It's a History Podcast

Hello! In todays episode I cover the 1893 Chicago Worlds Fair. Over the course of todays episode You will hear about Chicago being chosen as "The" host city, how the fairs design concpet came to be, and the many trials and tribulations of building an extravagent exposition in just three years. You will also have to listen to me say "World's Fair" far too many times, and for that I am sorry.  Sourc...

Hello! And happy Thanksgiving! Coming off the tail end of the Potato Famine, I figured we all needed a little lighthearted episode this week. This week I take a look at the eagle and the turkey, both of these birds are significant to the US but for wildly different reasons. One is a symbol for strength, and one is enjoyed by millions on our day of thanks.  Todays episode will look into the eagle a...

Hello! In this final episode in our three part series on the Irish Potato Famine, I take a look at Irish Emigration out of Ireland. I also take a look at the famine ships and coffine ships that sailed over 3,000 miles from Ireland to north america. This journeys would aften be two months long, if not longer, and for many, they would not survive to step foot on land again. These ships were the perf...

Hello!  In this weeks epsiode, we go into Part 2 of the Irish Potato Famine. Over the course of todays episode, you will learn just how bad the Bristish repsone to this Humanitarian Crisis actually was. You will also learn how the famine itself was started and the effects of the famine on the Irish population. We also briefly go over workhouses and how they were involved in the great Hunger. Sourc...

Hello! In todays episode, we start our first look at the Three Part Special on the Irish Potato Famine. Over the course of this episode, you will learn how the English came to dominate over Ireland starting way back with everyones favorite Henry, Henry VIII. With the help of his two daughters, Ireland would soon be fully under English control. We aslo take a look at how the farming practices over...

Hello! In todays episode, I take a look at how we got our modern day Jack O' Lanters. From legends such as Stingy Jack to children carving faces into turnips (horrifying), Jack O' Lanters can be traced back to the UK, Ireland, Scotland, and Whales. Upon their arrival to the US, turnips were traded out for Pumpkins and the rest is history. We can also trace many of our halloween tradtions back to a...

Hello! In todays episode I take a sidestep into true crime, and we take a look at H.H. Holmes. H.H. Holmes was a manipulative Conman, who commmited fraud his whole life. He was also a prolific seriel killer that took the lives of many unsuspecting women in Chicago.  After the Great Chicago Fire, rebuilding efforts brought many oppurtunities to young men and young women alike. And when Chicago was...

Hello! In this second Halloween Episode for the month of October I discuss Witches! In the first part of todays episode I look at the Basque Witch Trails that happened over in Spain. We take a very brief look at the Spanish Inquisition, and then dive into the Malleus Maleficarum. We round out the epsiode taking a look at the Salem Witch Trails and finish with a look at Salem today.  Sources for to...

Hello! In this epsiode I cover the history of Haunted Houses and Ghost Tours. We cover many things in this epsidoe including Marie Tussands original wax figure exhibit, macbre theater, and the New Jersey Castle Fire. We also take a breif look at our Victorian predecessors and the correlation between Ghost Tours and Historical Preservation.  Sources for today's episode include: Smithsonian Magazine...

Hello! In this episode, I finalize my coverage of the Louisianna Purchase. We go over the Haitian revolution and how that impacted the French ownership of the teritorry. We also dive into the negotiiantion between the US and France in regard to how much money the territory was worth. We then look into the aftermath of the purchase, primarily how the purchase was percieved in our new government and...

Hello! In this episode I discuss the Louisianna Territory, primarily the french and spanish claims to the territory prior to the american purchase. There a quite bit of twist and turns in the story of the Louisianna Territory, so stay tuned for part 2 where the story gets even more interesting. Warning! There are many french and spanish names that I tried my best to prounounce.  Sources today incl...

Hello! In this weeks Episode I look at the history of our Voting Age. I was also taken on some small side quests, so I also discuss aspects of voting such as the poll tax and the women's right to vote. I also discuss the changes in the drinking age. Make sure to check out Door Key Pod on all streaming platforms! Sources today include: The Presidential Library and Museum with an emphasis on Richard...

