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Worlds Turned Upside Down tells the story of the American Revolution as a transatlantic crisis and imperial civil war through the lives of people who experienced it. For many modern citizens of the United States, "the cause of America" that gave birth to a new nation in 1776 and the heroic stories we tell ourselves about its founding remains "in great measure the cause of all mankind." But for the... more

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Hours after the Battles of Lexington and Concord, rebel British Americans begin laying siege to Boston, trapping thousands of civilians and soldiers in town for months with dwindling supplies, compelling the British to make a costly assault on nearby... more

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The long-simmering rivalry between Virginians and Pennsylvanians for control of the Ohio Country leads to the 1774 massacre of Soyechtowa James Logan's family at Yellow Creek along the banks of the Ohio River, igniting a war for revenge with tragic r... more

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With tensions mounting in British America over Parliament's Coercive Acts, colonists begin losing faith in King George III, while British soldiers march out of Boston to seize arms and ammunition in Lexington and Concord.

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With British authority collapsing in North America, Britons on both sides of the Atlantic including Benjamin Franklin, Caroline Howe, and Lord Dartmouth engage in desperate and secret negotiations to avoid all the horrors of civil war.

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Mary Beth Norton
Mary Donlon Alger Professor Emeritus at Cornell University
Cornell University
Episode: Episode 17: The Tyranny
Benjamin Carp
Daniel M. Lyons Professor of American History at Brooklyn College
Brooklyn College, CUNY
Episode: Episode 17: The Tyranny
James Fichter
Associate Professor of Global and Area Studies at the University of Hong Kong
University of Hong Kong
Episode: Episode 17: The Tyranny
Cynthia Kierner
Professor of History at George Mason University
George Mason University
Episode: Episode 14: The Corruption
Abby Chandler
Associate Professor of early American history at the University of Massachusetts in Lowell
University of Massachusetts
Episode: Episode 14: The Corruption

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Dr. Jim Ambuske
Narrator and writer, providing detailed insights into the complexities of the American Revolutionary era through engaging storytelling.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 183 ratings
  • Car Talk

    I had to keep driving around town to hear the end...

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    Jaloysius1
    United Statesa month ago
  • Malkoc Sualp

    Worlds Turned Upside Down is probably the best podcast series every made. Incredible research, contributions, construction. The production team deserves applause. This is history made enjoyable to listen too. A bench mark for all podcast and a return to the good old days of the family by the radio!

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    5
    MalkocS
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Alternative history

    Sounds like they’re twisting American history through a modern progressive lens—pushing the usual oppression narrative, focusing more on race and power than on what actually shaped the country. They downplay the role of faith, natural rights, and Enlightenment ideas, and instead try to reframe everything to fit today’s ideology.

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    2
    TB-T100-FL
    United States5 months ago
  • Deep

    A deep dive into the colonies history leading up to the Revolution. Paced perfectly

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SKIP7781
    United States5 months ago
  • In Depth. Fascinating.

    Worlds Turned Upside Down takes you through the events from the Seven Years War to the Revolutionary War. The narrative is in-depth, and you come away appreciating the evolution of events prior to 1776 and beyond. I haven’t missed an episode.

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    Ken in Philly
    United States5 months ago

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Focused on the American Revolution, narratives encompass diverse perspectives from various populations, including British Americans, Indigenous nations, and enslaved individuals. Themes of identity, loyalty, and resistance are woven through the complex societal changes of the period. Episodes often feature in-depth historical narratives that engage listeners with personal stories and broader societal implications, particularly regarding the conflicts and transformative events leading up to American independence. This unique storytelling approach not only chronicles historical events but also explores the human experiences and motivations that shaped them, making it a compelling listen for anyone interested in a more nuanced view of American... more

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