Navigating History: Recent Episodes
Compass Rose History Experiences
Navigating History takes you on adventures through the archives as hosts, Mimi Cirbusova and Andrea Knies of Compass Rose History Experiences sail the high seas of historic research.
In this episode, Mimi and Andrea go fishing - and microfiching - to reel in some stories about hurricanes and beauty queens.
On this episode, Mimi and Andrea's exploration of historic stories about alcohol lead to a whiskey barrel, some dead fish, and a very unique house.
On this episode, Mimi and Andrea share some of their favorite local ghost stories - from a historical point of view, of course!
In this episode, Mimi and Andrea search - as many humans have before them - for a magical cure-all for everything that ails you!
While exploring their local radio station history, Mimi and Andrea uncover someone who helped make all of their research possible.
From a young farmer from Illinois to a famous Chicago socialite, Mimi and Andrea share stories about local agricultural history.
Mimi and Andrea share stories of an automobile race, a great big baked potato, and the human fly in this episode about weird publicity.
This episode is inspired by nature as Mimi and Andrea share the stories of Marie Selby and May Mann Jennings.
On this episode, Mimi and Andrea take a historic journey with water transportation from Cypress Gardens to the Titanic.
Join Mimi and Andrea as they share the history of their favorite magical tourism spots from Spook Hill to Cassadaga.
In this episode, Mimi and Andrea look at common American lore that reveals some of our hard history. Andrea discusses Espera Oscar de Corti (who presented himself as Iron Eyes Cody) and Mimi shares the legend of John Henry.
https://virginiahistory.org/learn/historical-media/steel-drivin-man-john-henry-untold-story-american-legend
From advertisments to legends to cartoons, Mimi and Andrea are exploring all kinds of fictitious characters in American history. In this episode, they chat about the histories of Smokey Bear and McGruff the Crime Dog.
As Mimi and Andrea continue exploring characters in American history, Mimi shares the myths of Paul Bunyon and Pecos Bill and Andrea talks about the man who became a myth, Davy Crockett.
Mimi and Andrea fall into a new history rabbit hole and begin exploring fictitious characters in history! In this episode, Andrea shares what she has discovered about Uncle Sam and Mimi talks about her findings on Rosie the Riveter.
A Dedicated Seamstress OR A Badass Entrepreneur
Andrea shares some awesome facts about Betsy Ross that are not taught in history class.
Golden Coffee Or A Cup of Joe
In this episode, Andrea introduces Mimi to Madame Joe and her coffee that received a gold coin from President Hayes.
Sarasota's Leslie Knope
OR
A Postcard for Carrie
Mimi shares her love for Sarasota's first postmistress Carrie Abbe.
Vigilance: A Story of Sheriff Watson, By Andrea Knies
The Mysterious Mille
OR
Dumbing Down Drew
Andrea shares with Mimi an intersting discovery from a used book store.
A First for Florida
OR
The Tireless Teacher
Mimi and Andrea explore the impressive life of Blanche Armwood the first Black woman from Florida to graduate from an accrediated law school.
Civic Art or I Stop for Kress Buildings
Andrea and Mimi discuss both the beautiful and the ugly histories of Kress Store Buildings.
Kress Sarasota courtesy of Florida Memory
Hollywood Kress
The Carnegie Library Legacy or Give Me All of the Books!
Mimi and Andrea unravel why a steel tycoon built libraries.
The Bradenton Carengie Library courtesy of Florida Memory
The Kenilworth Lodge Adventure or Sugar + Caffeine + Panic
Andrea shares with Mimi her discovery of the Kenilworth Lodge in Sebring, FL.
Link to Tampa Tribune Article
Kenilworth Lodge Postcard courtesy of Florida Memory
An Astounding Proposition or The Truth is Better Than Fiction Mimi rounds out this three part history mystery by discovering an incredible first hand account from Katherine McClellen.
The Raid on Harpers Ferry or She was Born the Same Year!
Mimi continues to share information about the Raid on Harper's Ferry and how that is connected to Katherine McClellen.
Saranac Lake Adirondack Daily Enterprise, March 5, 1955
She Built a Neighborhood or Dead Bodies at Her Doorstep
Mimi shares how she discovered that Katherine McClellen, a woman that developed a Sarasota neighborhood, also had a truck of bodies delivered to her doorstep!
Sarasota Times, Jan 6, 1916 Part 1
Sarasota Times, Jan 6, 1916 Part 2
McClellen Park
Tuberculosis Patients at Saranac Lake
This Old House or
Because Bob Vila is Expensive
In this episode Andrea and Mimi chat with Jonathan Torkos, Historical Resources Librarian, about how to research your historic home.
