The History Addict Podcast

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When your drug is history and you’ve read all the books in your local library, the only thing left to do is make a podcast. So that’s exactly what I did, this podcast will be allowing you to learn about hidden parts of history that you didn’t hear about i

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    • Sep 7, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 46m AVG DURATION
    • 13 EPISODES


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    What Fuels The Fire Of War: How The Neighboring Countries Of Mexico And The US Found It Necessary To Go To War

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 46:11


    In the long-awaited premiere episode of Season 3, Abigail introduces the Mexican - American War and goes into detail about the events that lead up to the almost 2-year conflict.

    General Lafayette Part 2: French Royalty Fights For American Democracy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2020 58:28


    In the second part of this episode which also serves as the season finale for History Addicts second season, Abigail talks about Lafayette's lifelong commitment to American ideals of civil liberties and his fight for allyship between France and the United States.

    General Lafayette: French Royalty Fights For American Democracy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2020 55:03


    In this 2 Part Episode, Abigail tells the story of General Lafayette. The French nobleman paid his way across the Atlantic to help the Americans win the War for Independence. He gained a war hero status that made him a legend on both sides of the pond. Part 2 of this 2 part episode comes out on August 22, 2020.

    James Armistead: Going Behind Enemy Lines in Search of Freedom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2020 49:27


    In this Episode, Abigail tells the story of James Armistead. Armistead was a Virginian slave who served as a double agent during the Revolutionary War. His allegiance however was to the Americans, and the intelligence he provided the Americans allowed them to be victorious.

    Benedict Arnold: The Story Of Losing Everything In The Pursuit Of Power

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 38:29


    In this Episode, Abigail tells the story of Benedict Arnold and how his power hungry antics led him down a road of treason, poverty, and humiliation.

    John André: An English Rose Caught In American Turmoil

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2020 48:49


    In this episode, Abigail tells the story of John André. André was a British Major and found himself end up on the unfortunate side of espionage.

    Nathan Hale: The Great Sacrifice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2020 43:15


    In this episode, Abigail tells you all that there is to know about Nathan Hales story and how he went from school teacher to patriot spy.

    The Culper Ring: Patriots Loyal to the Cause

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2020 49:53


    In this episode, Abigail introduces the Revolutionary War and how the most important part of how the Continental Army won the war was due to spying.

    Grace Kelly: From Hollywood to the Throne Room

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2020 52:39


    In the season finale of the American Princess series we are talking about Grace Kelly. If you think Meghan Markle was the first American actress turned Princess then this episode will change your mind.

    Mary Leiter: From American Society to British Royalty

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2020 58:46


    In this episode, Abigail tells the tale of Mary Leiter and how she went from being the daughter of a Chicago entrepreneur to the most respected women in British India.

    Consuelo Vanderbilt: The Somber Tale of America's Wealthiest Bride

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2020 65:09


    In this episode, Abigail tells the story of Consuelo Vanderbilt and how she was thrown into a life of wealth, royalty, and sorrow.

    Jennie Jerome and an Introduction to American Princess's

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2020 42:20


    In this episode, Abigail breaks down the Gilded Age and the Great Depression of British Agriculture and how they contributed to the American Princess trade. This episode also introduces the first American Princess, Jennie Jerome

    The History Addict Podcast (Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 0:27


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