
Join Don Wildman twice a week for your hit of American history, as he explores the past to help us understand the United States of today.
We’ll hear how codebreakers uncovered secret Japanese plans for the Battle of Midway, visit Chief Powhatan as he prepares for war with the British, see Walt Disney accuse his former colleagues of being communists, and uncover the dark history that lies beneath... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 424 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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When and where did the Civil War end? Was it really over when Lee surrendered at Appomattox?
Don is joined for this episode by Caroline E. Janney, Professor at the University of Virginia and author of 'Ends of War: The Unfinished Fight of Lee’s Army... more
Over the course of this series, we've discussed the extraordinary promise of Reconstruction, as well as the relentless attacks these efforts came under. In this final episode, we're stepping back from the events themselves to ask the biggest question... more
On March 5 1911, 146 people died in a fire that lasted just 18 minutes. This event was to change the history of New York, and has an ongoing impact in each of our workplaces.
Don is joined for this episode by David Conrad-Pérez to find out what made... more
Reconstruction promised freedom and political equality, but how quickly did that promise begin to unravel? Why did white Southern resistance become so violent, and why did Northern support for Reconstruction begin to fade? In this episode, we explore... more
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Can we please do more shows on reconstruction?
I used to love this show a lot but lately I hesitate to listen. Far too many political remarks for a history podcast. I’m just trying to learn and hear an unbiased telling of our history.
Get rid of ads. It breaks up the flow, I pay for Audible already. Your competitors have eliminated them.
Great program! Please do an episode to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Cleveland mob bombings of 1976, thanks!
Good show. Great guests. Good voice for narration. I’d suggest less political remarks.
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This show delivers history-focused conversations that unpack critical moments in American history through expert analysis and vivid storytelling. Recent episodes span Reconstruction, labor reforms sparked by landmark disasters, Civil War era technology, and the making-and-breaking of constitutional rights, often centering on key events like the Colfax Massacre, Plessy v. Ferguson, and the rise of Jim Crow. A standout feature is the array of scholarly guests—historians, legal scholars, and museum professionals—who bring deep context to complex topics, making the past feel relevant to today. The host maintains a clear narrative voice and a preference for rigorous sourcing, with occasional viewer commentary noting political framing. This mix s... more
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