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When George Washington was asked to describe himself, one of the first words he used was farmer. Farming was central to Washington’s identity, and enslaved people were central to Washington's farms. Isaac Loftus and Dr. Lynn Price Robbins welcome Dr. Bruce Ragsdale to discuss one of the most important, and underexplored, aspects of the life of our first president. Relevant Links: Washington at the...

The name Benedict Arnold has become synonymous with the word traitor. But what role did his wife, Peggy Shippen Arnold, play in the plot to deliver West Point to the British army? Isaac Loftus and Dr. Lynn Price Robbins welcome Dr. Charlene Boyer Lewis, who asserts that Peggy deserves a more central role in the infamous spy story. Relevant Links: "America: The Motion Picture" - https://www.imdb.co...

The Gilded Age. You may know it as an era in American history, but beyond that, it remains a mystery. Professor Greg Jackson, host of the podcast History That Doesn’t Suck, explains to Dr. Lynn Price Robbins and Isaac S. Loftus why the Gilded Age is actually a fascinating, relevant, and worthwhile area of study, as well as why Theodore Roosevelt was, “the most American American to ever America.” C...

Most of us studied the American Revolution in grade school. But what did other nations think about the event? Dr. Lynn Price Robbins and Isaac S. Loftus welcome Dr. Bertrand Van Ruymbeke to discuss how the American Revolution influenced the French people, the monarchy, and the future of the French nation Check out our ad free and bonus content over at: https://intohistory.com/2c4h For everything e...

Into History: https://intohistory.com/2c4h Feed drop featuring Shipwrecks and Seadogs feed drop! Episode Description: The Cod Wars were a series of conflicts that took place between Iceland and Great Britain during the 20th century. Centered around disputes over fishing rights and territorial waters, these confrontations showcased the struggle between Iceland's efforts to protect its valuable cod...

How did a woman's designation of legal personhood change when she got married in the eighteenth century? And what rights did she lose? Isaac S. Loftus and Dr. Lynn Price Robbins welcome historian and scholar Dr. Karin Wulf to discuss women, men, and marriage in the British North American colonies and the early United States. For everything else 2 Complicated 4 History check out 2c4hpod.com Relevan...

What roles did public and private power take in the creation of the British Empire? Dr. Lynn Price Robbins and Isaac S. Loftus welcome Dr. Philip J. Stern to discuss four centuries of corporate power fueling British colonialism and attempt to answer the deceptively simple question, “What is a corporation?” Everything 2 Complicated 4 History at 2c4hpod.com Relevant Links: Empire, Incorporated: The...

Historians have called Alexander Hamilton an abolitionist, and he was portrayed as opposed to slavery in the famous broadway musical. However, when writer Jessie Serfilippi dug into the sources, she discovered a different story. What had been hiding in plain sight all along? For everything for 2 Complicated 4 History check out 2c4hpod.com Relevant Links: “AS ODIOUS AND IMMORAL A THING”: Alexander...

Ever heard a story of someone being hit on the head at a bar and ending up on a British naval vessel? Dr. Denver Brunsman studies the process in between! He joins Isaac S. Loftus and Dr. Lynn Price Robbins to discuss impressment gangs and privateers—in other words, legal pirates in the eighteenth century. It’s another world on the water. For everything 2 Complicated 4 History check out 2c4hpod.com...

Isaac S. Loftus and Dr. Lynn Price Robbins welcome Dr. Cassandra Good to explore friendships between men and women in the eighteenth century. Did they exist, and do we misinterpret them today? Dr. Good also offers a sneak peek into her just-released book First Family: George Washington's Heirs and the Making of America. Find all things 2 Complicated 4 History at 2c4hpod.com Relevant Links: Foundin...

Isaac S. Loftus and Dr. Lynn Price Robbins welcome Daniel Cross to the show to examine a side of George Washington and warfare that is rarely discussed—the painful aftereffects. The modern-day vocabulary may not be present, but the humanity and psychological impact of post-traumatic stress disorder can be seen in the words of Washington and revolutionary-era soldiers. For all things 2 Complicated...

