I migliori History Things Podcast podcast (2024)

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HTP EP 79: “I Dread The Thought Of The Place…” w/D. Scott Hartwig 3:21:50

3d ago3:21:50

3:21:50

For the 162 commemoration of the Battle of Antietam Pat & Matt turned to friend of the show, Scott Hartwig, to discuss the second volume in his Maryland Campaign series. Following on the back of To Antietam Creek, Scott published last year, I Dread the Thought of the Place. This massive tome goes into detail on the specific movements of the contend…

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HTP EP 78: The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald w/Rich Napolitano (Shipwrecks & Sea Dogs Podcast) 2:22:57

17d ago2:22:57

2:22:57

The boys are back with another shipwreck and who better to talk shipwrecks with than the host of the Shipwrecks & Sea Dogs podcast, Rich Napolitano! Rich gives us a deep dive on one of the most famous shipwrecks in both history and pop culture, the Edmund Fitzgerald. The Big Fitz was the pride of the Great Lakes, a massive ore hauler that did the r…

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HTP EP 77: Tales Of Historic Megatsunamis w/Pat McGuire 1:38:18

1M ago1:38:18

1:38:18

It's summer! For the History Things Podcast cast that means history, travel and hanging out on the beach! ⛱️ For your summer listening enjoyment Pat leads the conversation about one of his life long fascinations, the Megatsunami! To give these, thankfully rare, events some context the guys dive into the concept of deep time. This looks at the geolo…

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Episode 41: Damien Hirst & the Treasures from the Wreck of the Unbelievable 2:12:26

1M ago2:12:26

2:12:26

An ancient shipwreck, filled with magnificent treasures from around the world--every maritime archaeologist's dream, right? But when does dream become delusion? Join me for the podcast's longest (!) ever (!!) episode (!!!), during which we take a DEEP DIVE (ha) into Damien Hirst and the 2017 Treasures from the Wreck of the Unbelievable exhibition. …

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HTP EP 76: The Battle Of Athens 1946 w/ Ill-Equipped History 2:59:52

2M ago2:59:52

2:59:52

Pat and Matt have had some great collaborations and they are doing it again! This time the guys are working with the ladies of the Ill-Equipped History Podcast. Morgan and Emileigh join the guys to touch on a little known story of post-World War II America, the Battle of Athens! Unfamiliar with this domestic revolt in Tennessee? So were the guys! T…

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HTP EP 75: Union Mills Homestead - A Family Divided w/Kyle Dalton 1:41:33

2M ago1:41:33

1:41:33

While Pat and Matt are very familiar with the military aspects of the American Civil War, what about the civilians of the Civil War Era? To help the guys explore the story of Maryland civilians during the war they are joined by Kyle Dalton, the Executive Director of Union Mills Homestead! Join the guys as they discuss this piece of Maryland history…

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HTP EP 74: The Myth of Little Round Top w/Garry Adelman 52:27

3M ago52:27

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The History Things Podcast is proud to have on one of the great personalities and guides of the American Civil War, the Historian of the American Battlefield Trust, Garry Adelman! While many of you are familiar with Garry's great content for the Trust, providing needed interpretation and understanding for the landscapes the American Battlefield Tru…

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HTP EP 73: The Battle Of Monocacy Junction 1864 (&More) w/ Tracy Evans 3:16:00

3M ago3:16:00

3:16:00

With July comes thoughts of Gettysburg, but 2024 marks the 160th Commemoration of the THIRD Confederate Invasion, the 1864 Monocacy Campaign! Fought just over a year after the more famous fight in Pennsylvania, the Battle of Monocacy is remembered as the "Battle that Saved Washington". To better help the guys understand why that is, Pat and Matt sp…

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HTP EP 72: Mid Year Review (Season 5) 1:23:22

3M ago1:23:22

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It's that time of year again, the Season 5 mid year review! Join hosts Pat, Matt and their producer Parker as they discuss the season this far, get into some rabbit hole shenanigans and provide a preview of the rest of the season. It's been a great season already with fantastic guests covering a range of topics and that's going to continue with the…

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HTP EP 71: The Battle of Jutland w/Justin Voithofer 3:19:54

