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"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.
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Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 152: The Republic Of Texas At Odds With Mexico Texas won its independence from Mexico in 1836, but the strife between the two sides did not end on the bloody battlefield in San Jacinto. We’re embarking on a three-part series exploring how the issue of Texas, and who it belonged to, took more than a decade to be truly settled. We reveal how the Republic of Texas remained at odds with Mexico, the skirmishes involving the Texas Navy, and ho...
Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 151: Displaying Archaeological Artifacts As we turn the calendar to October, we are marking Texas Archaeology Month. The Alamo is one of a small number of historic sites where visitors can watch active archaeological digs. We reveal the staggering number of artifacts unearthed as the Alamo Plan takes shape, the plans underway to put them on public display, and a sneak peek at the hands-on experience that will bring archaeology...
Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 150: The Six Flags Over Texas The phrase Six Flags Over Texas is so well known in our society, it’s protected by both trademark and copyright. But those words truly are rooted in history – representing the people and cultures who made Texas what it is now. We reveal what those six flags were, the lesser-known seventh flag that flew for a time, and how each flag impacted the Texan and Alamo stories. Featuring the Alamo's Senior Curat...
Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 149: Making The Most Of Your Alamo Visit The Alamo historic site is growing every single day, with new exhibits and even new buildings ready for guests to experience. With so much to see, how do you make the most of your visit? We reveal the new guided tour giving families a hands-on view of the past, the free demonstrations you might want to plan your time here around, and insider tips from the people who walk in the footsteps of h...
1Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 148: San Antonio As The Queen Of The West How did a place with one remote Spanish mission become one of the largest cities in the United States? From battle-scarred to bustling: that’s the story of San Antonio. We reveal the eyewitness accounts of this journey, the natural and made-made resources that fueled growth, and what makes San Antonio the Queen of the West. Featuring the Alamo's former curator Dr. Bruce Winders. More ...
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