The Helonaki Deep Dive Wed, 13 May 2026 18:23:25 -0400 https://thehelonakideepdive.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 The Helonaki Deep Dive yes Support this Podcast cb16b3bb-08dd-54e9-bc73-caabc76bac1b jen.glaubius@helonaki.net Jen episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Jen jen.glaubius@helonaki.net https://storage.buzzsprout.com/vhh3495aal2cv08saza2tc7jk21q?.jpg The Helonaki Deep Dive Vostitsa: The town of Aigio Vostitsa: The town of Aigio The Venetian records from 1700 record 5 churches in Aigio, but only 3 of them are still extant today. A look at what happened and changes to the town through time using census and other records, traveler accounts, and maps.

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]]> The Venetian records from 1700 record 5 churches in Aigio, but only 3 of them are still extant today. A look at what happened and changes to the town through time using census and other records, traveler accounts, and maps.

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]]> Jennifer Glaubius Buzzsprout-13376773 Thu, 10 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0400 2402 Vostitsa 2 14 full false Locations in the Vostitsa Landscape Locations in the Vostitsa Landscape In this episode, we explore differences in the landscape, specifically around locations in the three datasets (1463, 1700, and 1907) by comparing them with each other and with a dataset of 50 random points. The analyses show trends in the landscape of locations through time.

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]]> In this episode, we explore differences in the landscape, specifically around locations in the three datasets (1463, 1700, and 1907) by comparing them with each other and with a dataset of 50 random points. The analyses show trends in the landscape of locations through time.

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]]> https://www.helonaki.com/podcast/vostitsa-locations/ Jennifer Glaubius Buzzsprout-12910044 Thu, 25 May 2023 09:00:00 -0400 1505 Vostitsa 2 13 full false Vostitsa: Landscape Vostitsa: Landscape In this episode the landscape of Vostitsa is described using GIS analyses.

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]]> In this episode the landscape of Vostitsa is described using GIS analyses.

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]]> https://www.helonaki.com/podcast/vostitsa-landscape/ Jennifer Glaubius Buzzsprout-12823752 Thu, 11 May 2023 09:00:00 -0400 1689 Vostitsa 2 12 full false Vostitsa: Spatial Data Vostitsa: Spatial Data In this episode the spatial data associated with the 3 time periods under study (1463, 1700, and 1910) are discussed.

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]]> In this episode the spatial data associated with the 3 time periods under study (1463, 1700, and 1910) are discussed.

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]]> https://www.helonaki.com/podcast/vostitsa-spatial The Helonaki Buzzsprout-11795959 Thu, 01 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0500 1109 Vostitsa 2 11 full false Vostitsa: The Data Vostitsa: The Data An Ottoman defter from 1463, cadastral records from the middle of the 2nd Venetian Period in 1700, and population and agricultural census records from the early 20th century. In this episode, what these data contain is explored since they are the foundation of any possible analysis.

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]]> An Ottoman defter from 1463, cadastral records from the middle of the 2nd Venetian Period in 1700, and population and agricultural census records from the early 20th century. In this episode, what these data contain is explored since they are the foundation of any possible analysis.

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]]> https://www.helonaki.com/podcast/vostitsa-data The Helonaki Buzzsprout-11713222 Thu, 17 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0500 1222 Vostitsa 2 10 full false Dispatches from Vostitsa Dispatches from Vostitsa An update for when new episodes will be coming out on Vostitsa (October) and info about a blog series called Dispatches from Vostitsa from Jen's June visit. Get access by becoming a supporter of the Helonaki Deep Dive on Patreon (for as low as $3 a month). 


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]]> An update for when new episodes will be coming out on Vostitsa (October) and info about a blog series called Dispatches from Vostitsa from Jen's June visit. Get access by becoming a supporter of the Helonaki Deep Dive on Patreon (for as low as $3 a month). 


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]]> Jennifer Glaubius Buzzsprout-11128961 Fri, 12 Aug 2022 16:00:00 -0400 54 bonus false Modern Greece Modern Greece The Greek state evolved from an absolute monarchy to democracy, but not without more than a few bumps in the road.

