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Season 1 Episode 89
Abolitionist, author, newspaper editor.
Frederick Douglass was many things in his 77 years and continues to be a powerful historic figure. Join me this week as I begin a dive into the life of one of …
Published on 3 years, 10 months ago
The Second Great Awakening
Season 1 Episode 88
Religion has been intertwined in American history since its founding. There have been several religious revivals aimed at increasing church membership and devotion to God.
The Second Great Awakening …
Published on 3 years, 10 months ago
David Walker's Appeal
Season 1 Episode 87
One of the most forceful voices in the abolitionist movement came from the words of a free man named David Walker.
While he may be overshadowed by the likes of Frederick Douglass and William Lloyd Ga…
Published on 3 years, 10 months ago
The Filibuster (Listener Request)
Season 1 Episode 86
This week I am diving into the first listener request of 2022 - The Filibuster.
A complicated and confusing piece of senate procedure, the filibuster has been in the news for the last few years as po…
Published on 3 years, 10 months ago
The Elusive Mrs. Monroe
Season 1 Episode 85
The women behind the great men in history are often forgotten and overlooked. No one quite exemplifies this as much as Elizabeth Monroe, the wife of the fifth president of the United States, James Mo…
Published on 3 years, 11 months ago
The Monroe Presidency
Season 1 Episode 84
The last of the founding era presidents, James Monroe sometimes is seen as somehow less illustrious than his predecessors. However, the fifth president of the United States oversaw a key transition i…
Published on 3 years, 11 months ago
Sojourner Truth: Part Two
Season 1 Episode 83
This week I am finishing up the life of Sojourner Truth.
As the country prepared for Civil War, Truth continued in her mission of preaching and advocating for what she believed was right. She became a…
Published on 3 years, 11 months ago
Sojourner Truth: Part One
Season 1 Episode 82
Happy 2022!
I wanted to start the year off by sharing the story of a strong woman from history. Born a slave in New York in 1797, Sojourner Truth lived what seems like ten lifetimes. From self emancip…
Published on 3 years, 11 months ago
Christmas in America
Season 1 Episode 81
Happy Holidays Peeps!
Join me this week as I dive into the history of the Christmas in America. From the Candy Cane to the Ugly Sweater, America has plenty of odd and interesting traditions during th…
Published on 4 years ago
The Alamo (Listener Request)
Season 1 Episode 80
Let me just say - I love when you peeps give me topics to dive into!
The Battle of the Alamo; likely one of the most iconic events in United States History. Filled with stories of patriotic duty, her…
Published on 4 years ago