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6. Headline: The Death of Logan and Thomas Jefferson's Enlightenment Battle Guest Author: Robert G. Parkinson Parkinson reveals the mysterious end of Logan, who was allegedly murdered by his own nephew around 1780 for being "too dangerous" as a persuasive
Season 8 Episode 790
6. Headline: The Death of Logan and Thomas Jefferson's Enlightenment Battle Guest Author: Robert G. Parkinson Parkinson reveals the mysterious end o…
1 week, 2 days ago
5. Headline: The Transformation of Michael Cresup: From Villain to Patriot Hero Guest Author: Robert G. Parkinson Michael Cresup led his riflemen on a grueling march to Boston, though George Washington initially found them problematic and undisciplined. H
Season 8 Episode 790
5. Headline: The Transformation of Michael Cresup: From Villain to Patriot Hero Guest Author: Robert G. Parkinson Michael Cresup led his riflemen on…
1 week, 2 days ago
4. Headline: Logan's Vengeance and the Rise of Lord Dunmore's War Guest Author: Robert G. Parkinson Following the murder of his family, Logan transformed from a diplomat into an avenger, killing nearly 20 people in retaliatory raids. This violence contrib
Season 8 Episode 790
4. Headline: Logan's Vengeance and the Rise of Lord Dunmore's War Guest Author: Robert G. ParkinsonFollowing the murder of his family, Logan transfo…
1 week, 2 days ago
3. Headline: The Yellow Creek Massacre and the Chaos of Colonial Tribalism Guest Author: Robert G. Parkinson This segment details the 1774 massacre at Yellow Creek, where eight Mingo people, including Logan's brother and sister, were murdered by settlers.
Season 8 Episode 790
3. Headline: The Yellow Creek Massacre and the Chaos of Colonial Tribalism Guest Author: Robert G. ParkinsonThis segment details the 1774 massacre a…
1 week, 2 days ago
2. Headline: George Washington, Land Speculation, and the Heart of Darkness Theme Guest Author: Robert G. Parkinson Parkinson explores the theme of "bewilderment" on the American frontier, drawing parallels to Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness. He suggest
Season 8 Episode 790
2. Headline: George Washington, Land Speculation, and the Heart of Darkness Theme Guest Author: Robert G. Parkinson Parkinson explores the theme of …
1 week, 2 days ago
1. Headline: The Origins of Logan's Lament and Frontier Misidentification Guest Author: Robert G. Parkinson Professor Robert G. Parkinson introduces his book, Heart of American Darkness, focusing on the 1775 publication of Logan's Lament. This famous docu
Season 8 Episode 790
1. Headline: The Origins of Logan's Lament and Frontier Misidentification Guest Author: Robert G. ParkinsonProfessor Robert G. Parkinson introduces …
1 week, 2 days ago
4. Dallas and the Currawong Dallas, an 11.5-year-old "spood" (dog) in Sydney, has a new addition to his local "fan club": the Currawong (referred to as a "carajong"). These black birds with white-tipped wings are larger than magpies and are described as d
Season 8 Episode 788
4. Dallas and the Currawong
Dallas, an 11.5-year-old "spood" (dog) in Sydney, has a new addition to his local "fan club": the Currawong (referred to …
1 week, 3 days ago
3. Cricket Corruption and Pitch Injuries Investigations are ongoing into a T20 cricket match held on February 17th between Canada and New Zealand. The International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Canadian Cricket Board are looking into allegations of match
Season 8 Episode 789
3. Cricket Corruption and Pitch Injuries
Investigations are ongoing into a T20 cricket match held on February 17th between Canada and New Zealand. Th…
1 week, 3 days ago
2. Monitor Lizards in the Home In Noosa, Queensland—an area described as "snake central"—a resident discovered a two-to-three-foot monitor lizard hiding under their bed. These reptiles are often mistaken for brown snakes because of their long, brownish-gr
Season 8 Episode 788
2. Monitor Lizards in the Home
In Noosa, Queensland—an area described as "snake central"—a resident discovered a two-to-three-foot monitor lizard hid…
1 week, 3 days ago
1. Climate and Fuel Security Australia's El Niño forecast has been upgraded to a "Super El Niño," characterized by catastrophically dry conditions and record-high temperatures. This shift is driven by the Pacific Ocean exceeding normal temperatures by an
Season 8 Episode 788
1. Climate and Fuel Security
Australia's El Niño forecast has been upgraded to a "Super El Niño," characterized by catastrophically dry conditions an…
1 week, 3 days ago