Hello! In this bonus Episode, Emily from Revolutionary Women tells me about Hannah Mather Crocker! Follow Revolutionary Women on all Podcast Apps!  

Hello! In todays episode, I am Joined by Emily of Revolutionary Podcast and we discuss the tragedy of the 1919 Molasses Flood. Make sure to head on over to Revolutionary Women and listen to epiosde that I guested on! Sources today include: Dark Tide: The Great Molasses Flood of 1919 by Stephen Puleo, History.com, Britanica, the City of Boston, Time Magazine, and  Wikipedia If you would like to sen...

Hello! In this weeks episode, I cover the History of the Presidential Debate. This history is supprisingly short, with debates only being regulated in 1988. In modern times, we loook at the debate as a defining aspect of the presidential race, but it has not always been that way. Sources for todays episode include: How stuff works.com, the Constitution Center, Pew Research Center, Time Magazine, a...

Hello! In today's episode, I cover American Dollar Princesses, more specifically Mary Lieter Curzon and Jenny Jerome Churchill. I also talk about Social Debuts. Who was invited, what went on, and how you were precieved.  Sources include: The Johnston Collection, History Extra, Britannica, Nobility.org, At the Lake Magazine, and Wikipedia.  If you would like to send me any questions, comments, or i...

Hello! In this weeks episode, we take at look at the Washingtons and Slavery. Both George and Martha had slave holdings before they married, but they seeemed to have different understandings about the institution of slavery. If you stay until the end of the episode, I also go over three snippits of the lives of three enslaved people at Mount Vernon. Sources for todays episode include: George washi...

Hello! In this episode I ask myself "Why George Washington?"  George wahsington was elected to be our first president, but why? How did we get to George being the guy in charge? Sources for this episode  include the white house website, The national archives, wikipedia, and George washington's mount vernon website. The mount vernon website has many different articles that cover all aspects of the...

Hello! In this episode I am covering all things electoral college. What is it? Where did it come from? How does it work? Why do we hate it? I hope you learn a little something new about such an important aspect of our election process! Sources used in todays episode include multiple articles from the national archives, the national constitution center, and wikipedia. Follow me on instagram! @itsah...

Hello! In todays episode we are exploring the history of iced coffee! Well a more recently made drink, iced coffe has an interesting history of dicovery, advertisement, and growing popularity. Sources include: coffee magazine, The saturday evening post, american dining creations, and all about coffee.  I now have an instagram! Follow me at itsahistorypodcast  If you would like to send me any quest...

Hello! In todays episode we are going to look at Margaret Sanger. As an important pilar in teh Birth Control Movement, Margaret did a lot to make sure women had access to birth control. MAargaret was not without faults, and these will also be addressed in todays episode. Sources Include: National Women's History museum, The Planned Parenthood website, PBS, and wikipedia. If you would like to send...

Hello! Welcome to another epsiode of It's a History Podcast. Today we are discussing May Alcott Nieriker, the youngest of the Alcott daughters. May was an artist, but that was not without trail and error on her part.  Sources today include: Luisa May Alcott orchard House, Art Herstory, and Wikepedia. If you would like to send me any questions, comments, or ideas for future podcast episodes please...

Hello! In this shorter addition of It's a History Podcast, I discuss the controversay surrounding NINA signs.    Sources include: History.com and Wikipedia    If you would like to send me any questions, comments, or ideas for future podcast episodes please email me at itsahistorypodcast@gmail.com . Thank you for listening!   

Hello! In todays episode I discuss all things Tenement. This episode focuses on the changes and transitions surrounding Tenement living under the backdrop of 97 orchard street. Sources Include: Biography of a Tenement House in New York City: An Architextural History of 97 Orchard Street and A Tenement Story: The History of 97 Orchard Street and the Lower East Side Tenement Museum. If you would lik...

Hello! Welcome to the first official episode of It's a History Podcast. The episode today will discuss Fashion durring WWII, The Dressmakers of Auschwitz, and a little bit about tailoring studios. There will be discussion of the holocaust throughout the episode.   Sources today include: The Dressmakers of Auschmitz by Lucy Adlington and wikipedia.    If you would like to send me an questions, comm...