They refused to take off their hats, show respect to those in charge or even call the days of the week by their usual names - historian Ben Pink Dandelion reveals how the early Quakers' religious principles led them to break with social norms in 17th-century England. Listen to the full conversation ad-free at historyextra.com/podcast or search 'historyextra' wherever you listen to podcasts. 📸 by Getty Images | HistoryExtra

My interview with #Knoxville Historian Robert J. Booker part 2. ⭐️ Mr. Booker and I discussed his connection to the @beckculturalexchangecenter (make sure to follow their page) “Bob Booker grew up in the “Bottom” area of East Knoxville, and graduated from Austin High School in 1953. Following a three year stint in the U.S. Army, stationed in France and England, Booker returned to his hometown to study at Knoxville College on the G.I. Bill, graduating in 1962 with a B.S. in Education. At Knoxvill