1. Jesus uses a lot of animal metaphors in order to instruct His disciples in how to interact with the world.
  2. Today on the Almanac, we remember Ida B. Wells, who was born on this day in 1862.
  3. Today on the Almanac, we remember the capture of Jerusalem in the First Crusade, which happened on this day in 1099.
  4. In this episode, Blake sits down with percussionist, Timothy Jones. They discuss the challenges of moving across the world to pursue your craft, the need to adapt, and developing as a performer.
  5. Today on the Almanac, we remember Samson Occom, who died on this day in 1792.
  6. Today on the Almanac, we remember Henry Benedict Stuart, the Cardinal Duke of York, who died on this day in 1807.
  7. Today on the Almanac, we remember the Civil Constitution of the Clergy, passed in the French National Assembly on this day in 1790.
  8. Today on the Almanac, we remember Annie Armstrong, who was born on this day in 1850.
  9. Today on the Almanac, we remember the trial of John Thomas Scopes.
  10. Today on the Almanac, we remember William Jennings Bryan’s famous “Cross of Gold” speech at the Democratic National Convention.
  11. Today on the Almanac, we return to colonial America and remember the religious freedom granted to Rhode Island in 1663.
  12. Today on the Almanac, we remember a preacher who was once called “the father of American Democracy” Thomas Hooker (spoiler: he wasn’t).