Lantern Lessons with David Edmunds

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Lantern Lessons with David Edmunds is an informal lecture series about the American Revolution, and the corresponding characters associated with that struggle. Eavesdrop on the Food Nanny's brother as he gathers the extended family to share anecdotes surrounding America's founding.

David Edmunds


    • Dec 21, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 47m AVG DURATION
    • 13 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Lantern Lessons with David Edmunds

    American Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 52:41


    On the night of 25 December 1776, with his back against the wall, George Washington ordered every man under his command to cross the Delaware River. "Victory of Death" was the password for the operation- and it could not have been more apropos for the occasion. This is the story I share with my family every Christmas Eve.

    Thomas Jefferson

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 67:46


    Thomas Jefferson, like so many of us, is full of contradictions. His paradoxes notwithstanding. Jefferson's contributions to America are inarguable. Come listen as we discuss the life of the "most blessed of the patriarchs".

    Elbridge Gerry and Robert Treat Paine

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 25:49


    The two lesser known delegates from Massachusetts to the Continental Congress.

    Joseph Warren

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 36:32


    Dr. Joseph Warren, a Harvard-educated physician, led the troops at Bunker Hill on 17 June 1775. Prior to hostilities, Dr. Warren counseled his troops: "Yours is the important question, upon which rest the happiness and liberty of millions yet unborn, act worthy of yourselves." Come join as we learn about this great man.

    Samuel Adams

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 29:43


    Sam Adams was the greatest incendiary of the Revolution. Come listen as we discuss his singular contributions to the cause.

    Joan of Arc

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 103:27


    Come listen as we discuss the life of the "second most noble soul" to ever live on Earth: The Deliverer of France.

    The 4 Battles Every American Should Know

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 68:23


    This was a presentation given at Jack Roberts' Gentlemen's Study Group.

    John Adams

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2021 40:00


    The life of the second President of the United States, John Adams.

    Patrick Henry

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 37:15


    Patrick Henry (1736-1799), one of the greatest American incendiaries of all time. Virginia's first governor was the man responsible for the Commonwealth's spirit of defiance. Come listen as we learn of his invaluable contributions to American liberty.

    Abigail Adams

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2021 43:29


    Abigail Smith Adams (1744-1818) is among America's greatest patriots. Intellectual, tenacious, attractive, pious, and uncompromising. Few gave more to the cause of liberty than this spectacular creature. Abigail taught us this proverb: "It's never too late to get back on your feet, though we won't live forever, make sure you accomplish what you were put here for." Come listen as we discuss the life of thisĀ  singular woman.

    Alexander Hamilton

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 77:45


    In this lesson we discuss the life of Alexander Hamilton. Due to the nature of his life, there are some adult themes discussed. Parents may want to listen before sharing with younger children.

    Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 6:13


    Introduction to Lantern Lessons.

    James Otis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 33:27


    In this Lantern Lesson we will be discussing the life of James Otis.

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