To Be A Rebel

This is the last in our three-part series on The Easter Rising Rebellion. This episode will focus on the aftermath of the rebellion and the long-lasting impact it had on Ireland. Below are the resources used for producing this series along with suggestions for further reading. Community and partner notes are listed as well, which we hope you'll explore knowing that doing so helps support us. Sources used: 1916: One Hundred Years of Irish Independence: From the Easter Rising to the Present by Tim Pat Coogan (book, 2015) The Men That God Made Mad: A Novel of Ireland's Easter Rising by W.A. Ballinger (book, 1969) ⁠⁠A History of the Easter Rising in 10 Objects⁠⁠ (Podcast Series) ⁠⁠The History of the Great War⁠⁠ (Podcast; 3 part series on the Easter Rising) Resources for further learning: Ireland's Allies: America and the 1916 Easter Rising by Miriam Nyhan Grey (book, 2016) Community and partner notes: Subscribe to the⁠⁠ History Weekly newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out the ⁠⁠Wild West Extravaganza podcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me (David) on Twitter

This is the second in our three-part series on The Easter Rising Rebellion. This episode will focus on the major battles and engagements of the rebellion, both inside Dublin and across the countryside. Below are the resources used for producing this series along with suggestions for further reading. Community and partner notes are listed as well, which we hope you'll explore knowing that doing so helps support us. Sources used: 1916: One Hundred Years of Irish Independence: From the Easter Rising to the Present by Tim Pat Coogan (book, 2015) The Men That God Made Mad: A Novel of Ireland's Easter Rising by W.A. Ballinger (book, 1969) ⁠A History of the Easter Rising in 10 Objects⁠ (Podcast Series) ⁠The History of the Great War⁠ (Podcast; 3 part series on the Easter Rising) Resources for further learning: Ireland's Allies: America and the 1916 Easter Rising by Miriam Nyhan Grey (book, 2016) Community and partner notes: Subscribe to the⁠ History Weekly newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out the ⁠Wild West Extravaganza podcast⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me (David) on Twitter

This is the first in our three-part series on The Easter Rising Rebellion. This episode will focus on the causes of the rebellion including Ireland's relationship with Britain and Ireland's own civil strifes including Unionists vs. Republicans & Catholics vs. Protestants. Below are the resources used for producing this series along with suggestions for further reading. Community and partner notes are listed as well, which we hope you'll explore knowing that doing so helps support us. Sources used: 1916: One Hundred Years of Irish Independence: From the Easter Rising to the Present by Tim Pat Coogan (book, 2015) The Men That God Made Mad: A Novel of Ireland's Easter Rising by W.A. Ballinger (book, 1969) A History of the Easter Rising in 10 Objects (Podcast Series) The History of the Great War (Podcast; 3 part series on the Easter Rising) Resources for further learning: Ireland's Allies: America and the 1916 Easter Rising by Miriam Nyhan Grey (book, 2016) Community and partner notes: Subscribe to the History Weekly newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out the Wild West Extravaganza podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me (David) on Twitter

This is the last in our three-part series on William Wallace, affectionately known as Braveheart. This episode will focus on his capture and execution in 1305 and how his legacy has been perceived over the years. Below are the resources used for producing this series along with suggestions for further reading. Community and partner notes are listed as well, which we hope you'll explore knowing that doing so helps support us. Sources used: William Wallace: Brave Heart by John Mackay (book, 1996) William Wallace: Man and Myth by Graeme Morton (book, 2001) William Wallace: The King's Enemy by D.J. Gray (book, 1996) Resources for further reading: The Wallace by Nigel Tranter (historical fiction, book, 1975) William Wallace by Andrew Fisher (academic non-fiction, book, 1986) The Wars of Scotland by Michael Brown (book, 2004) Community and partner notes: ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the History Weekly newsletter⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠History with Beth⁠⁠- this week's curator of resources for further reading ⁠⁠⁠Follow me (David) on Twitter

This is the second in our three-part series on William Wallace, affectionately known as Braveheart. This episode will focus on the major battles and events he participated in up to his capture in 1305. Below are the resources used for producing this series along with suggestions for further reading. Community and partner notes are listed as well, which we hope you'll explore knowing that doing so helps support us. Sources used: William Wallace: Brave Heart by John Mackay (book, 1996) William Wallace: Man and Myth by Graeme Morton (book, 2001) William Wallace: The King's Enemy by D.J. Gray (book, 1996) Resources for further reading: The Wallace by Nigel Tranter (historical fiction, book, 1975) William Wallace by Andrew Fisher (academic non-fiction, book, 1986) The Wars of Scotland by Michael Brown (book, 2004) Community and partner notes: ⁠⁠Subscribe to the History Weekly newsletter⁠⁠ ⁠History with Beth⁠- this week's curator of resources for further reading ⁠⁠Follow me (David) on Twitter

