This is a multiple award-winning podcast about early American history. It’s a show for people who love history and who want to... more
How do historians define Ben Franklin’s “world?” What historical event, person, or place in the era of Ben Franklin do... more
In our last episode, Episode 399, we discussed Denmark Vesey’s revolt and the way biblical texts and scripture enabled Vesey... more
Denmark Vesey’s failed revolt in 1822 could have been the largest insurrection of enslaved people against their enslavers in United... more
This week is Thanksgiving week in the United States. On Thursday, most of us will sit down with friends, family,... more
After the Seven Years’ War (1754-1763), Great Britain instituted the Proclamation Line of 1763. The Line sought to create a... more
It’s November, the time of year when we Americans get ready for the Thanksgiving holiday. Although the federal holiday we... more
The North American continent is approximately 160 million years old, yet in the United States, we tend to focus on... more
Ben Franklin’s World Revisited is a series where Liz surfaces one of our earlier episodes that complements and adds additional... more
“Monday, September 5, 1774. A number of the Delegates chosen and appointed by the Several Colonies and Provinces in North... more
When we think about the American Revolution, textbooks, documentaries, and historic sites have trained most of us to think about... more