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]]> https://www.helonaki.com/podcast/modern-greece The Helonaki Buzzsprout-10812221 Sat, 18 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0400 2913 Vostitsa 2 9 full false The Greek Revolution The Greek Revolution The Greek Revolution began in 1821 with a series of scattered uprisings and effectively ended with a naval battle. Then came the effort of creating the Greek state...

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]]> The Greek Revolution began in 1821 with a series of scattered uprisings and effectively ended with a naval battle. Then came the effort of creating the Greek state...

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]]> https://www.helonaki.com/podcast/greek-revolution The Helonaki Buzzsprout-10760671 Thu, 09 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0400 2118 Vostitsa 2 8 full false Prelude to Revolution Prelude to Revolution The century between the end of the Venetian Period in the Morea and the beginning of the Greek Revolution was a time of unrest and change in the Ottoman Empire and across Europe.

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]]> The century between the end of the Venetian Period in the Morea and the beginning of the Greek Revolution was a time of unrest and change in the Ottoman Empire and across Europe.

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]]> https://www.helonaki.com/podcast/prelude-to-revolution The Helonaki Buzzsprout-10735427 Sat, 04 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0400 1429 Vostitsa 2 7 full false The Venetians Are Back In Town The Venetians Are Back In Town The Venetians kept losing territory to the Ottomans, until they joined a Holy League and took the Morea. They also blew up the Parthenon, but nobody's perfect.

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]]> The Venetians kept losing territory to the Ottomans, until they joined a Holy League and took the Morea. They also blew up the Parthenon, but nobody's perfect.

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]]> https://www.helonaki.com/podcast/venetians-back-in-town Jennifer Glaubius Buzzsprout-10642494 Thu, 19 May 2022 09:00:00 -0400 2038 Vostitsa 2 6 full false The Ottomans Get Involved The Ottomans Get Involved The Ottoman Empire started as one of many Turkish tribes in Western Anatolia in the 1200s, but eventually conquered a vast region, including the Byzantine Empire and the Morea. Here we discuss their history and how they took control of the Morea.

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]]> The Ottoman Empire started as one of many Turkish tribes in Western Anatolia in the 1200s, but eventually conquered a vast region, including the Byzantine Empire and the Morea. Here we discuss their history and how they took control of the Morea.

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]]> https://www.helonaki.com/podcast/ottomans-get-involved Jennifer Glaubius Buzzsprout-10599191 Thu, 12 May 2022 09:00:00 -0400 2132 Vostitsa 2 5 full false The (Byzantine) Empire Strikes Back The (Byzantine) Empire Strikes Back Frankish Crusaders had conquered most of the Peloponnese (Morea) by 1212. They had almost 50 years before the reformed Byzantine Empire regained a foothold in the Morea.

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]]> Frankish Crusaders had conquered most of the Peloponnese (Morea) by 1212. They had almost 50 years before the reformed Byzantine Empire regained a foothold in the Morea.

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]]> https://www.helonaki.com/podcast/byzantine-empire-strikes-back Jennifer Glaubius Buzzsprout-10480960 Fri, 22 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0400 2104 Vostitsa 2 4 full false Vostitsa - Venetians, Franks, and Normans Vostitsa - Venetians, Franks, and Normans The 4th Crusade in 1204 dramatically changed the Byzantine Empire - including the Peloponnese and Vostitsa. To understand what happened in 1204, we look at some new characters in this story - the Venetians, Normans, and Franks - and the events that led up to the 4th Crusade.

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]]> The 4th Crusade in 1204 dramatically changed the Byzantine Empire - including the Peloponnese and Vostitsa. To understand what happened in 1204, we look at some new characters in this story - the Venetians, Normans, and Franks - and the events that led up to the 4th Crusade.