Manatee County Historical Resources
Florida Memory
US Department of Land Management
FL State Land Grants
The Girl from Sunday School or A Rebel Without a Cause
Mimi and Andrea trace Clifford Watson and Mae Prior to New Jersey as the mysery of the Sheriff's son thickens.
Trenton Evening Times
Clifford Watson Mug Shot from Eastern State Penitntiary Archives
The Mystery of the Sheriff's Son or He's Somewhere in the North Mimi and Andrea unravel what hapened to Sheriff Watson's son Clifford.
Image of young Cliff (courtesy of Manatee Libraries Digital Archives)
Sheriff Watson's Obituary
Bristol Bucks County Gazette
The Beauty of Historic Furniture Or Dirty Old Stuff
Mimi and Andrea talk to Jesse White, founder of Sarasota Architectural Salvage, about embodied energy and the urban forrest.
Sarasota Architectural Salvage
Mimi and Andrea have the honor of talking to Gordon O. Wareham, Director of the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum and James Holt, co-founder of Freestyle Alligator Wrestling Competition. Both are members of the Seminole Tribe of Florida.
https://www.ahtahthiki.com/
https://www.facebook.com/FAWCNOW/
Alligators in Virginia, or “I’m a Yankee Doodle Swamp Thing” Mimi and Andrea investigate how alligators found their way to a hotel in Richmond, Virginia.
Motor City Brothers or
Round and Round and Roundabout
Mimi and Andrea discover an interesting connection between the hipster 1890s teacher and a famous automobile.
The Successful Cattle Rancher or
A Knight to Remember
Mimi and Andrea continue exploring the Knight family and how they settled in Florida.
Historical Investigation of a Photo or
The Mysterious '90s Hipster Teacher (1890s, of course)
Mimi and Andrea discover some photos in the archives that lead them into an 1890s scandal.
Images of Mr. Brush and students from the Manatee County Libraries.
Mr. Brush and Students Image 1
Mr. Brush and Students Image 2
The Great de Soto Expedition or
What Have You Done for Me Lately, Hernando?
Mimi and Andrea explore how a man who died on the Mississippi River in 1542 has so many things named after him.
The Sara de Soto Pageant or
I Crown Thee Historical Inaccuracy
Mimi and Andrea explore the Sara de Desoto Pageant and its legendary foundation.
The Legend of Sara de Soto Or
You Give Love a Bad Name
Sit right back and you'll hear a tale, a tale of the lovely Sara de Soto. Mimi and Andrea explore the origins of this local legend.
The Lovably Local Podcast is now Navigating History! Join Mimi Cirbusova and Andrea Knies on adventures through the archives.
Lovably Local Podcast Season 2 Episode 5. In this bonus episode, we introduce Uncle Ben's brother Amos.
The Lovably Local Podcast is produced by Compass Rose History Experiences. Hosts Mimi Cirbusova and Andrea Knies dive into local history mysteries.
Music: Oh! By Jingo! by All -Star Trio
Amos's Letter, Courtesy of Manatee County Historical Records
Lovably Local Podcast Season 2 Episode 4. In the final part to this history mystery, we attempt to figure out how these two met.
The Lovably Local Podcast is produced by Compass Rose History Experiences. Hosts Mimi Cirbusova and Andrea Knies dive into local history mysteries.
Music: Oh! By Jingo! by All -Star Trio
Enrollment Record/Ben's Substitute
Lovably Local Podcast Season 2 Episode 3. Join us as we attempt to unravel the mystery of Capt. Leach.
The Lovably Local Podcast is produced by Compass Rose History Experiences. Hosts Mimi Cirbusova and Andrea Knies dive into local history mysteries.
Music: Oh! By Jingo! by All -Star Trio
Lovably Local Podcast Season 2 Episode 2. Learn about the adventurous life of Benjamin Stickney, Jr.
The Lovably Local Podcast is produced by Compass Rose History Experiences. Hosts Mimi Cirbusova and Andrea Knies dive into local history mysteries.
Music: Oh! By Jingo! by All -Star Trio
Image of Uncle Ben's Home on Sarasota (nka Siesta) Key
Courtesy of Manatee Historical Resources
Image of Party at Uncle Ben's
Image of Planter's House Hotel
Image of Planter's House Hotel China
Courtesy of the Collections of the Missouri Historical Society
Lovably Local Podcast Season 2 Episode 1. The beginning of our first history mystery, Uncle Ben and Capt. Leach.
The Lovably Local Podcast is produced by Compass Rose History Experiences. Hosts Mimi Cirbusova and Andrea Knies dive into local history mysteries.
