You Are There – Retro Radio Podcast

East is about to meet West in a great clash of empires. British troops are nearing Calcutta India. CBS reporters get the story from British troops about their retreat from…

Who is John Peter Zenger? He was an early newspaper reporter who published articles that brought the true feelings of New Yorkers to light, though they went against the king…

The scandal surrounding the trial of Captain Kidd is that he knows too much about ranking officials, and they would rather see him hanged. What kind of damaging testimony might…

For some background, after the British bought Manhattan Island from the Indians, they didn’t do much with it. It was after Hudson explored the bay that was later named for…

The death sentence will undoubtedly be handed down, unless the king will agree to humble himself in the struggle between the monarchy and parliament. CBS reporters take you there to…

The pilgrims seek religious freedom, but at the moment it seems the Mayflower will never sail. CBS reporters take you to Plymouth Harbor, and explore the situation. Complications surrounding receiving…

Jenny receives a phone call from Patience about the choir practice tonight. The widow, Patience, has a man in her house, but he’s a burglar. Eli, also a Deputy, is…

After deadlocks in counting the ballots, we find ourselves back in time , and the date, February 17, 1801. Who will emerge the winner, and next president of the United…

War weary Dutch face the Spanish fleet as they besiege the city of Leyden. Their only hope is that their own fleet will return to rescue them from the Spanish…

The French and British armies face off. The commanding Generals meet at Hastings to discuss terms of battle. CBS reporters are on the scene to interview the participants, from top…

The battle for independence from England is being fought in the stateroom as delegates meet. CBS reporters are there to bring you descriptions of the environment, and political climate of…

A siege is in full affect, but today is the day where Montezuma will determine whether Mexico City will be saved or be overridden by the Aztecs. CBS reporters take…

It’s a historic moment in the history of the Civil War when two iron clad ships face off. Tension runs high in the Naval war department. The Confederate iron clad,…

A tense and excited throng gather to see if the new government will be overthrown for a return to the previous one. Will the new Christian government win out over…

In ancient Rome, law forbids execution of any Roman citezen without a trial, and due process. Go back in time with CBS reporters and get all the details. A conspiracy…

The mood of the colonists is one of anger as CBS reporters visit early America. The Stamp Act was a symbol of all the oppression from Brittain that the colonists…

The Spartans face off against the Persians. The Greeks have the battlefield advantage, a narrow gap that the charging Persians have to get through before a victory can be hoped…

Join the CBS reporters as they visit Fords Theater in Washington DC. General Lee has just surrendered, and the atmosphere is festive as the president prepares for a night on…

General washington is faced with dealing with traitors in his ranks. Depending on how he handles this matter could mean the difference of falling to Brittish hands and losing the…

Charlemagne is to be crowned Emporer of Rome on the Christmas holiday, but he is missing. CBS reporters take you back to relive those moments at the big coronation ceremony.…

Joan of Arc has been held, and chained in a dungeon as the CBS reporters catch up with her. Is she a saint, or a witch? Based on real historical…

Get ready to visit the execution of Mary, Queen of Scots as we tag along with CBS reporters. Listen in to interviews of the key players to learn about her…

For years there has been battles for freedom. Stories of war, and torture are told. The native army is determined to keep fighting for freedom from France. CBS reporters take…

It’s the moment that the Barons, and their forces have been waiting for. Even today, there are some who think that King John won’t sign off on all the articles.…

Roll back the clock to ancient Athens. Listen in as CBS takes you back to the fateful day when history rested on the brink of a cup of poison. Rumor…