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]]> https://www.helonaki.com/podcast/venetians-normans-franks The Helonaki Buzzsprout-10396618 Thu, 07 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -0400 2286 Vostitsa 2 3 full false Byzantine Vostitsa Byzantine Vostitsa A quick summary of Roman and Byzantine Vostitsa with some of the ups and downs ending with the state of the Peloponnese and Vostitsa c. 1000 CE.

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]]> A quick summary of Roman and Byzantine Vostitsa with some of the ups and downs ending with the state of the Peloponnese and Vostitsa c. 1000 CE.

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]]> https://www.helonaki.com/podcast/byzantine-vostitsa Jennifer Glaubius Buzzsprout-10303738 Thu, 24 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0400 1169 Vostitsa 2 2 full false Introduction to Vostitsa Introduction to Vostitsa Welcome to the second season of The Helonaki Deep Dive! In this episode, Jen explains why Vostitsa, Greece is the topic for this season and describes the physical landscape of Vostitsa.

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]]> Welcome to the second season of The Helonaki Deep Dive! In this episode, Jen explains why Vostitsa, Greece is the topic for this season and describes the physical landscape of Vostitsa.

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]]> https://www.helonaki.com/podcast/vostitsa-intro The Helonaki Buzzsprout-10176782 Thu, 03 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0500 944 Vostitsa 2 1 full false Season 2 Preview Season 2 Preview Preview for the upcoming, 2nd season of The Helonaki Deep Dive on Vostitsa, Greece.

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]]> The Helonaki Buzzsprout-10086493 Thu, 17 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -0500 96 Vostitsa 2 0 trailer false Shackelford: 1868 Map Shackelford: 1868 Map The 1868 map of the Shackelfords' route, the end of their epic journeys across the United States in the 1860s and of season 1 of The Helonaki Deep Dive.

But do not fear, there will be more Shackelford info and mapping available at shackelford.website and possibly in future episodes of The Helonaki Deep Dive!

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]]> The 1868 map of the Shackelfords' route, the end of their epic journeys across the United States in the 1860s and of season 1 of The Helonaki Deep Dive.

But do not fear, there will be more Shackelford info and mapping available at shackelford.website and possibly in future episodes of The Helonaki Deep Dive!

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]]> https://www.helonaki.com/blog/2021-11-11-shackelford-1868-map The Helonaki Buzzsprout-9525808 Thu, 11 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0500 968 Shackelford 1 25 full false Shackelford: 1865 Route Shackelford: 1865 Route The Shackelfords' 1865 route deviated from the canonical Oregon/California trail routes. Those deviations and the data used for Version1.0 of the 1865 route are discussed in this episode.

The next episode ends this season of The Helonaki Deep Dive with a discussion of the 1868 route!

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]]> The Shackelfords' 1865 route deviated from the canonical Oregon/California trail routes. Those deviations and the data used for Version1.0 of the 1865 route are discussed in this episode.

The next episode ends this season of The Helonaki Deep Dive with a discussion of the 1868 route!

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]]> The Helonaki Buzzsprout-9445516 Thu, 28 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0400 1643 Shackelford 1 24 full false Shackelford: The Kirklands Shackelford: The Kirklands Abraham Kirkland and his family became close friends with the Shackelfords on the 1865 trip from Missouri to California. In this episode, Jen discusses that relationship, the Kirklands penchant for naming children after relatives and blacksmithing.

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]]> Abraham Kirkland and his family became close friends with the Shackelfords on the 1865 trip from Missouri to California. In this episode, Jen discusses that relationship, the Kirklands penchant for naming children after relatives and blacksmithing.

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]]> https://www.helonaki.com/blog/2021-10-14-shackelford-kirkland The Helonaki Buzzsprout-9363925 Thu, 14 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0400 1327 Shackelford, history, geography 1 23 full false Shackelford: The Rhyne Family Shackelford: The Rhyne Family A third family set out with the Shackelfords and Gatewoods from Clark County, Missouri on May 1, 1865. The family of Mr. Rhyne and his daughters. In this episode, a look at the Rhyne family from Ruth's diary and other sources, and the questions that are yet unanswered.

