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The Mystery of History

Linda Lacour Hobar

76 episodes

1 week ago

From the road to Damascus to the fall of the Roman Empire, God has been at work to make Himself known. Follow Linda Lacour Hobar, author of The Mystery of History, through the first five centuries of world history following the resurrection of Jesus Christ. From martyrs and missionaries, to Masada and the Edict of Milan, this is a trip you won’t forget. (This episode was recorded a few years ago at a homeschool convention—and includes promotion of the series. Since that recording, the author ...

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From the road to Damascus to the fall of the Roman Empire, God has been at work to make Himself known. Follow Linda Lacour Hobar, author of The Mystery of History, through the first five centuries of world history following the resurrection of Jesus Christ. From martyrs and missionaries, to Masada and the Edict of Milan, this is a trip you won’t forget. (This episode was recorded a few years ago at a homeschool convention—and includes promotion of the series. Since that recording, the author ...

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Episodes (20/76)

The Mystery of History

Episode 76—From Paul to the Fall

From the road to Damascus to the fall of the Roman Empire, God has been at work to make Himself known. Follow Linda Lacour Hobar, author of The Mystery of History, through the first five centuries of world history following the resurrection of Jesus Christ. From martyrs and missionaries, to Masada and the Edict of Milan, this is a trip you won’t forget. (This episode was recorded a few years ago at a homeschool convention—and includes promotion of the series. Since that recording, the author ...

2 weeks ago

51 minutes

The Mystery of History

Episode 75—The Date-free Lesson Planner (or “How to Prevent Anarchy in Your Homeschool!”)

Some of you have jumped into homeschool this fall all excited—with new markers, new books, and new lesson plans. But! One month in and the lesson plans you poured over in the summer aren’t working! You're frustrated and they're declaring anarchy! Fear not! There is hope for salvaging lesson plans and making them work for you instead of against you. Please join Linda Lacour Hobar, author of The Mystery of History and veteran homeschool mom, for tips on schedules, grades, and lesson plans with ...

1 month ago

48 minutes

The Mystery of History

Episode 74—The Eruption of Mt Vesuvius (August 24, A.D. 79)

The eruption of Mt. Vesuvius, on August 24, A.D. 79, remains one of the more disturbing natural disasters in history. Why? The strength of the volcano was so unusually massive, that it pushed debris forcefully upward into the sky—where it hung, suspended, for hours! When at last the cloud of debris collapsed and fell to the earth, it was certain death for everyone in its path living in or around the city of Pompeii, Italy. Morbid stories in history, like this one, are not easy. But they offer...

2 months ago

13 minutes

The Mystery of History

Episode 73—"The Mystery of Science—Physics” with Karri Iverson

As promised, my publisher (Bright Ideas Press) has just released a new title in The Mystery of Science Series by Karri Iverson. The new title is dedicated to Physics—for 4-8th graders but is easy to tweak for students younger or older than that. With the prior release of The Mystery of Science—Biology, this new series has been well received by the market and is sure to become a treasure in your home library. Remaining true to the values of Bright Ideas Press, this series is accurate and affor...

3 months ago

21 minutes

The Mystery of History

Episode 72—What is Canada Day?

If you've ever been in Canada on July 1st, you may have experienced “Canada Day” with fireworks, picnics, parades, and barbecues. What’s up with all the festivities? What is Canada Day and why the celebration? I’ll answer that today, at least historically speaking, in an audiobook excerpt from The Mystery of History Volume IV, titled, “The Dominion of Canada.” Let me add, I think the Canadians have good reason for this national holiday—because unlike most nations, they earned their independen...

4 months ago

18 minutes

The Mystery of History

Episode 71—Formation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (1979)

A lesson on Iran wasn’t exactly on my radar for a summer podcast. But here we are in June (2025) with the recent U.S. bombing of Iranian nuclear sites! While there are layers to this story that may not be understood in my lifetime, there is background to this story that has made the pages of history. In fact, the reason we study history is for weeks like this—when we’re desperate to better understand the heavy headlines of today. So, to provide you with some historical context of Iran, please...

4 months ago

29 minutes

The Mystery of History

Episode 70—Cinco de Mayo—The Backstory!

Many celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Mexican food and festivities (you can count me in on that!) But few realize the difficult backstory endured by the people of Mexico—who found themselves captive to the French at the same time as the American Civil War! So, I bring you an audiobook narration from The Mystery of History Volume IV with a lesson titled, “The French Rule of Mexico under Maximillien and Carlota.” This story offers love, mystery, colonization, the Monroe Doctrine, and of cours...

6 months ago

18 minutes

The Mystery of History

Episode 69—The Holocaust: What Teens and Tweens Should Know (Part 2)

The history of the Holocaust is difficult to learn, difficult to grasp, and difficult to teach. But – to prevent it from happening again – it is history that demands our examination! Join Linda Lacour Hobar, author of The Mystery of History, for a pensive look at the Holocaust and what teens and tweens should know about it. Part 1 of this two-part podcast touched on Hitler’s evil ideology and politics (please don’t miss that important background!) Part 2, this podcast, will cover the horrendo...

6 months ago

19 minutes

The Mystery of History

Episode 68—The Holocaust: What Teens and Tweens Should Know (Part 1)

The Holocaust is difficult to remember, difficult to grasp, and difficult to teach. But – to prevent it from happening again – it is history that demands our examination! Join Linda Lacour Hobar, author of The Mystery of History, for a pensive look at the Holocaust and what teens and tweens should know about it. Part 1 of this two-part podcast will touch on Hitler’s evil ideology and politics. Don’t miss Part 2 which will cover the horrendous repercussions of Hitler’s ideas, as well as ...

