Frank Kohn, a highly educated doctor, was sent to the Philippines to serve as a horse mounted battle surgeon. He experienced a stunning turnaround from champagne dinners to the Bataan Death March, where he and thousands of others were forced to march without food or water, many wounded and starving. Despite the deplorable conditions, Frank continued to help his fellow soldiers, even when he became ill with an inoperable form of intestinal cancer. His courage and self-sacrifice in the face of unimaginable hardship are a testament to the human spirit. [... more]

The story of Frank Briar and the tragic sinking of the British transport ship Rona in 1943, resulting in the loss of over 1,000 American lives, and the subsequent secrecy surrounding the event due to fear of German guided missile technology affecting U.S. military morale. [... more]

African American army engineer and photographer Bill Scott's experience in World War II, including his assignment to the 183rd Engineer Combat Battalion and his role in liberating the Buchenwald concentration camp, had a profound impact on his life and his fight for racial integration in the United States. [... more]

The story of Frank Brier and the tragic sinking of the British transport ship Rona in 1943, which resulted in the loss of over 1,000 American lives and was kept secret by the US government due to fear of German missile technology being revealed. [... more]

African-American army engineer and photographer Bill Scott shares his story of serving in World War II, including his experience at the Buchenwald concentration camp, and his later work in the community to promote integration and equal treatment. [... more]

Leslie Leland Fields recounts her journey of writing her first memoir, Surviving the Island of Grace, about her experiences living in the Alaska wilderness with her husband and his family. Meanwhile, Paul Kengor shares the story of Frank Briar and the tragic sinking of the British transport ship Rona in 1943, which resulted in the loss of over 1,000 American lives. The episode also explores the history of everyday expressions and their origins. [... more]

A professional dog walker shares his story of how dogs changed his life and shaped it. Meanwhile, a historian recounts the story of Bill Scott, an African American army engineer and photographer from Atlanta, Georgia, who was part of the unit that liberated the Buchenwald concentration camp during World War II. The story highlights the struggles faced by African American soldiers during the war and their fight for integration and equal treatment upon their return. [... more]