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The Gilded Age and Progressive Era

Michael Patrick Cullinane
Progressive Era
Juvenile Delinquency
Gilded Age
The Gilded Age Cookbook
Holiday Cooking
Reformatories
Eugenics
Twelve Night Celebrations
Deviled Spaghetti
Social Control
Virginia Christian
Child Delinquency
Race Relations
Plum Pudding
World War I
Female Delinquents
Government Intervention
Social Reform
Isabella Stewart Gardner
Fashion and Feminism

The Gilded Age and Progressive Era is a free podcast about the seismic transitions that took place in the United States from the 1870s to 1920s. It's for students, teachers, researchers, history buffs, and anyone who wants to learn more about how our past connects us to the present. It is hosted by Michael Patrick Cullinane, a professor of U.S. history and the author of several books about America... more

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In this episode of The Gilded Age and Progressive Era Podcast, Boyd Cothran speaks with historian Daniel Wortel-London about his new book, The Menace of Prosperity, a sweeping history of New York City and the political economy of urban growth from th... more

There are a few people that embody a period. Isabella Stewart Gardner knew many of the the movers and shakers of the Gilded Age and lived from 1840-1924. Her story, and her compulsion to buy the art of the age, makes her a great lens through which to... more

In this festive episode of the Gilded Age & Progressive Era podcast, we welcome back food historian Becky L. Diamond to discuss her latest book, The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook. Using recipes as historical evidence, Becky takes us into nineteenth-c... more

While Cathleen and I are working on new content for the podcast—lots of great episodes are on the way—we’re also taking time to revisit some of Michael’s excellent past interviews.

For my second “best of” pick, I chose Episode 54, The Allure of Empi... more

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Recent Guests

Natalie Dykstra
Emeritus professor at Hope College and biographer of Isabella Stewart Gardner
Hope College
Episode: 111: The Best of: Chasing Beauty: The Life of Isabella Stewart Gardner
Becky L. Diamond
Food historian and author of The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook
Lyons Press
Episode: 110: The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook
Chris Suh
Historian and author of 'The Allure of Empire'
Emory University
Episode: 109: Best of: The Allure of Empire
Scott Reynolds Nelson
Historian and author of the book, Oceans of Grain, How American Wheat Remade the World
University of Georgia, Athens
Episode: 108: Best of: Oceans of Grain: Wheat, Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S.
Dr. Elizabeth Garner Masarik
Assistant Professor of History at SUNY Brockport and co-founder of the DIG podcast.
SUNY Brockport
Episode: 105: The Sentimental State
Mike Moran
World-leading numismatist and author of works on American coinage
The Theodore Roosevelt Association
Episode: When Coins were King
Mike Stark
Journalist and author originally from the Pacific Northwest, now living in Arizona.
Episode: Starlings: The Gilded Age Invasion
Dr. Alexander Wood
Historian of American architecture and urbanism
Boston Athenaeum
Episode: Building the Metropolis
Thomas Jamison
Military historian and author of The Pacific's New Navies
Naval Postgraduate School
Episode: The Pacific's New Navies

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Michael Patrick Cullinane
Host with expertise in U.S. history and author of several books related to American politics and international relations.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 163 ratings
  • Continued excellence!

    So happy this podcast has found new life! The Richard Morris Hunt episode was fascinating and continues the thoughtful approach listeners have come to enjoy. Thank you!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    plib341
    United States7 months ago
  • A lively and scholarly guide into a too-overlooked era of American history

    When I was in school, there never seemed to be enough time to cover the entire history of the US, and it was always to vaguely stodgy years of the late 19th and early 20th Century that got the short shrift. This podcast is a great way to fill in gap in my knowledge. It turns out this era has a lot more in common with our present times than I would have ever imagined. Michael Patrick Cullinane is a great host - well-informed and full of insightful questions - and his guests are knowledgeable ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    exportlandia
    United Statesa year ago
  • Amazing podcast on late 19th and early 20th century US history

    Professor Cullinane is an amazing host, showcasing the newest books on the Gilded Age and Progressive Era.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marc P UK
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • After completing the HBO series "The Gilded Age", I wanted to learn more about the time period and found this podcast. I caught up on the entire series in about 2 weeks. Each episode covers a new topic about the era and many of the topics are completely new to me (like trash service - who would have thought that trash service could be interesting?). The guest scholars are interesting and insightful. Michael Patrick Cullinane is amazing. I wish I was able to sit in one of his history classes. I a... more

    Audible
    5
    Allison
    United States3 years ago
  • Compelling and Insightful Podcast

    After completing the HBO series "The Gilded Age", I wanted to learn more about the time period and found this podcast. I caught up on the entire series in about 2 weeks. Each episode covers a new topic about the era and many of the topics are completely new to me (like trash service - who would have thought that trash service could be interesting?). The guest scholars are interesting and insightful. Michael Patrick Cullinane is amazing. I wish I was able to sit in one of his history classes. I a... more

    Audible
    5
    Allison
    United States3 years ago

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111: The Best of: Chasing Beauty: The Life of Isabella Stewart Gardner
Q: Who is Isabella Stewart Gardner and why should we care about her?
Isabella Stewart Gardner was an extraordinary figure of the 19th century, known for being one of America's most important art collectors and for creating a unique museum to showcase her collection, which is a significant part of American cultural history.
110: The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook
Q: Can you share a few of your favorite Gilded Age Christmas customs or anecdotes that really capture the spirit of the period?
Christmas cards, holiday dishware, and the early beginnings of catalog shopping are examples of Gilded Age Christmas customs.
110: The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook
Q: How did the German traditions help shape what became the American Christmas table?
German traditions included colorful greenery and holiday foods that combined pagan traditions and Christmas, influencing the overall American Christmas customs.
110: The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook
Q: What does A Gilded Age Christmas look like in your imagination?
A Gilded Age Christmas would be opulent and elegant, with Christmas trees, decorations, and baked goods reflecting innovation and celebration.
109: Best of: The Allure of Empire
Q: What does the rise of Japan as an imperial power mean for geopolitics?
The Russo-Japanese War represents an unprecedented moment where a non-white empire defeats a white empire, reshaping ideas of global power and challenging perceptions of race.

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2. Becky L. Diamond
3. Chris Suh
4. Scott Reynolds Nelson
5. Dr. Elizabeth Garner Masarik
6. Mike Moran
7. Mike Stark
8. Dr. Alexander Wood

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