://thc.texas.gov/historic-sites/san-felipe-de-austin
Printing press display at San Felipe: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialAlamo/posts/pfbid02eUfzn8LkubgjaRjU5LzsVBB2evgdqWch2Z5oX5WAupTgyGM6Kw2sqWpCzew7JjoPl
Houston Public Library archive search: https://hplarchives.lyrasistechnology.org
UNT's The Portal To Texas History archive search: https://texashistory.unt.edu
