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The Cold War, Prohibition, the Gold Rush, the Space Race. Every part of your life - the words you speak, the ideas you share - can be traced to our history, but how well do you really know the stories that made America? We'll take you to the events, the times and the people that shaped our nation. And we'll show you how our history affected them, their families and affects you today. Hosted by Lindsay Graham (not the Senator). From Wondery, the network behind American Scandal, Tides of Histo ...
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Join Don Wildman twice a week for your hit of American history, as he explores the past to help us understand the United States of today. We’ll hear how codebreakers uncovered secret Japanese plans for the Battle of Midway, visit Chief Powhatan as he prepares for war with the British, see Walt Disney accuse his former colleagues of being communists, and uncover the dark history that lies beneath Central Park. From pre-colonial America to independence, slavery to civil rights, the gold rush t ...
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This campfire-style podcast will take you on a journey to uncover the frightening stories that have inspired generations of Americans. From gory tales of murder and mayhem to touching stories of loss and love, Haunted American History always delivers original content that is sure to keep you entertained. So, grab a blanket, get cozy by the fire, and prepare to be scared!
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The American History Podcast presents the history of the United States in an engaging, scholarly and entertaining way. Each season we take a topic in American history and dive deep to discover the roots of the issue, and provide our listeners with a lot of history they don't know. Follow the American History Podcast on Twitter: @americanhiscast. Feel free to email me with questions and comments: shawn@theamericanhistorypodcast.com
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War has played a key role in the history of the United States from the nation’s founding right down to the present. Wars made the U. S. independent, kept it together, increased its size, and established it as a global superpower. Understanding America’s wars is essential for understanding American history. In the Key Battles of American History, host James Early discusses American history through the lens of the most important battles of America’s wars. James is an Adjunct Professor of Histo ...
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The Latin American History Podcast aims to tell the story of Spanish and Portuguese America from its very beginnings up until the present day. Latin America’s history is home to some of the most exciting and unbelievable stories of adventure and exploration, and this podcast will tell these stories in all their glory. It will examine colonial society, slavery, and what life was like for the region’s inhabitants during this period. We will look at what caused the wars of independence, how the ...
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Learn about American History, the Declaration of Independence, and the Constitution. Gain insights about our Founding First Principles (the rule of law, unalienable rights, the Social Compact, equality, limited government, and revolution); Founding Fathers (such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams) and other great patriots (such as Martin Luther King Jr, Frederick Douglass, Susan B. Anthony, and Elizabeth Cady Stanton); key documents and speeches; and flags and other symbols o ...
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A weekly (term-time) podcast featuring brief interviews with the presenters at the Cambridge American History Seminar. We talk about presenters' current research and paper, their broader academic interests as well as a few more general questions. If you have any feedback, suggestions or questions, contact us via Twitter @camericanist or via email hrw48@cam.ac.uk . Thanks for listening!
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Join The Gist of Freedom for a live online discussion in celebration of the African American experience—honoring all the people, past and present, black and white—who have determined to preserve history in literature, craftsmanship and artifact.
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Stories and concept by Steve Floyd. Narration and music by John Randall. From the coast of Ireland, to the heart of America's Great Plains, and every place in between, join the O'Shea family as they attempt to triumph through history. Their adventures promise to be filled with action, romance, history, and cultural pride. This is a perfect supplement to any elementary or middle school history course. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/floydrandallproductions/support
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Its purpose … is to tell in simple fashion the story of some Americans who showed that they knew how to live and how to die; who proved their truth by their endeavor; and who joined to the stern and manly qualities which are essential to the well-being of a masterful race the virtues of gentleness, of patriotism, and of lofty adherence to an ideal.It is a good thing for all Americans … to remember the men who have given their lives in war and peace to the service of their fellow-countrymen, ...
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The Journal of American History Podcast features interviews with our authors and conversations with authors whose books on American history have won awards. Episodes are in MP3 format and will be released in the month preceding each Journal of American History (February, May, August and November). Published quarterly by the Organization of American Historians, the Journal of American History is the leading scholarly publication in the field of U.S. history and is well known as the major reso ...
