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Lewis & Clark & Sacagawea's Expedition
Episode 395
Lewis and Clark's expedition is a foundational story of America and Sacagawea was more central to it than is remembered. We hear this incredible tale…
3 months, 1 week ago
What Made America? Victory in the Civil War
Episode 394
Was the Civil War a 'Second American Revolution', or was it a continued evolution of the nation set out by the Founding Fathers? How did Lincoln see …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
The Harlem Renaissance
Episode 393
What was it like in Harlem during the decades of the Harlem Renaissance? Who were the key figures? What makes it so important? Don Wildman is joined …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
What Made America? The Professional Military
Episode 392
Today's United States of America boasts one of the largest and most expensive militaries in the world. But this wasn't always a guarantee.
In this epi…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Eisenhower's Countdown to D-Day
Episode 391
On June 6, 1944, a combined Allied force carried out the largest amphibious invasion in history. They were led by an American.
What was General Eisenh…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
What Made America: The Constitution & The Franklins
Episode 390
We've asked some of our favorite historians for their number one moment from these 250 years of the United States' History. For this episode, we're h…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Inside a Serial Killer's 'Murder Castle'
Episode 389
He's one of the most famous serial killers in American history... but how much of H.H Holmes' gruesome crimes were sensationalised by the press at th…
4 months ago
How 'New Amsterdam' Became 'New York'
Episode 388
Have you ever wondered how Harlem got its name? There are countless remnants of the Dutch colony on Manhattan island. But when did it end? And why?
Do…
4 months ago
Worst Siege of the Civil War: Vicksburg
Episode 387
The Siege of Vicksburg was a pivotal turning point in the Civil War. Should the Union capture the stronghold, the South's hold on the Mississippi wou…
4 months, 1 week ago
When Was the Revolutionary War Won?
Episode 386
In 1775, revolutionaries went to war against the British. Seeking independence from colonial ties, they fought more than 150 battles over eight years…
4 months, 1 week ago