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]]> A third family set out with the Shackelfords and Gatewoods from Clark County, Missouri on May 1, 1865. The family of Mr. Rhyne and his daughters. In this episode, a look at the Rhyne family from Ruth's diary and other sources, and the questions that are yet unanswered.

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]]> https://www.helonaki.com/blog/2021-09-30-shackelford-rhyne-family The Helonaki Buzzsprout-9281929 Thu, 30 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0400 1461 Shackelford 1 22 full false Shackelford: The Gatewoods Shackelford: The Gatewoods Atwell B. Gatewood was born in Stafford County, Virginia and moved when young to Missouri. In this episode, his family is explored and then the three families of the adults of the Shackelford-Gatewood familes on the 1865 journey (Galloway, Shackelford, and Gatewood) are compared.

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]]> Atwell B. Gatewood was born in Stafford County, Virginia and moved when young to Missouri. In this episode, his family is explored and then the three families of the adults of the Shackelford-Gatewood familes on the 1865 journey (Galloway, Shackelford, and Gatewood) are compared.

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]]> https://www.helonaki.com/blog/2021-09-16-shackelford-gatewood The Helonaki Buzzsprout-9202376 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0400 1432 Shackelford 1 21 full false Shackelford: William Franklin Shackelford Shackelford: William Franklin Shackelford Ruth's husband, William Franklin Shackelford, who she called Frank, was born in Culpeper Co. Virginia, but came to maturity in Missouri. In trying to understand the Shackelfords' 1865 and 1868 travels, we look at Frank and his family.

**Trigger warning** Slavery and rape are discussed, but not in detail, in this episode.

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]]> Ruth's husband, William Franklin Shackelford, who she called Frank, was born in Culpeper Co. Virginia, but came to maturity in Missouri. In trying to understand the Shackelfords' 1865 and 1868 travels, we look at Frank and his family.

**Trigger warning** Slavery and rape are discussed, but not in detail, in this episode.

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]]> https://www.helonaki.com/blog/2021-09-02-shackelford-wf-shackelford The Helonaki Buzzsprout-9111068 Thu, 02 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0400 1618 Shackelford 1 20 full false Shackelford: Family Trials Shackelford: Family Trials In 1855, William Franklin Shackelford's uncle Caleb and aunt Frances filed a bill of complaint against another aunt, Sarah, and a man named Benjamin Matthews over land that had been left to William's great-aunts Nancy, Polly, and Caty in 1810. This complicated case reveals a great deal about the Shackelford family in Culpeper County, Virginia in the late 1700s and early 1800s that would otherwise be unknown.

Next episode: William Franklin Shackelford

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]]> In 1855, William Franklin Shackelford's uncle Caleb and aunt Frances filed a bill of complaint against another aunt, Sarah, and a man named Benjamin Matthews over land that had been left to William's great-aunts Nancy, Polly, and Caty in 1810. This complicated case reveals a great deal about the Shackelford family in Culpeper County, Virginia in the late 1700s and early 1800s that would otherwise be unknown.

Next episode: William Franklin Shackelford

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]]> https://www.helonaki.com/blog/2021-08-19-shackelford-family-trials The Helonaki Buzzsprout-9051494 Thu, 19 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -0400 1778 Shackelford 1 19 full false Shackelford: Ruth Galloway Shackelford Shackelford: Ruth Galloway Shackelford Ruth Galloway Shackelford was born and raised in Boone County, Missouri, in a family that had emigrated from Kentucky. Ruth's family and upraising formed her character, which is evident in her diaries. She was not alone in being reluctant to uproot her family to travel to California, as is evident from the testimony from other women in Lillian Schliessel's book "Women's Diaries of the Westward Journey".

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]]> Ruth Galloway Shackelford was born and raised in Boone County, Missouri, in a family that had emigrated from Kentucky. Ruth's family and upraising formed her character, which is evident in her diaries. She was not alone in being reluctant to uproot her family to travel to California, as is evident from the testimony from other women in Lillian Schliessel's book "Women's Diaries of the Westward Journey".

