First Black Medal of Honor Recipient Sergeant William H Carney

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When we found out that the first black Medal of Honor recipient was born in Norfolk...we had to learn more.

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🎥 Video from Norfolk

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About the Podcast

Talk With History: Explore History on Your Next Road Trip

A Historian and Navy Veteran talk about traveling to historic locations

One filmmaker, one historian (a former Navy pilot), and your next historic road trip.
🧳 Welcome to Talk With History, the ultimate travel guide for history lovers, road trippers, and the explorer in us all.

🗺️ Join hosts Scott and Jenn as they take you behind the scenes of America's most iconic battlefields, hidden landmarks, renowned museums, and forgotten historical sites.

What you’ll get every episode:
🔎 The Inside Scoop: Fascinating, deep-dive stories from expert historians and local guides.
📍 Travel-Ready Insights: Practical context to brush up on history before your next trip.
📝 Interactive Show Notes: Packed with direct map links, video resources, and site guides so you can build your own itinerary.

✓ Whether you're planning your next vacation or exploring from your couch, hit Follow or Subscribe now to start your next history adventure!

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About your hosts

Scott B

Host of the Talk With History podcast, Producer over at Walk with History on YouTube, and Editor of TheHistoryRoadTrip.com

Jennifer B

Former Naval Aviator turned Historian and a loyal Penn Stater. (WE ARE!) I earned my Masters in American History and graduate certificate in Museum Studies, from the University of Memphis.

The Talk with History podcast gives Scott and me a chance to go deeper into the details of our Walk with History YouTube videos and gives you a behind-the-scenes look at our history-inspired adventures.

Join us as we talk about these real-world historic locations and learn about the events that continue to impact you today!