In the Archives

This episode explores the Mayflower Compact, highlighting its significance as a covenant rooted in the Pilgrims' faith rather than a secular social contract. Its legacy laid the groundwork for American principles of democracy, influencing the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. The episode also reflects on the Pilgrims' first Thanksgiving, made possible with the help of the Wampanoag...

This episode of In the Archives explores Charles Lightoller’s Senate testimony on the Titanic disaster. As Second Officer, Lightoller oversaw lifeboat loading, adhering to a "women and children first" rule. Despite this, many lifeboats were underfilled, and he noted a surprising calm among passengers. Lightoller’s own survival was harrowing—he was sucked underwater by an explosion and resurfaced n...

Join us as we step away from the Archives for bit, and dive into other sources. In this spooky bonus episode the myth continues with the Legend of Sleepy Hollow!

Join us in this episode as we continue the conversation on myths, as we dive into Paul Revere's famous ride. In this episode, we debunk the popular myths surrounding Paul Revere’s famous midnight ride to Lexington during the American Revolution. We explore how the legend, immortalized by Longfellow’s poem, has overshadowed key facts, such as Revere not riding alone and failing to complete his miss...

In 1492, Columbus set sail for India, but what he found instead was a new world full of people. The Natives of the New World had different cultures and a different worldview than the European explorers. For many of these American civilizations their myths and stories were recorded by the explorers. But on the island of Hispaniola Fray Ramon Pané recorded the customs and myths of the Taino people....

Unity and disunity are the themes of this month. Last episode, told the story of a nation united in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks. This week's episode showcases a disunited America as seen through the eye's of a future president. In his speech, Abraham Lincoln expresses his view on where this country is headed. Will America remain divided in slave and free states and fall as a result, or will...

This episode dives into three personal accounts from people who lived through the 9/11 attacks. Although, these stories are from people in Georgia, there stories will resonate with the millions of other Americans who watched the attack unfold on their screen. For a complete timeline of events check out: https://inthearchivespodca.wixsite.com/in-the-archives/post/9-11-timeline .

This episode is a reading of Dr. Harold Baumgarten's experience on OMAHA beach during the first wave of D-Day. Written and performed by Katie-Belle Edited and produced by Georgia Claire

Harold Cottman was the wireless operator aboard the ship that rescued the Titanic survivors on April 15, 1912. His testimony offers another point of view of the accident.

On this exciting two-part series, Communication of the RMS Titanic, we explore the testimony of two wireless operators, Harold Bride aboard the Titanic and Harold Cottman aboard the Carpathia. There stories shed some light on the response time of the tragic accident. This week the show will explore the story of Harold Bride, the only surviving wireless operator of the Titanic.

A reading the of Declaration of Independence and a brief analysis of the document