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Exploring History

Ray Notgrass
Exploring History
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  • Exploring History

    Laura Ingalls Wilder and the Declaration of Independence

    2026/03/05 | 57 mins.
    In this episode, John Notgrass offers a presentation on the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder, plays several songs enjoyed by the Ingalls family, and makes connections between Laura's story and the story of America.
    VIDEO VERSION: https://shop.notgrass.com/blog/exploring-history-podcast-9/laura-ingalls-wilder-and-the-declaration-of-independence-337

    Homeschool curriculum and resources for all ages: https://notgrass.com/

    Supplemental videos, field trips, and other resources: https://homeschoolhistory.com/

    Encouragement for homeschool moms: https://charlenenotgrass.com/
  • Exploring History

    1776: The Road to Independence

    2026/02/04 | 25 mins.
    Exploring History returns with a conversation between Ray and John Notgrass about the events surrounding the signing of the Declaration of Independence in July of 1776.

    Homeschool curriculum and resources for all ages: https://notgrass.com/

    Supplemental videos, field trips, and other resources: https://homeschoolhistory.com/

    Encouragement for homeschool moms: https://charlenenotgrass.com/
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    The American Revolution in Books

    2025/08/05 | 11 mins.
    America celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026. On today's Exploring History podcast, Ray Notgrass tells about five books that your family would enjoy reading to enhance your understanding of the American Revolution.

    Homeschool curriculum and resources for all ages: https://notgrass.com/

    Supplemental videos, field trips, and other resources: https://homeschoolhistory.com/

    Encouragement for homeschool moms: https://charlenenotgrass.com/
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    Hero of Two Worlds: The Marquis de Lafayette

    2025/07/01 | 22 mins.
    Most people know the Marquis de Lafayette as an aide to General George Washington during the American Revolutionary War. On the latest Exploring History podcast, Ray Notgrass tells how Lafayette lived an entire life of service to the United States and France, often at great sacrifice to himself.

    Homeschool curriculum and resources for all ages: https://notgrass.com/

    Supplemental videos, field trips, and other resources: https://homeschoolhistory.com/

    Encouragement for homeschool moms: https://charlenenotgrass.com/
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    Secret Soviet Documents Revealed!

    2025/03/25 | 9 mins.
    The former Soviet Union had a project to map the entire world. They produced over one million distinct maps of places around the world. On his latest Exploring History podcast, Ray Notgrass discusses this amazing project and the amazing detail work that went into it.
    Read the transcript and find more resources:
    https://shop.notgrass.com/blog/exploring-history-podcast-9/secret-soviet-documents-revealed-313

    Homeschool curriculum and resources for all ages: https://notgrass.com/

    Supplemental videos, field trips, and other resources: https://homeschoolhistory.com/

    Encouragement for homeschool moms: https://charlenenotgrass.com/

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About Exploring History

Exploring History with Ray Notgrass offers background on what you hear in the news, shares stories from history that will enlighten and inspire you, and provides encouragement about homeschooling, family life, and your walk with God.
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