Isaac S. Loftus and Dr. Lynn Price Robbins chat with Dr. Vikki Bynum about a state that you likely never knew existed. Newton Knight and his followers in Mississippi decided it wasn’t enough to simply oppose the confederacy during the Civil War, so they seceded from the South to create the state of Jones. Learn about the true story behind the Hollywood movie as told in Dr. Bynum’s book, The Free S...

Isaac S. Loftus and Dr. Lynn Price Robbins welcome public historian, bestselling author, podcast host, and the proud founder of The Humanity Archive, Jermaine Fowler. His book, The Humanity Archive: Recovering the Soul of Black History from a Whitewashed American Myth, celebrates the forgotten stories of history through a focus on our shared humanness. Our past is enriched when we embrace the unco...

Isaac S. Loftus and Dr. Lynn Price Robbins welcome the talent behind the award-nominated podcast, “Intertwined: The Enslaved Community at George Washington’s Mount Vernon”—co-writers Jeannette Patrick and Dr. Jim Ambuske, and narrator Brenda Parker. The eight-part podcast, which tells the story of the more than 577 people enslaved by George and Martha Washington at Mount Vernon, zooms in past stat...

Lynn and Isaac welcome Dr. Rosemarie Zagarri to explore ideas of empire through the lens of Thomas Law, the grandson-in-law of George Washington. Law lived and thrived in both British India and the newly created U.S. capital of Washington, DC. The episode also examines racial constructs of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, and looks at the connections between the United States and Britain a...

We are re-releasing 2 episodes from one of our favorite shows History Daily! America’s Founding Fathers Episode 1 - The Battle of Princeton - January 3, 1777. General George Washington snatches victory from the jaws of defeat at the Battle of Princeton. Episode 2 - James Monroe Delivers the Treaty of Ghent - February 17, 1815. Secretary of State James Monroe presents the Treaty of Ghent to the Bri...

Isaac S. Loftus and Dr. Lynn Price Robbins are joined by Historian Samantha Snyder to talk about a very important woman in Philadelphia Society in the eighteenth century: Elizabeth Willing Powel. Powel wielded significant political influence during the presidency of George Washington and traveled amongst the elite social circles of the city. Despite her fascinating story and fame of the day, Powel...

Dr. Lynn Price Robbins and Isaac S. Loftus are joined by Historian and Archaeologist Carin Bloom to discuss Catharine Littlefield Greene and her husband Nathanael Greene. Nathanael may have been one of General George Washington’s most trusted generals, but Caty Greene’s contributions should not be overlooked. Her life, full of fascinating stories and accomplishments, is an excellent example of the...

Dr. Lynn Price Robbins and Isaac S. Loftus are joined by Historian Dr. Marcus P. Nevius to look into the Great Dismal Swamp in Virginia and North Carolina and its role as a haven for self-emancipated enslaved people. We examine who settled in the inhospitable environment and how—using unconventional sources—individual stories of such freedom seekers can be revealed for us today. Everything you nee...

Dr. Lynn Price Robbins and Isaac S. Loftus are joined by Podcaster and Historian Mike Duncan to discuss the Marquis de Lafayette as a hero of two worlds. More than 35 cities in the United States are named after the Frenchman, but many Americans know him by name only. And in his native France, his memory is barely acknowledged despite his accomplishments. Why is this, and just who was the Marquis d...

Dr. Lynn Price Robbins and Isaac S. Loftus are joined by Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky to discuss the creation of an American Identity following the end of the American Revolution. Who was an American? Has the idea of an American changed over time? Would the founding generation have the same definition of an American as we do today? Everything you need to follow and learn more here: https://linktr.ee/2c4...

In each episode, co-hosts Dr. Lynn Price Robbins and Isaac S. Loftus are joined by a different guest bringing you a fresh perspective to the history you thought you knew. Enjoy some clips and highlights from Season 1! Guests include: Lindsay Chervinsky, Mike Duncan, Karin Wulf, Cassandra Good, Marcus P. Nevius and many more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https:...