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Marathon of History

Marathon of History

By: Mat Johnson
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Short local history stories from Ontario

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  • Slow down summer!

    Slow down summer!
    Aug 13 2025

    As we approach fall Mat discusses the tradition of fall fairs and the importance of the season to early inhabitants of the Grey Bruce area. Additionally, themes surrounding Canadian historian Tim Cook's new book 'The Good Allies' are discussed.

    Visit marathonofhistory.ca to learn more about what Marathon of History offers to the public and private sectors in Canada.

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    33 mins
  • West Grey Virtual Museum Podcast - episode 2

    West Grey Virtual Museum Podcast - episode 2
    Jul 17 2025

    Join host Mat Johnson for the second episode of the West Grey Virtual Museum Podcast. On this episode Mat takes a look at:

    - The continued development of the West Grey Virtual Museum; the Durham Conservation Area's controversial fence; the West Grey Durham Lions Club heritage display at the Durham Community Centre; First World War trench mortar restoration.

    To learn more visit: westgreymuseum.ca


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    29 mins
  • Happy Canada Day!

    Happy Canada Day!
    Jul 8 2025

    Explore local history with Grey County-based historian Mat Johnson. Mat's 15 years as a professional historian and life-long obsession with Canadian history comes through in the Marathon of History Podcast, companion to the OMA award-winning Marathon of History Magazine.


    In this episode we discuss Canada Day, a bad day for Newfoundland in 1916 and upcoming Liberation Tours.

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    30 mins
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