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]]> https://www.helonaki.com/blog/2021-08-05-shackelford-ruth-galloway-shackelford The Helonaki Buzzsprout-8975606 Thu, 05 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -0400 1562 Shackelford 1 18 full false Shackelford: Deep Mapping the Shackelfords' Journeys Shackelford: Deep Mapping the Shackelfords' Journeys Back from an excavation vacation, Jen discusses deep mapping as a framework for studying the Shackelfords' journeys in 1865 and 1868. Included is a discussion of geography, spaces vs. places, and how Jen intends to create a Shackelford deep map for public consumption.

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]]> Back from an excavation vacation, Jen discusses deep mapping as a framework for studying the Shackelfords' journeys in 1865 and 1868. Included is a discussion of geography, spaces vs. places, and how Jen intends to create a Shackelford deep map for public consumption.

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]]> https://www.helonaki.com/blog/2021-07-22-shackelford-deep-mapping The Helonaki Buzzsprout-8900957 Thu, 22 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -0400 943 Shackelford 1 17 full false Shackelford: End of the Road Shackelford: End of the Road The last entry of Ruth Shackelford's published 1868 diary ends as the Shackelfords were about to cross the Red River from Texas to Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma). From other sources, we know the Shackelfords did return to Missouri. In this episode, we'll explore their probably route for the end of their travels, summarize what happened to them after they returned to Missouri, and discuss on-going questions about their travels.

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]]> The last entry of Ruth Shackelford's published 1868 diary ends as the Shackelfords were about to cross the Red River from Texas to Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma). From other sources, we know the Shackelfords did return to Missouri. In this episode, we'll explore their probably route for the end of their travels, summarize what happened to them after they returned to Missouri, and discuss on-going questions about their travels.

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]]> https://www.helonaki.com/blog/2021-07-01-shackelford-end-of-road The Helonaki Buzzsprout-8789195 Thu, 01 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -0400 1074 Shackelford 1 16 full false Shackelford - Mr. Gatewood Shackelford - Mr. Gatewood Mr. Atwell Gatewood had been a widower for almost 3 years, raising 3 boys by himself, although probably with help from the Shackelfords. While in Hood county Texas, he meets and marries Miss Oxier, changing the dynamics of the group.

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]]> Mr. Atwell Gatewood had been a widower for almost 3 years, raising 3 boys by himself, although probably with help from the Shackelfords. While in Hood county Texas, he meets and marries Miss Oxier, changing the dynamics of the group.

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]]> https://www.helonaki.com/blog/2021-06-17-shackelford-mr-gatewood The Helonaki Buzzsprout-8714293 Thu, 17 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0400 1060 Shackelford 1 15 full false Shackelford - Center Mills, TX Shackelford - Center Mills, TX The Shackelfords and their traveling companions, the Kirklands and Gatewoods, stopped at Center Mills, Hood county, Texas for a month to rest their horses. Ruth's account of their time in Hood county can be put into context with local histories, but her descriptions of the area and events also add facts and color to those local histories.

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]]> The Shackelfords and their traveling companions, the Kirklands and Gatewoods, stopped at Center Mills, Hood county, Texas for a month to rest their horses. Ruth's account of their time in Hood county can be put into context with local histories, but her descriptions of the area and events also add facts and color to those local histories.

Show notes on the Helonaki website!

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]]> https://www.helonaki.com/blog/2021-06-02-shackelford-hood-co-tx The Helonaki Buzzsprout-8633232 Thu, 03 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0400 1333 Shackelford 1 14 full false Shackelford: Horsehead Crossing Shackelford: Horsehead Crossing In late June 1868, the Shackelfords reached Horsehead Crossing on the Pecos River in west Texas. Ruth wrote vividly about the crossing and in this episode, Jen examines their experience in light of other travelers. Plus an update on mapping progress!


