Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast
"Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast" is the official podcast of the Alamo. Located in the heart of San Antonio, the Alamo stands as the Shrine of Texas Liberty. More than 1.6 million visitors travel to the site each year, making it the #1 most visited destination in the State of Texas. The 300-year history of the Alamo is world-renowned and represents the core of Texas’ identity today. It's a U.S. National Historic Landmark and part of the Lone Star State's only UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit TheAlamo.org.
Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast
Lights, Camera, Alamo!
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Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast
Episode 136: Lights, Camera, Alamo!
Lights, camera, Alamo! Our Shrine of Texas Liberty has lit up the big screen for as long as filmmaking has been around.
We reveal insider stories from the set, why Hollywood kept turning to the Alamo for inspiration, and how screenplays – no matter how dramatized – fostered very real passion for history. Featuring author, filmmaker, and film historian Frank Thompson.
More on Frank Thompson's books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001HCX1Z6?ingress=0&visitId=bd201313-661b-4275-8864-ae10b197bfe2&ref_=aufs_ap_ahdr_dsk_ab&ccs_id=d4af1645-e487-43ed-b958-4a7a09a39bd5