4M ago3:19:54

3:19:54

Pat and Matt have a deep interest in World War One, and while they have got you down into the trenches and high above them, they have only brushed the war at sea when talking about the tragic sinking of the Lusitania. That all ends now as the guys take on the largest naval engagement of the war, the Battle of Jutland! To help the work through this …

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Episode 40: Damien Hirst - A Shark's Tale 57:30

4M ago57:30

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**insert Jaws theme song here** A new episode swimmin’ straight for you! This one features the classic trio: sharks, death, and formaldehyde. That is to say, it is a deep dive (ha) into Damien Hirst’s The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living, AKA The Shark One. Come for facts about optimal methods for shark taxidermy, stay …

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HTP EP 70: WWII - War In Europe & North Africa Pt. 2 w/Avery Lentz 2:55:55

4M ago2:55:55

2:55:55

The guys are back in studio with their pal and World War II extraordinaire, Avery Lentz! After last weeks perspectus on the American involvement in the war from Dr. Jared Frederick, Avery is giving Pat and Matt the overview for the rest of the European Theater and what was happening. It's going to be another deep dive however, as they have a lot of…

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HTP EP 69: WWII - E.T.O. USA Prospectus w/Dr. Jared Frederick 1:40:34

4M ago1:40:34

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The History Things Podcast Cast World War II review continues! This time with a close look at the American involvement in the European Theater. For this the guys have called in Dr. Jared Frederick, the Assistant Professor of History at Penn State Altoona for a closer look. Dr. Frederick has written three books on WWII, two of which deal with Easy C…

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HTP EP 68: WWII - War In Europe & North Africa w/Avery Lentz 3:34:52

5M ago3:34:52

3:34:52

With the success of the Pacific Theater deep dive, the guys are at it again! Pat and Matt have brought back their buddy Avery Lentz, this time to speak on the European Theater of World War II! Avery lays out the run up to the outbreak of the war in Europe and how the world responded. The Axis and the Allies and how some of them switch sides over th…

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HTP EP 67: WWII - War In The Pacific 1937-1945 Pt. Two w/Avery Lentz 3:53:20

5M ago3:53:20

3:53:20

Pat and Matt are back in the Pacific with their colleague Avery Lentz! With the monster episode Avery provided the guys on the Pacific Theater in World War II, they just had to break it in two! The twin campaigns of the Army and Navy in the Pacific often left the Empire of Japan at a loss for where the allies were headed next, or how to react. Join…

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HTP EP 66: WWII - War In The Pacific 1937-1945 Pt. One w/Avery Lentz 2:09:30

6M ago2:09:30

2:09:30

With the amount of time the guys have spent in military history it's a wonder that it has taken them this long to get around to the largest conflict in human history, World War II! To help them break into this topic, Pat and Matt havd brought in their old friend and colleague, Avery Lentz. Avery has a passion for the Second World War, especially in…

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Episode 39: The Moai of Rapa Nui 1:10:43

6M ago1:10:43

1:10:43

🌊🗿 🌊🗿🌊 The emojis say it all: this episode is a deep dive into the monolithic moai of Rapa Nui—also known as Easter Island. Come for the in-depth discussion of how generations of Rapanui (i.e. the people of Rapa Nui) made and moved moai; stay in spite of the bad puns about 🌋 volcanoes 🌋.The wave noises are courtesy of Tim Kahn via FreeSound.…

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HTP EP 65: Easter Rising 1916 w/Anthony Trusso 2:23:23

7M ago2:23:23

2:23:23

The History Things Podcast St. Patrick's Day special is covering a heavy topic this year, the Easter Rising of 1916. Erupting in the midst of World War One, the Irish bid for independence was well planned and initially well executed. The British response however was fast and brutal. To cover this Pat and Matt are joined by fellow ranger Anthony Tru…

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HTP EP 64: 48th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment - The Coal Miners w/John Hoptak 2:00:52

8M ago2:00:52

2:00:52

Building off their first of the year topic, Pat and Matt got the chance to discuss the most famous soldiers of Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, the coal miners of the 48 Pennsylvania Infantry! To help flesh out the history of this well known and documented regiment is fellow ranger, John Hoptak. John and Matt go way back, having both previously wor…