This is the first in our three-part series on William Wallace, affectionately known as Braveheart. This episode will focus on what is known of his early life, his rise to a national hero and giving context to separate fact from fiction in his story. Below are the resources used for producing this series along with suggestions for further reading. Community and partner notes are listed as well, which we hope you'll explore knowing that doing so helps support us. Sources used: William Wallace: Brave Heart by John Mackay (book, 1996) William Wallace: Man and Myth by Graeme Morton (book, 2001) William Wallace: The King's Enemy by D.J. Gray (book, 1996) Resources for further reading: The Wallace by Nigel Tranter (historical fiction, book, 1975) William Wallace by Andrew Fisher (academic non-fiction, book, 1986) The Wars of Scotland by Michael Brown (book, 2004) Community and partner notes: ⁠Subscribe to the History Weekly newsletter⁠ History with Beth- this week's curator of resources for further reading ⁠Follow me (David) on Twitter

This is the last in our three-part series on Malala Yousafzai, the education and women's rights activist from Pakistan.  We'll focus on her “second life” after the shooting, the impact she’s had and her ongoing work today. Sources used: I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban by Malala Yousafzai (book, 2013) Let Her Fly: A Father's Journey by Ziauddin Yousafzai (book, 2018) Resources for further reading: We Are Displaced: My Journey and Stories from Refugee Girls Around the World by Malala Yousafzai (book, 2021) Community and partner notes: Subscribe to the History Weekly newsletter Follow me (David) on Twitter

This is the second in our three-part series on Malala Yousafzai, the education and women's rights activist from Pakistan.  We'll dive into the formative years of her education & activism and what led to her becoming a target for the taliban from 2007 until her shooting in 2012. Sources used: I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban by Malala Yousafzai (book, 2013) Let Her Fly: A Father's Journey by Ziauddain Yousafzai (book, 2018) Resources for further reading: We Are Displaced: My Journey and Stories from Refugee Girls Around the World by Malala Yousafzai (book, 2021) Community and partner notes: Subscribe to the History Weekly newsletter The Wild West Extravaganza Podcast Follow me (David) on Twitter

This is the first in our three-part series on Malala Yousafzai, the education and women's rights activist from Pakistan.  We'll detail her family and early life growing up in Pakistan from her birth in 1997 up until the Taliban's takeover in 2007. Sources used:  I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban by Malala Yousafzai (book, 2013) Let Her Fly: A Father's Journey by Ziauddain Yousafzai (book, 2018)  Resources for further reading: We Are Displaced: My Journey and Stories from Refugee Girls Around the World by Malala Yousafzai (book, 2021) Community and partner notes: Subscribe to the History Weekly newsletter The Wild West Extravaganza Podcast Follow me (David) on Twitter

This is the last part in our series on Ida B Wells (1862-1931), the anti-lynching and civil rights activist that helped bring awareness to and resistance against the lynching that was occurring during the Reconstruction Period and Jim Crow post-slavery.  We'll detail the later days of her life, the impact she made and the legacy she's left behind for decades. Sources used: Crusade for Justice: Autobiography of Ida B Wells (book, 1970) Ida, A Sword Among Lions: Ida B. Wells and the Campaign Against Lynching by Paula Giddings (book, 2008) To Tell the Truth Freely: The Life of Ida B. Wells by Mia Bay (book, 2009) Ida B. Wells-Barnett by Stuff You Missed in History Class (podcast, 2018) Resources for further study: Ida B the Queen: The Extraordinary Life of Ida B. Wells by Michelle Duster (book, 2021) Ida B. Wells by Making (podcast, 2022) Community and partner notes: Subscribe to the History Weekly newsletter The Wild West Extravaganza Podcast Follow me (David) on Twitter