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]]> In late June 1868, the Shackelfords reached Horsehead Crossing on the Pecos River in west Texas. Ruth wrote vividly about the crossing and in this episode, Jen examines their experience in light of other travelers. Plus an update on mapping progress!


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]]> https://www.helonaki.com/blog/2021-05-20-shackelford-horsehead-crossing The Helonaki Buzzsprout-8550136 Thu, 20 May 2021 09:00:00 -0400 1471 Shackelford 1 13 full false Shackelford: Barilla Station Shackelford: Barilla Station On June 23-24, 1868 the Shackelfords crossed paths at Barilla Station with the family of Harriet Bunyard who were traveling from Texas to California. In this episode, Jen discusses Barilla Station, crossing paths, Buffalo Soldiers, and progress on mapping using BLM GLO plat maps.

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]]> On June 23-24, 1868 the Shackelfords crossed paths at Barilla Station with the family of Harriet Bunyard who were traveling from Texas to California. In this episode, Jen discusses Barilla Station, crossing paths, Buffalo Soldiers, and progress on mapping using BLM GLO plat maps.

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]]> https://www.helonaki.com/blog/2021-04-29-shackelford-barilla-station The Helonaki Buzzsprout-8423173 Thu, 29 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0400 1622 Shackelford 1 12 full false Shackelford: Apache Pass Shackelford: Apache Pass On May 17, 1868, the Shackelfords traveled through Apache Pass, the site of much fighting between the U.S. Army and the Chiricahua Apache, due to its strategic position. In this episode, Jen provides context about Apache Pass and the Apache Wars, which began with events at the pass.

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]]> On May 17, 1868, the Shackelfords traveled through Apache Pass, the site of much fighting between the U.S. Army and the Chiricahua Apache, due to its strategic position. In this episode, Jen provides context about Apache Pass and the Apache Wars, which began with events at the pass.

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]]> https://www.helonaki.com/blog/2021-04-15-shackelford-apache-pass The Helonaki Buzzsprout-8335617 Thu, 15 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0400 1851 Shackelford 1 11 full false Shackelford: The Butterfield Overland Mail Route Shackelford: The Butterfield Overland Mail Route In April 1868, the Shackelfords were traveling beside the Gila River (which Ruth called "the Heeley") along the Butterfield Overland Mail Route. In this episode, Jen discusses in-law etiquette, the Butterfield Overland Mail Route, and the roadmap for Shackelford maps.

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]]> In April 1868, the Shackelfords were traveling beside the Gila River (which Ruth called "the Heeley") along the Butterfield Overland Mail Route. In this episode, Jen discusses in-law etiquette, the Butterfield Overland Mail Route, and the roadmap for Shackelford maps.

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]]> https://www.helonaki.com/blog/2021-04-01-shackelford-butterfield-route The Helonaki Buzzsprout-8241994 Thu, 01 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0400 1831 Shackelford 1 10 full false Shackelford: On the Road Again... Shackelford: On the Road Again... On Wednesday, April 8, 1868, the Shackelfords left San Bernardino, California for Texas and ultimately, Missouri. Who was traveling with the Shackelfords on this journey and how did Ruth feel about being on the road again? Also in this episode, some contemplation about lying maps.

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]]> On Wednesday, April 8, 1868, the Shackelfords left San Bernardino, California for Texas and ultimately, Missouri. Who was traveling with the Shackelfords on this journey and how did Ruth feel about being on the road again? Also in this episode, some contemplation about lying maps.

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]]> https://www.helonaki.com/blog/2021-03-18-shackelford-on-road-again The Helonaki Buzzsprout-8152842 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0400 1352 Shackelford 1 9 full false Shackelford: Ending, Beginning, and Middle Shackelford: Ending, Beginning, and Middle The last entry of Ruth Shackelford's 1865 diary is on November 5, 1865 signifying the end of their journey from Missouri to California. But reaching this entry is only the beginning of the research on the Shackelfords' journey and the middle of mapping their 1865 path.

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]]> The last entry of Ruth Shackelford's 1865 diary is on November 5, 1865 signifying the end of their journey from Missouri to California. But reaching this entry is only the beginning of the research on the Shackelfords' journey and the middle of mapping their 1865 path.

