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The Best Presidential Speeches
<p>The words of an American president have often carried the power to shape not only public opinion, but the course of the nation itself. In this episode, we explore three landmark presidential speeches, examining the historical moments tha
The Truth about Billy the Kid
<p>We're heading west again, this time looking for Billy the Kid. Who was he? What crimes did he really commit? Is there any chance he survived that final ambush?</p><br><p>Don is joined by author George R. Matthews, who went back to the so
Staten Island v. New York City | Revisionist History
On the 250th anniversary of the United States, Revisionist History, bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell’s podcast about things overlooked and misunderstood, investigates the story of what was, at the time, the biggest secession movement in
America's Deadliest Battle: Gettysburg
<p>By July 1863, the American Civil War had reached a critical turning point. As Robert E. Lee led his army into the North, the two sides collided at Gettysburg in the deadliest battle of the war... How did three days of fighting at Gettysb
What Made America? Birth Of A Superpower
<p>At the start of the 20th century after victory in the Spanish-American War, the US found itself as a colonial power. How did it decide NOT to follow down the same road as the imperial powers of Europe afterwards? Today Professor Christop
The Nazi Ship that Became a US Flagship
<p>Before boarding the USCGC Cutter Eagle for Sail4th 250's tall ship parade, Don is finding out more about this iconic ship.</p><br><p>How did a Nazi ship end up in American hands? Find out in this episode with Will Sofrin, a master shipwr
What Made America? The Abolitionists
<p>In 1831, it looked like enslavement in America would continue forever. 34 years later, it was permanently abolished under the 13th Amendment.</p><br><p>How did that happen? And who made it so?</p><br><p>We've been asking some of our favo
Lewis & Clark & Sacagawea's Expedition
<p>Lewis and Clark's expedition is a foundational story of America and Sacagawea was more central to it than is remembered. We hear this incredible tale through Sacagawea's eyes with our guest Dr Margaret Huettl, from the University of Wisc
What Made America? Victory in the Civil War
<p>Was the Civil War a 'Second American Revolution', or was it a continued evolution of the nation set out by the Founding Fathers? How did Lincoln see it?</p><br><p>We've asked some of our favourite historians for their most important mome
The Harlem Renaissance
<p>What was it like in Harlem during the decades of the Harlem Renaissance? Who were the key figures? What makes it so important? Don Wildman is joined once again by Professor Mark Anthony Neal, author of many acclaimed books and host of <a
What Made America? The Professional Military
<p>Today's United States of America boasts one of the largest and most expensive militaries in the world. But this wasn't always a guarantee.</p><br><p>In this episode, we're hearing how the professional military was created despite it's ex
Eisenhower's Countdown to D-Day
<p>On June 6, 1944, a combined Allied force carried out the largest amphibious invasion in history. They were led by an American.</p><br><p>What was General Eisenhower's role in D-Day? How was American officer training key to the strategy u
What Made America? The Constitution & The Franklins
<p>We've asked some of our favorite historians for their number one moment from these 250 years of the United States' History. For this episode, we're honored to welcome Jill Lepore back to the show.</p><br><p>How do the life and letters of
Inside a Serial Killer's 'Murder Castle'
<p>He's one of the most famous serial killers in American history... but how much of H.H Holmes' gruesome crimes were sensationalised by the press at the time?</p><br><p>Our guest today is Dr. Harold Schechter, professor at Queen’s College,
How 'New Amsterdam' Became 'New York'
<p>Have you ever wondered how Harlem got its name? There are countless remnants of the Dutch colony on Manhattan island. But when did it end? And why?</p><br><p>Don is joined by best selling author Russell Shorto to discuss the British take
Worst Siege of the Civil War: Vicksburg
<p>The Siege of Vicksburg was a pivotal turning point in the Civil War. Should the Union capture the stronghold, the South's hold on the Mississippi would be broken forever... But what about the lives of those trapped inside the city? And w
When Was the Revolutionary War Won?
<p>In 1775, revolutionaries went to war against the British. Seeking independence from colonial ties, they fought more than 150 battles over eight years.</p><br><p>A relatively new nation of just 2.5 million people facing off against the gr
America's War Against Pirates
<p>Just twenty years after independence, the United States fought a lesser-known war against the Barbary States of North Africa... some use the term 'Corsairs', others referred to them as 'Pirates'. But why was America there? How was diplom
King Phillip's War
<p>This is one of the deadliest conflicts in North American History. But who was King Philip? What started the war? And how did it change history?</p><br><p>Don is joined by Professor David Silverman from George Washington University to hea
Annexation of Alaska
<p>In 1867, the United States purchased Alaska from Russia in a deal that reshaped the map of North America... but what did that moment mean for the people already living there? In this episode, we explore Alaska before European contact, th
The Quaker Who Put Penn in Pennsylvania
<p>From being locked up in the Tower of London to founding the 5th most populous state in the country, and the city at the heart of the Revolution, today we are charting the unlikely rise of William Penn and the founding on Pennsylvania.</p
Stonewall Jackson's Last Battle: Chancellorsville
<p>It was Robert E. Lee's greatest strategic triumph but it came at a heavy cost - the loss of his talismanic leader and friend Stonewall Jackson among thousands of Confederate casualties. Guiding Don Wildman through what happened back in 1
A Day in the Life of a Puritan
<p>What if we told you that puritans were actually sex-crazed? Well maybe not crazed but definitely not opposed to it.</p><br><p>What if we told you that, actually, the entire mainstream belief of puritans being bound to strict moral and re
George Washington's Spies
<p>During the Revolutionary War a vital web of intelligence was established, with General Washington at its head. Operating through coded letters, hidden signals, and a chain of ordinary civilians turned spies, their secrecy and precision p
Geronimo's Rebellion and the Apache Wars
<p>Geronimo's name is famous across the world: the Apache warrior who led a resistance movement against the United States out in the South West for years...</p><br><p>But what happened to Geronimo (or Goyaałé) that led to his campaign of re
The Astors, The Gilded Age & The Building of New York
<p>From fur traders to rulers of the New York social scene - how did the Astors rise to the top? What did it mean to be 'Old Money' in the Gilded Age? And where did that power go?</p><br><p>Don is joined by <em>New York Times</em> best-sell
Shays' Rebellion: An Honorable Rebellion?
<p>Shays’ Rebellion has long been taught as a dangerous uprising, one that risked shaking the newly founded United States of America. But by tracing the events from mounting grievances to the march on the Springfield Armory, one might argue
How to Escape Alcatraz
<p>What was it like to live on Alcatraz? And was it possible to escape? In this episode, Don speaks to a historian with the unique experience of growing up there.</p><br><p>Jolene Babyak's father worked on Alcatraz during its 29 years as a
When the Mormons Rebelled Against America
<p>Driven from the United States, the Mormons journeyed West to build a new society in the desert- one that would challenge the political, economic, and moral norms of the nation they had left behind. But when the United States lay claim to
The Origins of Chicago
<p>Chicago is the third most populous city in the United States. It's the windy city, the railroad capital, and home of countless film and tv hits.</p><br><p>But when was it founded? Who were the first people living and working on this land