Music: Oh! By Jingo! by All -Star Trio
Picture of Leach and Stickney Monument, CRHE Collection
Death of Leach, Bradentown Manatee River Journal, Bradentown, Florida, US October 26, 1906, Page 5
"Death of Mr. Stickney",Sarasota Times, Sarasota, Florida, US
February 15, 1912, Page 1
"Death of Mr. Stickney, Continued from 1st Page", Sarasota Times, Sarasota, Florida, US, February 15, 1912, Page 5
Lovably Local Podcast Episode 11
Bonus Episode: Mimi and Andrea Interview Each Other
The Lovably Local Podcast is produced by Compass Rose History Experiences. Hosts Mimi Cirbusova and Andrea Knies have conversations about the importance of local history in a way that is relevant to the listener - wherever they may be.
Music: Oh! By Jingo! by All -Star Trio
Lovably Local Podcast Episode 10
Save History, Make History: Why Old Buildings Matter with historic preservationist Lorrie Muldowney
The Lovably Local Podcast is produced by Compass Rose History Experiences. Hosts Mimi Cirbusova and Andrea Knies have conversations about the importance of local history in a way that is relevant to the listener - wherever they may be.
BOTA Center
Music: Oh! By Jingo! by All -Star Trio
Lovably Local Podcast Episode 9
Scary History: The Value of Ghost Stories and Legends with Liz Reed
The Lovably Local Podcast is produced by Compass Rose History Experiences. Hosts Mimi Cirbusova and Andrea Knies have conversations about the importance of local history in a way that is relevant to the listener - wherever they may be.
Paranormal Society of Bradenton, Florida
Haunted Manatee County
Music: Oh! By Jingo! by All -Star Trio
Lovably Local Podcast Episode 8
The Sands of Time: How the Environment Shapes History with Professor Uzi Baram
The Lovably Local Podcast is produced by Compass Rose History Experiences. Hosts Mimi Cirbusova and Andrea Knies have conversations about the importance of local history in a way that is relevant to the listener - wherever they may be.
Music: Oh! By Jingo! by All -Star Trio
Lovably Local Podcast Episode 7
Pen Pals with the Past: Writing Your History with Dr. Jennifer Wells
The Lovably Local Podcast is produced by Compass Rose History Experiences. Hosts Mimi Cirbusova and Andrea Knies have conversations about the importance of local history in a way that is relevant to the listener - wherever they may be.
Music: Oh! By Jingo! by All -Star Trio
Lovably Local Podcast Episode 6
For the Love of History with author and speaker Peter Kageyama
The Lovably Local Podcast is produced by Compass Rose History Experiences. Hosts Mimi Cirbusova and Andrea Knies have conversations about the importance of local history in a way that is relevant to the listener - wherever they may be.
Peter Kageyama's Website
Music: Oh! By Jingo! by All -Star Trio
Lovably Local Podcast Episode 5
Here Lies Our Next Episode: Historic Cemeteries as Outdoor Museums with local historian Phaedra Carter.
The Lovably Local Podcast is produced by Compass Rose History Experiences. Hosts Mimi Cirbusova and Andrea Knies have conversations about the importance of local history in a way that is relevant to the listener - wherever they may be.
Music: Oh! By Jingo! by All -Star Trio
Lovably Local Podcast Episode 4
More Than Microfiche: Using Your Local Library for Local History Research with library manager Brock Peoples.
The Lovably Local Podcast is produced by Compass Rose History Experiences. Hosts Mimi Cirbusova and Andrea Knies have conversations about the importance of local history in a way that is relevant to the listener - wherever they may be.
Music: Oh! By Jingo! by All -Star Trio
Lovably Local Podcast Episode 3
Wish You Were Here: The Significance of Vintage Postcards with Jarred Wilson
The Lovably Local Podcast is produced by Compass Rose History Experiences. Hosts Mimi Cirbusova and Andrea Knies have conversations about the importance of local history in a way that is relevant to the listener - wherever they may be.
Music: Oh! By Jingo! by All -Star Trio
Save the Stories: The Importance of Oral Histories with oral historian Kaylie Stokes.
The Lovably Local Podcast is produced by Compass Rose History Experiences. Hosts Mimi Cirbusova and Andrea Knies have conversations about the importance of local history in a way that is relevant to the listener - wherever they may be.
Story Roots: https://storyroots.org
Music: Oh! By Jingo! by All -Star Trio
Lovably Local Podcast Episode 1
You Are Here: How the Streets Got Their Names with Local Historian John McCarthy
The Lovably Local Podcast is produced by Compass Rose History Experiences. Hosts Mimi Cirbusova and Andrea Knies have conversations about the importance of local history in a way that is relevant to the listener - wherever they may be.
Music: Oh! By Jingo! by All -Star Trio