Show notes on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/48322976

Show notes on Helonaki website: https://www.helonaki.com/blog/2021-03-04-shackelford-ending-beginning-middle

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]]> https://www.helonaki.com/blog/2021-03-04-shackelford-ending-beginning-middle The Helonaki Buzzsprout-8068319 Thu, 04 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0500 1676 Shackelford 1 8 full false Shackelford: Sweet Freedom's Plains Shackelford: Sweet Freedom's Plains Partly in honor of Black History Month (February) and also because it's fascinating, in this episode Jen relates insights from the book "Sweet Freedom's Plains" by Shirley Ann Wilson Moore about the experiences of Black people on the western trails. Did the Shackelfords interact with Black people on their travels, and if so, did Ruth record those interactions? Jen discuss the possibilities and also gives an update on exporting the Shackelford location data from nodegoat.

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]]> Partly in honor of Black History Month (February) and also because it's fascinating, in this episode Jen relates insights from the book "Sweet Freedom's Plains" by Shirley Ann Wilson Moore about the experiences of Black people on the western trails. Did the Shackelfords interact with Black people on their travels, and if so, did Ruth record those interactions? Jen discuss the possibilities and also gives an update on exporting the Shackelford location data from nodegoat.

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]]> https://www.helonaki.com/blog/2021-02-18-shackelford-sweet-freedoms-plains The Helonaki Buzzsprout-7927339 Thu, 18 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -0500 1681 Shackelford 1 7 full false Shackelford: Trails Shackelford: Trails The Shackelfords traveled to California mostly following the regular trail, until they reached Utah. In this episode, Jen discusses the various trails to California and who should get credit for those trails. Then she describes (perhaps in agonizing detail, sorry) her process for adding Indigenous territories to the locations mentioned by Ruth Shackelford in her diary. It's a work-in-progress that needs a lot of work...

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]]> The Shackelfords traveled to California mostly following the regular trail, until they reached Utah. In this episode, Jen discusses the various trails to California and who should get credit for those trails. Then she describes (perhaps in agonizing detail, sorry) her process for adding Indigenous territories to the locations mentioned by Ruth Shackelford in her diary. It's a work-in-progress that needs a lot of work...

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]]> https://www.helonaki.com/blog/2021-02-04-shackelford-trails The Helonaki Buzzsprout-7661653 Thu, 04 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -0500 1594 Shackelford 1 6 full false Shackelford: Indigenous Peoples, part 1 Shackelford: Indigenous Peoples, part 1 One of the issues I've grappled with since before beginning this project was how to put the Shackelfords' journey into context, especially with regard to Indigenous peoples. This episode is the beginning of a conversation grappling with what is owed to Indigenous peoples and how to include and center them in research, such as mapping Ruth Shackelford's diaries.

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A guide to Indigenous land acknowledgement
Territory acknowledgement
Native-Land.ca map
When Rivers Were Trails, video game       
Prairie Fires: The American Dreams of Laura Ingalls Wilder, by Caroline Fraser (Bookshop link)
An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States, by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz (Bookshop link)
The 1619 Project
Stamped From The Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America, by Ibram X. Kendi (Bookshop link)
Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents, by Isabel Wilkerson (Bookshop link)

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]]> One of the issues I've grappled with since before beginning this project was how to put the Shackelfords' journey into context, especially with regard to Indigenous peoples. This episode is the beginning of a conversation grappling with what is owed to Indigenous peoples and how to include and center them in research, such as mapping Ruth Shackelford's diaries.

Disclosure: I am an affiliate of Bookshop.org and I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase from a Bookshop link.