6 months ago

21 minutes

The Mystery of History

Episode 67—Bad Boys of the 20th Century (Part 2)

Who are the worst of the worst dictators of the 20th century? Opinions may vary, but you can join Linda Lacour Hobar, author of The Mystery of History, to learn more about the chilling rise to power of Vladimir Lenin, Benito Mussolini, Joseph Stalin, and Adolf Hitler. Great for mature students - to appreciate what we "should" learn from history! (For ease of listening, Part 1 covers only Lenin and Mussolini; Part 2 covers Stalin and Hitler. Don’t miss Part 1 for a crash course on commun...

7 months ago

26 minutes

The Mystery of History

Episode 66—Bad Boys of the 20th Century (Part 1)

Who are the worst of the worst dictators of the 20th century? Opinions may vary, but you can join Linda Lacour Hobar, author of The Mystery of History, to learn more about the chilling rise to power of Vladimir Lenin, Benito Mussolini, Joseph Stalin, and Adolf Hitler. Great for mature students - to appreciate what we "should" learn from history! (For ease of listening, Part 1 will cover only Lenin and Mussolini; Part 2 covers Stalin and Hitler.) If you would prefer to "see" this podcast...

7 months ago

27 minutes

The Mystery of History

Episode 65—Making Sense of the Middle Ages (Part 2)

I think the Middle Ages in history can be compared to puberty in life! Sandwiched between ancient times and the Renaissance, the Middle Ages was an awkward time of growth—and a power struggle over authority—much like junior high! Be it that you’ve covered Medieval Times, or are teaching it soon, this is a summary of some of the most significant topics you’ll not want to miss. To help you break this up, I have five stories in our last episode, and five in this one. To learn these stories in fu...

8 months ago

15 minutes

The Mystery of History

Episode 64—Making Sense of the Middle Ages (Part 1)

I think the Middle Ages in history can be compared to puberty in life! Sandwiched between ancient times and the Renaissance, the Middle Ages was an awkward time of growth—and a power struggle over authority—much like junior high! Be it that you’ve covered Medieval Times, or are teaching it soon, this is a summary of some of the most significant topics you’ll not want to miss. To help you break this up, I have five stories in this episode and five in the next. To learn these stories in f...

8 months ago

21 minutes

The Mystery of History

Episode 63—Beyond the Books

In the world of home education, academics are important! But immeasurable blessings await the homeschool family that additionally focuses on real-life learning beyond the books. Join Linda Lacour Hobar, author of The Mystery of History and retired homeschool mom, for heartfelt thoughts about teaching values to your children that matter the most. If you need refreshment, inspiration, or encouragement—this podcast is for you.

9 months ago

22 minutes

The Mystery of History

Episode 62 – Immanuel—God with Us!

The older I get, the harder it seems to get Christmas right. It’s “complicated” to sort through all the moving parts and expectations of others. While I can’t manage it well, or just won’t, I can at any given time pause to remember what this sacred season is all about. Join me, the author of The Mystery of History, for a short reflection on Immanuel, which means “God with us.” I also have a historical re-enactment video of myself dressed up like Cleopatra—because she has an interestin...

10 months ago

7 minutes

The Mystery of History

Episode 61—The Assassination of John F. Kennedy (Part 2)

November 22 marks the anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Who shot JFK in 1963? The conspiracy theories abound, and the murder mystery has yet to be adequately solved. Join me, Linda Lacour Hobar, the author of The Mystery of History, for Part 2 of “The Assassination of John F. Kennedy” where we’ll look more closely at Lee Harvey Oswald, the Zapruder Film, James Files, and more. (For Part 1, link here.)

11 months ago

12 minutes

The Mystery of History

Episode 60—The Assassination of John F. Kennedy! (Part 1)

John F. Kennedy, America’s 35th President, was tragically assassinated on November 22, 1962. The death of this American president left the nation hurting and in shock. To this day, theories abound on who, what, why, and how this tragedy occurred more than 60 years ago. I can’t solve the mysteries behind this unparalleled event, but I can share the details we do know, or think we know, to help the next generation learn from it. My audiobook lesson on “The Assassination of President John ...

11 months ago

17 minutes

The Mystery of History

Episode 59—Poisonous Politics! (Part 2)

As the well-known adage goes, those who don’t learn from history will repeat it! I agree. And so, with the U.S. soon marching off to the polls, I thought this a good time to examine “Poisonous Politics” found in socialism, communism, and Marxism. Join me, Linda Lacour Hobar (author of The Mystery of History), for a biblical and historical look at relevant issues facing Americans today. Covering Vladimir Lenin up to present time, this is Part 2 of 2 and suitable for mature students...

1 year ago

33 minutes

The Mystery of History

Episode 58—Poisonous Politics! (Part 1)

As the well-known adage goes, those who don’t learn from history will repeat it! I agree. And so, with the U.S. soon marching off to the polls, I thought this a good time to examine “Poisonous Politics” found in socialism, communism, and Marxism. Join me, Linda Lacour Hobar (author of The Mystery of History), for a biblical and historical look at relevant issues facing Americans today. (This is Part 1 of 2 and suitable for mature students.)

1 year ago

26 minutes

The Mystery of History

Episode 57—Remembering 9/11

It’s been 23 years since the 9/11 attack on the Twin Towers of New York City. While some parts of the horrid event will stay forever in the hearts of Americans, the passing years make it hard to retain the details. So, I offer this audiobook excerpt from The Mystery of History Volume IV, written about 10 years ago, to help you and your mature students remember 9/11. If you’re interested in more lessons like this, we have four audiobooks available on our website from Creation...

1 year ago

27 minutes