Episode #13: The State of Chivalry, 09/11/07

Segment 1: Swinging for Chivalry with the Home Run King

• Hank Aaron talks about Barry Bonds' Home Run Record

Segment 2: Prof. Nancy Vogeley and the State of Chivalry

• Prof. Nancy Vogeley is author of the article How Chivalry Formed the Myth of California, which appeared in the journal Modern Language Quarterly, vol. 62, issue 2, June 2001. Back issues can be ordered through Duke University, but the journal is also available through most university and larger public libraries.

• Text from the book Sergas de Esplandian, from which the name California was taken, describing Queen Calafia and her amazon paradise.

Segment 3: A Symbol of Sacrifice From the Middle Ages Flies High

• A History of the Louisiana State Flag, depicting a heraldic pelican, which includes the text of the "Louisiana Flag Law" Title 49

• Show theme and incidental music composed and performed by Joe Novelozo

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