A guide to Indigenous land acknowledgement
Territory acknowledgement
Native-Land.ca map
When Rivers Were Trails, video game       
Prairie Fires: The American Dreams of Laura Ingalls Wilder, by Caroline Fraser (Bookshop link)
An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States, by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz (Bookshop link)
The 1619 Project
Stamped From The Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America, by Ibram X. Kendi (Bookshop link)
Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents, by Isabel Wilkerson (Bookshop link)

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]]> https://www.helonaki.com/blog/2021-01-21-shackelford-indigenous-pt1 The Helonaki Buzzsprout-7392259 Wed, 20 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -0500 1190 Shackelford 1 5 full false Shackelford: Oregon Trail Shackelford: Oregon Trail Happy New Year! Jen took a break from mapping over the holidays and instead played the game Oregon Trail. This episode also includes a discussion of illnesses pioneers suffered and a new source for information about the Shackelfords' journey!

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]]> Happy New Year! Jen took a break from mapping over the holidays and instead played the game Oregon Trail. This episode also includes a discussion of illnesses pioneers suffered and a new source for information about the Shackelfords' journey!

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]]> https://www.helonaki.com/blog/2021-01-07-shackelford-oregon-trail The Helonaki Buzzsprout-7165972 Thu, 07 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -0500 1552 Shackelford 1 4 full false Shackelford: The Mystery of Dogtown and Doby Shackelford: The Mystery of Dogtown and Doby The Shackelfords traveled near Fort Kearney on June 9-10, 1865 and passed through the towns of Dogtown and Doby . . .  neither of which exist today. In this episode, Jen discusses music along the trail and how she solved the mystery of where Dogtown and Doby were located.

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]]> The Shackelfords traveled near Fort Kearney on June 9-10, 1865 and passed through the towns of Dogtown and Doby . . .  neither of which exist today. In this episode, Jen discusses music along the trail and how she solved the mystery of where Dogtown and Doby were located.

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]]> https://www.helonaki.com/blog/2020-12-17-shackelford-dogtown-doby The Helonaki Buzzsprout-6844813 Thu, 17 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -0500 888 Shackelford 1 3 full false Shackelford: Which Stream Is It Anyway? Shackelford: Which Stream Is It Anyway? TW: Description of death along the trail (1:15-1:34) and discussion about death in Shackelford's diary and in present day (2:45-5:32).

The first death Ruth Shackelford recorded during her journey, but certainly not the last, was on May 17, 1865. The entries from May 16 and 17, 1865 also provide good examples of problems identifying streams from the diary. And a new feature: Listener Q&A!

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]]> TW: Description of death along the trail (1:15-1:34) and discussion about death in Shackelford's diary and in present day (2:45-5:32).

The first death Ruth Shackelford recorded during her journey, but certainly not the last, was on May 17, 1865. The entries from May 16 and 17, 1865 also provide good examples of problems identifying streams from the diary. And a new feature: Listener Q&A!

Link to show notes and transcript

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]]> https://www.helonaki.com/blog/2020-12-03-shackleford-which-stream The Helonaki Buzzsprout-6634411 Thu, 03 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -0500 1114 Shackelford 1 2 full false Shackelford Diary: Setting Out Shackelford Diary: Setting Out On May 1st, 1865, Ruth Shackelford's family set out for California from Missouri in their covered wagon. In this episode, Jen describes the beginning of her journey mapping Ruth Shackelford's diary.

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]]> On May 1st, 1865, Ruth Shackelford's family set out for California from Missouri in their covered wagon. In this episode, Jen describes the beginning of her journey mapping Ruth Shackelford's diary.

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]]> http://helonaki.com/blog/2020-11-19-shackleford-setting-out The Helonaki Buzzsprout-6399256 Thu, 19 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0500 1452 Shackelford 1 1 full false The Helonaki Deep Dive Preview The Helonaki Deep Dive Preview An introduction to The Helonaki Deep Dive podcast hosted by Jen Glaubius of The Helonaki. On the podcast, Jen explores mapping and spatial analysis for historical and archaeological projects using open source tools. 

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]]> An introduction to The Helonaki Deep Dive podcast hosted by Jen Glaubius of The Helonaki. On the podcast, Jen explores mapping and spatial analysis for historical and archaeological projects using open source tools. 

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