Virginia History Podcast

In which Governor Berkeley returns to Virginia and sets the Commonwealth on disastrous course.

In which Dr. Varon and I discuss her newest book.

In which the Alexandria Historical Society's Scott Vierick discusses the enduring legend of Poe's Alexandria visit.

In which historican H.W. Crocker discusses Robert E. Lee's leadership legacy.

In which we look at the Carters after Robert "King"Carter, including other Carter lines that bring us Country Music and the 39th President of the United States.

In which Dr. Gutzman and I discuss his newest book, The Jeffersonians.

In which Robert "King" Carter's importance is illustrated, showing just how powerful the Carter family had become.

In which the Carter family is introduced up to Robert "King" Carter's beginnings.

In which Dr. Alena Pirok discusses Ghost Stories' importance to Colonial Williamsburg and Virginia's history.

In which Katy Brown talks about the Barter Theatre's past, community involvment, and enduring legacy.

In which Jeremy Moss discusses his new book - Colonial Virginia's War Against Piracy: The Governor and the Buccaneer.

In which I interview Dr. Samuel Mitcham about his new book The Encyclopedia of Confederate Generals.

In which the Wormeley family is outlined from their earliest days as Norman Conquerors to their important time in Virginia.

In which I discuss the Armisteads and their important connections to Virginia's history.

In which the Nelson family of Virginia's founding and influence upon Virginia and the United States is discussed.

In which the rapid rise and fall of the Parke Family of Virginia is recounted.

In which the Custis influence from the time of John Custis IV to George Washington Parke Custis is discussed.

In which the Custis family foundations up to John Custis IV of Williamsburg are discussed.

In which Evelyn Byrd's life is summarily illustrated, and stories about her ghost are told.

In which Dr. Mary Grabar discusses her new book Debunking the 1619 Project.

In which Dr. Phillip Magness explains much of the criticism levied at The New York Times' 1619 Project.

In which the Grymes Family of Virginia's history and genealogy is outlined.

In which the Lafayette Trail's Julien Icher discusses Lafayette's 1824 tour of the United States, and his work to highlight that famous visit.

In which the Ludwell family and their impact upon Virginia is discussed.

In which the Fitzhugh story, dating back to 13th Century England, is illustrated from those humble beginnings to William "The Immigrant", his Virginia progeny, and beyond.

In which Museum Director Bethany Sullivan highlights the James Madison Museum of Orange County, Virginia.

In which the Taliaferro family's immigration to Virginia, as well as their spread throughout Virginia and the United States touching many lives along the way is outlined.

In which Dr. Mallios discusses how gift giving played a pivotal part in Ajcan's downfall, as well as gift giving's influence at the later Roanoke and Jamestown colonies.

In which the Randolph's Virginia beginnings are detailed, and some of their fascinating later generations are highlighted.

In which Tuckahoe's Jessica Stith tells some of Tuckahoe Plantation's haunted history such as the famous Gray Lady Ghost and other spooky happenings.

In which historian Scott Dawson tells the "Lost Colony" story based upon primary sources and archaeological evidence found on Hatteras Island, NC.

In which a young Henry Corbin emigrates to Virginia and builds a strong family that profoundly touches Virginia's story is recounted.

In which Brent Tarter and I discuss the shaping of Modern Virginia as she emerged from the Civil War and into the 20th and 21st Centuries.

In which historian Brent Tarter and I discuss the 18th Century and events leading up to the Civil War.

In which I interview historian Brent Tarter for the first of three episodes in advance of his upcoming book Virginians and Their Histories.

In which historian Tony Williams and I discuss his book The Pox and the Covenant to learn about how Bostonians handled the serious 1721 Smallpox epidemic in comparison to today's current virus pandemic.

In which the Page family's 17th Century rise, 18thc Century zenith, and 19th Century demise are recounted.

In which the Burwell Family foundation and rise to prominence is recounted.

In which the Harrison Family's founding as well as their influence on Virginia and the United States is illustrated.

In which Lee family patriarch Richard I and wife Anne Constable's lives as well as the lives of many of their descendants are briefly illustrated.

In which a series outlining Virginia's "First Families" is begun by introducing the Bolling Family Line.

In which I had the pleasure of interviewing Cherles Berkeley, 27th generation owner of Berkeley Castle, and we discuss the Gloucestershire influence upon Berkeley Plantation and Virginia's history.

In which a few haunted tales from Virginia Beach's Thoroughgood House are retold from L.B. Taylor's The Ghosts of Tidewater.

In which Governor Berkeley challenges the Navigation Acts before The Council for Foreign Plantations and King Charles II's Privy Council, while the Virginia settler landscape evolves.

In which Thomas Mathews - portrayed by Historic Jamestowne's Willie Balderson - recalls the terrible events and aftermath of Bacon's Rebellion.

In which Sir William Berkeley and King Charles II return to power and begin organizing their lands under the renewed Stuart cause once again.

In which Dr. Warren Billings and I talk about Sir William Berkeley's importance on 17th Century Virginia's development.

In which fallout from the English Civil War is felt in Virginia and Maryland as both colonies endure changes under the English Protectorate.

In which I interview Dr. Ashley Spivey concerning Native Virginian history, culture, influence, as well as past, present, and future Native concerns.

In which events surrounding the English Civil War, Virginia religious freedom, and free trade are used by the Matthews-Claiborne faction to remove Governor Berkeley from office are detailed.

In which author, genealogist, and historian K.I. Knight discusses how the First Africans arrived in Virginia, what happened to them after 1619, and how slavery evolved during 17th Century Virginia.