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The JuntoCast is a monthly podcast about early American history. Each episode features a roundtable discussion by academic historians, Ken Owen, Michael Hattem, Roy Rogers, and guest panelists, exploring a single aspect of early American history in depth. The JuntoCast brings the current knowledge of academic historians to a broad audience in an informal, conversational format that is intellectually engaging, educational, and entertaining.
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The Huntington’s early American historical collections are important resources for the study of the Colonial and Revolutionary periods, the drafting of the Constitution, and the Civil War. Among the holdings are hundreds of autograph letters written by George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, as well as the manuscript of Benjamin Franklin’s autobiography. The Huntington can also claim the largest collection of autograph manuscripts of Abraham Lincoln west of Illinois. In conferences, seminars ...
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Reconsider Everything dives into the impact of how American history is and 𝘪𝘴𝘯’𝘵 taught in the U.S. Have you ever thought about how the lack of multicultural history taught in schools has impacted the communities we have failed to celebrate for centuries? Reconsider Everything shares stories from people of various backgrounds who answer that question and insight from people working in education to provide new history, resources and personal perspectives that will make you reconsider everythi ...
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American history is more than a collection of interesting stories, so why is it most often presented as such? It matters why things happened in the order they did. Join social historian Dr. Heath Mitton as he unpacks the story of the American Republic with special attention to how social and economic factors drove the politics of ideas, from the American Revolution through the presidency of Barack Obama. These episodes originally aired as a regular segment on 610 KVNU's For The People radio ...
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How have writers, illustrators, film makers, and musicians shaped the American experience? In this podcast series historian Dr. Darren R. Reid explores American history through the lens of the artist. From classic comics books to music and film, this podcast examines how art and artistry has reflected and informed the American experience. Featured iTunes podcast (January and February 2014), #1 episodes in Education and Higher Education. Current series, "Comic Book Studies" explores the histo ...
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Noble Sissle, who lived from 1889 to 1975, participated in and witnessed some of America's great moments in history associated with culture and racial equality. Known throughout history as a music lyricist and orchestra leader, Sissle was an ambassador of goodwill for America from World War I with the renowned Harlem Hellfighters' Regimental Band to the Harlem Renaissance in the 1920s to entertaining millions of military service persons with the USO in World War II to playing for presidents, ...
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Welcome to Season 3, Episode 37. We’re taking a couple weeks off for vacation, so we’re posting a few ICYMI Encore Episodes. Today we’re re-posting The History of Stereotypical Chinatown Architecture from Season 2, Episode 58. Most Chinatowns across the world have similar structural elements: pagodas, specific colors, terra cotta tiles, and more. S…
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What is fraternity? Our guest today, political scientist Susan McWilliams Barndt, discusses her father's 1973 magnum opus The Idea of Fraternity in America. We talk about the work of Wilson Carey McWilliams, the historical context in which he wrote his magisterial work of political theory and history, and why we still need his ideas today. The Idea…
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With the Spanish expanding into the north west corner of South America, aspiring conquistadors were on the look out for new lands which they could conquer. One of these, Francisco de Orellana, set out on an expedition to find the mythical land of cinnamon, said to be somewhere to the east. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-a…
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Not one of the US forces led by General George Custer into the attack on 25 June 1876 survived. But the story of 'Custer's Last Stand' as it was known for a long time, has long been told by the settlers, rather than the indigenous people who survived. In this episode, Don talks to Lindsay Stallones Marshall, Assistant Professor of History at Illino…
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In this episode, we'll take you deep into the heartland of the United States, where history and legend intertwine. We will explore Blackbird Hill, the Hatchet House, the Salt Witch, and Seven Sisters Road. Midwest? MidBest is more like it! The Nightmare Collective SUBSCRIBE!! Available on all podcast platforms! Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/p…
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The 1967 film The Dirty Dozen tells the story of a penal military unit of twelve convicts who are trained as commandos by the Allies for a suicide mission ahead of the Normandy landings. Join Sean and James as they discuss this fun and exciting classic film. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on th…
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In January 1692, two young girls in Salem Village, Massachusetts began behaving strangely. They screamed, barked like dogs, and writhed on the floor. A doctor concluded that the girls had been bewitched. Under pressure from their elders, including Reverend Samuel Parris, the girls accused three local women of witchcraft. Soon, the bizarre symptoms …
