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Back to SearchPeople v Levi Weeks - The First True Crime
Season 1 Episode 49
Tune in this week as I discuss the first murder trial in United States history with a full written record - People v. Levi Weeks.
Charged with the murder of young Quaker Elma Sands, Levi was defended …
Published on 4 years, 7 months ago
Early American Medicine
Season 1 Episode 48
Tune in this week as I discuss some of the early treatment methods and individuals responsible for aiding those living in early America. From Barber Surgeons to Medicine Men, bloodletting to snake oi…
Published on 4 years, 7 months ago
The Whiskey Rebellion
Season 1 Episode 47
Join me this week as I dive into the first domestic rebellion faced by the new government.
It all started in January 1791 when Congress passed an excise tax on grain alcohol meant to raise revenue to…
Published on 4 years, 7 months ago
History of Death: Capital Punishment in the United States (Listener Request)
Season 1 Episode 46
This week's episode comes at you via request from listener Peter.
He asked that I do a show all about the history of the death penalty in the U.S. And boy is it a dark - and gruesome - affair.
Tune i…
Published on 4 years, 7 months ago
The Precedent Setting President: George Washington
Season 1 Episode 45
This week I wrap up the Washington focused episodes by diving into the first presidency of the United States.
While the election of George Washington was hardly a surprise, his interpretation of what…
Published on 4 years, 8 months ago
I Am Free: Ona Judge
Season 1 Episode 44
This week I am diving into the story of the enslaved woman who managed a daring escape from the president's household - Ona Marie Judge Staines.
Listen in as I talk about her life, what prompted her …
Published on 4 years, 8 months ago
Martha Washington: Protector In Chief
Season 1 Episode 43
Tune in as I continue my month of Washington based shows. In this week's episode, I am talking all about our first First Lady, Martha Dandridge Custis Washington.
We all know her as the first of the…
Published on 4 years, 8 months ago
George Washington - The Early Years
Season 1 Episode 42
Tune in this week as I start on the journey that is the life of Washington. As I mention in the episode, the first president has made several appearances on prior episodes and I think they're worth l…
Published on 4 years, 8 months ago
The Notorious: Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Season 1 Episode 41
Closing out Women's History Month with a bang ! Tune in as I discuss the infamous Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
She is known by many as the Notorious RBG, but Ginsburg life is an example of never giving up on …
Published on 4 years, 8 months ago
The Northwest Indian War
Season 1 Episode 40
This week, I am diving into the first of what is known as the U.S / Indian Wars.
Looking to protect their land from American settlers, the tribal nations of the Northwest Territory banned together to…
Published on 4 years, 9 months ago