John R. Heckman

The Tattooed Historian Show

History EN ↓ 128 episodes

What is it like to do work in the history field? What scholarship concerning the humanities is being released to the public right now? What does it mean to be active in the humanities? All of this is covered in this podcast in a conversational way with guests and friends.

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John R. Heckman

Episodes

The Tattooed Historian Show: Ashley Abruzzo 15.01.2019 31:43

What was life like for early 18th century, Germanic immigrants to Virginia? Where did they settle? Why? What were their lives like? In this episode, I speak with Ashley Abruzzo, membership development officer at the Germanna Foundation. She has direct ties to these early settlers of what became known as "Germanna."

The Tattooed Historian Show: Jake Wynn 08.01.2019 52:29

I sat down with Jake Wynn, Director of Interpretation at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine, and discussed a coal miners' rebellion in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania in 1862. Why would a rebellion among coal miners take place in Pennsylvania in the heart of the Civil War? Who was involved? How was it resolved? Tune in and find out!

The Tattooed Historian Show: Episode 0 01.01.2019 30:07

In "Episode 0" of "The Tattooed Historian Show," John introduces himself, how he became interested in history, how "The Tattooed Historian" brand was born, his thoughts on a "friction free" model to historical programming, and more!