Then Again

Episode Notes In this episode, we explore the history and technique of quilting with artist and quilter Sarah Atlee. Sarah discusses her work and methods with Marie as well as the historic significance of quilting during this fascinating conversation about a medium of expression and preservation that continues in new ways to this day. The quilt featured in the episode graphic is made by Sarah! Vie...

Episode Notes Glen and Marie share their favorite tales from times at the Georgia Renaissance Festival in this episode recorded during our 2020 Telethon. Find out more at http://www.thenagainpodcast.com

Episode Notes Celebrate 35 years of American Girl Dolls with Marie and Melissa Case! Melissa is a historical seamstress who has made outfits from the with Renaissance, Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian Eras. She chronicles those sewing adventures in video diaries as well as sew-along/tutorials on her YouTube channel named Hat to Hem. Marie and Melissa discuss the historical context of American Gi...

Episode Notes We can learn so much from artifacts and documents, but how do historians interpret food in a historic context? In this episode, Glen and Marie discuss how "food ways" can help us explore cultures and practices of the past and present. Find out more at http://www.thenagainpodcast.com

Episode Notes Historic preservation is essential to understanding the past, but what exactly does it entail? In this episode, learn about the "ABC's" of historic preservation with Marie and Glen as they discuss the skills, research, and methods of historic preservation. Find out more at http://www.thenagainpodcast.com

Episode Notes Join us for Part 2 of our discussion with David French who created original educational history games for us! Learn the philosophy and methodology behind the games David has created and how you can create your own. Find out more at http://www.thenagainpodcast.com

Episode Notes Our friend and former museum staff member David French joins us to discuss how his original board games were developed to teach kids about history and have fun too! Stay tuned for next week's part 2 of this discussion. Find out more at http://www.thenagainpodcast.com

Episode Notes Charles Rhodarmer, Director of the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum, talks to us about the man who created the Cherokee syllabary and how this development changed the Cherokee Nation forever. Image of the Syllabary Find out more at http://www.thenagainpodcast.com

Episode Notes Dave Klingler from Silver River Center for Chair Caning shares the history of this ancient practice, the patterns, the skills necessary, and how the tradition of woven seats is continued to this day. Learn more about Silver River Center for Chair Caning at: https://silverriverchairs.com Find out more at http://www.thenagainpodcast.com

Episode Notes Dr. Dee Gillespie of the University of North Georgia shares with us the history and impact of Lake Lanier on Northeast Georgia, and beyond. Learn about the controversy surrounding the creation of the lake, the communities that once were (now underwater), lake legends, and what Lake Lanier offers locals and travelers to this day. Find out more at http://www.thenagainpodcast.com

Episode Notes How did tea become such a popular and culturally significant beverage over the centuries? Amanda Vermillion, a.k.a. The Tea Mistress, takes us on the journey of tea from the process of producing it to tea ceremonies and more. Learn more about The Tea Mistress at https://theteamistress.com/about/ Find out more at http://www.thenagainpodcast.com

Episode Notes The History Center recently acquired thousands of glass negatives from local Gainesville, Georgia photography N. C. White who was clearly a master of photography in the late 1800s and early 1900s. This collection was provided to us by today's guest, photographic historian and collector Bill Riley. Hear the fascinating story behind this collection in this episode. More info at: www.ne...

Episode Notes In today's episode, Dr. Alexander Wisnoski from the University of North Georgia discusses the differences between colonial era slavery in the early United States and that of Latin American colonies. Find out more at http://www.thenagainpodcast.com

Episode Notes Ahoy, mateys! We've brought Dr. Jeff Pardue back in to enlighten us about the Golden Age of Piracy, and to try and separate the fact from the fiction. (Hopefully, this will whet your appetite for our upcoming Virtual Family Day on Pirates!) Find out more at http://www.thenagainpodcast.com

Episode Notes Professor of Geology Jim Buecheler from Northern Virginia Community College takes us on a geological journey of how the Appalachian mountains were formed over millions of years. Learn the effects of continental collisions, mountain formations, and more in this ROCKIN' episode! Check out Jim's Twitch stream at www.twitch.tv/geojim2006 to learn even more! Find out more at http://www.th...

Episode Notes The belief in ghosts was widespread during the Victorian era. Glen discusses how this belief shaped Western Victorian era life and spiritualism with Dr. Phillip Guerty from the University of North Georgia. Thanks for listening! Questions? Comments? Talk to us at info@negahc.org Find out more at http://www.thenagainpodcast.com

Episode Notes Glen discusses the little-known yet highly influential impact of President, statesman, diplomat, and lawyer John Quincy Adams with Dr. Eugene Van Sickle, history professor and Assistant VP of Strategic Student Success Initiatives at the University of North Georgia. Thanks for listening! Questions? Comments? Talk to us at thenagaincontact@gmail.com Find out more at http://www.thenagai...

Episode Notes Stereotypes of Appalachian people and culture have circulated media for years, but where do these stereotypes come from and why? Glen discusses how Appalachians have been "otherised" over the years with Dr. Barry Whittemore, Professor of Appalachian history at the University of North Georgia. Thanks for listening! Questions? Comments? Talk to us at thenagaincontact@gmail.co...

Episode Notes In this episode, Glen discusses the history of the sugar trade with Dr. Jeff Pardue, Professor of History and the Department Head for History, Anthropology and Philosophy at the University of North Georgia. Find out more at http://www.thenagainpodcast.com

Episode Notes Only ten years after the Wright Brothers' famous flight, military aviation took flight in World War I forever changing the tactics employed in war. Glen discusses the development of German aviation during World War I with Dr. Richard Byers, professor of European History at the University of North Georgia Dahlonega. Thanks for listening! Questions? Comments? Talk to us at info@negahc....

Episode Notes Marie interviews country singer songwriter Janie Waddell about her experience as a rising artist in a genre of music with a long history. Janie performs her new song Push a Button for us at the end of this episode! Learn more about Janie Waddell at www.janiewaddell.com . Thanks for listening! Questions? Comments? Talk to us at thenagaincontact@gmail.com Find out more at http://www.th...

Episode Notes In this oral history interview, Dana Chapman describes the experiences and challenges of seniors and non-profits in Hall County, Georgia during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks for listening! Questions? Comments? Talk to us at thenagaincontact@gmail.com Find out more at http://www.thenagainpodcast.com

Episode Notes In this episode, we share one of our oral history interviews with Kim Franklin from the Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. Kim discusses the unique challenges that caregivers and those with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia face during the COVID-19 pandemic. To learn more about the Alzheimer's Association, visit www.alz.org . Thanks for listening! Questions...

Episode Notes Glen discusses the techniques, experiences, and misconceptions of the Georgia Gold Rush with Dr. Bryan Sorohan of Brenau University. Thanks for listening! Questions? Comments? Talk to us at thenagaincontact@gmail.com Find out more at http://www.thenagainpodcast.com

Episode Notes Special guest and movie buff Matt House discusses the techniques and methodology of Alfred Hitchcock's thrillers just in time for Halloween! Thanks for listening! Questions? Comments? Talk to us at thenagaincontact@gmail.com Find out more at http://www.thenagainpodcast.com