Episodes
019: H.H. Holmes: The Story of a Manipulative Conman in the Backdrop …
Hello! In todays episode I take a sidestep into true crime, and we take a look at H.H. Holmes. H.H. Holmes was a manipulative Conman, who commmited fraud his whole life. He was also a prolific seriel killer that took the lives of many unsuspecting...
018: Witches: The Basque Trails, The Malleus Maleficarum, The Salem W…
Hello! In this second Halloween Episode for the month of October I discuss Witches! In the first part of todays episode I look at the Basque Witch Trails that happened over in Spain. We take a very brief look at the Spanish Inquisition, and then dive...
017: The History of Haunted Houses and Ghost Tours
Hello! In this epsiode I cover the history of Haunted Houses and Ghost Tours. We cover many things in this epsidoe including Marie Tussands original wax figure exhibit, macbre theater, and the New Jersey Castle Fire. We also take a breif look at our...
016: The Louisiana Purchase Part 2: The Haitian Revolution, The Purch…
Hello! In this episode, I finalize my coverage of the Louisianna Purchase. We go over the Haitian revolution and how that impacted the French ownership of the teritorry. We also dive into the negotiiantion between the US and France in regard to how...
015: The Louisiana Purchase Part 1: A look at the Louisiana Territory…
Hello! In this episode I discuss the Louisianna Territory, primarily the french and spanish claims to the territory prior to the american purchase. There a quite bit of twist and turns in the story of the Louisianna Territory, so stay tuned for part 2...
014: The History of Voting Age: A Look at how Voting Has Changed Over…
Hello! In this weeks Episode I look at the history of our Voting Age. I was also taken on some small side quests, so I also discuss aspects of voting such as the poll tax and the women's right to vote. I also discuss the changes in the drinking age....
013: BONUS Hannah Mather Crocker: A Special Episode with "Revolutiona…
Hello! In this bonus Episode, Emily from Revolutionary Women tells me about Hannah Mather Crocker! Follow Revolutionary Women on all Podcast Apps!
012: The Molasses Flood of 1919: Featuring "Revolutionary Women" Host…
Hello! In todays episode, I am Joined by Emily of Revolutionary Podcast and we discuss the tragedy of the 1919 Molasses Flood. Make sure to head on over to Revolutionary Women and listen to epiosde that I guested on! Sources today include: Dark Tide:...
011: The History of Presidential Debates: From Abraham Lincoln to Pre…
Hello! In this weeks episode, I cover the History of the Presidential Debate. This history is supprisingly short, with debates only being regulated in 1988. In modern times, we loook at the debate as a defining aspect of the presidential race, but it...
010: American Dollar Princesses and Social Debuts: A look at Mary Lei…
Hello! In today's episode, I cover American Dollar Princesses, more specifically Mary Lieter Curzon and Jenny Jerome Churchill. I also talk about Social Debuts. Who was invited, what went on, and how you were precieved. Sources include: The...
009: The Washingtons and Slavery: A Look at Mount Vernon, the Custis …
Hello! In this weeks episode, we take at look at the Washingtons and Slavery. Both George and Martha had slave holdings before they married, but they seeemed to have different understandings about the institution of slavery. If you stay until the end...
008: Why Was George Washington Our First President?
Hello! In this episode I ask myself "Why George Washington?" George wahsington was elected to be our first president, but why? How did we get to George being the guy in charge? Sources for this episode include the white house website, The...
007: The Electoral College: What is it and how does it work?
Hello! In this episode I am covering all things electoral college. What is it? Where did it come from? How does it work? Why do we hate it? I hope you learn a little something new about such an important aspect of our election process! Sources used in...
006: The History of Iced Coffee
Hello! In todays episode we are exploring the history of iced coffee! Well a more recently made drink, iced coffe has an interesting history of dicovery, advertisement, and growing popularity. Sources include: coffee magazine, The saturday evening...
005: Margaret Sanger
Hello! In todays episode we are going to look at Margaret Sanger. As an important pilar in teh Birth Control Movement, Margaret did a lot to make sure women had access to birth control. MAargaret was not without faults, and these will also be...
004: May Alcott Nieriker
Hello! Welcome to another epsiode of It's a History Podcast. Today we are discussing May Alcott Nieriker, the youngest of the Alcott daughters. May was an artist, but that was not without trail and error on her part. Sources today include: Luisa...
003: No Irish Need Apply (NINA)
Hello! In this shorter addition of It's a History Podcast, I discuss the controversay surrounding NINA signs. Sources include: History.com and Wikipedia If you would like to send me any questions, comments, or ideas for...
002: Tenement Houses
Hello! In todays episode I discuss all things Tenement. This episode focuses on the changes and transitions surrounding Tenement living under the backdrop of 97 orchard street. Sources Include: Biography of a Tenement House in New York City: An...
001: The Dressmakers of Auschwitz and Fashion During WWII
Hello! Welcome to the first official episode of It's a History Podcast. The episode today will discuss Fashion durring WWII, The Dressmakers of Auschwitz, and a little bit about tailoring studios. There will be discussion of the holocaust throughout...
000: It's a History Podcast Introduction
Hello! Welcome to this introductory episode of It's a History Podcast! Just a little about me and the structure of this podcast. Join me on June 26th, 2024 for the very first episode of It's a History Podcast. we will be discussing The...