This is the second part in our series on Ida B Wells (1862-1931), the anti-lynching and civil rights activist that helped bring awareness to and resistance against the lynching that was occurring during the Reconstruction Period and Jim Crow post-slavery.  We'll dive into the major events of her anti-lynching career and her crusade for justice (no pun intended as that is the name of her auto-biography 😉). Sources used: Crusade for Justice: Autobiography of Ida B Wells (book, 1970) Ida, A Sword Among Lions: Ida B. Wells and the Campaign Against Lynching by Paula Giddings (book, 2008) To Tell the Truth Freely: The Life of Ida B. Wells by Mia Bay (book, 2009) Ida B. Wells-Barnett by Stuff You Missed in History Class (podcast, 2018) Resources for further study: Ida B the Queen: The Extraordinary Life of Ida B. Wells by Michelle Duster (book, 2021) Ida B. Wells by Making (podcast, 2022) Community and partner notes: Subscribe to the History Weekly newsletter The Wild West Extravaganza Podcast Follow me (David) on Twitter

This is the first part in our series on Ida B Wells (1862-1931), the anti-lynching and civil rights activist that helped bring awareness to and resistance against the lynching of black folks that was occurring during the Reconstruction Period and Jim Crow, post-slavery.  This episode will focus on her early life and what led her to become a warrior for justice. Sources used: Crusade for Justice: Autobiography of Ida B Wells (book, 1970) Ida, A Sword Among Lions: Ida B. Wells and the Campaign Against Lynching by Paula Giddings (book, 2008) To Tell the Truth Freely: The Life of Ida B. Wells by Mia Bay (book, 2009) Ida B. Wells-Barnett by Stuff You Missed in History Class (podcast, 2018) Resources for further study: Ida B the Queen: The Extraordinary Life of Ida B. Wells by Michelle Duster (book, 2021) Ida B. Wells by Making (podcast, 2022) Community and partner notes: Subscribe to the History Weekly newsletter The Wild West Extravaganza Podcast Follow me (David) on Twitter

This is the last part in our series on John Brown (1800-1859), the abolitionist icon that helped orchestrate the Pottawatomie Massacre and led the raid on Harper's Ferry.  We'll focus on the aftermath of these events, his day in court and how he’s been perceived over the years Sources used: John Brown: "We Came to Free the Slaves" by Anne E. Schraff (book, 2010) John Brown by Helaine Becker (book, 2001) The Tribunal: Responses to John Brown and the Harpers Ferry Raid by John Stauffer and  Zoe Trodd (book, 2012) John Brown Today hosted by Louis DeCaro Jr. (podcast) Resources for further reading: Sojourner Truth's America by Margaret Washington (book, 2011)- explores and analyzes a letter sent by John Brown to his wife Mary and the context behind it including his relationship with Frederick Douglass and Sojourner Truth Community and partner notes: Subscribe to the History Weekly newsletter The Wild West Extravaganza Podcast Follow me (David) on Twitter

This is the second part in our series on John Brown (1800-1859), the abolitionist icon that helped orchestrate the Pottawatomie Massacre and led the raid on Harper's Ferry.  We'll focus on the details of these infamous events and the lead up to his day of judgment. Sources used: John Brown: "We Came to Free the Slaves" by Anne E. Schraff (book, 2010) John Brown by Helaine Becker (book, 2001) The Tribunal: Responses to John Brown and the Harpers Ferry Raid by John Stauffer and  Zoe Trodd (book, 2012) John Brown Today hosted by Louis DeCaro Jr. (podcast) Resources for further reading: Sojourner Truth's America by Margaret Washington (book, 2011)- explores and analyzes a letter sent by John Brown to his wife Mary and the context behind it including his relationship with Frederick Douglass and Sojourner Truth Community and partner notes: Subscribe to the History Weekly newsletter The Wild West Extravaganza Podcast Follow me (David) on Twitter

This is the first part in our series on John Brown (1800-1859), the abolitionist icon that helped orchestrate the Pottawatomie Massacre and led the raid on Harper's Ferry.  We'll dive into his early life and what led him to these major events in the anti-slavery movement. Sources used: John Brown: "We Came to Free the Slaves" by Anne E. Schraff (book, 2010) John Brown by Helaine Becker (book, 2001) The Tribunal: Responses to John Brown and the Harpers Ferry Raid by John Stauffer and  Zoe Trodd (book, 2012) John Brown Today hosted by Louis DeCaro Jr. (podcast) Resources for further reading: Sojourner Truth's America by Margaret Washington (book, 2011)- explores and analyzes a letter sent by John Brown to his wife Mary and the context behind it including his relationship with Frederick Douglass and Sojourner Truth Community and partner notes: Subscribe to the History Weekly newsletter The Wild West Extravaganza Podcast Follow me (David) on Twitter

What does it mean to be a rebel? Find out on the new history show, To Be a Rebel!  We'll be exploring the lives of rebels throughout time. Through captivating storytelling and immersive sound design, we'll put you where they were- uncovering the impacts they had and the legacies left behind for centuries.