Michael Trouche

Charleston Chapters

History EN ↓ 29 episoder

9th-generation South Carolinian and Charleston native Michael Trouche offers edifying and entertaining segments on what is considered America's most historic city. The "Holy City", as Charleston is nicknamed, has a fascinating assortment of archicture, gardens, legends and events. Charleston's incredibly diverse melting pot of racial and religious backgrounds has developed a tightly-woven social fabric of unique dialects and cultural heritage that is a delight to explore.

Forfatter

Michael Trouche

Kategori

History

Podcastens hjemmeside

www.charlestonchapters.com

Seneste episode

23. jul. 2025

Hvor kan du lytte?

Podcasts i appen Replaio Radio Kommer snart

Podcasts kommer snart til appen. Installer nu, og vær den første til at se en helt ny tilgang til podcasts

Installer gratis Android næsten 10 mio. downloads · 4,8 i bedømmelse iOS snart

Episoder

Spires, Choirs, Pulpits And Pews - Why Charleston Is Called The "Holy City" 13.04.2025 32:16

Because of its origins as a colony in which all religious groups were tolerated, the famous Holy City offers a highway to heaven in its historically steepled and peopled houses of worship

In Search Of "Mr. No Shoulders" - Neutralizing Charleston's Alligators And Snakes 13.04.2025 32:40

Spring brings creepy creatures crawling around Charleston whose bightin' is frightening. But even the most intimidating animals can be cleverly neutralized by hand as well as by marshmallows.

What You Are Looking At In Charleston That You Do Not See 11.04.2025 30:55

Mystifying marvels in Charleston that are clearly visible but not often understood include architectural details such as the tapering of portico columns known as "entasis", and the puzzling point of a famous cannon barrel used to fight by both sides during the Civil War.

Gardens Galore - Charleston's Colorful Plant Peculiarities and Personalities 11.04.2025 27:32

Charleston is a bountiful garden throughout the year, with a pleasing palate of petals and some astonishing surprises and tongue-twisting names. For example our famed Spanish Moss is neither Spanish nor moss, but a native plant called Tillandsia Usneoides. Charleston's breath-taking gardens and gates are some of the most inspiring and artful aspects of the city.