Your History Your Story

Welcome to Your History Your Story! Today, our guest is Leora O’Carroll—an Emmy-nominated writer, producer and accomplished musician. Leora is here to talk about the 2019 book she co-authored with her mother Maureen, titled: “Maureen O’Carroll: A Musical Memoir of an Irish Immigrant Childhood”.

The book shares the inspiring story of Leora’s mother, Maureen, who grew up in Australia as one of ten children of Irish immigrant parents ...

Today on Your History Your Story, we’re joined by Samuel Marquis, acclaimed author of numerous American history and suspense books, including “Blackbeard: The Birth of America”. Samuel is here to talk about his latest work, “Captain Kidd: A True Story of Treasure and Betrayal”.

While many people remember William Kidd as one of history’s most notorious pirates, he was in fact a respected privateer, merchant and wartime hero who made...

In 1944, Naples, Italy, was a city in turmoil.

In this episode of Your History Your Story, we will be speaking with award-winning author Keith Lowe about his powerful new book, “Naples 1944: The Devil’s Paradise at War”.

Lowe will recount the gripping World War II story of a city that endured relentless Allied bombing, rose up against a brutal German occupation, and then struggled through the severe hardships that followed its libera...

In this episode of Your History Your Story, we will be speaking with bestselling author Russell Shorto about his new book, “Taking Manhattan: The Extraordinary Events That Created New York and Shaped America”.

Drawing on meticulous research, Shorto uncovers the riveting story behind the 1664 English takeover of Dutch New Amsterdam. The transition occurred not through violent conquest, but through a remarkable series of negotiations ...

In this episode of Your History Your Story, we’re joined by Rick Malwitz—author, former journalist and devoted grandfather—as he shares the powerful and deeply moving story of his granddaughter Leah.

Shortly before her ninth birthday, Leah suffered a rare spinal cord stroke while playing in her basement. Within just 18 hours, she was rendered a quadriplegic. What followed was an incredibly challenging journey—one marked by uncertain...

In this episode of Your History Your Story, we dive into a unique and often overlooked side of World War II through a captivating conversation with author Robert B. O’Connor. His historical fiction novel, “Jeep Show: A Trouper at the Battle of the Bulge”, centers on the fictional character Jim Tanzer—a professional dancer/performer who joins the Army and is assigned to Special Services, in a unit known as the “Morale Corps”.

Though ...

In this episode of Your History Your Story, we are pleased to welcome back award-winning author Stephen Puleo. Stephen joins us to discuss his powerful book, Dark Tide: The Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919, which recounts the gripping and almost unbelievable story of the disaster which began when a 50-foot steel tank filled with 2.3 million gallons of molasses suddenly collapsed, unleashing a 15-foot-high wave that tore through ...

In this episode of Your History Your Story, we’ll be joined by acclaimed author and journalist Helene Stapinski to discuss her 2001 national bestseller Five Finger Discount: A Crooked Family History. Helene will take us on a gripping, often hilarious and deeply personal journey through her childhood in Jersey City, New Jersey—a place that was steeped in corruption, grit and resilience.

During our conversation, Helene will share unfo...

In this episode of Your History Your Story, we’re joined by internationally bestselling author and historian Giles Milton to discuss his compelling new book, “The Stalin Affair: The Impossible Alliance That Won the War.”

Giles takes us deep into the high-stakes world of World War II diplomacy, where Allied leaders Franklin Roosevelt and Winston Churchill were forced to navigate the unpredictable and often explosive temperament of S...

In this episode of Your History Your Story, we’re thrilled to welcome back a familiar and beloved guest—Marty Blumberg. Marty joined us previously to share stories from his books “My Brooklyn My Way” and “Going Back to Brooklyn” and we’re excited to have him with us again to talk about his newest work, “Brooklyn: The Borough of Dreams”.

In his latest book, Marty takes us on a poetic journey through his childhood in Brooklyn, New Yor...

In this episode of Your History Your Story, we are honored to be joined by Tweed Roosevelt, great-grandson of the 26th President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt.

A businessman, college professor and Chairman of the Theodore Roosevelt Institute at Long Island University, Tweed is also a devoted family historian.

He'll share personal reflections on growing up as a Roosevelt and will bring to life fascinating stories abou...

In this episode of Your History Your Story, we're excited to welcome back award-winning author Buddy Levy to discuss his new book, Realm of Ice and Sky: Triumph, Tragedy, and History's Greatest Arctic Rescue. This suspenseful saga tells stories of exploration, human endurance and a daring rescue. It follows the men who risked their lives piloting experimental flying machines called airships to reach the top of the world and...

On this episode of Your History Your Story, we are honored to have Billy Gray as our guest. Billy began his acting career at a young age, becoming widely recognized for his portrayal of Bud Anderson on the 1950s television classic “Father Knows Best.” He also made a significant impact with his role as Bobby Benson in the 1951 science fiction film “The Day the Earth Stood Still.”

Beyond acting, Billy pursued diverse interests, becom...

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In this episode, we’re joined by author and educator Sarah Dixwell Brown to discuss her book Regicide in the Family: Finding John Dixwell. Sarah’s journey began with an ancient family heirloom that led her to uncover the dramatic life of her seven-times-great-grandfather, John Dixwell—one of the judges who sentenced King Charles I of England to death in 1649.

Forced to flee to the New World to es...

Few television shows have left as lasting an impression as Lassie, and few child actors became as beloved as Jon Provost, who played Timmy Martin from 1957 to 1964. But Jon’s career began even before Lassie, when, at just three years old, he starred alongside Jane Wyman in the 1953 movie “So Big”.

In this episode of Your History Your Story, Jon, who has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, takes us back to his Hollywood days, shari...

In this episode of Your History Your Story, our guest is Mary Lou Falcone. Mary Lou is an internationally known classical music publicist and an advocate for Lewy Body Dementia awareness. Today we will be talking about her powerful memoir, “I Didn’t See It Coming: Scenes of Love, Loss, and Lewy Body Dementia.”

In her memoir, Mary Lou shares deeply personal stories, such as her father’s devastating stroke in the 1950s when she was ...

Welcome to Your History Your Story! In this episode, we’re honored to speak with Dr. Mark Rutland, renowned author, speaker, and founder of the international ministry, Global Servants, which he established with his wife, Alison.

Dr. Rutland joins us to discuss his latest book, "Keep On Keeping On: How to Die Young as Old as Possible". The book highlights the transformative power of humor, forgiveness, gratitude, and gene...

In this episode of Your History Your Story, we will explore the life of Frances Folsom Cleveland, America’s youngest First Lady, who, at age twenty-one, married President Grover Cleveland—28 years her senior—and captivated the nation with her charm and intellect. Known as “Frank” to loved ones, she embraced her unique role in the White House.

Our guest, Annette B. Dunlap, author of “Frank: The Story of Frances Folsom Cleveland, Am...

Welcome to Your History Your Story. In this episode, we’re honored to have as our guest Pulitzer Prize-winning historian James M. McPherson. Renowned for his acclaimed work, Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era, which earned him the Pulitzer Prize, McPherson has also authored many other significant historical books, including the New York Times bestseller, Crossroads of Freedom: Antietam, the Battle that Changed the Course of t...