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HTP EP 62: (Re) Introduction - Welcome To The History Things Podcast 14:12

9M ago14:12

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As we kick off Season 5, we thought it would be a good idea to reintroduce ourselves and The History Things Podcast. Matt and Pat are Park Rangers with a passion for history and telling those stories. While they get to do this as part of their day to day work, The History Things Podcast allows them to reach out to an even wider audience and talk on…

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HTP EP 63: Coal Miner’s Revolt w/Jake Wynn 1:47:47

9M ago1:47:47

1:47:47

What better way to kick off Season Five than by getting down into the weeds on some regional history!? This month the guys are speaking to Jake Wynn about the proud, but controversial history of Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania and the Coal Miners strike that occured there during the Civil War. For those who have spent some time with the Civil War, …

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Episode 38: Spirit Photography 1:10:54

9M ago1:10:54

1:10:54

As R.L. Stein would say, “Say 🧀 and ☠️!” In this episode, it’s more like “The 💀👻 say 🧀!” This episode explores the strange world of spirit photography, a whacky offshoot of early photography that had its heyday in the 1860s and 1870s. Come for the lite sarcasm regarding Spiritualism, stay in spite of the primordial ooze.…

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HTP EP 61: End Of Year (Season 4) 1:15:04

9M ago1:15:04

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Woooo! We have made it to the end of Season 4 and another calendar year! It has been an intense season, with a wide variety of subjects covering everything from European conflicts, the Civil War, true crime, sailors in the wilderness and of course, historic recipes. The guys also experimented with even more visual elements for the show, from a watc…

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Minisode 7: Early Photography 32:04

10M ago32:04

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Ahoy hoy! A new minisode is upon thee: the early history of photography! Come for the history, stay in spite of the science (or vice versa). Episode 38 will follow in about 3 weeks. Until then, your girl is headed on vacation.Di Lindsay Sheedy

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HTP EP 60: Braddock’s Navy (BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL) w/Kyle Dalton 1:20:06

10M ago1:20:06

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This seasons Black Friday Bonus Episode has the boys hacking through the wilderness of western Maryland and Pennsylvania with some rather unusual companions. The Braddock Expedition of 1755 and the disaster of the Battle of the Monongahela, fought July 9, 1755 is fairly well known in this part of the world, but what was completely unknown to us was…

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HTP EP 59: Lizzie Borden & The Trial Of The Century (HALLOWEEN SPECIAL) w/ Sarah Miller 3:47:49

11M ago3:47:49

3:47:49

Happy Halloween from The History Things Podcast! For the last couple seasons the guys have brought you fun, spooky episodes for the Halloween holiday and this year is no different. Ever notice how dark children's rhymes can be? One of the better known in the late 19th and early 20th century, though mostly forgotten today, featured the story of Lizz…

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Minisode 6: The Hope Diamond, the Heart of the Ocean, & the Love of the Sea 28:51

11M ago28:51

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All aboard! This minisode covers a trifecta of Titanic gemstones and the diamond links that may--or may not--bind them. Come for information about a movie prop and its replicas, stay in spite of the very bad dramatic rendition of the interlude from Britney Spears's 2000 masterpiece of a music video, Oops I Did It Again!…

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HTP EP 58: Cooking With The First Ladies w/Sarah Morgan 1:23:13

12M ago1:23:13

1:23:13

The guys at The History Things Podcast have had the opportunity to work with famous historians, to world class museums, as well as with our colleagues in the history community. This conversation fits into two of those categories. Sarah Morgan is the brilliant YouTuber behind Cooking with the First Ladies, a channel that looks at the history of the …

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HTP EP 57: Rawlins & Grant at Vicksburg w/Melissa Winn 2:13:55

1y ago2:13:55

2:13:55

As a follow up to the summer discussion with Melissa Winn about the important relationship between Ulysses S. Grant and his Chief of Staff John Rawlings, the guys have brought Melissa back to look at the specifics of the Vicksburg Campaign and how these men coordinated that operation. Rawlings continued to be the support Grant needed to protect him…

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HTP EP 56: The Pennsylvania Reserves w/ Eric Mohney 4:00:10

