Join history blogger Howard Dorre and his wife Jessica Dorre for a deep irreverent dive into lesser-known stories of the early American... more
We dig into the history of the Freemasons, focusing on the disappearance and alleged murder of William Morgan, the mysterious... more
We welcome author and human guinea pig A.J. Jacobs to chat about his new book The Year of Living Constitutionally:... more
First, we talk about how a day of fasting and prayer in 1798 turned into a night of fear and... more
We explore Thomas Jefferson's love of mockingbirds, especially his favorite pet mockingbird, Dick. We also look at what this tells... more
Andrew Jackson’s legacy is forever tied to the Trail of Tears, but what role did he actually play in the... more
We’re joined by Paul M. Sparrow, former director of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library and Museum, to discuss the subject... more
We explore the final years and legacy of Lyncoya, the Native American child raised at Andrew Jackson's Hermitage, focusing on... more
The story of Lyncoya, an orphaned Native American child adopted by Andrew Jackson, is often used to soften the image... more
The Burr Conspiracy and the most notorious early American scoundrels are the focus of our chat with historians David Head... more
We dig into the story of Attorney General and one-time presidential candidate William Wirt's missing skull, followed by a conversation... more
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