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A weekly history podcast sharing the stories of the people and events the make up America's past - shared in the time it takes to enjoy a cup of coffee.

So grab your coffee (or tea) & get ready for some bite sized history!

13/09/2025

Right after the Civil War, Black Americans launched a movement, not just for freedom, but for learning. From hand-built schoolhouses to the founding of the first HBCUs, learn how education became one of the most important battlegrounds of Reconstruction.

12/09/2025

Today in history, 1953: John Kennedy married Jacqueline Bouvier in Rhode Island. Nearly 800 people were in attendance as the couple exchanged vows. Fun fact: Jacqueline’s wedding dress was designed by a Black designer named Ann Lowe.

11/09/2025

Another episode is underway. What do you think I am covering?

10/09/2025

Now available on the Patreon: tune in as I dive into the life and legacy of Harvey Milk - the San Francisco Board of Supervisors member who was tragically killed while in office. Link to join in bio!

08/09/2025

Today in history, 1974: President Gerald Ford pardons his predecessor Richard Nixon for any crimes the former president may have committed while in office. Intended to help the nation heal, Ford’s decision only further angered the American people.

07/09/2025

Happy Sunday peeps. Here is a little behind the scenes look at some of the research materials going into a future episode. What’s on your reading desk this week?

06/09/2025

What replaced slavery after the Civil War? In this episode, I explore sharecropping, the cotton lien system, and the broken promise of “40 acres and a mule.” Learn how Reconstruction not only failed to reshape the South, but only further reinforced its most oppressive systems.

04/09/2025

The latest episode hits your feed on Saturday. What do you think I am covering?

03/09/2025

On this month’s substack: Mr. Rogers and the history of public media. Join me as I explore the history of public television and why Mr. Rogers was critical to its early development. Link in bio!

02/09/2025

Who was Amalia Kussner and why was she the go-to portrait artist for the elite during the Gilded Age?
This week, I’m joined by author and historian Kathleen Langone to talk about her new book on Kussner’s pursuit of fame and fortune. Tune in to hear us chat about miniature portraiture, how Kussner connects to The Gilded Age (yes, the HBO series!), and the research process behind uncovering a little-known woman in history.

01/09/2025

It is Labor Day here in the United States - a holiday in honor of the men and women who fought for labor protections including safer working conditions, 8 hour work days and paid time off. Have a wonderful day everyone.

30/08/2025

When considering Reconstruction, most think about the political and social impacts the era had on the millions of Black Americans. Yet this doesn’t tell the whole story. Reconstruction was national and its impacts felt broadly - including for Mexican Americans. Tune in this week as I explore Reconstruction’s impact for Mexican Americans.

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