1y ago4:00:10

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After a rollicking adventure on the water the boys are back in their element, the American Civil War. This time they are hosting Eric Money, formally of the Addressing Gettysburg podcast to discuss the Pennsylvania Reserve Corps! Better known as the Pennsylvania Reserves, these were enthusiastic patriots who signed up to serve the Nation even after…

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Episode 37: The Hope Diamond 1:13:00

1y ago1:13:00

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Diamonds are a girl’s best friend. Marilyn Monroe and Madonna told me so! That is… unless those diamonds are cursed! This episode is a deep-dive into the Hope Diamond, a 45.52 carat blue diamond in the collection of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. Come for an almost too-thorough history, stay for stories about a blingy great dane named M…

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HTP EP 55: Black Beard The Pirate: Separating The Man From The Myth w/ Kevin P. Duffus 4:37:48

1y ago4:37:48

4:37:48

Hope you are ready to weigh anchor, because it's Pat's birthday week and The History Things Podcast is taking on a topic he has wanted to do for a long time, that's right, Piracy! First off, the boys dive into some of their home states stories of piracy, ranging from the Chesapeake Bay, the coast of Maine and even the Great Lakes. Afterwards they b…

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HTP EP 54: Gettysburg And The Battle For Memory w/D. Scott Hartwig 2:13:46

1y ago2:13:46

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As the guys wrap up the 160th Gettysburg offensive, Pat and Matt have brought the legendary Scott Hartwig back on the show to talk about the aftermath of the battle, but also its place in historical memory. How did the veterans remember the largest battle ever fought on the western hemisphere? How did that memory affect the memorials and monuments …

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Episode 36: The Amber Room 1:09:20

1y ago1:09:20

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This episodes is a deep-dive into the mysterious (and, as of 1945, missing) Amber Room. Come for the in-depth research into the Amber Room's 300-year existence, stay in spite of the unhinged reference to the lickability of its peanut-brittle-esque panels.Di Lindsay Sheedy

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Minisode 5: Amber 24:28

1y ago24:28

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This minisode delves into the million-year-old material that is amber. Come for the references to Jurassic Park, stay in spite of me using the word "excrete."Di Lindsay Sheedy

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HTP EP 53: “A Most Glorious Fourth!” - The Siege of Vicksburg w/ Andrew Miller 2:25:42

1y ago2:25:42

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The History Things Podcast has said it before and on this 160th commemoration of The Most Glorious Fourth, we will say it again. There is so much happening in the Summer of 1863!! To help Pat and Matt better understand one of the major events of that summer is historian Andrew Miller who dives deep into the Vicksburg Campaign, the Siege and ultimat…

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HTP EP 52: Gettysburg - The Ride of Alexander Hays w/ Codie Eash 2:33:20

1y ago2:33:20

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As part of The History Things Podcast continued Gettysburg 160th Blitz, the guys are speaking to historian Codie Eash about one of the most dynamic and indeed provocative actions to occur right at the end of the Battle of Gettysburg. Following the repulse of the famed Pickett-Pettigrew-Trimble Charge, or as Pat likes to call it, Longstreet's Charge…

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HTP EP 51: The Battle of Gettysburg w/D. Scott Hartwig 3:47:25

1y ago3:47:25

3:47:25

You read that episode title correctly, not only are Pat and Matt taking on the Battle of Gettysburg in honor of its 160th commemoration, but they have brought on Scott Hartwig to be their guide! In the unlikely event that you don't know that name, Scott Hartwig was the long time Chief Historian of Gettysburg National Military Park and a frequent co…

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HTP EP 50: Mid Year Review/Episode 50!!!!! 2:00:14

1+ y ago2:00:14

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Holy Cow! The History Things Podcast has made it to 50 episodes! Pat and Matt didn't really know how far they would go with their podcast, but 50 episodes is a good start. This milestone is thanks to you, our listeners, as well as to our fantastic guests! None of this would have been possible without your support and the guys are so honored that yo…

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HTP EP 49: “ It is simply country or no country…” Major John Rawlins w/ Melissa Winn 1:39:30

1+ y ago1:39:30

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Heading into the summer, Pat and Matt are joined by Melissa Winn, the now former Director of Photography Research for HistoryNet. Melissa provides the guys with details on a man who is often overlooked by history and was overshadowed by his boss during the American Civil War, John A. Rawlins, aide-de-camp of Ulysses S. Grant himself. Rawlins, a pre…