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In the 1620s, a native American community in what would become Texas were evangelized by a mysterious lady in blue. Tom and Noëlle Crowe tell the story of how a Spanish nun, Mary of Agreda, miraculously visited the Jumanos without leaving her Spanish monastery 5,000 miles away. The post The Apparition of The Lady in Blue appeared first on StarQuest…
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Topics covered: How and when members of Congress are immune from civil arrests while Congress is in session. How and why members of Congress are absolutely immune for ANYTHING they say on the floor of Congress. How and why members of Congress are prohibited from serving in other federal offices, and why federal officers cannot serve as Congressmen.…
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John Davis & The London Branch of U.S Civil War Veterans With (Gina D'Enham) In this podcast Daz was Join by Fellow Co-founder of Monuments For UK Veterans of the American Civil War Association Gina D'Enham to discus John Davis and The London branch of US Civil War Veterans. Monuments For UK Veterans of the American Civil War Association just givin…
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What is a bat bomb? Why would you cover a fox in radioactive paint? And who are the masterminds behind the Office of Strategic Services, the precursor to the CIA? In this episode, Don is joined by John Lisle to discuss the creations of the Research and Development branch at the Office of Strategic Services. John is the author of 'The Dirty Tricks D…
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In this episode, Sean and James discuss some of the key weapons, technology, and innovations of the war for all the major powers, and how they impacted the course of the war. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4747725/advertisement…
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It's the worst accident in US commercial nuclear power history. In March 1979, the Unit 2 reactor at Three Mile Island nuclear generating station came half an hour from full meltdown. Two days later, an explosive bubble of hydrogen gas was found in the reactor. To talk technical malfunction, human error and public response, J Samuel Walker joins Do…
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Welcome to Season 3, Episode 36. Today’s conversation is with the amazing Professor Elise Wang. We’re fascinated by conspiracy theories and how people twist themselves into logical knots to believe them. This led us to Dr. Wang’s very informative and engaging TEDx Talk on Why Some Conspiracy Theories Just Won’t Die. She is an Assistant Professor at…
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September 18, 96 CE. After growing increasingly tyrannical, Roman Emperor Domitian is assassinated by court officials, ushering in a period of peace and prosperity. You can listen ad-free in the Wondery or Amazon Music app. Or for all that and more, go to IntoHistory.com History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com…
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*Warning* - Descriptions of prostitutes and sex workers. The views expressed are not those of the host. They are apart of the haunted history of America. Join me on a journey through time and Montana's wild, untamed history as I delve into two interesting stories. First, we'll explore the infamous Dumas Brothel, a legendary establishment that symbo…
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In this episode, Sean and James discuss the 1965 classic film Von Ryan’s Express, starring Frank Sinatra, which depicts a group of Allied prisoners of war who conduct a daring escape by hijacking the freight train carrying the POWs and fleeing through German-occupied Italy to Switzerland. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are …
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His life is one of firsts for the United States. Having contributed to the Federalist Papers, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, in 1812 James Madison became the first President to make a declaration of war. In the fourth episode of our presidential series, we're taking a closer look at Madison's two terms. How did his policies differ from th…
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As the nation’s factories and shipyards ramped up production for the war, the demand for labor exploded. Millions of women and minorities entered the workforce for the first time, finding a path to prosperity and opportunity. But as Americans joined in common purpose, strife and challenges hit the home front. In 1943, half a million coal miners in …
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In this episode, Sean and James follow a long-established KBAH tradition by giving brief overviews of the postwar lives and careers of the major leaders, Axis and Allies, discussed in the series. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4747725…
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New York was a city of 8 million people in 2001. A city that would be changed forever by the events of 9/11. In this episode, we will not recount the day itself. Instead, we're looking at the after effects of the attack on New York city. What dangers remained after the buildings collapsed? How did it alter the communities of Manhattan? And how did …
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Welcome to Season 3, Episode 35. Today we talk about The History of the Hmong in America. The Hmong are a people without a country. An ethnic, indigenous minority that are believed to have originated in southern China, the Hmong diaspora are international but are predominantly in China, Laos, Vietnam, the US, and Thailand. We share the origins of t…
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Today, we visit two of Missouri's most interesting places, The Lemp Mansion and The Glore Psychiatric Museum. We'll uncover the eerie tales and fascinating histories behind these places, from brew to boo's. Let's go! Written and performed by Christopher Feinstein LEAVE A VOICEMAIL - 609-891-8658 YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/@Chris_hAh Zoning O…
