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Historical Nerdery . . . Destroying myths, misconceptions and mistakes of historic New England one story at a time. Join Alexander Cain and his fellow history nerds as they explore some of the more entertaining and unknown people and events of 18th and early 19th Century New England.

Alexander Cain


    • Jun 28, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 25m AVG DURATION
    • 12 EPISODES


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    The Battle of Bunker Hill

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 32:15


    Welcome to Historical Nerdery, the show that destroys the myths of the American Revolution one podcast at a time.   In our Season 2 finale, the decisive day is come! We'll discuss the pivotal battle of June 17, 1775...the Battle of Bunker Hill.   Historical Nerdery returns for  Season 3 in 2022!!

    The Loyalist Plight

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 16:36


    In today's episode, we'll take a deep dive into history and discuss what happened to New England and New York Loyalists after the outbreak of the American Revolution.

    The Battle of Chelsea Creek

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2021 23:43


    On today's episode, we'll discuss the engagement that has been overshadowed by the Battles of Lexington and Concord and Bunker Hill ... the May 1775 Battle of Chelsea Creek.

    The Ipswich Fright

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 17:12


    On today's episode, we'll discuss the Ipswich Fright … a false rumor that caused widespread panic throughout Essex County Massachusetts in the aftermath of Lexington and Concord.

    Massachusetts Privateers During The Siege Of Boston

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 16:45


    In today's episode, we're going to visit the High Seas and explore the role Massachusetts Privateers played in driving the British Army out of Boston in 1776.

    Anxiety and Distress: The Civilian Experience of the Siege of Boston

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2021 19:34


    In our Season 2 premiere, we'll investigate the struggles and hardships of Massachusetts civilians trapped behind enemy lines during the Siege of Boston in 1775 and 1776.

    Stand Your Ground: The Battle of Lexington

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 46:44


    In our Season 1 finale, we're going to explore what really happened at the Battle of Lexington and how militia Captain John Parker was able to rally his defeated troops and inspire them to return to the bloody fight of April 19, 1775.

    This is My Little Girl That I Was So Afraid the Red Coats Would Get: The Civilian Evacuation of April 19, 1775

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2021 20:29


    In our fifth episode, we investigate the Civilian Evacuation of April 19, 1775 - As war raged in the Middlesex countryside, hundreds of civilians, mostly women, and children were forced to flee from the safety of their homes in order to avoid the brutality of the Battles of Lexington and Concord. This is their untold story.

    Tory Pilots: The Loyalist Guides of the Battles of Lexington and Concord

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2021 27:13


    In our fourth episode of the Lexington Series, we'll share the story of the forgotten heroes of the Battles of Lexington and Concord … the Loyalist scouts and guides who risked their lives and fortune to assist the British expedition to Concord on April 19, 1775.

    A Good Firearm: The Massachusetts Minute Men

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2021 23:22


    In our third episode, we take a deep dive into the world of the Massachusetts minutemen on the eve of the American Revolution and discuss the role the Town of  Lexington played in the build-up to war with England.

    The Plan of Oppression: Lexington on the Eve of the American Revolution

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2021 27:24


    In our second episode of the Lexington Series,  we'll explore the politics of 18th Century Lexington and learn just how this small dairy town went from peacefully resisting English Crown economic policy to openly preparing for war with England.

    18th Century Lexington: A Web of Interdependence

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 38:59


    In our pilot episode, we're going to explore 18th Century Lexington society and learn about the people who helped ignite the American Revolution.

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