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HTP YouTube Special - Real-time sinking of the Lusitania 2:37

1+ y ago2:37

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Coming Sunday May 7th! Join us as we watch the sinking of the RMS Lusitania in real-time as produced by the YouTube channel Titanic Animators!Di History Things Podcast

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Minisode 4: The Clothilde Missal 32:46

1+ y ago32:46

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Bonjour, mes bijoux! Yes, that's you--my jewels. Speaking of a jewel... this minisode celebrates an art historical jewel known as the Clothilde Missal, an early twentieth-century illuminated manuscript by Clothilde Coulaux in the collection of the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore. Come for the jewel-toned escapism into an idealized version of the Mi…

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HTP EP 48: Sinking of RMS Lusitania (Murder On The Atlantic) 3:57:45

1+ y ago3:57:45

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For the second quarter of Season 4 the guys are diving deep with our resident shipwreck enthusiast and producer Parker! You may recall Parker's excellent show on the White Star Line and RMS Titanic in Season 1, well he is back with another tragedy on the high seas, this time, the sinking of the Lusitania on May 7, 1915! The guys will be looking at …

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Episode 35: The Book of Kells, Part II - Cover to Cover and Page to Page 1:25:28

1+ y ago1:25:28

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This episode covers the wonderful, majestic, so-detailed-it-almost-hurts Book of Kells, from cover to cover and page to page. Come for the resolution to Episode 34's reference to "pendulous breasts," stay in spite of a rant about mis-matched mustache and beard colors. Slainte, friends!Di Lindsay Sheedy

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HTP EP 47: St. Patrick's Day Special w/ Matt Callery (Addressing Gettysburg) 2:48:58

1+ y ago2:48:58

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Happy St. Patrick's Day and welcome to The History Things Podcast St. Patrick's Day Special! For this four leaf clover festooned holiday the guys have pulled in one of our very first fans, the host of the wildly successful Addressing Gettysburg Podcast, Matt Callery! When Pat and Matt were starting out, Addressing Gettysburg had them on to promote …

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Episode 34 : The Book of Kells, Part I - An Uncertain History 1:01:13

1+ y ago1:01:13

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Dia dhuit! That means "hello!" in Old Irish. This episode is the first in a two-part series on the world's most famous book: The Book of Kells. Part I focuses on the uncertain history of the book, a history that may (or may not, but probably does...) go back 1,200 years. That's real old, y'all. Come for the into-the-weeds tramp through the book's h…

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Minisode 3: Illuminated Manuscripts and Their Making 29:29

1+ y ago29:29

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This minisode is dedicated to the illuminated manuscript, an art form whose heyday stretched from the 5th to the 15th centuries. Come for the cover-to-cover breakdown of the manuscript production process, stay in spite of the Silence of the Calves joke.Di Lindsay Sheedy

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HTP EP 46: The Crimean War: The Siege of Sevastopol 1854 - 1855 w/ Darrell Rivers 1:38:30

1+ y ago1:38:30

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Sevastopol, THE siege of the Crimean War and the focus of much of the mythology surrounding the conflict. Sevastopol became not only a strategic point important to both sides during the war, but a symbol of the war itself. The Russians looked to capitalize on a successful defense of the port city, while the Allies on forcing it's capitulation and o…

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HTP EP 45: The Crimean War 1853 - 1856: An Overview w/ Darrell Rivers 1:47:55

1+ y ago1:47:55

1:47:55

To begin Season 4 of The History Things Podcast, Matt and Pat have brought on the Minister of the Ministry for History, Darrell Rivers, known to many as the Lord Rivers. Darrell is a historic advisor and life long historical presenter. His specialty is the history of Great Britain, particularly in the 19th century. Due to this the guys brought Darr…

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HTP EP 44: Season 3 Year End Review 2022 1:23:25

2y ago1:23:25

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It's that time of year again, the end of season, so it's time for the Season 3 Year End Review! What a season it has been! The guys have brought you great conversations from both coasts and even from our friends up north! The History Things Podcast covered a wide range of topics this season from maritime history and shipping disasters, to shots hea…

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