What happens when you dream big enough to jump into adventures that most people would never consider and then learn from what happens along the way?

In this episode of Your History Your Story, our guest is author Barry Walton, an Emmy Award-winning producer and director who has spent more than twenty years creating documentary films. His extensive adventures have taken him throughout the United States and Mexico and onto the open seas where he encountered difficult and sometimes hazardous sailing conditions. Barry’s adventurous spirit also led him to follow his heart and move to Italy where he would begin a new life, despite not being able to speak the language.

Barry will discuss his book “The Unknown Adventurer: A Story of Dreaming Big, Living Big and Learning from Failure” and share with us his experience of chasing dreams, learning from failure and refining those dreams along the way to ultimately discover and experience the things he truly loved and cared about.

Music: "With Loved Ones" Jay Man

Photo(s): Courtesy of Barry Walton

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Carnegie Hall, built by gilded age steel magnate and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, who immigrated to the United States from Scotland as a boy, opened its doors in New York City in 1891 and has become one of the world’s most celebrated concert halls.

In this episode of Your History Your Story, our guest is Gino Francesconi, Carnegie Hall’s Founding Archivist and Historian Emeritus.

Gino began his journey at Carnegie Hall as an usher and ultimately became the director of its Archives and the Rose Museum, dedicating decades to preserving and sharing the Hall’s remarkable history. He’ll tell us fascinating stories about some of the legendary performers he encountered there, as well as the history behind the Hall itself. Gino will include a look back to May 5, 1891, recreating the atmosphere of opening night, when the great composer Tchaikovsky took the stage. We hope you enjoy this journey into the history of Carnegie Hall with Gino Francesconi.

Music: "With Loved Ones" Jay Man

Photo(s): Courtesy of Gino Francesconi

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In this episode of Your History Your Story, we’re joined by Jerry Glazer, author of “Vietnam Uncensored: 365 Days in a Nightmare”, a deeply personal account of an average American boy from the Bronx who was drafted in 1966 and sent to war.

As the leader of a special operations team, Jerry experienced the fear, humor, absurdity and harsh realities of combat firsthand. Awarded three medals for bravery and meritorious service, he returned home carrying not only his memories, but also the lasting effects of war.

Jerry will share his remarkable story and give us a glimpse of what it was really like to go to war in Vietnam.

Music: "With Loved Ones" Jay Man

Photo(s): Courtesy of Jerry Glazer

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