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In this episode, Sean and James review the 1946 WIlliam Wyler epic drama film The Best Years of Our Lives, which tells the story of three U. S. servicemen’s struggle to re-adjust to civilian life after coming home from the war. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https…
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Now that the German bankers had control of Venezuela, it's time to find out what they did with it. This episode covers the succession of governors who were put in charge of the colony, and their largely unsuccessful expeditions into the interior Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-american-history-podcast/donations Advertising…
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In 1848, after almost two years of fighting, the US annexation of former Mexican territory was signed into a treaty. Mexico lost a third of its territory, land which would later yield metals and stretch the United States from coast to coast. To find out how the war broke out, and how it ended in the deal that it did, Don spoke to Peter Guardino fro…
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On December 7, 1941, hundreds of Japanese warplanes rained death and destruction down on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor—shocking the nation and drawing it into World War II. The U.S. had been ravaged by the Great Depression. Mobilizing the country for war would require unprecedented government intervention in industry, the economy, and America…
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The Second World War completely changed the world. In this episode, Sean and James discuss the human cost of the war, the rise and fall of empires, the beginning of the Cold War, and major changes within the United States. Also discussed is the crucial July-August Potsdam Conference. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are inter…
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The new Oppenheimer movie has everyone asking questions about the atomic bombs dropped on Japan in 1945 - were two bombs necessary? Would the war have ended without it? Was there an ulterior motive? Would the Americans have dropped a third if they had it? To answer some of the questions and more, Professor Paul Poast joined our sister podcast, Dan …
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Welcome to Season 3, Episode 34. Today we have a conversation with author, illustrator, and amazing artist, Sally Deng. She creates pieces on a variety of meaningful topics for The New Yorker, NPR, Hermés, and the Asia Society (just to name a few). Her award-winning work can be found in various publications, in gallery showings, and on her website.…
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In this episode, Sean and James discuss the 2004 German film Downfall, which gives an inside view of the final days of Hitler, his closest advisors, and the Third Reich itself. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4747725/advertisement…
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Thomas Jefferson was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence, so how did it work out when he became the leader of this nation that he was so instrumental in founding? For the third episode in our special series about the Presidents, we're exploring Jefferson's presidency. What challenges did he face during his time as President, and…
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In 1970, a 22-year-old woman in Texas named Norma McCorvey tried and failed to get an abortion from her doctor. Abortion was illegal in Texas, just as it was in most states. Women hoping to terminate their pregnancies had few options, and many resorted to risky back-alley procedures. McCorvey was soon introduced to a pair of young lawyers who hoped…
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By the early spring of 1945, the Third Reich was on its last legs. Forces of the Western Allies crossed into Germany and pushed eastward, while in eastern Germany, Soviet forces surrounded Berlin. On April 30, Hitler committed suicide, and a week later, Germany surrendered. Join Sean and James as they tell the gripping story of the last weeks of Na…
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Sports Explains the World unveils some of the wildest and most surprising sports stories you’ve never heard - And they’re all true. From the teenager who wrote a Wikipedia page that got a young athlete signed to a million-dollar deal - to the Ugandan National basketball coach who was really an undercover agent for the CIA, these stories will amaze …
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Catholics have had a tremendous impact on American food from the beginning. Tom and Noëlle Crowe explore a handful of these contributions, from wine and cheese at the California missions to Cajun and creole food in Louisiana to the Filet-o-Fish in McDonalds to muskrat dinners in the midwest and more The post American Catholic Food appeared first on…
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45 seconds. An estimated 7.9 on today's Richter scale. The deadliest earthquake in US history. In this episode, we're examining the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake. What happened? Why were this earthquake and the fires it caused so disastrous? And who did this seemingly indiscriminate force of nature hit the hardest? Don is joined by Joanna Dyl, an e…
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Welcome to Season 3, Episode 33. If you assumed that white rice came from Asia, then you’d be right. But do you know the history of rice cultivation and domestication? It may have happened 8000 or more years ago. How did it spread across Asia and the rest of the world? When was rice introduced in America? In this episode we explore the History of R…
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