Monumental History

09/21/2026

Before Oklahoma was a state, William Cary Renfrow helped shape its early history as the third governor of Oklahoma Territory. From the Civil War to territorial politics, his story is part of Oklahoma’s fascinating beginnings. Join me as we remember the life and legacy of William Cary Renfrow.

09/13/2026

From Mount Olive, Mississippi, to becoming one of the NFL’s most beloved quarterbacks, Steve “Air” McNair inspired fans with his toughness, leadership, and determination. In this episode, we remember the life and legacy of the former Tennessee Titans star whose impact reached far beyond the football field.

09/07/2026

Mary Kay Ash didn't just build a cosmetics empire-she created opportunities for women to build businesses, achieve financial
independence, and define success on their own terms. In this episode of Monumental History, we remember the woman behind the pink Cadillac and the lasting legacy she created.

08/31/2026

From the cotton fields of Arkansas to the heights of American music, Johnny Cash became an icon whose voice and story resonated with generations. In this episode we celebrate the "Man in Black" and remember the life, music, and legacy he left behind.

08/24/2026

Bob Ross: Monumental History

08/17/2026

Bonnie & Clyde became two of America’s most infamous outlaws during the Great Depression, leaving behind a story that has been romanticized for generations. In this episode, we visit their final resting places and separate the legend from the history of the notorious couple.

08/10/2026

Rose McConnell Long made history as one of Louisiana’s most influential women in politics, briefly becoming a member of the U.S. Senate. In this episode, we remember her life, political legacy, and the path she helped pave for women in American government.

08/03/2026

08/03/2026

General Braxton Bragg remains one of the Civil War’s most controversial commanders. Join me as we explore the life, military career, and final resting place of the man whose legacy continues to spark debate more than 150 years later.

08/02/2026

A lot of you know I don’t usually post personal requests, but I’m making a rare exception.

One of my long-term classroom goals is to build a class set of biographies covering every U.S. President. The American Presidents series has a great set of books (Note, publishers haven’t caught up with biographies for the three most recent presidents yet!)

If you’d like to help, I’ve put together an Amazon Wishlist also a lot of other items on there unrelated to books if you prefer.
Used books are absolutely welcome—in fact, they’re perfect! If you have a favorite president, you can even “adopt” them and add that biography to our classroom library.

Please don’t feel any obligation whatsoever. Your support through liking, sharing, watching my Monumental History videos, and encouraging education already means a lot to me. I just figured I’d put this out there in case anyone has been looking for an excuse to buy a history book without having to read it themselves. 😉

Thank you all for supporting my students and helping make history a little more accessible, one president at a time!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1HJX5UW6SJO5Q?ref_=wl_share