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From Antietam to Ireland: Thomas Meagher, the Irish Brigade and an American Civil War journey
Episode 52
In Episode 52, Irishman and historian Cóilín Ó Coigligh of County Cavan gives co-hosts Tom McMillan and John Banks the lowdown on Irish soldiers who fought at Antietam, including the famous Irish Bri…
Published on 11 hours ago
Essential Antietam books: From Stephen Sears to William Frassanito
Episode 51
In Episode 51, with the holiday season looming, co-hosts Tom McMillan and John Banks discuss a range of Antietam books — from Landscape Turned Red by Stephen Sears to Antietam: The Photographic Legac…
Published on 2 weeks ago
Historian George Rable explores Lincoln vs. McClellan and the high-stakes election of 1864
Episode 50
In Episode 50, historian George Rable — author of Conflict of Command: George McClellan, Abraham Lincoln, and the Politics of War — takes a deep dive with co-hosts John Banks and Tom McMillan into th…
Published on 1 month ago
The untold story of Antietam’s Dunker Church: From battlefield icon to rubble and revival
Episode 49
In Episode 49, former Antietam National Park Service ranger Alann Schmidt joins co-hosts John Banks and Tom McMillan for a freewheeling discussion about the iconic Dunker Church on the battlefield. S…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Antietam guide Gary Rohrer on the 1962 centennial, battlefield bridges and South Mountain history
Episode 48
In Episode 48, Antietam guide and lifelong western Marylander Gary Rohrer joins co-hosts John Banks and Tom McMillan for a freewheeling discussion about the battlefield and his attendance at the cent…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Gettysburg guide Jim Hessler talks about George Armstrong Custer, Antietam Lincoln photo and Libbie Custer
Episode 47
In Episode 47, licensed Gettysburg battlefield guide Jim Hessler, an expert on George Armstrong Custer, joins co-hosts John Banks and Tom McMillan for a freewheeling discussion about "The Boy General…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Civil War Breakfast Club co-hosts talk Antietam stories, generals and 'hidden' history
Episode 46
In Episode 46, Darin Weeks and Mare Fincher, co-hosts of the excellent "Civil War Breakfast Club" podcast, join co-hosts John Banks (fresh from a trip to Ireland) and Tom McMillan for a freewheeling …
Published on 3 months ago
Best of The Antietam And Beyond Podcast: Scott Hartwig, Tom Clemens, Dennis Frye, Troy Cool, Dana Shoaf, Jennifer Murray
Episode 45
In Episode 45, join co-hosts John Banks and Tom McMillan for a "Best Of" podcast featuring these previous guests:
Historian Scott Hartwig on researching for his epic I Dread The Thought Of The Place, …Published on 4 months ago
Antietam unearthed: Justin Martin on 'A Fierce Glory'
Episode 44
In Episode 44, Justin Martin — author of A Fierce Glory about the Battle of Antietam and four other books — talks with co-hosts John Banks and Tom McMillan about the major personalities he weaved int…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago
Mapping Antietam: Aaron Holley's GPS meets historic cartography
Episode 43
On Episode 43, Aaron Holley — an Antietam Institute board member and West Virginia University graduate — talks with co-hosts John Banks and Tom McMillan about fields of fire, lost roads, hidden fence…
Published on 5 months ago