False Summits: A History Podcast about the American West
The American West has been capturing the imagination for hundreds of years. Hollywood being one of its biggest promoters it gave it an almost mythical status in minds worldwide. Depicted as a rough and tumble place but with a bit of grit and termination on could achieve love and prosperity. Dose the realty hold up to the image? And if so, does it the same ring true today?
Dive into the blurry side of the American West with this darkly comedic history podcast. Join Mason Orlando, Jess Leigh, and Marcelo Aguilar as they explore the wild, weird, grim often terrifying events that create what the American West is today.
From bizarre outlaws and forgotten massacres to eccentric hermits and religious followers attempting to create utopia, this podcast takes a sharp, absurdist twist on Western American history. With a blend of dark humor, historical insight, and a dash of heathy commentary, each episode we cover weird, unsettling, and sometimes hopeful stories that may challenge your conception of the wild West.
False Summits: A History Podcast about the American West
Saint Patrick’s Battalion: Batallón de San Patricio
In this episode, Marcelo and the gang uncover the remarkable story of Saint Patrick’s Battalion, a group of mostly Irish, catholic immigrants who fought for Mexico during the Mexican American War (1846–1848). Led by John Riley, these soldiers switched sides, driven by religious persecution, mistreatment, and solidarity with fellow Catholics. We explore their motivations, battles, and ultimate fate, shedding light on a little-known chapter of history.
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Sources:
Miller, Robert Ryal. Shamrock and Sword: The Saint Patrick's Battalion in the U.S.-Mexican War. University of Oklahoma Press, 1989.
Hogan, Michael. The Irish Soldiers of Mexico. Fondo Editorial Universitario, 1998.
Stevens, Peter F. The Rogue's March: John Riley and the St. Patrick's Battalion, 1846–48. Brassey's, 1999.
Minster, Christopher. "Biography of John Riley." ThoughtCo, 2019, https://www.thoughtco.com/biography-of-john-riley-2136191.
"During the Mexican-American War, Irish-Americans Fought for Mexico in the 'Saint Patrick's Battalion'." Smithsonian Magazine, 2019, https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/mexican-american-war-irish-immigrants-deserted-us-army-fight-against-america-180971713/.
"John Riley | A Continent Divided: The U.S.-Mexico War." UTA Libraries, https://libraries.uta.edu/usmexicowar/node/6590.
"Heroes or Traitors? Writing the Story of the Saint Patrick's Battalion in the Mexican-American War." Literary Hub, 2022, https://lithub.com/heroes-or-traitors-writing-the-story-of-saint-patricks-battalion-in-the-mexican-american-war/.
"The Untold Story of John Riley, Leader of the St. Patrick's Battalion." The Guadalajara Reporter, 2023, https://theguadalajarareporter.net/index.php/columns/columns/michael-hogan/59626-the-untold-story-of-john-riley-leader-of-the-st-patrick-s-battalion.
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