California: Hiding In Plain Sight

Why is the state with the grizzly on its flag here in the first place? How could a mere one event have been so significant and popular that a need for a civil government arose? Why is this the golden state? The answers are in store for you. Special guest Alon Knaan, along with an exclusive panel of historians, actors, and teachers, takes you on a captivating journey through the thing that started it all - the Gold Rush.Support the show

The Mystery Spot, located within the Redwood Forest Region in Santa Cruz, California, is a roadside attraction at its best defying the laws of gravity and reeling in tourists from all around the world. It's magical, but not in the way you might think...Start your own podcast today:https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=833920Support the show

De Young and Legion of Honor make up the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. The museums complement each other with their collections from all over the world and both feature brilliant architecture, gorgeous locations, and rich yet surprising history. They are at the top of the list for art museums in San Francisco and are a must-see in California.Start your own podcast today:https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=833920Support the show

The Hoover Tower in Palo Alto, CA rises high above the Stanford University campus. But, other than beauty and the panoramic view it provides, the structure has a rich and important history behind it. The episode features two special guests from Stanford and the Hoover Institution.Support the show

The Hoover Tower in Palo Alto, CA rises high above the Stanford University campus but other than beauty, the structure has a rich and important history behind it. It also symbolizes a lot in our modern society.Support the show